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[ May 21, 2022 ] From the Scouting magazine archives: A year with a new-Scout patrol App Feed - Scouts BSA
[ May 20, 2022 ] Be Prepared for some Scouts to get homesick this summer App Feed - For Parents
[ May 19, 2022 ] Happy 50th birthday to NESA! Here are 5 things you need to know about the National Eagle Scout Association Alumni
[ May 18, 2022 ] Here’s an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter request template to use or adapt App Feed - For Parents
[ May 17, 2022 ] With BSA’s international travel ban lifted, troop enjoys scuba adventure in Honduras App Feed - Outdoors

Lessons learned from an Eagle Scout court of honor conducted via Zoom

February 23, 2022 0

The only difference between Jacob Finch’s Eagle Scout court of honor and a “typical” one was the venue. His court of honor was held via Zoom.

Help Scouts around the country by adding merit badge resources to the Scouting app

January 20, 2022 0

We shared a new way designed to help Scouts with their merit badge work. It’s now available through Google Play or the Apple App Store: the Merit Badge Helpfuls section of the Scouting app.

Troop goes green with trailer — and saves some green, too

October 12, 2021 3

How did Troop 14 solve two costly, time-consuming problems? They used solar panels.

Can BSA youth members discuss Scouting in private digital groups?

September 14, 2021 32

Online communication platforms have been around for decades. Here are a few things to look for when allowing youth to conduct Scouting business in these virtual environments.

Boy Scouts of America administers FAA’s safety tests for drones

July 28, 2021 4

For flying drones, you will need to pass a test. The BSA can help you with that.

5 ways to take better pictures outdoors (No. 5: Attend an incredible photo workshop at Philmont!)

July 26, 2021 0

“Scouting the New Mexico Landscape with Your Camera” features classroom sessions and exciting backcountry photo safaris at Philmont.

Achievement unlocked: How to organize a videogame tournament for your Scouts

January 29, 2021 5

At Troop 12’s inaugural videogame tournament, Scouts strengthened friendships, showed off their creativity and had a ton of fun.

Register now for the Jamboree-on-the-Air/Jamboree-on-the-Internet

October 6, 2020 0

If you’ve never experienced the digital or amateur radio events before, this might be the perfect time to attend, especially with many of us Scouting at home.

Scoutbook introduces a faster way to track your Scout’s progress

May 28, 2020 22

Recording service hours and camping nights just got easier. The Scoutbook team has introduced Activity Logs.

Home cooking: Scouts practice preparing camp recipe together over Zoom

May 26, 2020 3

While video chatting from their home kitchens, the Scouts each prepared their own version of “Camp Stroganoff” and then served their families.