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[ October 21, 2021 ] An inside look at the November 2021 issue of Scout Life magazine App Feed
[ October 20, 2021 ] Scout Ranger program might be the National Park Service’s best-kept secret App Feed - Cub Scouts
[ October 19, 2021 ] He and his uncle were featured in Scouts in Action … 51 years apart! App Feed - Scouts BSA
[ October 18, 2021 ] In an Eagle project, sometimes ‘I don’t know’ can be the bravest thing to say App Feed - Eagle Scouts
[ October 17, 2021 ] From the Scouting magazine archives: Plan now for a great crossover ceremony App Feed - For Leaders

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

October 12, 2021 2

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 30

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.

BeAScout.org: The smart and simple way to recruit Scouts during COVID-19

May 20, 2020 1

BeAScout is how families looking to join Scouting can easily find your unit and apply — even (and especially) during COVID-19.

Log in for day of fun at the BSA’s National Camp-In

April 29, 2020 6

You’re missing going on campouts since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the shutdowns of many places. What can you do instead? How about “camping in”?