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Connect to Scouts around the world during Jamboree-on-the-Air, Jamboree-on-the-Internet

September 15, 2022 0

This year’s digital and amateur radio events are slated for Oct. 14-16. That’s when more than 2 million Scouts from more than 170 countries will connect with other Scouts, locally, nationally or globally.

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 33

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.