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Why it’s beneficial to record your Scouting for Clean Waterways project in Scoutbook

April 7, 2025 8

Once you’ve done your part to reduce marine waste, there’s just one more step to take: recording your service in Scoutbook.

A photo of a Scout saluting at a recent National Annual Meeting

Here’s one big reason to attend the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting

March 10, 2025 0

An impressive list of inspirational speakers is just one reason at attend the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 12-16. in Orlando, Florida.

The Scouts Read Sacred Texts event is perfect for the 2025 National Day of Prayer

February 26, 2025 0

Scouts Read Sacred Texts is a worldwide invitation to Scouts designed to inspire them to set aside some time to read a sacred text from their religion.

My favorite Scouting America-branded items in Scout Shop’s 115th anniversary collection

February 19, 2025 0

Scout Shop has launched a new line of Scouting America and 115th anniversary-branded apparel designed for Scouts, Scout leaders and anyone else who strives to lead with purpose, inspire others and embrace every opportunity for growth.

Essay contest for Gerald Ford foundation asks students, ‘What has prepared you to serve?’

January 21, 2025 1

The Gerald R. Ford Student Writing Challenge 2025 is open to U.S. students in 9th through 12th grades. The first-place essay will earn the writer $2,500.

The chair of Scouting America’s Youth Protection Committee is one of the world’s experts on child abuse prevention

September 25, 2024 0

All told, Michael Bourke has studied more than 1,000 sex offenders over the last three decades, using his Ph.D. in psychology to try to understand them and, in turn, to help the rest of us keep our kids safe from them.

Suicide is a growing public health crisis; here’s how Scouting is trying to help

September 9, 2024 2

Suicide — and suicide attempts — are serious public health challenges. When reading over the CDC’s list of strategies for preventing suicide, I couldn’t help but notice how Scouting can help with many of them.

Rip currents: What they are, how to avoid them, and how to escape them

July 8, 2024 0

If you’re looking for guidance on how to handle rip currents, Scouting has your back. The phenomenon is covered in the BSA Fieldbook and several merit badge pamphlets.

Roger Krone becomes Scouting America’s 15th Chief Scout Executive

June 24, 2024 4

After being selected as our organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer last fall, Roger Krone has been officially commissioned as Chief Scout Executive.

What is The Scouting Edge? Here are findings from the latest research

June 4, 2024 2

The Scouting Edge: A Study of Ethics & Character in America is the latest in a string of recent reports that indicates that Scouting is still good for young people.