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History of Scouting

Here are 18 of the best Scouts BSA patrol names so far

March 4, 2019 104

For Scouts BSA patrols, a name unites new and old friends. What’s more, it gives Scouts a chance to express their originality.

Cub Scouting

Wear this patch to show off your status as a founder of your pack, troop, crew or ship

February 21, 2019 18

The Founder’s Bar lets youth and adult leaders show off their status as original members of a new pack, troop, crew or ship.

Commentary

When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind

February 8, 2019 312

Proper uniforming is a worthy pursuit, but sometimes that pursuit takes a turn with comments that aren’t friendly, courteous or kind. Let’s discuss.

Scouts BSA

Details on Scouts BSA uniform, handbook availability

January 18, 2019 122

Ahead of the program’s Feb. 1 debut, Scouts BSA uniform items and the Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls have begun arriving at Scout shops and scoutshop.org.

Ask the Expert

Do you need to match your uniform to specific meetings?

October 16, 2018 54

You’re a leader in two different programs. What do you wear?

Cub Scouting

BSA recalls Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February and August 2018

September 27, 2018 17

The Boy Scouts of America on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February 2018 and August 2018.

Uniforms

Do you wear your neckerchief over or under the collar?

May 4, 2018 84

Today’s discussion isn’t about whether to wear a neckerchief or which kind is best. It’s about how to wear that neckerchief.

Cub Scouting

Nametags on Scout uniforms are OK — and probably a good idea for larger troops

November 27, 2017 39

At more than 100 Scouts strong, it’s getting to be tougher to know which Scout is Aiden and which is Jayden. That led Tom’s troop to consider nametags.

Awards

Ready to sew on your square knot? Here’s how to wear it

March 15, 2017 37

Square knots are rectangular representations of a variety of Scouting awards. Most of these awards are for adult volunteers, but some are for Scouts.

Awards

Scouting Service Award combines five awards into one cool new square knot

February 17, 2017 48

The Scouting Service Award recognizes adults who have earned one of five different awards, each celebrating a leader’s dedication to a segment of Scouting.

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