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Venturing

Scouts BSA

Scouts, Venturers from Michigan restore old plane, helping them soar

January 18, 2021 1

Under the guidance of a group of devoted volunteers, these Scouts and Venturers got a Cessna back into flying condition after 28 years.

Cub Scouts

Everything you need to know about Scout Sunday 2021, Scout Sabbath 2021 and Scout Jumuah 2021

January 8, 2021 3

Through a trio of faith-based celebrations known as Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, young people give back to the chartered organizations that give them so much.

Members of Crew 151 volunteer at Alexandra Santiago’s Eagle Scout project. Alex and her volunteers built an outdoor food pantry, which Crew 151 will keep stocked with food for families struggling with hunger.
Inspirational Stories

North Carolina Crew 151 shows the transformative power of Venturing

November 11, 2020 0

“They need Scouting, and Scouting needs them,” one leader says. “We need to bring our country together, and that can start with our youth.”

Micaiah Balonek, who lives most of the year in India, wears a Hindi interpreter strip.
Cub Scouts

If you speak a language other than English, here’s a patch you can wear with pride

November 5, 2020 6

The interpreter strip is a visible sign to others that you’re available for conversation in a language other than English.

Scouting Tips

What is ranked-choice voting, and how can it revolutionize your next troop election?

November 3, 2020 5

When you switch to ranked-choice voting in the next unit election, you’ll get the most-preferred candidate in the least time.

A Cub Scout and her mom work on a birdfeeder.
Cub Scouts

How to find an alternative meeting location for your pack, troop, ship or crew

October 19, 2020 11

We’ve heard from a number of unit leaders looking for an alternative meeting place during the pandemic. Here’s the five-step plan.

App Feed - For Leaders

Download these planning resources for your next Scouting year

August 6, 2020 4

Boys’ Life magazine offers free, downloadable calendars, notebooks and charts to help you Be Prepared and continue Scouting efficiently.

Service

Venturer’s conservation project involves worldwide effort to pick up 1 million pieces of trash

August 4, 2020 2

During a pandemic, Scouts have had to get creative to continue their adventures and service. Sometimes, the changes transformed their plans into something much greater than they conceived.

Epic water adventure
Cub Scouts

Scouts: Share your most EPIC Scouting adventure with the world!

July 3, 2020 0

From adventures big to small, we want to hear about your most epic Scouting experience so we can share it via social media and in a coming Facebook Live.

This summer, the adventure continues. Families in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing can participate in one (or more!) virtual summer camp experiences.
Advancement

Everything you need to know about virtual summer camps for Cub Scouts and Scouts

June 24, 2020 2

This summer, councils from coast to coast are offering virtual camps, delivering many of the best parts of summer camp right to your home.

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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer.


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