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[ October 22, 2019 ] Boys’ Life wants YOU (actually your Scout) to join the magazine advisory team Boys' Life
[ October 21, 2019 ] Unsung Hero: Eagle Scout rescues group of swimmers caught in dangerous riptide Eagle Scout
[ October 18, 2019 ] Holiday cards for heroes: A service project for our service members Scouting Tips
[ October 17, 2019 ] Here’s a simple way of setting up a dining fly in an open field Camp Hacks
[ October 17, 2019 ] Can you hear me now? It’s time for the Jamboree-on-the-Air, Jamboree-on-the-Internet International Scouting

Help your Scout discover their future by checking out these scholarships, offers

October 8, 2019 0

Your Scouts can apply for expeditions and scholarships on this page; some application deadlines are at the end of this month.

Jean Perea shaked hands with Scott Sorrels after Sorrels presented Jean with the National Medal of Merit.

Unsung Hero: Venturer driving to World Jamboree rescues family that crashed car

September 9, 2019 5

Jean Perea was driving to the World Scout Jamboree when a car going the other direction started swerving toward him. Scouting taught him what to do next.

Scouting Show and Tell: Summer adventures

September 5, 2019 0

What did you and your Scouts do this summer? Show us!

This is Your Scouts’ Chance to Help Guide the BSA

August 29, 2019 14

Do you know a standout Scout who would love to guide the BSA with insights and perspective? Want to give your Scouts a chance to live out the tenets of the Scout Law? The BSA’s

17 interesting, poignant or clever reasons behind pack, troop and crew numbers

August 28, 2019 87

Over the years, we’ve heard from a number of packs, troops, crews and ships with the fascinating story behind their unit number. Here are 17 examples.

How Scouts stepped up to serve after the Southern California earthquakes

August 5, 2019 2

A group of Scouts and Venturers launched a massive collection drive for victims of the earthquakes that shook Southern California last month.

These nine young women joined Venturing 17 years ago; here’s where they are now

June 10, 2019 3

A Lutheran pastor, a land development engineer and a fitness-focused Instagram influencer. All got their start in the same Venturing crew.

Nominate a Scout or Venturer in the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards

April 22, 2019 2

Nominations are open now for the Youth category in the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards. The deadline to nominate someone is May 3.

BSA announces 2019 recipients of National Venturing Leadership Award

April 4, 2019 2

The National Venturing Committee announced the eight Greenshirts who will receive the 2019 National Venturing Leadership Award.

What is Journey to Excellence, and why should you care?

February 1, 2019 25

Journey to Excellence, or JTE, is a self-evaluation tool that lets unit leaders see, quantitatively how well their unit is meeting the goals of Scouting.