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Clearing up misconceptions and showing there’s room for everyone in Scouting, especially Scouts with special needs

March 21, 2018 128

A news story about a Scout with Down syndrome who is working toward Eagle raises an important topic concerning the ways the BSA supports Scouts with special needs.

Scouting app for iPhone and Android helps Scouts track advancement on the go

March 15, 2018 40

The Scouting app, developed by the Boy Scouts of America, allows youth members and their parents to view and track advancement within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing.

The BSA wants to know: How do you define ‘adventure’?

March 14, 2018 22

To find out, the BSA isn’t consulting a dictionary. And it’s not asking a mere 12 people. It wants to hear from as many Scouts, Scouters and prospective Scouting families as possible.

20 facts about Venturing for the program’s 20th birthday

February 9, 2018 0

In its 20 years, Venturing has enabled more than 1 million young men and young women to choose their own adrenaline-packed adventures.

Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the 2018 Inspiration Awards

December 25, 2017 1

The Inspiration Awards are looking to honor a young person age 16 to 21 whose leadership skills and passion for the outdoors inspire us all. Reading that description, it shouldn’t surprise you that a Boy

Scouts and Venturers invited to enter the State-Fish Art Contest

December 22, 2017 0

Anyone from kindergarten through 12th grade — especially Scouts and Venturers — is invited to enter the State-Fish Art Contest from Wildlife Forever.

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

November 27, 2017 38

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.

California Venturer a national finalist for Wendy’s High School Heisman

November 17, 2017 1

Natalie MacEwan, the 2017-2018 Western Region Area 4 Venturing president, has been named a national finalist for a Wendy’s High School Heisman.

A Scout’s guide to earning and wearing a religious emblem

November 13, 2017 61

Representing an array of faiths, religious emblems encourage Scouts, Venturers and adult volunteers to strengthen their faith-based journey within Scouting.

As its 20th birthday approaches, Venturing calls for 20 great stories

October 16, 2017 4

Venturing turns 20 in 2018, and to celebrate, the BSA’s program for older youth is asking for Venturing stories and photos from current and past members.