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It’s good horse sense to review guidelines before yelling ‘Giddy-up!’

July 17, 2018 4

Before you saddle up, it’s important to know what you and your Scouts should be doing on horseback.

Seven things I loved about VenturingFest 2018 and the Summit Bechtel Reserve

July 9, 2018 13

At VenturingFest 2018, I was impressed once again with the Venturing program. Additionally, I got to see more of the Summit Bechtel Reserve than ever before, and I’m convinced it lives up to its reputation as a world-class home for Scouting adventure.

Powder Horn in Paradise: Scouters take training course in Hawaii

June 26, 2018 3

Scouts and Scouters visited Hawaii for a fun-filled high adventure course.

Order of the Arrow to open unit elections to Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts beginning Feb. 1, 2019

May 23, 2018 8

Beginning Feb. 1, 2019, OA unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships. Previously, elections only were for Boy Scout troops.

Green means good: Meet the 2018 National Venturing Leadership Award honorees

May 23, 2018 3

In recognition of their service to Venturing at the national level, four youth and four adults have been selected to receive the 2018 National Venturing Leadership Award.

10 things to know about Voice of the Scout, the survey for Scouts, parents and leaders

May 17, 2018 18

Want to have a say in the future of this great movement we call Scouting? Use your voice. More specifically, use your Voice of the Scout annual survey.

Higher score, lower price: Get cheap SAT and ACT test-prep software

April 24, 2018 19

Boy Scout families — both current and former — can score $350 SAT or ACT test-prep computer programs for $20. That’s a high-scoring deal.

Get to know the 2018-2019 National Venturing Officers’ Association

April 23, 2018 2

The six young people selected to serve on the 2018-2019 National Venturing Officers’ Association will play a critical role. Let’s meet them.

Venturers heading to military academy forged friendships in Scouting

April 17, 2018 5

Three Venturers in Illinois have gone on backpacking, canoeing and skiing adventures together. Next on their itinerary will be reporting to the U.S. Military Academy for Cadet Basic Training.

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.