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BSA representatives meet with Obama to discuss top concerns for nation’s youth

July 12, 2010 8

A group of Boy Scouts of America youth members and executive leaders met with President Barack Obama today to discuss top priorities for the organization’s next century of service. During the White House meeting, the

Don’t be in the dark about “A Shining Light Across America”

July 1, 2010 1

Local units, districts, and councils have been celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting all year. But on July 31, it'll be time for everyone in America to come together for one "Shining" moment. Organizers are

Adventure Base 100, Vol. 24: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

June 29, 2010 1

http://www.youtube.com/v/veU_Au-Tm8E&fs=1 Venturing Crew 2000 takes the spotlight during Adventure Base 100's latest stop. In the video, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based crew introduces the unique aspects of the Venturing program. Billed by Crew 2000's members as

Jennifer Lowe selected as next Venturing president

June 22, 2010 2

Spanish Fork, Utah, native Jennifer Lowe officially became the 2010-2011 national Venturing president at a ceremony last month. Lowe, who just completed her freshman year at Brigham Young University, takes over for Matthew McGroarty, who

Boy Scouts of America promotes nearly 30 years of comprehensive youth protection

April 29, 2010 0

Keeping the Scouts in your unit safe is partly your responsibility, and that means much more than simply keeping a well-stocked first-aid kit nearby. It also requires you to know how to spot

New Venturing eligibility requirements begin Saturday

April 29, 2010 2

April is almost over, and the arrival of May brings exiting new opportunities for the high-adventure-loving high-schoolers in your town. That’s because new eligibility requirements for the Venturing program ensure that more boys and girls

National Trails Day a natural fit for Scouting

April 14, 2010 0

Question: How many miles of trails cut across the United States? Answer: More than 200,000. Question: Who knows the beauty of those trails best? Answer: The Boy Scouts of America. That’s what makes National Trails

BSA alters age and grade eligibility requirements for Venturing

February 26, 2010 2

The Boy Scouts of America's National Executive Board today announced a change in the age and grade requirements for the Venturing program. Effective May 1, 2010, the minimum age/grade requirement will be changed to 14

Have your Scouts and Venturers join the Outdoor Nation

February 16, 2010 2

As a child, Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, saw being outdoors as necessary to his mental and physical health. “The woods were my Ritalin,” he writes. “Nature