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The Chickasaw Council's 2008 Eagle Scout Class was named after Sammie and Phil Gilmer, who also have a campsite at Philmont Scout Ranch named in their honor.

This council names each new class of Eagle Scouts after a dedicated Scouter

July 17, 2020 2

Since 1972, the BSA’s council in Memphis, Tenn., has named each new class of Eagle Scouts after an adult in honor of their Scouting service.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 20

July 16, 2020 3

Chapter 20 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

Unsung Hero: She rescued a fellow hiker during a family vacation

July 15, 2020 3

Leah Jo and her family were on a guided hike in the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis when another hiker slipped and fell.

BSA postpones 2021 National Jamboree because of COVID-19 pandemic

July 14, 2020 22

The unpredictability of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the impact it has had on BSA councils so far prompted the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Jamboree.

Ask the Expert: Can you earn the 50-Miler Award on horseback?

July 14, 2020 4

What does the horseshoe mean on this award?

These 8 museums offer virtual visits (and fulfill a merit badge requirement!)

July 13, 2020 7

Museums with virtual tours, coupled with new temporary guidelines that make virtual museum visits OK, are perfect for Scouts.

Kyle Lambert stands in his front yard during his Eagle Scout court of honor, which was held during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eagle Scout accepted to six Ivy League schools (but he’s just getting started)

July 10, 2020 4

Kyle Lambert’s story offers the latest evidence of Scouting’s power to help young people overcome obstacles, pursue their dreams and make a lasting impact.

Cubmaster shares lyrics for funny pack song he penned

July 9, 2020 1

Do you want to learn how to sing, “Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Cub Scouts”? Share your fun Scouting songs in the comments.

Top 5 merit badges that every ‘Hamilton’ fan should earn

July 8, 2020 10

With Hamilton now accessible to anyone with Disney+, we thought we’d look at the five merit badges every true Hamilton fan should earn.

How the Cooking merit badge can save your family time and heartache

July 7, 2020 3

When Avery Moore isn’t volunteering as Scoutmaster of Troop 11 in Rocky Mount, N.C., you can find him helping out at a local pediatric burn survivor aftercare program. It was during a virtual meeting for