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Health Care Professions merit badge debuts, replacing the Medicine merit badge

November 22, 2021 9

The BSA has introduced the Health Care Professions merit badge, a STEM-focused, career-oriented badge that will replace Medicine.

From the Scouting magazine archives: How Scouting for Food benefits everyone

November 20, 2021 0

After being gathered from residents’ porches and doorsteps by Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouts BSA members, Cub Scouts, Venturers and Explorers, hundreds of pounds of donated food are taken to local firehouses and food pantries.

Scout camp’s new Skilled Trades Center will introduce young people to in-demand fields

November 19, 2021 6

A new skilled trades center, set to open in 2022, will offer Scouts a safe, interactive way to experience skilled trades.

Brother-sister Scout duo shines on ‘American Ninja Warrior Junior’

November 18, 2021 1

Now that their episodes have aired, Sydney, from Troop 7332, and Dylan, a member of Troop 332, both in Columbus, Ohio, can finally share what it was like.

Eagle Scout’s global flag collection helps him grow closer to neighbors

November 17, 2021 3

Pat Baldwin has been fascinated by flags ever since he was a Scout. Now he’s found a new outlet: a collection of 30 international flags.

‘Gus’ illustrator, 95, honored at Connecticut Yankee Council camporee

November 16, 2021 0

Orlando Busino, 95, was recently honored for his 52 years of contributions to the BSA at a Connecticut Yankee Council camporee.

Take a look at Scout Life’s virtual Chess Fest: Watch it all here!

November 15, 2021 5

The Scout Life team brings you chess experts, tips to improve your game, a DIY chess set how-to and an epic chess game!

Why ‘Normal Friend Activities’ are such an effective recruiting tool

November 15, 2021 2

Normal Friend Activities are low-pressure pack or troop events where units invite non-Scouting families to join them for an afternoon of fun.

From the Scouting magazine archives: Dutch-oven cooking 101

November 13, 2021 2

Dutch-oven cooking is as much a part of Scouting as tying knots. Here are some basic tips to help you get started.

Retired BSA professional’s second act: A YouTube channel teaching outdoor skills

November 12, 2021 0

The father-son duo — both Eagle Scouts — launched their YouTube channel and website in 2019. They call it OSME.tv — or Outdoor Skills Made Easy.