STEM STEM Scouts pilot expanding to 12 more councils April 15, 2015 77 The BSA’s National Executive Board approved a plan to expand STEM Scouts, a new program of the Boy Scouts of America, to 12 additional councils.
Cub Scouting Get pack meeting plans for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 April 15, 2015 22 Pack meeting plans for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 Cub Scouting years make planning incredible monthly pack meetings easier, more rewarding and more fun.
Eagle Scout Eagle Scouts make great firefighters April 14, 2015 6 If you’re a firefighter and Eagle Scout, join the NESA Firefighters Affinity Group. You’ll network, learn new things and get a special helmet decal.
National Jamboree At the Summit Bechtel Reserve, even the signs are cool (and award-winning) April 13, 2015 23 Summit Bechtel Reserve signs were named Best Sign Systems of 2015 by the appropriately named industry magazine called Signs of the Times.
Cub Scouting STEM in a Box, a brilliantly simple approach to facilitating Nova Awards April 13, 2015 15 The concept of STEM in a Box is simple: Everything you need to help Scouts earn a Nova Award fits into one big plastic tub.
Fun Top 5 merit badges for the aspiring astronaut April 10, 2015 14 Tomorrow’s astronaut could be today’s Scout or Venturer. So check out these Top 5 merit badges for the aspiring astronaut.
Camping Legally blind Scout proves there’s a place for everyone at summer camp April 10, 2015 16 To learn how one week spent at Scout summer camp can change a life, look no further than the story of Dylan, who is legally blind and has mild autism.
Things You Should Know Things Guys Should Know, Vol. 3: How to go to the bathroom outside April 9, 2015 47 Knowing how to go to the bathroom outside — you know, when no *actual* bathroom is nearby — is an important guy skill.
Awards Cub Scout awards getting updated to match new Cub Scout program April 9, 2015 5 The updates affect the National Den Award, National Summertime Pack Award, Cub Scout World Conservation Award and Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award.
Health and Safety Body-sliding poses risk of paralysis in teens, adults April 9, 2015 25 It might sound fun, but “body-sliding” — diving onto and sliding across a wet sheet of plastic on the ground — is dangerous for teens and adults.