Paddle Ready, a new app from the American Canoe Association, helps Scouters take responsibility for their safety on the water. The free app is out now.
The nonprofit Bill of Rights Institute has announced its third annual Boy Scout essay contest. Scouts and former Scouts write a short essay for a chance to win $1,000 for themselves and $500 for their Scout unit.
The window for 2015 National Eagle Scout Association scholarships opens today. You have three months to submit your application; the deadline is Dec. 31, 2014.