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  • [ April 24, 2026 ] Troop Traditions: Scouts step into history at Lincoln Pilgrimage Camp Hacks
  • [ April 23, 2026 ] Her Eagle Scout project memorializes late father, other servicemembers App Feed
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Survival hacks that might save a life Camp Hacks
  • [ April 21, 2026 ] Gear Up for Adventure: Enter the 2026 Scout Life camping gear giveaway Camping
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Want to be a merit badge counselor? Read this to get started! Merit Badges

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Camping

6 fears Scouts might have before their first campout (and how to help)

March 16, 2026 2

From bugs to bathrooms, first-time campers have a lot of questions and fear of the unknown. Here’s how to prepare your young Scout before heading out.

App Feed

Meet your 2026 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope classes

March 11, 2026 0

Scouting America volunteers help transform the lives of this country’s youth, preparing them to make a lifetime of ethical and moral choices. These outstanding Scouters will be honored in May at the National Annual Meeting.

Portrait of Sean Magennis
App Feed - For Leaders

How Scouting America plans to engage and equip volunteers for membership growth

March 10, 2026 1

When volunteers feel acknowledged, prepared and enabled, membership growth becomes more sustainable. This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the membership team’s strategy.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Extreme Makeovers, Round 70: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

March 6, 2026 0

Aaron on Scouting posts before and after pictures of Eagle Scout projects to show how these projects transform communities.

App Feed - For Parents

Help your Scout write their way to $2,500

March 5, 2026 0

Authors of the Scout-inspired book, George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend, offer start-to-finish tips on how to tackle the annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation student writing challenge.

Cub Scouting

From attics to online archives, Scout leaders built a 13,500-item virtual museum

March 3, 2026 2

Curators aren’t finished yet. There’s still plenty of memorabilia to collect in time for the Horseshoe Scout Reservation’s 100th anniversary in 2027.

App Feed

Sea Scout’s Antarctic mission helps shed light on icebergs

March 2, 2026 0

This Sea Scout hopes his research will unlock a new understanding about the floating masses of frozen water — and how they could share clues about our planet’s climate.

App Feed - For Leaders

Why the next issue of Scout Life magazine is a must-read for kids

February 27, 2026 0

The March issue features outdoor tips, amazing camp options, STEAM, jokes and more.

Eagle Scout

221 and counting: how this Houston-area troop continues to turn out Eagle Scouts

February 25, 2026 0

Troop 242 has produced more Black Eagle Scouts than any troop in the nation. We caught up with its Scoutmaster to discuss the troop’s legacy and success.

App Feed

Your next travel adventure: the International Scout Centre

February 24, 2026 1

For more than a century, a place nestled in the mountains of Switzerland has welcomed Scouts and Scouters from around the world. It’s a place for adventure, fellowship and camaraderie.

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