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Camp Barstow’s bundle system keeps Scouts learning at summer camp

November 11, 2021 5

If you’ve attended summer camp with your unit, you’ve probably had to help Scouts who couldn’t find their merit badge class sites or had trouble getting from one site to another in time. The staff at Camp Barstow in Batesburg, S.C., came up with a solution.

Troops and ships in this council use an Honor Bell to salute people and events

November 10, 2021 2

All across the Old North State Council in North Carolina, the Honor Bell rings out in sonorous style — an impactful addition to ceremonies and events.

Register now for the Keys Experience at Sea Base

November 9, 2021 1

Philmont isn’t the only high-adventure base hosting an adaptive program: Registration is open for the Keys Experience at the Sea Base.

Unsung Hero: Second Class Scout saves fellow Scout from choking on a grape

November 8, 2021 0

Scarlett still remembers the sound — “that awful noise that happens when someone can’t breathe.” After hearing it, she jumped into action.

From the Scouting magazine archives: Fall is a great time for stargazing

November 6, 2021 0

Fall and winter night skies offer great opportunities to view prominent stars, planets, and constellations, plus a meteor shower or two.

Retired BSA professional completes 2021 goal of riding 50 miles in 50 states

November 5, 2021 1

In 2021, Jeff Rand set out to ride 50 miles in all 50 states. He would crisscross the country on his Trek touring bike.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 39: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

November 4, 2021 2

The latest batch of 15 projects includes an outdoor kitchen for a Montessori school, a “Pollinators Garden” and a realistic Mars landscape.

Paul McCartney says his time as a Scout in England inspired the song ‘Eleanor Rigby’

November 3, 2021 3

Paul McCartney was a Scout as a boy, and he recently shared the story of how a Scouting experience inspired the song “Eleanor Rigby.”

Eagle project fundraising tips from a Scout whose project cost nearly $40,000

November 2, 2021 2

We asked Christian to share what he learned about fundraising for an Eagle project. You’ll find his advice — and some words from his dad — in this post.

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Introducing Citizenship in Society, the BSA’s newest merit badge

November 1, 2021 81

The first new merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program since 2017 officially launches today. Called Citizenship in Society, it provides Scouts with opportunities to learn more about our world by encouraging them