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The most important patch in Scouting might not be what you think

March 6, 2019 11

If you think about its ability to grow Scouting and introduce this life-changing program to new people, this might be the most important patch in Scouting.

Become an Adventure Ambassador to win a GoPro HERO7 Ultimate Adventure Kit

March 5, 2019 0

Capture and share your latest Scouting adventure in a 30- to 60-second video to enter the GoPro BSA Adventure Ambassador Contest.

What do you do if a leader is too quick to sign off requirements?

March 5, 2019 34

Scoutmaster John sees three Tenderfoot Scouts get a quick sign-off on a requirement from an assistant Scoutmaster without fulfilling the requirement. What should he do?

Here are 18 of the best Scouts BSA patrol names so far

March 4, 2019 96

For Scouts BSA patrols, a name unites new and old friends. What’s more, it gives Scouts a chance to express their originality.

Eastern Washington guard Jacob Davison is an Eagle Scout

March 1, 2019 2

Jacob Davison, a sophomore on the Eastern Washington basketball team, says becoming an Eagle Scout has helped him become a better player and person.

Book goes ‘Back to Gilwell’ to uncover ‘The History of Wood Badge in the United States’

February 28, 2019 12

A new book published by the Boy Scouts of America tracks the fascinating history of Wood Badge from its founding in 1919 to today.

Drone-focused Explorer post offers path to careers that are really taking off

February 27, 2019 3

Members of Explorer Post 1194 of the Mecklenburg County Council learn how drones are used in business, use simulators and enjoy plenty of actual flying.

When do you remove ‘Eagle Scout’ from your resume? Hint: It’s a trick question

February 26, 2019 139

Earning the Eagle Scout Award is an awesome accomplishment, one any Scout would be proud to proclaim. But how long should you highlight it?

Scouts from Orange County Council donate $58,710 worth of popcorn to military

February 25, 2019 3

This month, Scouts and Scouters from the BSA’s Orange County Council delivered a taste of home to the men and women of our nation’s armed forces.

Meet some of the first young women inducted into the Order of the Arrow

February 22, 2019 31

Earlier this month, a group of 18 Venturers from the Kansas City, Mo., area became some of the first young women ever inducted into the Order of the Arrow.