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Astronaut talks from orbit to Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree

July 27, 2019 3

Astronaut and assistant Scoutmaster Andrew Morgan of Troop 452 in Friendswood, Texas, answered Scouts’ questions while aboard the International Space Station.

Officials vow to rebuild Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation in Wisconsin after storm

July 26, 2019 4

Scouters and council leaders are pledging to rebuild Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation, the beloved Wisconsin camp celebrating its 90th anniversary this summer, after an extreme thunderstorm downed thousands of trees and left a scar visible from

Sights and Sounds: The fun begins at the World Scout Jamboree

July 25, 2019 2

Let’s take a look at some of the fun more than 40,000 Scouts and leaders are already having in West Virginia.

Unsung Heroes: Scout brothers thought nobody saw their simple act of patriotism

July 24, 2019 2

Earlier this year, two brothers were walking home from school when they passed their former elementary school. Right away they saw something wasn’t right.

What’s the intent behind advancement requirements?

July 23, 2019 25

What’s the point behind this First Class navigation requirement?

She says Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant and Scouting are a perfect match

July 22, 2019 1

A self-proclaimed “nerdy, camp-loving” Scout competing in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition wants to prove that Scouting and pageants are not mutually exclusive. In fact, says 17-year-old Rachel Perry, the two complement each other

Eagle Scout project brings touch of warmth to families dealing with unspeakable loss

July 19, 2019 2

An Eagle Scout hopeful from Utah launched a nationwide effort to collect blankets for parents whose babies are stillborn.

Keep up with the World Scout Jamboree from home

July 18, 2019 3

If you aren’t going for the two-week event or visiting for the day, you and your Scouts can still participate and follow along from home.

Square knot rankings: What are the most- and least-awarded?

July 17, 2019 88

Which are the most awarded? Which knots are the rarest? You’re about to find out: from No. 1 all the way to No. 34.

Former Sea Explorer recounts her groundbreaking voyage around the world

July 16, 2019 1

This former Sea Explorer sailed around the world — her story is now being shared on the big screen in a new documentary.