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Eagle Scout

It’s no secret: NSA Deputy Director is a Distinguished Eagle Scout

August 13, 2013 9

While you were probably surprised to learn about the National Security Agency’s secret spying programs back in May, you might not be shocked to find out one of the top officials at the NSA is an

Philmont Scout Ranch

One Scout dad’s quest to lose 75 pounds and hike with his son at Philmont

August 13, 2013 41

Sometimes to gain, you have to lose. Kent Cantrell, a Scouter from the Houston suburb of Bellaire, knows that all too well. Kent wanted nothing more than to hike at Philmont with Luke, his Life

Merit Badges

How to suggest a new merit badge

August 12, 2013 35

Want to suggest a new merit badge? Send those ideas for new merit badges to someone who can actually act on them. Here’s how.

Cub Scouting

Sea Scout ship to honor Tiger Cubs killed in Sandy Hook shooting

August 9, 2013 22

Like all of us, Todd Skiles was overcome with grief when he heard about the school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December. But when news broke that two of the young victims were

National Jamboree

Here are 5 inspiring letters from some satisfied jamboree customers

August 6, 2013 6

After I posted this heartfelt letter from a mom about her son’s jamboree experience, even more positive jamboree anecdotes poured in. I heard from Scoutmasters, Venturing advisors, visitors and even members of local West Virginia communities.

Scouting in the News

Bezos mentions ‘Scout troops’ in letter to Washington Post employees

August 6, 2013 31

Everyday Americans care about the Boy Scouts of America. You know it, I know it, and, as it turns out, Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos knows it. Bezos made headlines yesterday when he bought The Washington Post for

Eagle Scout

Money for NESA scholarships up 165% since 2007

August 5, 2013 0

Updated, Oct. 2: The opening of the 2014 scholarship window has been delayed to Monday, Oct. 7. Being an Eagle Scout pays off, in some cases literally. The National Eagle Scout Association offers scholarships for

National Jamboree

After jamboree, Connecticut Scouter returned to his car to find this…

August 5, 2013 32

Connecticut Scouter Gary had just finished a “wonderful week serving on the national jamboree staff” when he returned to the mall parking lot where his car had lived for the past two weeks. But when

Cub Scouting

For the 99.9 percent of kids who won’t go pro in sports, Scouting offers a leg up

August 2, 2013 41

If you know a kid who dunks like Blake Griffin, runs like Marshawn Lynch or hits like Miguel Cabrera, you’ll have a hard time recruiting him to join Scouts. Because, as the Scouting recruiting video below

BSA Racing

Been there, built that? Get the official BSA racing and Team SLR T-shirt

August 1, 2013 3

You’d have to be crazy to get behind the wheel of a race car built by a bunch of Scouts, right? Then I guess NASCAR driver and BSA Racing partner Scott Lagasse Jr. is a

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