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Alumni

10 facts about the first Wood Badge course to celebrate its 100th anniversary

September 6, 2019 9

Over a span of nearly two weeks, they experienced a course that offered “practical instruction as to how a camp should be run.”

Cub Scouting

17 interesting, poignant or clever reasons behind pack, troop and crew numbers

August 28, 2019 93

Over the years, we’ve heard from a number of packs, troops, crews and ships with the fascinating story behind their unit number. Here are 17 examples.

Ask the Expert

Is your district on this fascinating list of the BSA’s most popular district names?

May 8, 2019 31

A look at the nationwide list of BSA districts reveals a fascinating find: a number of districts share their names with districts in other councils.

Alumni

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

February 28, 2019 19

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

Merit Badges

Top of their game: Grandmasters help girls earn Chess merit badge

February 14, 2019 16

With the help of some female grandmasters, a group of Scouts in St. Louis became some of the first girls in the country to earn the Chess merit badge.

History of Scouting

This was the least-earned merit badge in BSA history

September 28, 2018 22

Let’s look back at why this merit badge was discontinued and what we know about the 10 Scouts who earned it during the three years it was available.

Philmont Scout Ranch

Ute Park Fire forces Philmont to cancel treks through July 14

June 4, 2018 32

Philmont Scout Ranch announced Monday that the still-burning Ute Park Fire has forced it to cancel all backcountry treks from June 8 to July 14.

Advancement

Philmont Training Center courses ideal for anyone involved in tracking advancement 

May 24, 2018 1

If you’re the man or woman who tracks advancement for your Scout unit, here’s an opportunity to get trained, have fun and spend a week at one of the greatest places in the Scouting universe.

Fun

Top 5 merit badges to help you win that Fortnite Victory Royale

May 10, 2018 4

Fortnite imparts lessons in critical thinking, teamwork and survival — all lessons learned in Scouting. What that in mind, here are the Top 5 merit badges that would help you win that Victory Royale.

Scouts BSA

Chaplain and chaplain aide training now available for councils

May 7, 2018 25

A Scout is reverent, and the new Advanced Unit Chaplain and Unit Chaplain Aide Training is guidance for councils to help chaplains and chaplain aides perform this important role.

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