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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.

Philmont Scout Ranch

This summer, families will experience Philmont in a totally new way

March 29, 2018 7

Philmont Family Adventure, new for 2018, gives families the chance to experience Philmont however they want. Hike or ride horses, craft or climb, explore or simply enjoy an ice cream cone at the cantina.

Fun

Top 5 merit badges for which Marvel’s Black Panther would make the ideal counselor

February 16, 2018 3

What if the King of Wakanda, also known as the Black Panther, found a free weekend or two to serve as a merit badge counselor? In that case, here are five I might recommend.

Venturing

20 facts about Venturing for the program’s 20th birthday

February 9, 2018 2

In its 20 years, Venturing has enabled more than 1 million young men and young women to choose their own adrenaline-packed adventures.

Fun

Get your popcorn ready — here’s some fun ideas to do ahead of the Oscars

January 23, 2018 3

With the Academy Awards nominations out, it’s a good time to dive into some cinematic activities with your Scouts before the red carpet rolls out.

Fundraising

Tattoo parlor, community support troop after tree lot theft

December 19, 2017 12

Josh Hughes believes in Scouting. When he heard that a tip jar was stolen from Troop 59’s Christmas tree lot, he cut a $200 check for the Scouts.

Venturing

California Venturer a national finalist for Wendy’s High School Heisman

November 17, 2017 1

Natalie MacEwan, the 2017-2018 Western Region Area 4 Venturing president, has been named a national finalist for a Wendy’s High School Heisman.

National Jamboree

Chess merit badge tent making all the right moves at 2017 Jamboree

July 27, 2017 1

You might think little Chess merit badge would get lost amid action-packed 2017 Jamboree activities like mountain biking and zip lining. You’d be wrong.

History of Scouting

The Philmont Hymn: The enchanting tale behind Philmont’s official song

May 25, 2017 20

Those who have conquered Philmont find themselves humming “The Philmont Hymn” for weeks and months later. This is the story behind the song.

Merit Badges

2016 Merit Badge Rankings unveiled: These were the most and least popular

March 23, 2017 42

The most-earned merit badge in 2016 was a repeat of 2015. We have ranked every merit badge by popularity — both in 2016 and lifetime.

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