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Eagle Scout Before and After
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Extreme Makeovers, Round 48: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

May 9, 2023 1

The latest batch of 9 projects, including a new storage shed for a ball field, a new pavilion for a park and a new mural for a wall in school.

Cub Scouting

Scouts: Let’s make a MASSIVE video to thank essential workers

May 5, 2020 16

Record a 5-10 second video and we’ll add it to a compilation to make sure these heroes know how much Scouts appreciate them.

Fun

Take your kids on a #TrekAt2 without leaving your house

April 6, 2020 3

Your kids can take on rugged explorations they’ve never imagined!

Cub Scouting

True colors: Is your pack, troop, or crew website brand-compliant?

June 7, 2013 63

You can learn the proper and improper ways to use BSA logos, the exact specs on official BSA colors, and tips on websites, social media, and photography.

Merit Badges

The 20 most (and least) earned merit badges of 2011

January 25, 2012 81

What were the hottest merit badges last year? I’ve got the answer. Maybe. So first, a caveat: The friendly folks at the Supply Division tell me there’s no way to determine exact numbers of merit

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Scouts BSA

With its new National Outdoor Awards, the BSA honors guys who can’t stand still

August 23, 2010 74

UPDATE (1/20/2012): Wear this patch in the temporary patch position — on the right pocket. Guys join Scouting to experience the outdoors. It’s that simple. To recognize that passion for adventure, the BSA announces its

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