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How Scouting America is making its camps even more accessible to Scouts with special needs

July 2, 2025 0

Scouting America believes that every young person deserves to have a great experience at Scout camp. The Special Needs Prepared Camp program is a new initiative to help Scouting properties make sure that happens.

How the journey of this Scout with cerebral palsy inspired everyone around her

August 27, 2024 2

It was at one of her brother’s outdoor events that Maggie Whitney discovered her passion for Scouting.

A Scout Is Brave: Newly approved treatment helps Cub Scout thrive in face of neuromuscular disease

August 22, 2024 0

When Hiram Secrist was 2 years old, his parents learned that he had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disease that causes progressive muscle damage and weakness.

Photo of Scout volunteers in the special needs area at the National Scout Jamboree

BSA volunteer finds calling helping Scouts with disabilities

October 31, 2023 1

Philips is nearing her fourth decade as a Scout volunteer, almost all of which have been spent assisting youth with disabilities.