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Scouts prep community garden, plus other positive Scouting stories from this week

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A Pinewood Derby race attracts a ton of attention, Scouts camp at local fire department, plus other positive Scouting stories from the week

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Scouting for Food kicks into gear, plus other good news from this week

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Disabilities awareness meeting for Cub Scouts, a 100th birthday for a Scouts BSA troop, plus other good news from this week.

#AdventureOn!
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Scouts kick off Pinewood Derby season, plus other good news from the week

January 26, 2024 2

It’s Pinewood Derby season! Plus, Scouts save a man from freezing. All that and more in this week’s good news roundup.

#AdventureOn!
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Scout BSA Troops embrace winter weather in different ways, plus more good news from the week

January 19, 2024 0

It’s winter camping season! Plus, a youth Olympian who found his passion by earning a merit badge. Plus other good news from the week.

Inspirational Stories

Scouts bring hope to small town with teddy bear drive, plus more inspiring news from the week

January 12, 2024 0

Days after tragedy struck a small community in Perry, Iowa, Scouts BSA Troop 127 rallied together to host a teddy bear drive to support elementary school students affected by the horrific event.  The Scout troop’s

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It’s Christmas tree recycling season, plus other good news from the week

January 5, 2024 1

One Scouts BSA troop is helping its community recycle holiday lights, an inspiring letter to the editor, plus other good news from the week.

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Scouts install new flagpole at fire station, plus more inspiring news from the week

December 22, 2023 0

The firefighters of Anderson, Missouri, were already showing their American pride by flying a U.S. flag on their truck. But what they really wanted was a flagpole in front of their station. But they lacked

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Scout nabs exclusive interview with local politician, plus other inspiring news from this week

December 15, 2023 0

Providing internet access to underserved communities, donating popcorn and more inspiring stories from this week.

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Scouts spread holiday cheer, and more inspiring stories from the week

December 8, 2023 1

Scouts gather to sing Christmas carols around their community, plus more inspiring stories from the last week.

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Georgia Scouts pay tribute to Rosalynn Carter, and more inspiring news from the week

December 1, 2023 0

Local Scouts show support for the Carter family, a Scouting for Food success story, and other inspiring news from the week.

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