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App Feed - Cub Scouts

Get inspired by this never-ending list of virtual den meeting ideas!

February 2, 2021 1

Check out the list of meeting ideas and comment with your own ideas for leaders looking to keep their Cub Scouts engaged and learning.

App Feed - For Leaders

How to run a virtual election for your troop, crew or ship’s youth leaders

June 8, 2020 7

If your Scouts BSA troop, Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship can’t hold its next election in person, it’s both easy to move that process online. 

Scouts BSA

Home cooking: Scouts practice preparing camp recipe together over Zoom

May 26, 2020 2

While video chatting from their home kitchens, the Scouts each prepared their own version of “Camp Stroganoff” and then served their families.

Boys' Life

Join the virtual Art-O-Ree to work on the Art Merit Badge

May 24, 2020 8

Join live-drawing demonstrations and Q&As with the incredible illustrators. We’re covering different art media and how to render awesome art using a variety of tools.

Inspirational Stories

Scouts break out the needle and thread to make face coverings during pandemic

May 22, 2020 1

Scouts from all over the country have been busy making face covers for their communities.

Eagle Scout

‘Social distancing court of honor’ held in new Eagle Scout’s front yard

May 18, 2020 12

Phillip LaVell Twilley, a member of Troop 457 of Memphis, Tenn., received his Eagle Scout Award at a special court of honor held in his front yard.

Inspirational Stories

Councils coordinate donations, lead initiatives during COVID-19 pandemic

May 14, 2020 0

See how a few councils are working on helping others during this pandemic.

Eagle Scout

Friends, family congratulate new Eagle Scout with a surprise parade

May 12, 2020 0

“It was the happiest day of my life. I was so surprised to see everyone coming out to celebrate my Eagle Scout during this unprecedented time.”

Left: A Scout from Troop 1345G talks about her favorite recipe. Right: Scouts from Troop 2 talk about their Scout ranks.
International Scouting

A world of good: Virginia Scouts hold virtual meeting with Scouts from Afghanistan

May 11, 2020 3

Troop 1345G of Burke, Va., held a virtual meeting with Troop 2 of Kabul, Afghanistan. They talked about patches, food and favorite hobbies.

Inspirational Stories

‘We will miss you!’ Troop salutes departing Scoutmaster in safe, heartwarming way

May 8, 2020 2

When Aaditya Gulati realized his troop couldn’t give its longtime Scoutmaster a more traditional send-off, the Life Scout devised another way.

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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer.


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