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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!

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From knots to explosives awareness, Scouters in NATO guide Afghan Scouts

August 15, 2018 8

Scouters who are stationed in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s support mission devote their time teaching skills in the Middle Eastern country’s revived Scouting program.

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Scouts, Venturers give a 3-D-printed hand to kids in need

January 28, 2015 8

Scouts and Venturers in Baltimore are making 3-D-printed hands to send to refugees and others in need around the world.

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Redesigned and refocused: The new Bryan on Scouting blog

January 21, 2011 16

After 22 months, and nearly 400,000 page views, Cracker Barrel is no more. Scouting magazine’s official blog is now Bryan on Scouting, written by me, Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout and the associate editor of Scouting magazine.

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