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Whitewater Rafting BSA award is just around the river bend

July 12, 2017 23

The thrill of whitewater rafting inspired the Whitewater Rafting BSA award. The BSA’s newest aquatics award and will be available later this year.

Revised campout requirements for Second Class, First Class

July 11, 2017 115

The number of overnight campouts required for a young man to earn the Second Class and First Class ranks will be reduced beginning Aug. 1, 2017.

The way Scouts earn Eagle Palms has changed in a big way

July 10, 2017 519

The BSA has announced significant changes to the way Scouts earn Eagle Palms — those awards presented to young men who earn more merit badges than required.

Fascinating new details about BSA’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur Eldred

July 6, 2017 37

We know all about Arthur Eldred’s Scouting success, but we don’t know much about his board of review — the final step to becoming the first Eagle Scout.

Here’s how to earn the BSA 2017 Solar Eclipse patch on Aug. 21

June 27, 2017 109

On Aug. 21, 2017, the solar system serves up a special treat: a total solar eclipse. Like all the best celebrations, this one comes with its own patch.