How to observe Veterans Day with your Scouts
Given Scouting’s excellent relationship with the military, it’s no surprise thousands of Scouts will take time to honor our heroes on Veterans Day.
Can Scout units participate in political rallies?
Scouting America might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don’t endorse any party. Here’s the policy on participation in political rallies.
Remember: Scouting America benefits every time you hear “God Bless America”
Every time “God Bless America” is performed, a portion of the song’s royalties go to benefit Scouts in the Greater New York Councils.
After more than 3,000 posts and countless memories, I’m starting a new chapter
After 3,286 articles, Bryan is hanging up the keyboard. But the blog you rely on and enjoy isn’t going anywhere. Here’s what’s next.
Common thread: Fourth-generation Eagle Scout’s story told through sashes
When Ethan received his Eagle medal, he became a rare fourth-generation Eagle Scout.
Eagle Scout picked to represent 6 million students on Calif. State Board of Education
California’s governor appointed Eagle Scout Naomi Porter to serve as the 2022-23 student board member on the California State Board of Education.
Here’s an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter request template to use or adapt
To write an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter, you can download the Word document here or use the text below. No credit is necessary.
With BSA’s international travel ban lifted, troop enjoys scuba adventure in Honduras
In April, a group of 18 older Scouts from Troop 175 of Simsbury, Conn., traveled to Roatan, Honduras, for an epic scuba diving adventure.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 43: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 11 projects includes a renovated baseball complex in Arkansas, new arboretum signage in New Jersey and an impressive prayer garden in Louisiana.
Scout builds dining structure at orphanage in Colombia: ‘I told myself to aim high’
For his Eagle Scout service project, Tommy Midtlyng built an outdoor dining structure at an orphanage in Colombia.
D.C.-area Scouts assemble emergency medical kits to send to families in Ukraine
Over the course of three Saturdays in March and April, 100 Scouts from the National Capital Area Council assembled more than 3,000 kits.
Book shines new light on ‘occasionally turbulent relationship’ between Philmont and Mother Nature
Philmont and Mother Nature examines the natural disasters that have affected the Scouting high-adventure base in New Mexico over the past 80 years.
Update to Scouts BSA joining requirements opens the door to more young people
A change to the Scouts BSA joining requirements will make it easier for young people to join a troop alongside their friends and classmates.
2021 merit badge rankings: Return of summer camps shuffles the list again
In 2021, the top five shuffled again as summer camp favorites like Swimming, First Aid and Environmental Science bounced back in a big way.
For his Eagle project, this Scout planned a Bocce Fest for students with special needs
For his Eagle Scout service project, Luke planned, developed and gave leadership to a Bocce Fest for life skills students at high school.
In this turbulent world, there’s still a lot to learn from the late Gail Halvorsen — ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ and father of 3 Eagle Scouts
After talking to one of his three Eagle Scout sons, we can provide a bit of the untold story of Gail Halvorsen, the “Berlin Candy Bomber.”
Pennsylvania Scouter, a licensed funeral director, creates memorial service guide
“I wrote the Memorial Service Guide intending to profess respect, honor and reverence to the memory of the deceased,” he says.
The one thing you can do in high school that will be on your résumé for life
There’s one high school accomplishment that belongs on your resume and LinkedIn profile from age 16 to age 60 and beyond: the Eagle Scout Award.
Is your pack, troop or crew owed money? Follow these three easy steps to check
Sure, $25, $50 or even $250 won’t replace your next popcorn fundraiser. But it could be enough to cover snacks or transportation costs.
In Scouter’s inspiring story, a journey to a sense of belonging in Scouting
Scouting seemed like an attractive option for this mom and her family — a place where her children could learn lessons not found in textbooks.
Astronomy merit badge-seeking Scouts discover Scouting on distant planet
Scientists working with Scouts to complete the Astronomy merit badge uncovered evidence of Scouting on another planet.
Other people, all times: He helped man with special needs rejoin Scouts, earn Eagle
Trenton learned that Chris had been a Scout in the early to mid-2000s. But that Scouting story ended in a cliffhanger.
Meet your 2022 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award
Twelve outstanding members of the Venturing program have been named recipients of the 2022 National Venturing Leadership Award.
Eight great tips for hosting a memorable, impactful Report to the State
We wanted to know what Tennessee leaders learned about planning a successful Report to the State event. So they volunteered these eight tips.
Twins earn Eagle Scout Award on same day, but their journeys weren’t identical
Eagle Scouts Bryce and Claire McEachen prove that even twins can have different journeys toward Scouting’s highest honor.
‘That is a true Scout’: These Scouts spotted a tattered American flag and took action
“Two boys from Troop 95 rang the doorbell and handed me a brand new American flag with a short note. I was bawling, tears running everywhere.”
Divine Nine Wood Badge course aimed at training more Black Scouting leaders
A new Wood Badge course planned for this summer near Austin, Texas, will expand Scouting’s reach by training Black Scouting leaders.
A Good Turn from afar: Eagle Scout helps Ukrainian Scout escape to safety
Lucian Kugler and volunteer Mike Timm helped a Ukrainian Scout flee her home in Kyiv and find safety out of the war zone.
William Hanna, half of famed duo that created The Flintstones and Yogi Bear, was an Eagle Scout
Before he joined Joseph Barbera to form the animation team behind The Jetsons and Yogi Bear, William Hanna became an Eagle Scout.
Let’s get some BSA representation (ages 15-29) on the UN’s Young Leaders initiative
Every two years, a class of young people (ages 15 to 29) is selected for the UN’s Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative. Apply by March 31.