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Whether your Scouts are veteran winter campers or newcomers to this whole spending-the-night-outside thing, here are five things to think about before sending them out into the cold this winter.
Earlier this fall, the BSA issued a new rule regarding adults who spend the night at official BSA events. Let’s dive in with some of the most commonly asked questions I’ve heard since this rule went into effect.
Two years ago, the Boy Scouts of America was selected to be one of the inaugural Federal Aviation Administration TRUST test administrators.
A Scout parent hears her husband calling for help — a toddler is floating face down in their backyard swimming pool. Another parent is picking up his son up from track practice and notices a commotion nearby —one of his son’s teammates has collapsed on the track.
Shawn Sweeney, a Scouts BSA youth in Texas, was on the phone with a longtime family friend when his friend confided that he was having some troubles and not feeling good about himself. Then he said, “I want to end it.”
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the BSA has released a video and discussion guide designed to be used at meetings of the BSA’s programs aimed at older youth: Scouts BSA units, Venturing crews, Sea Scout ships and Exploring posts.
When done correctly, hammock camping can result in a better night of sleep, a lighter backpack, and a smaller impact on the environment. On the other hand, an improper hammock setup can cause an idyllic scene to come crashing down – often literally.
Right now, across the country, BSA youth of all ages are participating in a variety of aquatics activities. Here are three things to think about this time of the year, courtesy of my friends on the National Scouts BSA Program Committee.
We at the BSA spend a lot of time teaching youth how to Be Prepared for rigorous Scouting activities. Since
One of the best ways for Scouts to have fun during the summer months is to go swimming. Before you
Combine high-flying rockets with the cool spray of water and you’ve got an exciting way to have some summertime fun.
“Safety is one of the most important things we do,” said Brad Tilden, the BSA’s brand-new national chair, as he kicked off the general session of the 2023 National Annual Meeting (NAM) this week in Atlanta.
Different organizations give it different names, but when it come down to it, it’s all about aquatics safety.
A safety related incident in 2018 prompted the Oregon Trail Council to reemphasize their efforts to communicate the BSA’s safety rules to its adult volunteers. One of the results of that initiative is their Scout S.A.F.E. video.
Use SAFE to prepare for all your Scouting activities!
As technology has improved, the list of 10 essentials has changed. But the concept remains the same: having these items in your possession greatly increases the chances of you surviving a few unexpected nights in the wild.
As part of the Scout Out Opioids program, Scouts and their families learned about the dangers of opioids abuse and misuse from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.
Pediatric ophthalmologist Noha Ekdawi says spending time outdoors — specifically, in the sunlight — is the best way to prevent myopia, or nearsightedness, in children. What do most Scout units do several times a month? Go outside!
Researchers say that what we eat and how much we consume is determined not by hunger, primarily, but by environmental cues such as color, aroma, variety and volume.
Incidents can occur even when the program is being delivered as designed. That’s when the BSA’s incident reporting process comes into play.
A WFA certification helps prepare both adults and 14-and-older Scouts with the knowledge and hands-on training that can mean the difference between life and death for someone severely ill or injured in the wild.
Sure, it might be cold. But as long as it’s safe to go outside, you should make every effort to get out there. Check our list below to Be Prepared for cold-weather outings.
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is encouraging more people to try to be the former, and not the latter. The initiative ties in nicely with what the BSA is already teaching its older youth members: How to stay safe online in part by securing your passwords.
Once you’ve mastered the art of not losing your keys, you can start focusing on the more important task of keeping your brain healthy and mentally awake. The good news is that there is much you can do to boost your brainpower, and most of the strategies are the same ones that will keep your entire body healthy.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s important to note that suicidal thoughts can affect anyone.
To tell the story of how Troop 1299 in Allen, Texas, just happened to be in the right place at the right time to help prevent the tragic death of a young woman, you have to start from the beginning.
Kana Walsh, a Sea Scout and Scouts BSA member, appreciates how first-aid skills are part of the BSA’s advancement programs. At the same time, she argues, we should all consider doing more.
There are two questions that must be asked before you build a campfire: Do we really need a campfire? And, are we building it the right way?
As evening approaches, you realize you’re not going to make it back to camp before dark. It would be dangerous to try to find your way, so you need to make shelter — fast. What do you do?
While on a break from school, youth could choose to spend more time online.
