Rebuilding a council camp from the ashes
Since the 1950s, Camp Silver Fir served as gateway into California’s Sierra National Forest.
Scouts rescue lost Eagle Scout, plus other news in Scouting this week
Scouts rescue lost Eagle Scout, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scouting at full speed and Scouts’ open house draws big crowd.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 65: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
This is the 65th entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup.
Cub Scouts bring joy to cancer patients, plus other news in Scouting this week
Cub Scouts bring joy to cancer patients, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Golden flamingos fly through neighborhoods to support Cub Scout, Scout honors community with repairs and Duck rescue project takes flight.
Cub Scouts help brighten up camp signs, plus other good news in Scouting this week
Cub Scouts help brighten up camp signs, plus other good news in Scouting this week, including Scout transforms storage into safe place and Scout’s service project brings lasting blessing to community
Scout takes on wildfire risk, plus other news in Scouting this week
Scout takes on wildfire risk, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Troop cuts through wood to support fellow Scout and Eagle Scout project aims to create inclusive outdoor space.
Scouters in Action: They helped the victims of a horrific multicar accident
Tim and Crystal Mueller, adult volunteers from Troop 2119 in Sharpsburg, Maryland, were on their way to the Shenandoah Area Council’s popcorn sales kickoff event when they witnessed a terrifying multicar accident unfold on the road in front of them.
Scout jumps into action to save hiker, plus other news in Scouting this week
Scout jumps into action to save hiker, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scout’s service project reaches children injured in war.
Scout’s project helps fire response, plus other news in Scouting this week
Scout’s project helps fire response, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Trailer theft turns into community triumph and a Scout’s project gives worn flags a proper farewell.
Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week
Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week, including an Eagle Scout acts for unhoused youth, a Scout rises to new heights with tower project and Eagle Scout builds memorial bridge for pets.
This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week
This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week, including A Scout tradition renewed and Scout-led walk unites community to combat veteran suicide.
This Week in Scouting: Eagle Scout projects promote access and inclusion
This Week in Scouting: Eagle Scout Projects promote access and inclusion, plus an Eagle Scout expands access for all abilities and an Eagle Scout takes law enforcement training to new heights.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 64: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
This is the 64th entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup. The latest batch of 10 projects — from seven different states — includes renovating a food pantry, constructing flag donation boxes and transforming outdoor spaces.
This inspiring initiative at a Texas university is partly powered by Eagle Scouts
BUILD, a student-run organization at Texas A&M University, converts 40-foot-long shipping containers into fully functional medical clinics that are shipped to impoverished areas around the globe.
Waves meet their match in Scout’s shoreline plan, plus other news in Scouting
Waves meet their match in Scout’s shoreline plan, plus other news in Scouting, including a Scout making a paw-sitive impact on shelter dogs and Scouts taking on highway cleanup and Memorial Day.
This Scouting alumnus and his dad want your summer camp to be mosquito-free
There are very few things that can ruin a campout like mosquitos, the tiny terrorists that drive a camper mad when they get into your tent at night.
Scout honors veterans ahead of Memorial Day, plus other news in Scouting this week
Scout honors Veterans ahead of Memorial Day, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scout gives back with safety fence and Scout aims to save hawks and planes.
Illinois Scout focuses Eagle project on helping veterans
“Veterans have done so much for this country, and I just want a turn to help them out when they are in need,” Chris Vargas says.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 63: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
This is the 63rd entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup.
2025 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He packed 100,000 meals to feed Haitians
For his exceptional efforts, Jamesly Jesse of Troop 85 in Moweaqua, Ill., received the 2025 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.
Why it’s beneficial to record your Scouting for Clean Waterways project in Scoutbook
Once you’ve done your part to reduce marine waste, there’s just one more step to take: recording your service in Scoutbook.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 62: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
This is the 62nd entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup. The latest batch of 10 projects — from nine different states — includes building bridges, renovating a Fourth of July trailer and transforming outdoor spaces.
How two Los Angeles Scouting America councils helped after deadly wildfires
Two programs — a uniform replacement program and an adopt-a-Scouting-family program — have gone a long way toward helping the more than 130 Scouting households across the two councils that lost their homes and most everything in them.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 61: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The Extreme Makeovers, Round 61: Before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects offer a glimpse into Scouts’ work before and after their transformations.
Scouting for Clean Waterways season is upon us! Here’s how you can participate
Scouting for Clean Waterways, Scouting America’s new initiative aimed at addressing the issue of marine debris, is designed to be a simple, easy and fun way to get Scouts of all ages involved in doing a Conservation Good Turn.
A football-themed project helped this Eagle Scout reach the goal line
When it came to picking an Eagle Scout project, Armani Rodriguez wanted to do something a little different: a free football clinic.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 60: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why we ask to see the Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked to include with their post-project report.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 59: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The Extreme Makeovers, Round 59: Before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects offer a glimpse into Scouts’ work before and after their transformations.
Council’s weekend beach cleanup events continue to grow
Scouts enjoy helping their communities – and one council has seen the impact their Scouts are ready to make.
After destructive storms, you can help Scouting councils, employees recover
Last week, Roger Krone, Scouting America Chief Scout Executive, President and CEO, shared how you can donate to the Scouting Emergency Assistance Fund.