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5 entries from official and volunteer blogs posted the week of June 22nd, 2026.

Eagle Scouts easily pass the character test, recent study says

Scouting America commissioned The Harris Poll to study the lasting effect of Scouting. Conducted for three months beginning October 10, 2025, the online survey of 3,178 adults asked for feedback on well-being, civic engagement, leadership and...

Aaron on Scouting Magazine June 19th, 2026

Burns happen. Here's what to do.

Minor burns are one of the most common camping injuries. Knowing what to do can help reduce pain and prevent the injury from becoming more serious. "The first few minutes matter," says Dr. Joe Barton, an emergency physician and chief medical...

Aaron on Scouting Magazine June 18th, 2026

Eagle Scout adds NBA champion to list of achievements

When the New York Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals against San Antonio on Saturday, shooting guard Josh Hart became the third Eagle Scout to win an NBA championship. Hart scored 13 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in New York's 94-90,...

Aaron on Scouting Magazine June 17th, 2026

The Story of The Pony Express

The Story of The Pony Express The Pony Express fits well into Scouting programs because it is easy to picture and easy to tell as a story. Riders, horses, long distances, and danger all catch attention. These are the same parts that make good...

Scouter Mom June 15th, 2026

Adults At Scout Campouts: Too Many?

Adult Leadership At Scout Campouts How Many Are Too Many? A reader sent this question: My boys are in a fairly new Troop. My youngest just crossed over and will be attending his first campout without me. It turns out that 9 adults will also be...

Scouter Mom June 15th, 2026