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5 entries from official and volunteer blogs posted the week of July 27th, 2026.
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How to survive your next road trip
One journey was a family drive from Denver to Philmont Scout Ranch with 12-year-old twin daughters. The other: A troop trip with 13 Scouts and nine adults, heading 700 miles to Camp Alexander in Colorado. Their trips looked nothing alike, but the...
Aaron on Scouting Magazine July 24th, 2026
New Fingerprinting merit badge digital resource guide makes a mark
Some merit badges teach Scouts how the world works. Others challenge them to look more closely at it. The new Fingerprinting merit badge digital resource guide does a little of both, inviting Scouts into a fascinating field where observation,...
Aaron on Scouting Magazine July 22nd, 2026
Attendance Expectations for Scouts BSA
Attendance Expectations for Scouts BSA When Scouts work toward Star, Life, and Eagle ranks, they must show active participation for a certain number of months. Many people think this only means showing up often. The Guide to Advancement explains...
Scouter Mom July 21st, 2026
Fresh Start Scoutmaster Minute
Fresh Start Scoutmaster Minute Purpose : Encourage fresh starts, build resilience, reframe failure Best For: Scoutmaster minutes, Scouts BSA meetings, reflection moments Tone : Encouraging, hopeful, reflective Age Level: Middle to high school Theme...
Scouter Mom July 21st, 2026
A Scout Is Brave
A Scout Is Brave A Scout is brave. 10th point of the Scout Law Bravery is one part of the Scout Law that Scouts hear often. It sounds simple at first. Many people think bravery means facing danger or doing something dramatic. In Scouting, it often...
Scouter Mom July 21st, 2026
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