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The signature event of international Scouting is the World Scout Jamboree , held every four years. This summer’s World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve will be the first on U.S. soil since 1967. But the excitement, camaraderie and unity of world Scouting doesn’t end when the tents come down in West Virginia.
For many hikers, the 2,189-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail takes almost six months. Not for Eagle Scout Michael Fibich. Last summer, he made the trek across 14 states in 94 days, 7 hours and 15 minutes — yes, he timed it down to the minute.
The values enumerated in the Scout Law stay with you for life. But even the most faithful follower of those 12 points needs a reminder from time to time. That’s why Joel Sampson, who became an Eagle Scout in 1987, printed a small copy of the Scout Law and tacked it to the walls of…
Note: This is the 26th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here . To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe.
Venturing couldn’t exist without the dedication of young people and adults who plan events, recruit new members and help crews achieve their goals. Even more remarkable is that most of this work happens behind the scenes, with no recognition expected.
Photo by Bill Torpy Lamar Ernest Wallace, a World War II veteran who was believed to be the oldest living Eagle Scout , died on March 31, 2019. He was 107. Wallace earned Scouting’s highest honor on Sept. 17, 1927, in Gotebo, Okla., meaning he could wear his Eagle medal proudly for nearly 92 years.
Asia Preciado was a “clueless but excited den leader” when she and her family began their Scouting journey six years ago. Asia’s son, then 6 years old, was an eager Tiger Cub Scout. Her daughters, then 2 and 8, couldn’t officially join Scouting at the time, but they tagged along at every camping trip, meeting…
With 3D printers, laser engraving equipment, and computer-aided design software and machines at the Sinquefield Invention Lab, it’s no wonder Scouts in Missouri’s Great Rivers Council have been able to make some pretty cool stuff, like action figures, robots and computers.
Wildfires forced Philmont Scout Ranch to cancel treks in 2018 , but the BSA’s hiking paradise in New Mexico will be ready to welcome trekkers in 2019. To get ready for the busy summer season, Philmont staffers and volunteers are clearing debris, mitigating the risk of future fires — and preparing to give the Tooth of Time…
It all started with open minds and empty stomachs. A troop in Illinois, fed up with soggy pancakes for breakfast and boring hot dogs for dinner, launched a cooking competition that has improved the Scouts’ culinary skills and promoted healthier eating on campouts.
Troop 1 of Pawhuska, Okla., posed for a photo in 1909. The troop was formed eight months before the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. (Photo from the January-February 1991 issue of Scouting magazine.) There were Boy Scout troops in America before there was the Boy Scouts of America.
Duck factories, fowl poles or giant Twinkies on a stick. Call these mallard duck nesting tubes whatever you’d like; I’ll call them “one Eagle Scout candidate’s big idea for conservation.” For his Eagle Scout service project, Tapp Rhoads of Troop 997 in Ashburn, Va., part of the National Capital Area Council, led a group of…
Eagle Scout Eric Meek creates incredible glass artwork as part of his job at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y. His time with Troop 77 in Defiance, Ohio, instilled the leadership and interpersonal skills he uses for work every day, but it also equipped him with the survival skills he needed to stay…
Mid-Iowa Council Scout Executive Matt Hill shows off the uniform. Here’s my Scouting report on the Iowa Cubs: They’re looking pretty good this season. The Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs has unveiled the special Scouting-themed jersey the team will wear on Scout Day this season.
Where can Scouting take young people? The sky’s the limit. Samuel Ferguson, an Eagle Scout from West Windsor, N.J., received an $80,000 prize for finishing in sixth place in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. He says he’ll put every penny of the money toward paying for college; the 18-year-old plans to attend MIT.
This summer, get a taste of the worldwide fellowship of Scouting without even leaving the country. Day passes for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree are now available , giving everyone a chance to experience this summer’s global gathering of Scouts. If your summer plans don’t involve attending the World Scout Jamboree or serving on staff (known…
A Scout’s daily Good Turn can take on any form. The boys in Troop 339 of Ridley Township, Pa., were looking for a way to warmly welcome the members of their linked troop: a new Scouts BSA troop for girls that shares their troop number, meeting place, chartered organization and committee but meets and camps…
Tyler Henry wanted to help Memorial United Methodist Church in Summit Point, W.Va., where his grandmother had attended and where Troop 421 met. As a tribute to his grandmother and a thank-you on behalf of his troop, Tyler decided to take on multiple challenging tasks for his Eagle Scout project: replacing the church’s speakers, upgrading…
On a Sea Scout ship, like in a Scouts BSA troop or Venturing crew, the young people — not the adults — are in charge. The same is true of Sea Scouting on a national level. Sea Scouts, the Boy Scouts of America’s program for all things on, in or under the water, is led by a…
Reps. Sanford Bishop of Georgia (blue shirt) and Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania pose with the Report to the Nation delegates. Both congressmen are members of the Congressional Scouting Caucus. Politicians may not align on every issue, but here’s one topic about which there’s near-unanimous agreement: Scouting helps prepare young men and young women for life.
With its 19 stainless steel statues honoring those who served, the Korean War Veterans Memorial is a place of reverential respite from the noise of Washington. On Tuesday afternoon, that silence temporarily was replaced by the sounds of gravel being scooped and brooms sweeping polished granite.
Finally, a viral challenge Scouts can fully endorse. It’s called the Trashtag Challenge , and it’s inspiring people on social media to pick up trash and share that good deed on Twitter or Instagram . The concept of picking up trash, even if it’s not yours, should seem familiar.
James Havey discovered his passion for helping the downtrodden and underprivileged after a trip to Mexico in middle school. He went on a trip with a Christian ministry to volunteer in orphanages around Monterrey, Mexico. “It was on this first trip down to Monterrey that I saw what poverty can do to a family, and…
The Boy Scouts of America and the National Park Service have been connecting families to the outdoors for generations. It’s kind of their thing. In recognition of that mutually beneficial friendship, the BSA’s Report to the Nation delegates presented the Hornaday Gold Certificate to the National Park Service on Sunday night at the Department of…
Second-year midshipman and Eagle Scout Thomas Dias (left) talks with 1998 U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Eagle Scout Jeff Messer (right). The two midshipmen stood tall in their crisp blue uniforms. It was a cloudy Sunday morning at the U.S.
A Sea Scout tells how a Philmont trek gave her the confidence to overcome the emotional scars of bullying. An Eagle Scout recounts the time he saved nine people’s lives by alerting residents to a fire in their apartment. A Webelos shares how a Tiger Scout meeting activity inspired him to start Tiger Mushroom Farms…
Looking for first-rate representation in Washington? The BSA has you covered. A group of 12 of the country’s finest young people have been selected to deliver the 2018 Report to the Nation. The delegates, who represent all BSA regions and programs, will meet with elected and appointed officials in Washington, D.C., to share the Scouting…
With his helicopter blades spinning less than 10 feet from a vertical rock wall, Lt. Matthew Schwab’s margin for error was dangerously small. For his most daring mission, the search and rescue pilot had quickly and safely transported his team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., to a jagged rock chute on Mount Stuart…
The Arrow of Light marks a major milestone in a Cub Scout’s growth. The senior patrol leader badge represents the most important position in a troop. And the Eagle Scout award symbolizes an incredible journey of perseverance. But when considering the array of Scouting awards and recognitions available to young people, there’s one that stands…
It’s one thing to tell your friends about your latest Scouting adventure. It’s another to show them using crisp, insanely smooth 4K video. Capture and share your latest Scouting adventure in a 30- to 60-second video to enter the GoPro BSA Adventure Ambassador Contest .
Scoutmaster John notices three Tenderfoot Scouts Liam, Ethan and Aiden across the room huddled around Assistant Scoutmaster Mark at a recent troop meeting, each with a rope in hand. They’re working on Second Class requirement 2g. , tying a bowline and describing when to use it.
What’s in a name? For Scouts BSA patrols, a name unites new and old friends. What’s more, it gives Scouts a chance to express their originality. And with new troops come new patrol names! The young minds in Scouts BSA have put their heads together to come up with the some of the most creative…
When he was being recruited to play college basketball, Jacob Davison met with an assistant coach from Eastern Washington. Davison and Shantay Legans — who has since been elevated to head coach at EWU — discussed the usual topics: basketball, academics, leadership.
A new book published by the Boy Scouts of America tracks the fascinating history of Wood Badge, from its founding by Lord Baden-Powell in 1919 to its current role as the BSA’s essential training program for adult leaders. The book, A History of Wood Badge in the United States by Kenneth P.
When Brian Sweeney had the idea to start a drone-focused Explorer post in North Carolina, he figured he’d have no trouble filling the 10 available spaces. He was 100 percent correct. At least 28 young people expressed interest in joining Explorer Post 1194, and Sweeney accepted the first 10 who applied.
Earning the Eagle Scout Award is an awesome accomplishment, one any Scout would be proud to proclaim. For Eagle Scouts applying for college admission or their first job, it feels natural to highlight their Scouting accolades. But how long should “Eagle Scout” remain on your resume?
When a potential popcorn customer says no, savvy Scouts make a follow-up pitch: “How about sending a bag of Scout popcorn to the troops?” It’s a great way to support two quintessential American institutions: the Boy Scouts of America and the U.S.
It’s a season of firsts for the Boy Scouts of America, and these history-making moments aren’t limited to the Feb. 1 launch of Scouts BSA . Earlier this month, a group of 18 Venturers from the Kansas City, Mo., area became some of the first young women ever inducted into the Order of the Arrow , Scouting’s…
Your Scouts trust Jack Link’s to fuel their Scouting adventures. Now Jack Link’s wants to be your go-to choice for funding those adventures, too. With its BSA fundraising kits , Jack Link’s makes it easier for your Scouts to raise the money they need to do the things they want.
It’s a small red strip of cloth, but its significance is massive. The Founder’s Bar lets youth and adult leaders show off their status as original members of a new pack, troop, crew or ship. It’s a way to honor the hard work of these Scouting pioneers.
Behind every Eagle Scout, there’s a story. A story of perseverance. Of parents and adult volunteers offering guidance and support. Of merit badges, camping trips and service projects. Multiply each individual Eagle Scout story by 52,160 , and you’ll begin to see just how much impact Eagle Scouts had on their communities in 2018.
You’re helping a relative clean their house, and as you’re digging through an old trunk in the garage, you discover a Scout campaign hat and a merit badge sash stitched with old-style badges. Your relative doesn’t want them; you don’t want them, so what do you do?
Left: The Troop 400 patrol leaders' council makes its decision over pizza. Right: Some of the members of Troop 440 stand proudly. If money talks, this gesture by some Scouts in Washington speaks volumes. The youth leaders in Troop 400 wanted to find a way to welcome Troop 440, a new Scouts BSA troop for…
Photo courtesy of Saint Louis Chess Club All of the pieces lined up perfectly last week as a group of Scouts in St. Louis became some of the first girls in the country to earn the Chess merit badge. At the workshop, held Feb.
Scouts BSA Troop 8222 of the California Inland Empire Council. There’s enthusiasm for the launch of Scouts BSA everywhere you look. You see it on social media, where young people are saying, #ScoutMeIn. You see it on the news as reporters highlight the BSA’s commitment to the whole family.
Montclair State University researchers Michael Esposito and William Davis at an observation of Wood Badge. A first-of-its-kind nationwide study will examine how Scouts and adult leaders work together and reveal ways the BSA can better support its adult volunteers as they deliver on the promise of Scouting.
NASCAR’s biggest race of the year and kickoff to this season will be Sunday for the 61st running of the Daytona 500 . And leading the pack of more than 40 of the best drivers in the sport will be an Eagle Scout.
First Aid merit badge extended its reign atop the charts in 2018, while the Exploration , Animation and Bugling merit badges each saw double-digit gains in popularity. And how’s this for unusual: The exact same number of Scouts earned the Search and Rescue merit badge in 2017 and 2018: 10,107.
With Scouts BSA troops formed in all 50 states, the excitement has officially spread from coast to coast. For the first time in history, families are registering both their sons and their daughters in the life-changing program formerly known as Boy Scouts.
Tom Mahany wanted to challenge his Scouts to learn and identify essential Scouting knots. So the assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 165, part of the Coastal Georgia Council, invented a brilliant solution. It’s called the Knot Recognition Game. Mahany’s invention is equal parts work of art and practical teaching tool.
