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Updated Dec. 5, 2018 These days, higher education comes with a higher price tag. These scholarships for Eagle Scouts will help take out some of the sting. If you know of a scholarship not listed here, please share the name and link in the comments.
Aaron Light has backpacked at Philmont Scout Ranch , and he’s run a marathon, but his next endeavor will dwarf the mileage he’s previously trekked. The Eagle Scout and University of Texas sophomore will cycle from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska.
Kurtis Bedford has acted in dozens of movies, TV shows and commercials. His first role was as a “bored teen” in the 1996 horror classic Scream , and he’s also known for his work in the HBO hospital comedy Getting On , which ran from 2013 to 2015.
Mike Walker Twenty years ago, Mike Walker was so fed up with fighting large shopping crowds the day after Thanksgiving that he did something about it. The Sea Scout volunteer in Houston started a councilwide sailing event. Instead of sprinting into big-box stores for Black Friday sales, young men and young women would step aboard…
Early Life and Star badges from 1913 or 1914. From the BSA’s founding in 1910 until late 1914, the Eagle Scout Award had just two requirements: Earn the First Class rank Earn 21 merit badges from a list of 57 That’s it; that’s the list.
Flags flew proudly at the last World Scout Jamboree, held in 2015 in Japan. Updated May 22, 2019, with the latest numbers/countries. Four out of every five people at the 2019 World Scout Jamboree will be from a country that isn’t the United States.
Winter can offer lots of fun outdoor activities, but sometimes, the weather can feel so frigid you might be tempted to plan some of your Scouting activities indoors. That’s fine. This can be a great time to help your Scouts explore your community by visiting a local museum or library, attending a city council meeting…
Note: This is the 25th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here . To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles…
A Boy Scout’s commitment “to help other people at all times” doesn’t mean he can’t have some fun along the way. Just look at Troop 892 of Fleming Island, Fla., as the ideal example. Every year, Scouts from the North Florida Council troop volunteer at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show .
Stories of Scouts saving others aren’t uncommon. But, how often do you hear about a Scout saving two people’s lives on separate occasions…in the same year? Quick thinking by Webelos Scout Steven Sanders saved his younger brother and his great-grandmother this year.
The countdown is officially on. Space Camp , where young people get hands-on experiences others only read about, is planning a yearlong celebration in 2019 to honor the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. And with a special sale for Black Friday weekend just days away, the stars have aligned to make 2019 the ideal year…
You’re never too young to start a habit of serving others. That’s the powerful example being set by a Cub Scout den in Pack 41 of Billings, Mont., part of the BSA’s Montana Council . These 9-year-olds have shown a devotion to community service that’s truly inspiring.
California eye surgeon John Hovanesian, who has literally written the books on innovative techniques in ophthalmology, received the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award at a special ceremony last week in Newport Beach, Calif. The award, the highest honor presented by the National Eagle Scout Association , honors Eagle Scouts who have made major contributions in their…
Dick Van Dyke talks with Boy Scouts from Troop 648 of Mesa, Ariz. When Dick Van Dyke gives you his endorsement, you know you’re doing something right. In 1971, as the Emmy-winning actor was preparing to make his return to TV in The New Dick Van Dyke Show , the actor talked with Scouting magazine about…
Two Boy Scouts check out an exhibit at the National Scouting Museum – Philmont Scout Ranch. Photo by Shane Mrozek When Scouting Heritage merit badge debuted in 2010, Scouts completing requirement 4B were asked to “write or visit the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas.”
Did you take our October-November Scouting Safety Quiz on Scouting basics? More than 520 people did, and we selected one entrant at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card. And that winner is Jeremy Strater, Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 589 in Sebastian, Fla., and Wood Badge alumnus in the Gulf Stream Council.
The world gets a little smaller every time an Eagle Scout like Spencer Reeves comes along. The 19-year-old, a product of Troop 70 from New Canaan, Conn., shows how all humans benefit when people from other countries work together. It started with his Eagle Scout service project, where Reeves helped Syrian refugees feel safer and…
If you think you know everything you need to know about bullying, I have someone you should meet. Dr. Susan M. Swearer , co-director of the Bullying Research Network and a professor at the University of Nebraska, is one of the nation’s foremost experts on bullying and cyberbullying.
Steaming plates of food on the table, pro football on the TV and tryptophan-induced naps on the couch. Thanksgiving is stuffed with some pretty great traditions. This year, Scouting families can add one more to the mix. It’s called #Campsgiving .
We’ve all heard that Scouting experience will give a young person a leg up at a college, university or trade school. But it’s always nice to see tangible proof that this is still the case. The latest example comes from Andrew, an Eagle Scout from Texas.
The Scouting journey prepares a young person to get a good job. But that doesn’t mean the final step in that journey — which for many young people is the Eagle Scout board of review — should be conducted like a job interview.
Many youth leaders in Scouts, Venturing and Sea Scouts are chosen by their peers. It’s a great exercise in civics. However, like with any election, one side can be left disappointed with the results. Let’s examine this scenario: Star Scout Adam and First Class Scout Timothy are running for patrol leader.
This is called putting Scouting on the map. James Williamson, a Webelos Scout from Pack 800 of Aberdeen, N.C., has sold at least one bag or box of Scout popcorn to someone from each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico.
We looked this week at the BSA’s amazing high-adventure bases. They’re catalysts for exciting new experiences for Scouts and leaders, but they’re also havens of natural beauty and wonderment — spots where you can pause and reflect on our place in this universe.
Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Bryan on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases is now in its fifth year! Here’s a look at why, how and when to secure a spot for your Scouts. Step aboard for high adventure on the high seas at the Florida Sea Base .
The New River Gorge Bridge is a stunning backdrop for SBR treks on the New River. Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Bryan on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases is now in its fifth year!
A collection of memorabilia from Neil Armstrong’s time in Scouting, including his Boy Scout hat, Silver Buffalo Award and a variety of Scout patches, will be auctioned off this week in Dallas. The Scouting artifacts are part of the Armstrong Family Collection , presented by Heritage Auctions and Neil Armstrong’s sons, Mark and Rick.
Photo by W. Garth Dowling Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Bryan on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases is now in its fifth year! Here’s a look at why, how and when to secure a spot for your Scouts.
Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Bryan on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases is now in its fifth year! Here’s a look at why, how and when to secure a spot for your Scouts. Paddle away from the stresses of everyday life at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program…
Most Scouting activities are planned at least a month or two in advance. Some bigger trips are booked more than a year out. But scheduling a troop activity 19 years ahead of time? That kind of forethought is unheard of.
Here’s a way for young people to have a blast while gaining first-hand insight into the science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) skills behind rocketry. It’s called the Team America Rocketry Challenge , and it’s the world’s largest student rocketry contest.
Brian Frailey was elated last October when he and his son Alex signed up for a 2019 Philmont trek together. Frailey last visited Philmont in 1993, when he was a Scout. Now, a quarter-century later, he’d get to return with his son.
Mother Nature is strong, but Scouts are, too. After Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael pummeled parts of the southeastern United States, Scouts and Venturers stepped up to help. Packs, troops and crews collected essential supplies, cleaned fallen debris and helped set up emergency evacuation shelters.
Every unit meeting has a beginning and an end, often with a lot of raucous and exciting activities in between. As a leader, you’ve probably planned or helped plan quite a few, and have realized that scheduling can provide much-needed structure.
When Scouting — back then more newsletter than actual magazine — sent out its first issue in 1913, readers were told that they’d receive the publication at no additional cost. This essential resource for BSA news, inspiration and ideas, Scouting wrote, would be included in a volunteer’s registration fee.
Keep it simple, make it fun and remember that some of the families in your pack will be sleeping in a tent for the first time. That’s just a sampling of the handy advice you’ll find in “ Pack Overnighter for New Cub Scouts ,” a free BSA resource that’s been revamped for 2018.
Troop flags have traveled to mountain peaks, been carried on 50-mile hikes and flown proudly at World Scout Jamborees on five different continents. But no troop flag has traveled farther — or faster — than the banner belonging to Troop 355 of Weatherford, Okla.
Imagine this: Your troop is ready to depart for a big campout. All the Scouts and adult volunteers have arrived at the church on time, and the weather is perfect. But something’s missing: your troop trailer. Oh, and hundreds or even thousands of dollars in gear inside.
When you buy an iPhone, Apple sends you a series of emails to help you get the most out of your new device. A new initiative from the BSA aims to bring that same concept into the world of Scouting.
You’re going to your daughter’s den meeting at 5:30 p.m., and your son’s troop meeting is at 7 p.m. You’ll have to drive straight there from the den meeting — and your uniform is covered in Cub Scout patches. Correct uniforming is important, but obviously, you’re not going to break out the fabric scissors, needle and…
Willis “Buddy” Clark Jr. never earned the Eagle Scout award. He was still a Life Scout when Troop 14 of Indianapolis disbanded more than 70 years ago. But in the years since Buddy joined Scouting in 1942, he has given a lifetime of service to the program he credits with helping him survive the Korean…
Mikaeel Martinez Jaka, a Life Scout from Virginia, received the World Organization of the Scout Movement’s prestigious Messengers of Peace Heroes Award last month, becoming just the fifth American to be honored with the award in its history. Mikaeel and Scouts from 10 other countries received their awards on Sept.
A Scout works with his counselor on the Animation merit badge. When Scouts earn merit badges, they get more than a small patch for their merit badge sash. They get hands-on experience in future career paths, college majors and hobbies.
He’s the most famous Eagle Scout astronaut in our nation’s history. But there’s still a lot that people don’t know about Neil Armstrong. We’ll learn more about his lunar journey in First Man , the feature film out this weekend that’s getting rave reviews and Oscar buzz.
Lea Fantom, Sequoyah District Executive in the Northwest Georgia Council, needed families to help unload a shipment of popcorn for the council’s popcorn kickoff event several weeks ago. Unloading trucks, each packed from floor to ceiling with $80,000 worth of popcorn, sounded like an intimidating task, says Shea Mize, Scoutmaster for Troop 12 in Adairsville…
When our nation needs a helping hand, it often calls on the Boy Scouts of America. More than 400 Scouts from around the Washington, D.C., area answered that call last month, delivering a day of service at the National Mall.
Cub Scout leaders, you can now grab the latest edition of the Cub Scout Leader Book and rank-specific Den Leader Guides in print or digital formats. Get a copy at your local Scout Shop, at scoutshop.org or on the Amazon Kindle store .
Ken Fineran dedicated much of his life to his country. The rest, he dedicated to Scouting. That’s why, when he died of cancer in 2016, his troop knew they had to do something to memorialize what he meant to their community.
Want to recognize your new Eagle Scout but are running short on time before the court of honor? A handful of U.S. agencies and service academies allow you to auto-generate a congratulatory letter or certificate you can print at home.
How can a bunch of 8-inch disks tied to ropes save the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness in Minnesota? When you put them in the hands of a bunch of conscientious, conservation-minded Scouts. A little-known program at the BSA’s Northern Tier high-adventure base has a significant impact on studying lake pollution in one of the…
