Will Lions be part of the pack? (And other questions answered) (opens in a new tab)
Will Lions be part of the Cub Scout pack? By adding another year to the program, is the BSA concerned about "burnout"? And why was the Lions name chosen?
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Scouts demonstrate foil-pack cooking on "Fox & Friends" (opens in a new tab)
Three Boy Scouts and a Cub Scout demonstrated foil-pack cooking techniques from the Boy Scout Handbook in a segment on Fox & Friends this morning.
Cub Scouting began with "The Jungle Book" (opens in a new tab)
Today's Cub Scouts till use terms like Akela, pack and den that can be traced to Rudyard Kipling's original set of stories called "The Jungle Book."
Scouting offers way out of gang-infested neighborhood (opens in a new tab)
In Owen's neighborhood in Los Angeles, violence is so endemic that his street shares its name with a local gang. Thankfully, Owen is a Webelos Scout.
Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 3: 49 sets of photos (opens in a new tab)
In this chapter of Scouts Then and Now, we share 49 sets of photos that show the same young person in two stages of their Scouting lives.
Scouts collect 40,000 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls (opens in a new tab)
Last year, councils in the BSA's Central Region partnered with Soles4Souls, a not-for-profit organization trying to fighting poverty by distributing shoes.
Calvin Johnson presents award to Atlanta Boy Scout (opens in a new tab)
Calvin Johnson presented the Calvin Johnson Jr. Peach of an Athlete Award last week to Jonathon Johnson, a Boy Scout in the Atlanta Area Council.
5 ways Boy Scouts can get the most out of summer (opens in a new tab)
Jeff Bostwick, a member of the Boy Scout Experience Task Force, challenges troops to do more during summer — "the prime time for Scouting."
7 ways to recognize Youth Protection Month this April (opens in a new tab)
Youth Protection Month every April gives us a great opportunity to spread the word about how to protect young people from abuse.
BSA signs MOU with Unitarian Universalist Association (opens in a new tab)
The Boy Scouts of America has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Boston-based Unitarian Universalist Association that will help grow Scouting.
Eagle Scout Josh Hart wins NCAA title with Villanova (opens in a new tab)
Josh Hart, whose Villanova Wildcats captured the 2016 NCAA Championship in dramatic fashion, is an Eagle Scout.
Your Sea Scouting questions, answered (opens in a new tab)
Sea Scouting has become its own separate program with the BSA, and the move has generated some questions among current (and future!) Sea Scouts.
How does your pack stay active during the summer? (opens in a new tab)
Summer brings schedules that shift and swirl like a warm July breeze. Finding activities to keep your den and pack active can be a challenge.
Why is the Scout handshake done with the left hand? (opens in a new tab)
The left-handed Scout handshake unites two Scouts from anywhere on the planet. But why is this nonverbal greeting done with the left hand?
Boy Scouts of America introduces Puppy Scouts program (opens in a new tab)
For 106 years, the life-changing experiences enjoyed in Scouting have been limited to humans. Thanks to Puppy Scouts, that's about to change.
It's time to take a fresh look at Exploring (opens in a new tab)
With a new tagline — "Discover Your Future" — a phenomenal new website, and teen-targeted imagery, Exploring is ready for takeoff.
13 things to love about the 13th Boy Scout Handbook (opens in a new tab)
By now you've heard there's a new Boy Scout Handbook. Here are 13 things to love about the 13th edition of the guy's guide to adventure.
It's Eagle project then Florida State for Landon Dickerson (opens in a new tab)
On National Signing Day, Landon Dickerson said — on live TV — that rather than enroll in college early he would work on his Eagle Scout service project.
Hundreds of get-well-soon cards brighten one Cub Scout's recovery (opens in a new tab)
Fellow Scouts send hundreds of cards, patches, T-shirts and more to help cheer up one Vermont Cub Scout after major surgery.
Apply to Keep America Beautiful's Youth Advisory Council (opens in a new tab)
Encourage a Scout or Venturer you know to apply for the 2016-2017 Keep America Beautiful Youth Advisory Council.
Share your favorite National Jamboree memory (opens in a new tab)
Jamborees create memories that last a lifetime, and we want to hear about those memories. Share your National Jamboree memories here.
2016-17 National Venturing President, Sea Scout Boatswain (opens in a new tab)
The National Venturing President and National Sea Scout Boatswain for the 2016-2017 Scouting year have been named. Please congratulate these young people.
Top 5 merit badges Superman would have no trouble earning (opens in a new tab)
In honor of this week's release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I thought I'd share the top five merit badges Superman would have no trouble earning.
Top 5 merit badges Batman would have no trouble earning (opens in a new tab)
In honor of this week's release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I thought I'd share the top five merit badges Batman would have no trouble earning.
Inside the 13th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook (opens in a new tab)
The new, 13th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook was designed with navigation in mind. It's the most user-friendly Handbook the BSA has ever released.
Eagle Scout Mason Wells injured in Brussels bombings (opens in a new tab)
Mason Wells, an Eagle Scout from Utah, was injured in Tuesday's deadly bombings in Brussels.
Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 2: 36 sets of photos (opens in a new tab)
In this chapter of Scouts Then and Now, we share 36 sets of photos that show the same young person in two stages of their Scouting lives.
Villanova's Josh Hart is an Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
Josh Hart, the Villanova guard who led his team to the Sweet Sixteen, says Scouting instilled in him the work ethic necessary to succeed.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 15 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 18 includes a firefighter wall of honor, a dog park, a beautiful new fire pit and more incredible Eagle projects.
Prep school on '60 Minutes' draws inspiration from Scouting (opens in a new tab)
St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, N.J., has a lot in common with a Boy Scout troop. According to "60 Minutes," that's by design.
Learn about engaging millennials parents in Scouting (opens in a new tab)
This summer, head to Philmont Training Center for "Engaging Millennial Parents in Scouting," a weeklong course.
Eagle project benefits greyhounds in Texas (opens in a new tab)
An Eagle candidate from Texas has completed an impressive Eagle Scout service project to benefit the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas.
1985 Jamboree: Hurricane, Beach Boys and an Apple bag (opens in a new tab)
The 1985 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., produced stories that have been told and retold for more than 30 years.
Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 1: 30 inspiring sets of photos (opens in a new tab)
In this first chapter of "Scouts Then and Now," check out the same Scout in two phases of his life: his early Scouting years and his later Scouting years.
A geography contest to challenge you and your Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Use the clues and photo to name the destination. You could win $100 to Scoutstuff.org.
National Baptist Convention of America to grow Scouting (opens in a new tab)
A new, two-year initiative launched by the National Baptist Convention of America International is aimed at growing Scouting in five states.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 14 (opens in a new tab)
This batch of 15 projects includes a meditation center, a wheelchair-accessible garden and a restoration of Colorado's largest sundial.
A camp clothes drying rack you can build in minutes (opens in a new tab)
Clotheslines are so 1960s. Today's most cunning campers build a camp clothes drying rack out of sticks and ropes.
Scouts, Then and Now: Send in your photos (opens in a new tab)
Introducing "Scouts Then and Now," a new feature on Bryan on Scouting. Send me two photos of your Scouts: then and now.
Nancy Reagan spoke at the 1985 National Scout Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
Nancy Reagan, the former First Lady of the United States who died Sunday, addressed 30,000 Boy Scouts at the 1985 National Scout Jamboree.
New details released about Lions (opens in a new tab)
In Lions, the new pilot program for kindergartners, boys wear T-shirts instead of uniforms and earn adventure stickers instead of adventure loops.
Eagle Scout service hours may be higher than reported (opens in a new tab)
Many young men may be improperly recording their Eagle Scout service hours completed on projects, one volunteer says.
2015 Merit Badge Rankings (opens in a new tab)
The 2015 merit badge rankings are here, and the winner is clear. More Scouts earned one merit badge than any other, and it wasn't close.
How does your troop care for its tents? (opens in a new tab)
Who is responsible for tent care in your troop? How do you hold Scouts accountable for damaged or dirty tents or lost tent stakes?
Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald was a Boy Scout (opens in a new tab)
Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonald talked to the BSA's Report to the Nation delegates about his Scouting past.
Secretary Jewell, Scouts want more people outside (opens in a new tab)
A group of Scouts met with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to discuss ways to get young people away from screens and out into nature.
2015 Report to the Nation: Scouts meet President Obama (opens in a new tab)
The delegates, including one Cub Scout, eight Boy Scouts, one Venturer and one Explorer, met President Obama on Tuesday at the White House.
Medal of Honor recipient was a Boy Scout (opens in a new tab)
On Feb. 29, President Obama awarded Senior Chief Petty Officer Edward C. Byers Jr. the Medal of Honor. Byers is a former Scout.
What three Eagle Scout politicians said about Scouting (opens in a new tab)
The shared language of what it means to be an Eagle was spoken fluently at the annual Gathering of Eagles on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
Scouts deliver Report to the Nation to Nancy Pelosi (opens in a new tab)
The seven Scouts, one Venturer and one Explorer handed their report to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who spent about 15 minutes with the young people.