Scouting gets good checkup from U.S. Surgeon General (opens in a new tab)
BSA initiatives on the responsible use of medicine, on physical activity and on nutrition align with what the Surgeon General deems most important.
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Customs and Border Protection chief is an Exploring volunteer (opens in a new tab)
Gil Kerlikowske, commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is also chairman of the National Law Enforcement Exploring Committee.
Scouts present Report to the Nation to Speaker Paul Ryan (opens in a new tab)
Ten youth delegates on Tuesday presented the Report to the Nation to Speaker Paul Ryan. They even had time for a quick selfie with the representative.
Michigan Scouts deliver 2,500 cases of water to Flint residents (opens in a new tab)
Michigan Scouts collected and hand delivered 2,500 cases of water to 300 residents in Flint, a city crippled by lead-tainted water.
Scouts react to meeting President Obama (opens in a new tab)
The group of 10 youth delegates BSA presented our 2015 Report to the Nation to President Obama, who is also the BSA's honorary president.
Two TV-show casting opportunities for Scouters (opens in a new tab)
Now’s your chance to be a television star! Two casting agencies call for outdoors-minded leaders for future TV shows.
What officials at the Pentagon said about Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Boy Scouts of America representatives visited the Pentagon, where they found a bunch of Scouting fans working for the Department of Defense.
Scouts participate in wreath-laying at Tomb of the Unknowns (opens in a new tab)
Members of the BSA's Report to the Nation delegation participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Meet David Hunt, Eagle Scout and Smithsonian bone specialist (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout David Hunt is collections manager for physical anthropology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
At the U.S. Naval Academy, ties to Scouting run deep (opens in a new tab)
Walking around the majestic campus of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., your chances of running into an Eagle Scout are high: roughly 1 in 10.
Cards for Jacob aims to cheer Cub Scout after major surgery (opens in a new tab)
One mom launched a Cards for Jacob campaign to help cheer up her Cub Scout son who faces surgery on his scull and neck next month.
The Boy Scouts of America's 2015 Report to the Nation (opens in a new tab)
On June 15, 1916 — 100 years ago — President Woodrow Wilson signed a charter incorporating the Boy Scouts of America. The charter says the BSA will promote “the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in Scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods…
Morgan Freeman honored by council in Mississippi (opens in a new tab)
On Feb. 12, 2016, Morgan Freeman received the BSA's Distinguished Citizen Award from the Yocona Area Council in northeast Mississippi.
What was the average age of 2015 Eagle Scouts? (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scouts are getting older. In 1949, the average age of Eagle Scouts was 14.6 years. In 2015, that number was 17.34 years old.
Which state had the most Eagle Scouts in 2015? (opens in a new tab)
Once again, Utah takes the crown. No state produced more Eagle Scouts in 2015 than Utah. Here's the full list, 1 to 50.
Lions, a new pilot program for kindergarten boys (opens in a new tab)
Lions, a new Boy Scouts of America program for kindergarten boys, will begin a pilot in participating councils this fall.
Apply to the 2016 NESA World Explorers Program (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scouts age 18 and older can apply for a chance to join world-class researchers across the globe in the NESA World Explorers Program.
Eagle Scout Class of 2015, by the numbers (opens in a new tab)
Let's look at the Eagle Scout Class of 2015 by the numbers, including average age, a state-by-state breakdown and the number of service hours recorded.
Pinewood Derby display case is a functional work of art (opens in a new tab)
A Scouter created a beautiful Pinewood Derby display case that's functional, too. It securely stores 150-plus cars to make them ready for race day.
When Nepal earthquake hit, this Eagle Scout stayed to help (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout Harrison Gibson was three weeks into a trip to Nepal when the earthquake hit. What happened next showcases the best of Scouting values.
The secret is out: ROCS, TCT and STEM Treks at Philmont are a hit (opens in a new tab)
There's time for your Scouts to experience Philmont magic this summer, and they don't even need a crew to do so. Philmont's individual programs beckon.
Scouts experience the best and worst of humanity (opens in a new tab)
There's evil in the world. There's goodness, too. On a recent camping trip to the California coast, the Scouts of Troop 57 encountered both.
Dive into the latest issue of Scouting magazine (opens in a new tab)
The March-April issue of Scouting will be reaching mailboxes this month. Here's a sneak peek at the stories you'll find inside!
New video could be the greatest Scout recruiting tool yet (opens in a new tab)
Does Scouting work? A new, highly shareable Scout recruiting video answers that question with a resounding "yes."
BSA names its National Alumnus of the Year for 2016 (opens in a new tab)
The Scouting Alumni Association has named Ray Capp, Distinguished Eagle Scout and chairman of the Order the Arrow, as its 2016 National Alumnus of the Year.
Five groups who benefit from the BSA's STEM programs (opens in a new tab)
Any young person who experiences STEM in Scouting or STEM Scouts will benefit. But we found five specific groups who seem primed to enjoy STEM.
Eagle Scout one of 12 in world to ace AP Calculus test (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout Landon Labuskes is one of just 12 students in the world to get a perfect score on the Advanced Placement Calculus exam.
Antonin Scalia was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Arrowman (opens in a new tab)
Antonin Scalia, the U.S. Supreme Court justice who died Saturday, was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow.
Kids to Parks Day 2016: How Scouts can take part (opens in a new tab)
Kids to Parks Day 2016 is May 21. The day offers a terrific opportunity to get outside and explore parks and public lands — either with your Scouting family or your actual family.
A parent helped build that Pinewood Derby car? (opens in a new tab)
It was the most beautiful Pinewood Derby car the pack had ever seen. And it was clear that a parent helped build it. But isn't that the point?
Michigan Scouts to help those affected by Flint water crisis (opens in a new tab)
Scouts in the Michigan Crossroads Council will collect and donate bottled water in an effort to help those affected by the water crisis in Flint, Mich.
LeBron James sent this letter to a new Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
You can imagine Eagle Scout Joseph's surprise when he opened an envelope to reveal a letter from NBA superstar LeBron James.
10 black leaders who got their start in Scouting (opens in a new tab)
In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to share a list of 10 prominent African-American leaders who got their start in Scouting.
Sea Scouts becomes its own program within the BSA (opens in a new tab)
Sea Scouting, the 104-year-old nautical arm of the Boy Scouts of America, will become its own independent program within the BSA, effective immediately.
Four elements behind every great Scoutmaster's minute (opens in a new tab)
In those 60 seconds (or a little longer), a Scoutmaster's minute helps inspire Scouts with a story, a parable or an anecdote.
Jamboree Performance Troupe seeks singers, dancers (opens in a new tab)
The BSA's jamboree planners are looking for a few Scouts and Venturers to take their talents to West Virginia and join the Jamboree Performance Troupe.
These two Eagle Scouts are now Super Bowl champions (opens in a new tab)
Denver Broncos players Matt Paradis and Aaron Brewer, both Eagle Scouts, now own another impressive title: Super Bowl champions.
Now there's a fourth way to earn Snow Sports merit badge (opens in a new tab)
Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, there's a fourth way to earn the Snow Sports merit badge. Snowshoeing joins downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
How shooting sports help Cub Scouts grow (opens in a new tab)
Fortunately, the strength of the BSA's shooting sports program — which starts in Cub Scouts — is in its emphasis on safety above all else.
How long should pack, troop or crew meetings last? (opens in a new tab)
How long should pack meetings last? How long should troop meetings last? And how long should crew meetings last?
Virginia Scouts share emergency action plan used to clear snow after winter storm Jonas (opens in a new tab)
After winter storm Jonas blanketed the northeast in more than two to three feet of snow, Virginia Troop 581 used an emergency action plan to mobilize more than 100 Scouts to clear snow.
North Carolina Scout camp recognized for sustainable forestry (opens in a new tab)
Cherokee Scout Reservation is the only Boy Scout camp to earn the distinction of Model Forest by the Forest Guild for its sustainable forestry practices.
Scout featured in Jeep Super Bowl commercial (opens in a new tab)
A Jeep Super Bowl commercial included a reference to Scouting. It makes sense, seeing as both Scouting and Jeep are part of America's identity.
Is Scouting still relevant? – An essay (opens in a new tab)
In honor of the BSA's 106th birthday, read an essay from national Order of the Arrow chairman Ray Capp. The essay: "Is Scouting still relevant?"
Denver Broncos have two Eagle Scouts on their roster (opens in a new tab)
Earlier this week we told you about one Eagle Scout on the Denver Broncos lineup. Turns out there is another.
Venturer learns to appreciate Scouting's global reach (opens in a new tab)
Many American Scouts and Venturers know little about Scouting in other countries. But Pratik Vaidya recently learned to appreciate Scouting's global reach.
Read Stephen Colbert's letter to an Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show on CBS, wrote an awesome congratulatory letter to an Eagle Scout. In it, he hints at his thoughts about Scouting.
New York Scouts, Explorers ring Opening Bell on NYSE (opens in a new tab)
A group of New York Scouts and Explorers can count themselves among the ranks of celebrities who have rung the Opening Bell on the New York Stock Exchange.
VenturingFest 2016 is the summer's must-do event (opens in a new tab)
Billed as a "Scouting experience unlike any other," VenturingFest 2016 is a national gathering of Venturers, held at one of the coolest spots in Scouting.
"God Bless America" royalties benefit the Boy Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Every time "God Bless America" is performed, a portion of the song's royalties go to benefit Scouts in the BSA's Greater New York Councils.