Now's the time for advanced leadership training (opens in a new tab)
The importance of advanced leadership training, that next step after basic training, is the subject of the latest episode of ScoutCast.
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Why the Cub Scout uniform matters (opens in a new tab)
The Cub Scout uniform is a tool for recruiting. It's a way for boys to show off their accomplishments. It provides a sense of belonging.
In which month do the most Scouts earn Eagle Scout award? (opens in a new tab)
Turns out there's an Eagle Scout month. Scouts earn the Eagle Scout award all year long, but what might surprise you is that one month stands out.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 13 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 24 projects includes restored pingpong tables, a refurbished miniature golf course a new entrance sign at a cemetery and many more.
Dick Douglas, 103, is the longest-serving Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
Robert Dick Douglas Jr. earned the Eagle Scout award on Dec. 8, 1925. He has been an Eagle Scout longer than anyone else around: 90 years.
He's on a mission to remove a four-letter word from Scouting (opens in a new tab)
New York Scoutmaster Michael Montemarano is on a mission. His goal: eliminate a particularly irksome word from the Scouting vernacular.
How an updated uniform helps with recruiting, retention (opens in a new tab)
SPONSORED: A complete and updated uniform can lead to recruiting and retention. If you think that means more sewing, I know just the thing.
2015 Jamboree-on-the-Air and 2015 Jamboree-on-the-Internet (opens in a new tab)
The 2015 Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet, enabling Scouts to communicate with other Scouts from around the world, will be Oct. 16 to 18.
Eagle Scout Ken Whisenhunt on coaching, leadership (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout Ken Whisenhunt, head coach of the Tennessee Titans, sat down with Eagles' Call to share his thoughts on coaching, Scouting and leadership.
Keep your paper towel roll from unraveling with this camp hack (opens in a new tab)
A Scouting volunteer came up with a simple, ingenious way to keep your paper towel roll from unraveling when camping in the front country.
Should parents be invited to sit in at troop meetings? (opens in a new tab)
In one assistant Scoutmaster's troop, there's a "heated difference of opinion" about this: Should parents be invited to sit in during troop meetings?
What are Lone Scouts? (opens in a new tab)
Certain circumstances make traditional Scouting an imperfect fit for certain young men. That's why Lone Scouts was created.
American Scouter visited Pope Francis in 2014 (opens in a new tab)
Bray Barnes, Distinguished Eagle Scout and world chairman of the International Catholic Conference on Scouting, met Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2014.
Grand Slam and Triple Crown of National High Adventure (opens in a new tab)
Scouts and adults who visit three or four BSA national high-adventure bases can earn the Grand Slam or Triple Crown of National High Adventure awards.
Flag etiquette: 10 things to know (opens in a new tab)
A volunteer from Texas cares so much about flag etiquette that he prepared a presentation he'll send to fellow volunteers. Here are 10 things to know.
How to earn a merit badge (opens in a new tab)
Merit badges cover American Business, Woodwork and everything between. Boy Scouts should read these 12 steps to learn how to earn a merit badge.
Family-run Country Meats has a fascinating story (opens in a new tab)
Sponsored Post: You can feel good about a Country Meats fundraiser. This family-run business offers snack sticks your Scouts will have no trouble selling.
Remembering Yogi Berra, friend of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Yogi Berra, the baseball legend whose Scouting service earned him the Silver Buffalo Award, has died. He was 90.
How to offer financial assistance to pack and troop families (opens in a new tab)
No young person should be denied the Scouting experience because of money. Share how you offer financial assistance to pack and troop families.
10 times the BSA improved merit badge emblems (opens in a new tab)
Maybe it doesn't fully encompass the merit badge, or maybe it looks a little dated. Here are 10 times the BSA changed merit badge emblems for the better.
An Eagle Scout project doesn't have to be permanent (opens in a new tab)
Physical, construction-based Eagle Scout projects are great. But an Eagle Scout project doesn't have to be permanent to have a lasting impact.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 12 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 16 Eagle projects includes shelving for storing hockey gear, a teaching garden at a preschool, a redesigned 4-H Snack Shack and more.
How to find STEM experts in your community (opens in a new tab)
STEM experts are everywhere. Invite one to your next meeting. See if they'll set up a station at your camporee. Take your Scouts on a field trip.
Rob Lowe tweets photo of himself with Scouts (opens in a new tab)
You know actor Rob Lowe. But do you know fan-of-Scouting Rob Lowe? Lowe, whose highly successful film and television career has spanned four decades, tweeted and posted to Facebook a photo of himself with a group of Boy Scouts. The photo was taken Sept.
Philmont Advisor Skill School: Know before you go (opens in a new tab)
When preparing for Philmont, you’ll no doubt have a ton of questions. What gear do I bring? What’s a typical day like? How do I get in “Philmont shape”? How do I select leadership positions for my crew? What’s a smellable?
Is chivalry dead? Eagle Scout finds out in hilarious video (opens in a new tab)
In a hilarious video, Eagle Scout Dave Jorgenson asks strangers whether chivalry is dead and what constitutes chivalry in their minds. The results are gold.
Scoutbook webcast gives you everything you need in an hour (opens in a new tab)
The team behind Scoutbook, that revolutionary Scouting web app acquired by the BSA earlier this year, is hosting a live Scoutbook webcast.
Scouts help victims of California's Valley Fire (opens in a new tab)
Over the weekend, Troop 32 from Santa Rosa, Calif., cooked and served dinner for those left homeless by the Valley Fire burning nearby.
How to handle prescription medication on Scout trips (opens in a new tab)
What does your Scout unit do about prescription medication on Scout trips? Share your responses with the Scouting community in this Tuesday Talkback.
Parents finish Eagle project for son killed in Afghanistan (opens in a new tab)
Ryane Clarke's dream was to build a parking lot and prevent tragedies like the one that killed his childhood friend. His parents had to finish it for him.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 11 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 17 projects includes a renovated baseball field, a specialized rabbit cage, a basketball court built in the Philippines and more.
Tanner Mangum, BYU quarterback, is an Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
Before he threw that incredible Hail Mary for BYU, quarterback Tanner Mangum did something just as impressive. He became an Eagle Scout.
Things You Should Know: How to fly a flag at half-staff (opens in a new tab)
As leaders of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturers, it's important for us to know how to fly a flag at half-staff during times of mourning.
Walls, a board game devised in Scouting, now on Kickstarter (opens in a new tab)
Scouts working on the Game Design merit badge created a board game, Walls, and now their Scoutmaster is turning to Kickstarter to bring it to the world.
Lee Berger, headline-making scientist, is an Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
Scientists in South Africa have discovered the remains of a new, humanlike creature. And Lee Berger, the man leading the team, is an Eagle Scout.
See's Candies makes fundraising delicious and profitable (opens in a new tab)
Sponsored Post: A See's Candies fundraiser is perfect for packs, troops, teams and crews looking to raise money for Scouting activities.
Are these the toughest requirements for all 136 merit badges? (opens in a new tab)
Each merit badge has at least one doozy — a sufficiently sized hurdle standing between a Scout and the merit badge. These are the toughest requirements.
Neckerchief slides: What's your go-to look? (opens in a new tab)
With these functional accessories, you and your Scouts are limited only by your imagination. What's your go-to look for neckerchief slides?
New Cub Scout leader training available at my.scouting.org (opens in a new tab)
The new, easy-to-access online training for Cub Scouting leaders at my.scouting.org will help you be prepared for your role as a volunteer.
Scout popcorn sales tips for Boy Scouts (opens in a new tab)
For precious little Cub Scouts, selling Scout popcorn is so easy it's almost unfair. Boy Scouts, on the other hand, need these Scout popcorn sales tips.
How to ask for help as a Cub Scout leader (opens in a new tab)
As a Cub Scout leader, you know the importance of asking others for help. But that's easier said than done. The September 2015 CubCast is here to help.
Check out this month's cover of the Alaska Airlines magazine (opens in a new tab)
Passengers on Alaska Airlines this month are greeted by the image of a Scout on the cover of Alaska Beyond, the Alaska Airlines magazine.
Three Fires Council hosted largest welding lesson in 2015 (opens in a new tab)
The BSA and the Three Fires Council in Illinois now hold the world record for the largest welding lesson, Guinness World Records officials confirmed.
How four Scouts sold $250,000 in Scout popcorn (opens in a new tab)
A group of four Scouts in New Jersey has combined to sell a quarter-million dollars in Scout popcorn in the past three years. We asked them how.
Inspiring story behind Scouting professional's BSA tattoo (opens in a new tab)
You can see Amanda Smith's passion for Scouting on her skin. The senior district executive from Pittsburgh got a BSA tattoo to honor her late father.
Sponsored: 10 reasons to fundraise with Mickman Brothers (opens in a new tab)
SPONSORED: The Mickman Brothers' Christmas Wreath Fundraising Program is designed to allow Scouts to actively support their activities in a no-risk way.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 10 (opens in a new tab)
This week's batch of 19 Eagle projects includes a climbing structure for goats, raptor cages, a turtle habitat, a brick patio with a koi pond and more.
#SummerofVenturing day is Aug. 31 (opens in a new tab)
#SummerofVenturing Day, a chance for Venturers from across the country to share photos, videos and stories from their summer adventures, is Aug. 31.
NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren is an Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, currently flying more than 200 miles above Earth on the International Space Station, is an Eagle Scout.
How Cub Scouts earn adventure loops, pins in new program (opens in a new tab)
After a boy completes an adventure, he gets the ultimate reward: a shiny adventure loop for his belt or adventure pin for his Webelos colors or Webelos cap.