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Eagle Scout and survival expert hosts 'Fat Guys in the Woods' on The Weather Channel (opens in a new tab)
Creek Stewart, Eagle Scout and survival expert, is the host of "Fat Guys in the Woods" on The Weather Channel. Season 2 premieres at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 7.
Did Ferris Bueller's dad earn the Silver Beaver award? (opens in a new tab)
It's the question on everyone's mind since the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" debuted in 1986: Did Ferris Bueller's dad earn the Silver Beaver award?
Meet three of the creators of the new Animation merit badge (opens in a new tab)
The talented team tasked with creating the new Animation merit badge includes experts in the fields of animation and digital media. Meet three of them here.
2017 National Jamboree registration now open (opens in a new tab)
2017 National Jamboree registration is now open. Get ready, because 2017 will be here before you can say "Live Scouting's Adventure."
Video: Scoutbook creator Shawn Jackson chats with us (opens in a new tab)
Scoutbook creator Shawn Jackson says having his game-changing web app acquired by the BSA is the best thing that could've happened to it.
Keeping younger siblings entertained at Scout meetings (opens in a new tab)
Virginia Scouter Rob H. doesn't want the younger siblings of Scouts or Venturers sitting around feeling bored for an hour or two. What do you think?
How to buy interactive digital merit badge pamphlets (opens in a new tab)
Here's the simple, step-by-step guide to purchasing and downloading the BSA's new interactive digital merit badge pamphlets.
Rollout of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets begins (opens in a new tab)
Starting now, Boy Scouts (and troop leaders and merit badge counselors) can download interactive digital merit badge pamphlets for four merit badges.
Meet your 2015 Silver Buffalo Award class (opens in a new tab)
The 2015 Silver Buffalo class consists of 13 Scouting volunteers who have given tireless service and dedication to Scouting on a national level.
What is ArrowTour? (opens in a new tab)
ArrowTour will bring all of the excitement surrounding the Order of the Arrow's 100th anniversary this year to council camps across the country.
VIDEO: Recipients of top 2015 NESA scholarships (opens in a new tab)
Shane Uribe, Frank Nash and Trevor Case received the three top NESA scholarships for 2015. These are their stories.
National President Dr. Robert M. Gates addresses BSA (opens in a new tab)
National President Dr. Robert M. Gates encouraged the Scouting family to reflect in the days and months ahead on the challenges facing the BSA.
Video: Scott Lagasse Jr. offers a tour of his NASCAR truck (opens in a new tab)
Scott Lagasse and Team SLR brought the actual truck Scotty raced in Kansas a couple weeks back. He gives us a quick tour in this video.
Video: Inside the Vortex, the STEM Scouts mobile lab (opens in a new tab)
I got to check out the Vortex, the STEM Scouts mobile lab. It's a whole lot of awesomeness on four wheels.
Sea Scout Ship 1000 wins 2015 National Flagship award (opens in a new tab)
Sea Scouts, BSA has named Ship 1000 — also known as the Enterprise — the recipient of its 2015 National Flagship award.
Thermacell Camp Lantern gives you light without the bugs (opens in a new tab)
The $60 lantern packs plenty of light and creates a 15-foot force field against mosquitoes, black flies and no-see-ums.
Animation merit badge requirements (opens in a new tab)
The Animation merit badge requirements were released this week, officially making it the BSA's 136th current merit badge.
Eagle Scout to compete on 'American Ninja Warrior' (opens in a new tab)
Jackson Meyer, an Eagle Scout from Seaside, Ore., will compete in the May 25 episode of "American Ninja Warrior" on NBC.
Stuff You Should Know podcast covers pinewood derby (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scout leaders, listen up! The most recent episode of the popular Stuff You Should Know podcast is all about the pinewood derby.
Ask the Expert: Are OA life memberships a thing? (opens in a new tab)
When inducted into the OA (Scouting's honor society) you get a sense of brotherhood that stays with you for life. But can you be a life member of the OA?
On Armed Forces Day, 8 ways to salute those who served (opens in a new tab)
Armed Forces Day — Saturday, May 16, 2015 — is a critical time for us to thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
Nat Geo wants you, your Scouts to help fight food waste (opens in a new tab)
This is about more than just finishing all that you scoop onto your plate at the dining hall. This is about stepping up to the plate to fight food waste.
2015 Guide to Safe Scouting now available (opens in a new tab)
The 2015 Guide to Safe Scouting is now available, including updates to the Safety Afloat, COPE/Climbing and transportation sections.
BSA names Michael Surbaugh its 13th Chief Scout Executive (opens in a new tab)
The BSA today named Michael Surbaugh its 13th Chief Scout Executive. He'll serve as the BSA’s top professional during an exciting time for Scouting.
Boys' Life cover wins Readers' Choice Award (opens in a new tab)
The "aww"-inspiring September 2014 Boys' Life cover that just won a Readers' Choice Award from the American Society of Magazine Editors.
Eagle Scout awarded Prudential Spirit of Community Award (opens in a new tab)
Davis Dawson used his Eagle Scout Service Project as an opportunity to build a new home for a family in need — earning him national recognition.
Here's your chance to make JTE even better in 2016 (opens in a new tab)
Units want to improve their JTE scores annually. Similarly, the Journey to Excellence standards themselves are constantly tweaked. Here's how to help.
Difference between STEM in Scouting and STEM Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Read about the difference between STEM activities in traditional Scout units and STEM Scouts, the new BSA program expanding to 12 more councils this fall.
STEM Scouts logo will be on Scott Lagasse Jr.'s truck (opens in a new tab)
The STEM Scouts logo will feature prominently on Scott Lagasse Jr.'s No. 31 truck in tonight's Toyota Tundra 250 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.
Philmont's ROCS and TCT thrill Scouts and Venturers (opens in a new tab)
Roving Outdoor Conservation School (ROCS) and Trail Crew Trek (TCT) have spaces open this summer at Philmont Scout Ranch. Tell your Scouts and Venturers.
Clarification: Wood used for OA Centennial Fire (opens in a new tab)
At the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference, a Centennial Fire will burn with wood from every OA lodge. But what type of wood will be used?
Check out this 1950s BSA uniform inspection sheet (opens in a new tab)
Perfect uniform? Check. Scouts in the 1950s had their uniforms checked using this uniform inspection sheet. A score of 100 out of 100 was the goal.
Water guns OK for Scouts to shoot at targets only (opens in a new tab)
Water guns are OK for Scouts to shoot at targets only. They shouldn't be aimed or fired at one another, according to BSA policies.
11% of males in South Fayette HS class are Eagle Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Better than 1 out of every 10 young men in the graduating class of South Fayette High School in McDonald, Pa., are Eagle Scouts.
Eagle leads relief trip to area destroyed by Nepal earthquake (opens in a new tab)
After surviving a deadly earthquake at Mount Everest's base camp, Matt Moniz is organizing relief efforts to a remote Nepal villages.
Troop's technology policy is based on the Scout Law (opens in a new tab)
Our youngest Boy Scouts were 3 years old when the first iPhone came out. It might be time to rethink your troop's technology policy.
May 2015 ScoutCast, CubCast cover new Cub Scout program (opens in a new tab)
We are exactly one month away from the launch of the new Cub Scout program. The May 2015 episodes of CubCast and ScoutCast will help you get ready.
Which merit badges would the Avengers counsel? (opens in a new tab)
It turns out each of the Avengers — Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye and the rest — would be pretty great at counseling certain merit badges.
1958 flier tells of BSA's new Exploring program (opens in a new tab)
In January 1959, the Boy Scouts of America replaced its Explorer program with the Exploring program. This was more than just a suffix change, though.
Boys' Life post about 20-person, 10-room tent goes viral (opens in a new tab)
A Boys' Life Facebook post abut a 20-person, 10-room tent has gone viral. More than 45 million people have seen the post and counting.
Winner of 2015 March-April Where Am I contest revealed (opens in a new tab)
Did you cast a vote in the 2015 March-April "Where Am I?" contest? See if you were selected as the lucky winner, and check out the newest geography contest.
Scouts' a cappella version of national anthem is the best ever (opens in a new tab)
Over the weekend, three Scouts from Westport, Conn., Troop 100 performed an a cappella version of the national anthem at an Eagle Scout court of honor.
12 other uses for merit badge pamphlets (opens in a new tab)
Crack open some merit badge pamphlets and you'll find books that offer an excellent overview on everything from American Business to Woodwork.
Eagle Scout helps rescue effort after Everest avalanche (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout climber Matt Moniz was at an Everest base camp when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, causing an avalanche on the world's tallest mountain.
Chope Phillips, son of Philmont benefactor, dies at 97 (opens in a new tab)
Elliott Waite "Chope" Phillips, Silver Buffalo Award recipient and son of Philmont donor Waite Phillips, died April 26 at his home in Amarillo. He was 97.
'Lizard Bites,' a new travel book by Distinguished Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
Michael J. Manyak, a Distinguished Eagle Scout and expert in preventing and treating travel emergencies, shares those lessons in "Lizard Bites," a new book.
Top 5 merit badges for Scouts getting the Apple Watch (opens in a new tab)
The Apple Watch isn't cheap. But a Scout who plans to save up can use his new gadget to earn these Top 5 merit badges for Scouts getting the Apple Watch.
13 big changes in the 2015 Guide to Advancement, out now (opens in a new tab)
The 2015 Guide to Advancement, your official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs, is now available.
SBR's Scott Visitor Center seeking photos of Scouts for exhibit (opens in a new tab)
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is seeking portraits of Scouts to be a part of a new exhibit at the Scott Visitor Center.