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Would you tell a Scout to wear his uniform while you show up in a T-shirt and jeans? Nope. Just like we wouldn't tell you about the importance of an active lifestyle while sitting in our La-Z-Boys. That's the thinking behind the Boy Scouts of America's new Walk the Walk challenge.
You've never seen a jamboree like this. Each time the BSA hosts its signature event, the result is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Scouts and Scouters who attend. But 2013′s edition promises to bring the jamboree experience to a new level.
The Silver Buffalo Award square knot and medal. What do Robert Baden-Powell, Jimmy Stewart, Neil Armstrong, and Bill Gates have in common? All are recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award , Scouting's highest honor for adults. Late last month, 11 more joined the prestigious list.
No Philmont landmark is more identifiable than the rugged Tooth of Time. (Photo by Phil Romans on Flickr) The calendar says summer doesn't begin for a couple of weeks, but don't tell that to the folks at Philmont. Summer has arrived at the New Mexico high-adventure base.
Where would the Boy Scouts of America be without trails? Well, there'd be no Philmont treks. The 50-miler award wouldn't make much sense. And that big hike your troop is planning would require some serious bushwhacking to get to your destination.
Throwing tomahawks can add some fun to your next Boy Scout, Varsity, or Venturing outing. (Photo by Chris Watkins) NOTE FROM BRYAN: This guest blog post was written by Eagle Scout Chris Watkins , who owns a site that sells tomahawks and hatchets .
Scouters say that getting Scouts outdoors is a sure-fire way to keep them in the program. (Photo by Roger Morgan, BSA) What's the one thing the Scouting program can't live without? Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America offers the premier program for youth, but Scouts need both the means and the desire to stick around.
Click to view slideshow. A Scout is Loyal. So it made sense that BSA IndyCar driver Alex Lloyd, after finishing 19th at the Indianapolis 500, wasted no time in complimenting his teammates in a Twitter post . He didn't complain, as so many sports personalities do these days.
BSA IndyCar driver Alex Lloyd (right) and team owner Dale Coyne were all smiles at the 2010 Indy 500 after the team finished fourth. They'll be looking to match or better that performance on Sunday. Do a Good Turn Daily?
Click to view slideshow. There are as many great Scouting stories out there as there are great Scouts. In other words: too many to count. You'll find many of these tales in the pages of Scouting and Boys' Life magazines, expertly conveyed through award-winning stories and photographs.
What can happen when creative people take on Scouting's inspiring message? Let me put together the pieces for you. But first, you must check out this video. Like the 3,000 people who watched it in its first week online, you'll see how the world's largest merit badge mosaic took shape.
So, what exactly do Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers do? The next time you get that question from an interested Scout or parent, just send them a link to the video above. It's a promo for BeAScout.org , an easy way for non-Scouts to learn about the program.
The bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list in 2007 after a successful recovery. A Scout is Kind, and that shouldn't just apply to other humans. Animals are in need of Scouts' compassion, too. So, in recognition of last Friday's Endangered Species Day, here are six ways your pack, troop, or crew can…
A thrilling finish by Alex Lloyd? It must be Indy 500 time. The BSA Motorsports driver successfully qualified yesterday for the Indianapolis 500. But getting a spot in the 33-car field wasn't easy. Fourteen drivers; nine remaining spots. Those were Lloyd's odds coming into yesterday's Bump Day, where drivers who aren't fast enough get bumped…
Former Sea Scout Amy Hunt is a Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTjg) in the U.S. Navy. She is a designated helicopter pilot currently stationed in Florida. Before Sea Scouts, Amy Hunt knew one skill in the water: swimming. After Sea Scouts, she can pretty much do it all.
How young is too young for a Scout to earn Eagle? Scouters' opinions vary. What difference exists between a 13-year-old boy who earns the Eagle Scout award and one who gets there at 17½? That was the subject of a fascinating discussion among your fellow Scouters on our Facebook page this week.
Looking for a way to get your Scouts excited about Robotics merit badge? Just look up. Way up. Scouts who earn the Robotics merit badge between April 12 and Sept. 30, 2011 , can enter to win a special Robotics merit badge and NASA prize package.
Scouters offer a wide range of opinions about term limits. (Photo by Flickr user Tamás Mészáros) Scoutmasters in Troop 1776 serve for three years and then step down. As a Scout growing up in 1776, I assumed that every troop did it that way.
Eva Hogan, from Houston, is a student at the University of North Texas, where she's double-majoring in history and English, with a minor in German. Eva Hogan enjoyed her time in the Girl Scouts, but it didn't offer enough of one activity she craved: sailing.
2010-2011 National Venturing President Jennifer Lowe predicts that her successor, Daniel Carriveau, will be a "great leader" for Venturing over the next year. It's almost time to pass the baton. But before National Venturing President Jennifer Lowe's term ends in about two weeks, she has taken time to offer praise and some advice to her…
Photo by Daniel Giles. Rappers Jay-Z and Eminem, the musical "Promises, Promises," and the Boy Scouts of America. An odd trio, sure, but they all have one thing in common: They're among the winners of the fourth annual Excellence in Live Design Awards , handed out last week.
At the 2010 Indy 500, great communication between Alex Lloyd and his crew helped propel the No. 19 BSA car to a fourth-place finish. What's this summer's hottest sequel? It's gotta be the big return of BSA IndyCar driver Alex Lloyd, last year's Rookie of the Year.
Daniel Carriveau's busy schedule is about to get even more hectic. The college freshman, Eagle Scout, and Silver Award recipient is double-majoring in resort management and accounting at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wis. He also spent the past year as Central Region Venturing President, a role that had him at 62 different Venturing events over…
Click to view slideshow. The recently updated " Guide to Safe Scouting " is a vital tool for Scout leaders. But it doesn't do you much good if it's on the coffee table and you're at a troop meeting or on a campout.
Photo by Harris Hatcher Someone will win our Where Am I? reader contest for May-June and a $100 BSA Supply Group gift card. Shouldn't it be you? Take a look at the photo of the swamp at left, and then click here to examine some clues we've provided about the mystery location.
The Scout Motto tells us to "Be Prepared," and here's why. A Louisiana troop trapped for two days by a rising river in southwest Arkansas survived by making smart decisions and planning ahead. Officials inside and outside the BSA praise the four Scouts and two Scouters of Troop 162 for their impressive performance in the…
Troop 1776's trailer doesn't just look great to you and me-it also looks appealing to potential criminals. That's why troop leaders must take the proper precautions. Imagine this: Your troop is ready to depart for this weekend's big campout. All the Scouts and adult volunteers have arrived at the church on time, and the weather…
There are some great troop trailers out there, but the best of all? That's gotta be the one from Troop 1776. When I asked for photos of your unit's trailer last week and got the photo above from Patrick Adams, I knew I had found my favorite.
Eagle Scout Alvin Townley has a knack for finding compelling stories. Like Legacy of Honor , his 2007 look at what it means to be an Eagle Scout, told through profiles of some remarkable men. Or Spirit of Adventure , the 2009 story of Eagle Scouts who are shaping America's future every day.
About the time they were touching up my makeup, preparing the teleprompter, and adjusting the lighting on the green screen, I had a thought: Making a three-minute video takes a ton of work. It's also a ton of fun. We spent part of last week shooting and editing the video seen above as a special…
You know the names of Mandy Moore, George W. Bush, Dikembe Mutombo, and Ted Turner. But Nathaniel Stafford? You probably haven't heard of him-until now. Nate, a 12-year-old Star Scout, joins the actress, former president, basketball legend, and philanthropist on the list of 25 Champions in the Fight Against Malaria .
New location, new eligibility rules. The 2013 National Scout Jamboree , the first jamboree at the The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, will also be the first to welcome Venturers as participants. That's right, the jamboree isn't just for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts anymore.
Troop 42 uses a 2004 H&H 7-by-14-foot, tandem-axle enclosed trailer with ramp door. These days, more and more units haul their gear in style with a specially designed troop trailer like Troop 42′s, seen above. The troop's bold and sophisticated trailer serves both an internal and an external purpose.
I like the simplicity of this patch from April 8′s Name That Council . However, that same simplicity made it nearly impossible to identify the mystery council as Bay-Lakes Council , based in Appleton, Wis. But somehow, Tracy Bess of the Buckskin Council and 70 others figured it out.
Photo by Flickr user "NJ.." Even Scouts need a reminder to protect our planet. And because Friday is Earth Day, now's the perfect opportunity to talk to the members of your unit about doing their part. Sure, the Boy Scouts of America has a well-deserved reputation for being environmentally friendly, but we can't rest on…
Ever since its debut in 1904 , the Olympic gold medal has represented the pinnacle of athletic achievement. But if gold signifies the best in sports, why does the Boy Scouts of America use silver to represent its top awards? Take the Eagle Palms, introduced in 1927, as an example.
Nothing in our nation's laws requires Americans to spend time volunteering. But still, millions of adults each year give tons of their precious time to the Boy Scouts of America. Why? In honor of National Volunteer Week , going on now, I went in search of an answer.
Look up while riding a bus or train today, and you'll probably see ads for the latest movie or hit TV show. But if you rode one of San Francisco's famous streetcars in the 1930s, you might have spotted the Boys' Life advertisement seen above.
The age of robots in the Boy Scouts of America has begun. No, the BSA isn't planning to replace Scoutmasters with androids. At least not that I've heard of. I'm referring to today's launch of the Robotics merit badge. It's the latest example of how Scouting embraces the interests of modern boys while preparing them…
If it seems like it's been a while since I last posted a Name That Council, you're right ! After a two-week hiatus, everybody's favorite game is back with one of the toughest challenge in a while. But first, a reminder about the rules: Each week I select a council shoulder patch and use Photoshop to…
Photo by Flickr user kevingessner Philmont's famous 10-day treks fill up fast. In fact, the registration window for next summer has already closed. But there's still hope, even for Scouts itching to head to Philmont this summer. I'm talking about Philmont's individual programs , which let Scouts experience Philmont in a unique way.
The North Star Award The Silver Beaver Award has a new cousin. Last month, the BSA's National Court of Honor announced the addition of the North Star Award, an honor similar in prestige to the Silver Beaver Award. The main difference?
Photo by Tom Copeland Jr., Boy Scouts of America Want proof that the closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree totally rocked? Just ask me, the 72,000-plus in attendance, or the hundreds of thousands who watched online. Or ask the folks at Live Design , the creative and technical journal for live entertainment professionals.
Click to view slideshow. Did you hear the big news out of Massachusetts? And I mean big news. As in 7-foot-1, 325 pounds, and size 23 shoes. Shaquille O'Neal, the towering Boston Celtics center, received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Framingham, Mass.-based Knox Trail Council on Monday night.
Can Scouts go skateboarding? What about wakeboarding? Are they allowed to fire a cannon? Throw a tomahawk? Explore an abandoned mine? Sell fireworks? Yes, yes, no, yes, no, and no. How did I know all that? Easy. I read the Guide to Safe Scouting .
Looking for adventure? Then point your compass north and check out the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases . Northern Tier, one of the BSA's three ( soon to be four ) national high-adventure bases, is now accepting reservations for its summer 2012 programs.
Jack Pape, a 17-year-old Boy Scout from Omaha, Neb. You know about Jack Pape, the high school junior from Omaha, Neb., who won the American Spirit Award earlier this month, right? He received his award at a special ceremony last week in Washington, D.C.
Question: What's better than falling asleep to the sound of raindrops hitting your rainfly? Answer: Doing so in a tent you won for free from Scouting magazine and the Bryan on Scouting blog. Yep, you can spend your next camp-out in stylish comfort if you win the Eureka Timberline SQ 2XT two-person tent, the latest…
Click to view slideshow. Check out what our neighbors to the north will be wearing this season. On Friday, Scouts Canada, which will co-host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree with the Boy Scouts of America and Asociación de Scouts de México, unveiled a totally revamped uniform .
That bridge, those birds, and the boat. I hope those three clues were enough for you to correctly guess last week's Name That Council . Several of you spotted the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and chose the San Francisco Bay Area Council as your guess.
