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Friday's Name That Council patch depicted a stark landscape, which meant clues were in short supply. But 35 stellar sleuths sniffed out the correct answer anyway and identified the Northwest Texas Council , headquartered in Wichita Falls, Tex. We took those correct responses and used a random-number generator to find our winner, Geoff Heintzelman of the…
Just in time for the start of the program year, Position-Specific Training is now available for Cub Scout leaders. The training courses have been updated to reflect the new Cub Scout delivery method, which Scouting magazine introduced to you in our May-June issue .
Alex Lloyd knows something about perseverance. He vaulted from 22nd to 10th place in the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma on Aug. 22, a comeback that required hard work from Lloyd and his BSA Motorsports team. Lloyd's latest comeback, though, came thanks to the hard work of Scouts and Scouters like you.
Scouts, Scouters, parents, and non-Scouts everywhere will unite next month to honor the Americans who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Scout Surge 9/11 is being billed as an opportunity for remembering the victims of the attacks nine years ago while also celebrating the patriotism on which this nation was built.
You might "strike gold" if you can tell us the name of the council that wears the patch above. We've removed all text, leaving behind only the desert landscape. Do you have enough clues to guess the council's name? Send us your thought, and we'll select one lucky winner at random to receive the patch…
More than 500 million people now know that Facebook is a great way to reconnect with old friends, but it's becoming more and more popular as a recruiting tool for packs, troops, and crews. Does your unit have a Facebook page?
Alex Lloyd's task was daunting. After qualifying 22nd out of 25 racers for Sunday's Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma, he wanted to move his No. 19 car from the back of the pack to a good finish. Mission accomplished. Thanks to hard work overnight to improve Lloyd's car, the BSA Motorsports and Dale Coyne Racing…
Guys join Scouting to experience the outdoors. It's that simple. To recognize that passion for adventure, the BSA announces its new National Outdoor Awards . As we told you last year , the awards are available to Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts who meet specific requirements in one of five subject areas: camping, hiking, aquatics, riding, and…
Another school year is here, meaning it's time for a fresh batch of high school students to start worrying about standardized tests. But thanks to an alliance between the BSA and eKnowledge, some of the financial worry about getting ready for those tests is gone.
In his 1863 Gettysburg Address in Pennsylvania, Abraham Lincoln uttered these words: "This nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom , and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
The wait is almost over. Today we begin shipping out Scouting magazine's September-October 2010 issue. That means it'll be showing up in your mailbox shortly. Our cover story, written by senior editor John Clark, takes you on a trip to Hawaii with Baltimore-area Troop 315.
One way to beat the workday blues is daydreaming about spending a week at one of the Boy Scouts of America's three (and soon four ) excellent high-adventure bases. If it's Philmont Scout Ranch that fills your daydreams, today is your lucky day.
Mike Rowe is funny. Whether he's advocating the removal of the word Clean from the Scout Law or addressing 70,000 Scouts and Scouters as the Ambassador of Dirt, he knows how to make people chuckle. Well, he's at it again in a new video, seen above.
After a final count, it's official: 43,434 people attended the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, making it the most-attended jamboree since 1973. As many of you may remember, the '73 event was held on separate sites, one in Idaho and one in Pennsylvania, which helped boost the numbers.
We're impressed by anyone who volunteers time to the Boy Scouts of America, but when we heard about Tom Lehmier, who has been involved in Scouting for 75 years, we had to stop and share his story with you. Lehmier joined Troop 72 in Bakerton, Pa., in 1935.
A mother pinning the Eagle Scout Award on her son's uniform is one of those picture-perfect Scouting moments. And for Ben Nelson, senior U.S. Senator from Nebraska and Distinguished Eagle Scout, an image of that moment has been forever preserved by a new statue created to honor him.
All good things must come to an end, unfortunately. And the BSA's series of Adventure Base 100 videos were 29 great things for Scouting. Each short video showcased a stop on the traveling exhibit's tour of the country. Above you'll see the final video, shot at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree and in Washington, D.C.
Two teenagers from Florida out-sailed one of the largest fields ever to win the William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup last week in New London, Conn. The event, held every two years, brought together 80 young men and women for "an international sailing regatta that provides competition between U.S.
Scouts and Scouters weren't the only ones who left the 2010 National Scout Jamboree with a head full of great memories. The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who helped run the event also shared in the celebration.
Even amid the chaos of more than 4,000 visitors a day, there was something peaceful about Fish Hook Lake, the spot at the jamboree for amateur anglers to get their fix. Scouts, Scouters, and visitors lined the shores, casting their lines into the calm water while hoping to snag a catfish, bass, or panfish.
How about a little something to fill that post-jamboree emptiness? This event was by far the most-connected jamboree in history. Hundreds of thousands of videos, photos, blog posts, Tweets, Facebook updates, and text messages were sent out of Fort A.P.
Have your guys start practicing "Taps," because Bugling is here to stay. In early June, we reported that the Bugling merit badge was to be discontinued and its requirements merged into Music merit badge. That's no longer the case. Responding to concerns from hundreds of Scouters, the BSA's Youth Development team has decided to reinstate…
On Saturday night, the nationwide Scouting community gathered to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The evening was highlighted by an inspirational speech from "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe, a rousing performance by Switchfoot, and a Scouting message that really hit home.
Scouts pull a patrolmate into the air on the "Flying Squirrel." A leader watches a confident climber on the "Caterpillar." At the Boys' Life exhibit, Pedro enjoys an afternoon snack. Scouts learn to breathe underwater at the Discover Scuba event.
Mike Rowe knows a thing or two about uncomfortable situations. But speaking in front of 70,000 fellow Scouts at the jamboree apparently isn't one of them. The host of "Dirty Jobs" has often squirmed while trying some of the country's least-desirable professions.
Gretchen Bleiler, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist in snowboard halfpipe, visited the mountain boarding event on Saturday at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. She answered questions from a large crowd and signed autographs for hundreds of Scouts. Also, as seen above, Bleiler did an interview with QBSA, the jamboree's radio station.
Housed inside a secure location at Fort A.P. Hill is a building that few get to enter. It's not on any map, and most staff, participants, and visitors don't even know it exists. But behind a tall, barbed-wire fence and inside a nondescript white building is a communications nerve center.
Scouts at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree are getting a hands-on sneak peek at an exciting upcoming merit badge by visiting the Robotics tent inside Merit Badge Midway. The badge won't be available to earn until April, but that didn't stop a steady stream of Scouts from dropping by to get some one-on-one time with…
Forget going out with a bang. At this year's jamboree, a new event has come in with one. Camp Thunder gives boys the chance to shoot clay targets and teaches them about responsible gun safety and techniques. When we visited today, Camp Thunder was wrapping up a day in which a whopping 750 boys went…
James Patterson, author of the bestselling Alex Cross thriller series, is no stranger to the adults who have been buying his books for years. But when he visited the 2010 National Scout Jamboree today, he was there to address a much younger audience: kids.
At the Technology Quest exhibit, a Scout learns that mixing corn starch and water creates a liquid substance that isn't solid but is firm enough to run across. Creating a BSA logo out of Lego pieces is a painstaking, but rewarding, process.
By the time you're 100 feet below the surface, have squeezed through a narrow cave, and are getting rained on as you cross a monkey bridge in a lush rainforest, it's pretty clear that you're in uncharted territory. That's the idea behind more than just the innovative Venturing exhibit at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
The Order of the Arrow's attraction at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree is so secret that we were only given a very limited tour. To keep the mystery and intrigue, half of the content of the "Mysterium Compass" show is shrouded in secrecy and only open to Jamboree participants under the age of 18.
There are so many world records that are extremely dangerous (longest distance jumped by motorcycle; deepest scuba dive) that it's nice to see one that's for saving lives instead of endangering them. That was the goal behind today's attempt at breaking the record for CPR and AED training taking place at one time.
Today we saw Scouts testing out a radio-controlled pirate ship, world-famous author Michael Scott answering questions from Scout reporters at the Hometown News tent, and participants leaving their handprints on giant blocks that will have an important meaning later in the jamboree.
The jamboree officially began on Monday, but Wednesday's opening arena show made it feel like the party was just getting started. This morning's show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree boasted an impressive guest list, great entertainment, and a spirit of patriotism.
It'll now be even easier to check out Saturday's closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Thanks to BYU-TV, the big Shining Light event will be available live on your television. You can watch the 5:30 pm ET pre-show and 8 pm ET official broadcast.
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Members of the Team USA Archery team visited the archery ranges at each of the four regional action centers today at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. The archers answered questions about being Olympic hopefuls, including how their bows and arrows differ from those the boys can use on the archery range.
The U.S. Postal Service today released its Celebrate Scouting stamp at a special ceremony at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Hundreds of Scouts, Scouters, and visitors gathered to watch as the 44-cent stamp officially went on sale. It's now available nationwide at local Post Offices and at www.usps.com/shop .
Boy Scout troops are boy-run, and now, so are the airwaves. That's because QBSA 102.9, the BSA's official jamboree radio station, is now live and streaming on your radio, computer, or cell phone. What's on? You'll hear a mix of great music and timely news about the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
Nearly 300 Scouts and Scouters from all over the United States were named today to the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. It all went down during a ceremony at the close of the BSA Centennial Parade in Washington, D.C.
The Scouting spirit was proudly marched down Constitution Avenue today as thousands of Scouts and Scouters participated in the BSA Centennial Parade in Washington, D.C. The sun was blazing, but spirits were high as the BSA put on quite a show in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.
This just in: The word "Clean" has been removed from the Scout Law. Well, that's if you believe Mike Rowe, Eagle Scout and host of "Dirty Jobs" on the Discovery Channel. As someone who has made a career out of getting dirty while trying some of the toughest jobs in America, he makes a lighthearted…
Are you serving as a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or staff member at next week's 2010 National Scout Jamboree ? If so, Leaders' Update, which has always been an excellent source of important information for jamboree leaders, is now available in a digital form.
If you were in the Boy Scouts of America as a boy, chances are good that you've developed a healthy collection of Scouting memorabilia. Whether it's your Cub Scout uniform covered in plastic and hanging in a closet or your Eagle Scout pin presented prominently on your mantle, you've surely formed a special bond with…
Technology has changed quite a bit since 2005, the year of the last BSA jamboree. In December of that year, Facebook added its 5.5 millionth member. Today it has 500 million. Twitter didn't exist at the last jamboree. The 140-character craze wouldn't begin until the next year.
Friday's Name That Council challenge was a tough one. Many of you thought the patch belonged to Daniel Boone Council, which was a logical (but incorrect) notion. A few of you even created an entirely new council called the Davy Crockett Council.
Last month, we told you all about ScoutQuest, the high-tech, interactive treasure hunt in Washington, D.C. And now the wait is over. On Saturday and Sunday, you and your Scouts can "uncover the links between Scouting and some of our greatest national treasures in this interactive, citywide hunt," as described by the event's Web site…
A new exhibition that opened this month highlights Norman Rockwell, the preeminent American storyteller and the first official illustrator of the Boy Scouts of America. Fifty-seven major Rockwell paintings and drawings make up "Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg."
