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Beginning in 1910, the founders of the Boy Scouts of America set out to create a program to enrich the lives of young people. It was no easy task, but their efforts paid off-big time. Each year since, thousands of Scouts and Scouters have followed in the founders' footsteps by creating a new Scouting unit.
This summer's national jamboree isn't the only time thousands of Scouts and Scouters will gather to celebrate the BSA's 100th Anniversary. Headline-making council activities are already under way. Check out a few recent news stories from across the country: In the Borough of Kutztown, Pa.
Tomorrow, thousands of Scouts and Scouters across the country will join a nationwide clean-up effort for geocachers. The program, called "Cache In, Trash Out," gathers geocaching enthusiasts together to clean up parks, public places, and pretty much anywhere that might be home to a cache.
The BSA has been bringing families together for 100 years, and Adventure Base 100 is touring the country all year to honor that legacy and to give families another opportunity to get together and enjoy all that Scouting offers. "Scouting's a great way for fathers and sons to spend time together," Jesse Ceja told the…
Here's a sweet piece of news: Buddy Valastro, better known to millions of viewers as the "Cake Boss," created a one-of-a-kind Boy Scout-themed cake to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The cake was one of many highlights in last night's star-studded 100th Anniversary Gala held on Ellis Island and hosted…
When the boys of Troop 128 sat down to watch The Guardian , the Kevin Costner action flick about Coast Guard rescue swimmers, they had no idea what was in store for them. They didn't know that hours later they would be learning some of the thrilling lifesaving tactics employed in the movie.
By now, you're surely aware of the impressive collection of 100th Anniversary gear the BSA is selling through its official online store . But did you know that the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's national honor society, has its own items celebrating the BSA's big year?
How's this for high adventure? This September, the Mid-America Council is hosting an urban rappelling money-earning event. For $1,000 per person, people from the community and surrounding area can rappel down the side of a 478-foot skyscraper in Omaha, Neb.
With all of the off-the-wall world records out there (we're looking at you, "Heaviest Weight Lifted With Ear"), here's one that could save a life some day. The 43,000 Scouts and leaders in attendance at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree this July will be given the chance to break the World Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and…
That ringing sound you heard this morning wasn't in your head. It was on Wall Street, where the Opening Bell was sounded by representatives from the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America. The New York Stock Exchange Web site has posted a video of the occasion.
Scouting uses its 125 different merit badges to shine a light on topics that engage and inspire young minds. But with merit badge No. 126, the BSA intends to turn the light on itself. The new Scouting Heritage merit badge , available now, introduces boys to the history of the Boy Scouts of America.
The latest episode in the Adventure Base 100 series is special for two reasons. First, viewers will meet Jason Bragdon, Scoutmaster of Louisville-based Troop 56. His troop was canoeing in the Boundary Waters when a sudden lightning storm demanded quick thinking and Wilderness Survival skills from the guys.
Although Scouting magazine told you in its January-February 2010 issue that a Video Games belt loop and pin were on the way, the news media and blogosphere have just now caught on. The announcement has created an whirlwind of misinformation, including many news outlets reporting that the new award is a merit badge for Boy…
If a tree grows in your yard, does it make a sound? If you're talking about one of the Boy Scouts of America's Centennial Trees, the answer is yes. The sound it will make will resonate across the country. That's because all trees purchased through the Arbor Day Foundation and the BSA have a double…
Download full-size version of timeline (link opens PDF) Keeping the Scouts in your unit safe is partly your responsibility, and that means much more than simply keeping a well-stocked first-aid kit nearby. It also requires you to know how to spot and prevent child abuse.
April is almost over, and the arrival of May brings exiting new opportunities for the high-adventure-loving high-schoolers in your town. That's because new eligibility requirements for the Venturing program ensure that more boys and girls are able to enter the program with their peers.
With 126 merit badges out there (including four for 2010 only ), Scouting offers something for every boy in your troop. But when a Scout comes up to you with dreams of Drafting or visions of Veterinary Medicine, how would you respond?
Update (4/27, 10:54 a.m.) : According to just-released sales figures from the Mint, only 19,398 coins remain (all proof). That's about 5.5 percent of the original 350,000-coin mintage. We warned you that the BSA Centennial coin could soon sell out, and that prediction has partially come true.
If you're planning to visit the 2010 National Scout Jamboree this summer, listen up. The BSA has just released details for visitors that will help make their jamboree experience memorable and stress-free. Visiting the jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., has been a favorite experience of Scouts and Scouters since 1981.
Talk about well-rounded! Atlanta's Isiah Jenkins already is a standout athlete in track, baseball, football, and basketball. And even with all of that on his plate, he still makes time for rock climbing, hiking, and camping with the Boy Scouts of America.
If you're hoping to save some coin on the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar, your time is running out. Introductory pricing on the collectible ends at 5 p.m. (EDT) today. After that, the price of the proof coin (pictured) will increase from $39.95 to $43.95, and the price of the uncirculated coin will…
The countdown to the 2010 National Scout Jamboree is about to drop into double digits. Just 100 days remain until the jamboree begins at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. This summer's jamboree isn't just any jamboree. It's "The best, most exciting, fun-filled, safest jamboree ever!"
When we told you about Union Pacific's BSA locomotive last month, were you dreaming of ways to get that 207-ton beauty in your living room? Well, a solution is coming that won't require you to knock down the walls of your home.
The Adventure Base 100 journey continues to Charlotte, N.C., where you'll meet the Whitlock family. Three generations of Whitlocks have been in Scouting, meaning their involvement spans 70 of the BSA's 100 years of existence. Impressive! Their long history in the BSA proves that "Scouting is much greater than any individual."
Question: How many miles of trails cut across the United States? Answer: More than 200,000. Question: Who knows the beauty of those trails best? Answer: The Boy Scouts of America. That's what makes National Trails Day the perfect opportunity to celebrate the great outdoors with your unit.
You won't need your GPS unit to find the Geocaching merit badge requirements. We've got them right here. The merit badge pamphlet is not yet available, but the Boy Scouts of America wanted to get the official requirements in the hands of Scouts and Scouters as soon as possible.
Your ambassador for Adventure Base 100's visit to Greenville, S.C., is another special example of the power of Scouting. Meet Ameer Armaly, an college junior who didn't let his blindness get in the way of his drive to become an Eagle Scout.
If you're a Scouting enthusiast and a fan of high-speed thrills, it doesn't get much better than this. On Sunday, the Boy Scouts of America's No. 19 IndyCar is back in action. Driver Alex Lloyd and the BSA Motorsports team hit the track this weekend for the third race of the 2010 season.
Last month, we told you about Jeff Gordon's pinewood derby race against Atlanta-area Cub Scouts . You read about how Fox's national broadcast team was there to film a special story to air before Gordon's big NASCAR race. But then something came up, and you missed the 90-second piece.
Time is running out to get your hands on the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar. According to figures released by the U.S. Mint, 266,517 coins have been sold as of Sunday. The U.S. Mint will only be producing 350,000 coins, meaning just 83,483 (23.8 percent) remain.
Scouting is for everyone, and nobody knows that message better than Tony Stout, a South Florida Scoutmaster who works with children of migrant families. He helps ensure that these boys find a home in Scouting to keep them on a path toward success.
Continuing its long relationship with Scouting, NASA today announced that four Boy Scouts of America patches were launched into space on Discovery's STS-131 mission. Four Year of Celebration patches (seen at left) are on board as the space shuttle rockets toward the International Space Station.
This is no April Fools' Day joke: the Boy Scouts of America Historic Merit Badge program is here. Today marks the first day boys can begin earning Signaling, Tracking, Pathfinding, and Carpentry: four merit badges brought back for the Centennial year.
Union Pacific Railroad today unveiled its No. 2010 Boy Scouts of America locomotive , a bold tribute to Scouting's centennial celebration. UP No. 2010, seen above, is only the 14th commemorative locomotive in Union Pacific's nearly 150-year history. "We are deeply honored by the tribute Union Pacific has given to Scouting through the creation of the…
It's been just over a week since the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar went on sale, but already more than 60 percent of the coins minted have been sold. According to U.S. Mint sales figures reported on the Web site Coin Update News , 214,673 coins had been sold as of Sunday.
Forget "The Amazing Race" or "Survivor." If you're a Scout or Scouter, reality shows don't get any more real than "Scouting for Adventure." The original series, brought to you by Boys' Life and the Outdoor Channel, follows the high-adventure activities of Boy Scouts while also emphasizing wilderness skills, safety, and team building.
After its inaugural race earlier this month on a wet track in Brazil, the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America IndyCar is ready for its U.S. debut. The car will race in the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Fla., beginning at 3:30 p.m.
The U.S. mint released the BSA Centennial Coin this week, which makes the timing perfect for Adventure Base 100 to stop in Jacksonville, Fla., to chat with Jeff Swindling, a Scouter who helped make the coin possible. Adventure Base 100 will tour the country all year spreading Scouting's message to former, current, and future Scouts.
This Year of Celebration just keeps getting better. The National Council and National Capital Area Council have announced plans for the BSA Grand Centennial Parade. It will march in Washington, D.C., on July 25-one day before the 2010 National Scout Jamboree begins at nearby Fort A.P.
Today's the day! Grab your BSA Centennial Silver Dollar from the U.S. Mint. Beginning at noon Eastern time, collectors across the country can order the $39.95 proof version (pictured) or $33.95 uncirculated version of the coin. Once the order window opens, click either link above to go directly to that product page.
This week, Adventure Base 100 takes you to Tampa, Fla., where you'll meet Eagle Scout Patrick Stinson . Patrick, who has Down syndrome, has inspired others with his confidence and dedication as he earned Scouting's highest rank. "In Boy Scouts, I learned not to give up," he said.
Here's your first look at the BSA's No. 19 IndyCar in action at Sunday's São Paulo Indy 300 in Brazil. It's the first of several stops in the exciting debut season for BSA Motorsports . Rookie driver Alex Lloyd took the wheel of the Dale Coyne-sponsored car, but a slippery, rain-soaked track caused him to crash…
You may have heard rumors that the Historic Merit Badge Program has been canceled. Not true. What is true is that the BSA is putting finishing touches on the program now, and the end result will be well worth the wait.
Meet Jacob Pekarek , an Eagle Scout with Troop 727. He's your host for last week's Adventure Base 100 stop in Houston, Tex. For his Eagle Scout project, Jacob took on an ambitious task: labeling 500 storm drains throughout the city with special discs to inform residents that storm water drains into Galveston Bay.
Stephen Bechtel Jr. gave the BSA $50 million to help build Scouting's fourth high-adventure base. So it should come as no surprise that Bechtel believes in the power of the BSA. "I just felt this was something I could do to pay a little bit back to the Scouts for what I got from them…
Some people have all the luck. Last weekend, in addition to racing pinewood derby cars against NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon , a group of Atlanta Cub Scouts met Steve Holcomb , driver of the gold medal-winning U.S. four-man bobsled team. Holcomb, an Eagle Scout, led his "Night Train" sled to the Americans' first gold medal in the…
The Boy Scouts of America has a membership of more than 2.9 million Scouts nationwide, but just 4.5 percent of those Scouts are Hispanic. Compare that to the demographics of the U.S. as a whole, where 15.4 percent of U.S.
In a grueling 500-mile race, who would win: a NASCAR champion or a Cub Scout? No contest. Besides, the BSA's Health and Safety team would surely frown on hearing about an unlicensed 11-year-old driving a racecar. But who would win if you brought the NASCAR champion onto the Cub Scouts' turf?
Have you been searching for an answer to a Scouting-related question? Ask the Expert is here to help. Send us your question, and Cracker Barrel will seek out the answer. Today's question comes from Arlene Freeman , a Scouter in Austin, Tex.
The January-February edition of our popular "Where Am I?" reader contest turned out to be the toughest yet. It's our own fault. All the facts about the mystery location were true, but some of them might have thrown you off the scent.
