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This is Unsung Heroes , a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good news. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your own Unsung Heroes story at…
Step aboard for high adventure at the Sea Base . With treks in the Florida Keys, Bahamas and U.S. Virgin Islands, the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base offers once-in-a-lifetime adventures customized to the interests of your Scouts and Venturers. Start planning your 2020 or 2021 trek now.
Choose your own adventure at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Scouts and Venturers can select world-class action sports or take a trek in and around the majestic New River Gorge National River.
After the 2018 Ute Park fire, Philmont Scout Ranch is back in a big way. More than 24,000 campers visited there last summer — Philmont’s largest summer ever. The base is best known for seven- and 12-day treks that challenge participants mentally and physically.
None of the Cub Scouts in Elijah Cummings’ pack could afford a full uniform. So, in true Scouting fashion, they improvised — cobbling together uniform pieces at bargain shops and the local Salvation Army. Some boys bought unofficial iron-on patches and cut out the numbers to iron onto their left sleeves.
Grab your paddle and venture into pristine wilderness as part of the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program . During a 6- to 14-night trek of 50 to 150 miles, Northern Tier crews explore the natural frontier of Minnesota and Canada.
Slaton Strey of Troop 577 looks out of what used to be his bedroom window. Scouts are among the first to respond when a disaster strikes. They swoop in to serve, often helping complete strangers without expecting even a simple thanks.
Outdoor skills aren’t just for the monthly campout. There are plenty of ways your Scouts can hone their outdoor skills on a regular basis, like during unit meetings. Here is this week’s tip that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee shared with us.
Starting next year, the Boy Scouts of America membership fee will be $60 a year for all registered youth in Cub Scouts , Scouts BSA , Venturing and Sea Scouts . The annual fee for adult members and youth in the Exploring program will be $36.
For a new Cub Scout family, nothing says “we’re glad you’re here” quite like a handcrafted kit containing some items you’ll need during your Scouting journey. Oh, and snacks help, too. A Cub Scout pack in Michigan welcomes new members with cleverly designed bags — made by the pack’s current Cub Scouts — that include a few…
What does your Scout think of Boys’ Life magazine? Do they have ideas of what they’d like to see more of? Less of? What’s their favorite section? Least favorite? What new stories would they like to see? They can let the Boys’ Life editors know by joining an advisory team for the magazine.
This is Unsung Heroes , a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good news. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your own Unsung Heroes story at…
While most American kids are busy deciding which Halloween costume to wear this year — Stranger Things or Star Wars? — the Scouts in the BSA’s Western Los Angeles County Council have flipped their calendars forward by two months. Yes, they’re already working on holiday cards.
A dining fly is one of the first structures you should put up at camp. But what if you’re in an area away from trees, how do you secure one? For the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us.
The largest Scouting event in the world is set for this weekend: the Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet . In 2017, more than 1.5 million Scouts and leaders in more than 160 countries participated. This year marks the 62nd rendition of the radio event and 23rd Internet event, held concurrently Oct.
The years weren’t getting shorter, but Ginger Fearey’s children seemed to be growing up faster and faster. Thankfully, the adult volunteer from Grapevine, Texas, found one place where time seemed to slow down. Whenever she went hiking with her son and Troop 7 — in postcard-perfect places like Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming and beyond — she noticed that…
You might have seen an email announcing that the Boy Scouts of America will be performing periodic rechecks of criminal backgrounds of all volunteers. Without dedicated volunteers, Scouting wouldn’t be the great, life-changing program it is today. You help make Scouting happen.
Jonathan Andersen never let a little fame get to his head. But he did let it serve as extra motivation along his Scouting trail. Jonathan and his dad, Bruce, were photographed together in 2008 for a Boy Scouts of America recruiting campaign.
David Taylor pauses during his 2012 Philmont trek. Nathan Flowers and David Taylor began their Scouting careers together more than a quarter-century ago. They were in the same Cub Scout pack and then moved together into Troop 475 of Florence, S.C.
Making tight wraps and fraps when tying a square lashing can take some time, but not with this method. For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us.
A challenging journey peppered with obstacles. A road you ultimately travel alone, even though others will be there to cheer you on. Adrenaline-packed adventures in unpredictable weather. Take a look at cyclocross, and you’ll see this fascinating sport has a whole lot in common with the journey to becoming an Eagle Scout.
Benjamin Alva, left, and Cody Clements In the unsullied areas of the Yellowstone National Park wilderness, away from the tourist spots, Eagle Scouts Benjamin Alva and Cody Clements looked for clues that could lead to other-worldly discoveries. They collected samples from 200-plus-degree hot springs, preparing them for analysis of their nitrogen compounds, which are critical…
A Scout is Kind and prepared to help others in need. We know that, but perhaps your Scouts’ classmates don’t. According to new BSA data , kids age 6-17 believe the biggest issue facing Generation Z is bullying. In a recent survey, 86% of youth polled said not being bullied is a daily priority.
Richard (left) and Joseph Mercado of Troop 1439, Pathway to Adventure Council. Ask 12 Scouts to select the toughest merit badge they’ve earned, and you might get a dozen different answers. But ask two brothers, each of whom earned all 137 of the BSA’s available merit badges ?
As the Scouts in Troop 1776 of Plano, Texas, get older, their interest in traditional summer camp activities starts to wane. They want to challenge themselves further, to venture deeper into nature’s mysteries. They want high adventure. A year ago, with that in mind, Scoutmaster David Wille approached the patrol leaders’ council with a suggestion.
You might need a new tent for an upcoming family campout. Or perhaps your son or daughter wants a new backpack — and needs to fill it with some upgraded camping gear. Maybe you know a family new to Scouting and they need some direction on how to prepare for outdoor adventures.
Did you know a clove hitch is essentially two simple knots? When your Scout is tying lashings, all they need to know to create a clove hitch is how to tie a half-hitch. For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us.
Sure, your Scout can complete many merit badge requirements in a classroom setting. But where’s the fun in that? It’s time for Show and Tell , where Scouters show their favorite photos and tell the story behind them. This time, we want you to share how you or another counselor taught merit badge curriculum in a…
On Oct. 1, 2017, Marty Heffernan and his wife, Jeannie, had plans to celebrate Marty’s 56th birthday with a concert in Las Vegas. But when gunshots erupted during the Route 91 Harvest festival, celebration turned to chaos. In the panic that followed, Heffernan showed disregard for his own safety, running into the line of fire…
Jamie Bone calls it her “escape from Guadalupe Peak.” While her life wasn’t in danger, Bone’s wind-whipped, rain-soaked experience in this West Texas national park was plenty harrowing. In March, Bone had planned to climb to the highest point in Texas and spend the night about a mile from the summit.
It started, as great ideas sometimes do, as a joke. Back in March, Chris Mahn was sitting at a troop committee meeting with fellow volunteers from Troop 26 of Wilmington, N.C., part of the BSA’s Cape Fear Council. The leaders started to discuss the troop’s epic summer calendar, where two separate groups of Troop 26…
Tying a square knot might be confusing for Scouts. “Right-over-left” or was it “left-over-right?” For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us. This week’s tip involves a technique to tying a square knot correctly every time.
The official logo for the New Member Coordinator position. Joining a new Scout unit can be a little overwhelming at first. You’re presented with a calendar full of fun upcoming activities, but all the new people, places and things can seem like a lot to digest.
From 2009 to 2018, the state of Michigan reported seven total human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain infections. However, this year, Michigan has already reported seven cases, including three that were fatal. Infections have also been reported in Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
An awesome array of new resources for Cub Scout leaders is designed to help you welcome new families to your pack, learn more about the Cub Scout program and recruit new leaders. Regularly refreshing resources is just one way the BSA has your back as you deliver an amazing program to your Cub Scouts.
Kathryn Wyatt (right), director of Base Camp in Minnesota, will appear in Season 4 of Small Business Revolution . If you’re looking for an expert in running an efficient, fun and safe climbing facility, look to the Boy Scouts of America.
Whipping a rope can be a little tricky. If your Scout is struggling with the traditional method , you can teach them another way, called “West Country whipping.” For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us.
For many Scouters, a high-adventure base is like a second home. Anyone who has spent time at Sea Base, the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Northern Tier or Philmont understands what I mean. These places change you, challenge you and build memories that stay with you for life.
Scouting opens doors to lifelong learning and adventure. If you have what it takes to share the adventure with future generations, consider West Virginia University’s Scouting Degree Programs, which will set you on the path to becoming a Scouting professional.
There’s something different in the way Scouts respond to a tragedy in their community. Instead of worrying about their own needs, Scouts exhibit a deep-rooted duty to step up and help people heal. In the very embodiment of the Scout Law, they show what it means to be helpful, friendly, courteous, kind — and even brave.
Photo courtesy of UK Athletics When Kentucky’s starting quarterback went down with a knee injury last week, the Wildcat offense suddenly faced an unexpected challenge: tackling a formidable conference schedule without one of its captains. Going into this Saturday’s match-up with Florida, the No.
T. Boone Pickens at a 2012 TED Talk. (Photo by James Duncan Davidson, used under Creative Commons license.) T. Boone Pickens, the former Boy Scout, oil tycoon and philanthropist who once donated $250,000 to support local Scouting, died on Wednesday at age 91.
Hurricane Dorian has slipped off the North American coastline after leaving a wake of death and destruction, primarily in the Bahamas. Prior to landfall, Florida Sea Base staff stationed in St. Thomas and St. Croix were evacuated to safety and crews to those areas were called off, says Tim Stanfill, Sea Base Director of Program…
Today’s employers are looking to hire someone with problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a team. “Sounds an awful lot like the traits we develop in Scouting,” says Peter Boll. When he’s not working as communications coordinator for the American Camp Association’s New England chapter, Boll is an assistant…
Jean Perea shakes hands with Scott Sorrels after Sorrels presented Jean with the National Medal of Merit. This is Unsung Heroes , a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should.
A century ago, in a forest not far from London, a group of Scouting volunteers made history. Over a span of nearly two weeks, they experienced a course, devised by Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell, that offered “practical instruction as to how a camp should be run.”
Pictured are Life Scout Noah Dietrich, Eagle Scout Joshua Dietrich, Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster David Dietrich, Assistant Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout Craig Dietrich, Assistant Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout Matt Dietrich and First Class Scout Aidan Dietrich Although it might still feel like summer in some places, most units are looking forward to traditional fall…
Even the best-designed recruiting flyer is just part of the equation. These days, recruiting more families to your pack, troop or crew means getting out there into your community. It means sharing the story of Scouting directly. It means word of mouth.
Outdoor retailers Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are an outdoorsman’s paradise. Most retail stores feature at least 80,000 square feet (many are a lot bigger) full of equipment for camping, hunting, fishing, boating and off-roading. This month, they’ll also have merit badge counselors.
So what if dogs can’t say the Scout slogan? That hasn’t stopped Ranger from doing his Good Turn daily. For the past few years, Ranger has been helping his best friend, Ethan Warren, cope with the sometimes-violent “triggers” Ethan experiences as part of his Asperger’s syndrome.
