OA Landmark Closing?
Cradle of Liberty Council has decided to close Treasure Island Scout Reservation for the 2009 season and is exploring long term options for the property.
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Free Windy City ThunderBolts Baseball Tickets for Scouts
Scouts can attend the Illinois Windy City ThunderBolts Baseball game on 9/16/08 for free!
Pack 293 in Search of Eagles
Pack 293 is looking to receive letters from 100 Eagle Scouts to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.
Official 22nd World Jamboree Website is Live! (opens in a new tab)
The official 22nd World Jamboree website is now up and running. The theme for the Jamboree is "Simply Scouting," and it will be held in Sweden.
Order of the Arrow High Adventure Photo / Quote Contest (opens in a new tab)
The Order of the Arrow High Adventure Promotions Team is holding a Photo / Quote contest for all past participants of OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, or OA Ocean Adventure.
2009 Merit Badge Requirement Changes (opens in a new tab)
Each year the Boy Scouts of America make changes to the advancement requirements. See which Merit Badges have requirement changes in 2009.
Schoolmates To Honor Deceased Scout Tomorrow
Schoolmates honor Scout who died after receiving burns at Joseph A. Citta Boy Scout Reservation over the summer.
Scout Awarded NASE Future Entrepreneur Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
Boy Scout and founder of Project TroopTreats is awarded the NASE Future Entrepreneur Scholarship.
Hiawathaland Council Cuts Ties with Delta County United Way
Hiawathaland Council severs ties with the United Way of Delta County after being notified of a major reduction of funding.
$12,000 and Still Going - Where will Jack’s Ride for Charity Stop? (opens in a new tab)
Jack Sinclair, the 15 year-old Scout from Australia, who is planning on riding his bike across Australia to raise money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters Australia has has already raised over $12,000!
National Park Service Scout Day 9.27.2008 (opens in a new tab)
Join the Department of Interior on Saturday, September 27, 2008 for National Public Lands Day as they celebrate the service of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in the national parks.
NY State Senator Secures $200,000 For New Scout Cabin
New York State Senator Andrew Lanza announced $200,000 in funding for the Boy Scouts of America to build a new state of the art cabin at William H. Pouch Scout Camp.
OA-BSA.org Launches New 10th Anniversary Design (opens in a new tab)
The National Order of the Arrow Web Site is featuring a new design to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the OA's website.
BSA 100th Anniversary Video (opens in a new tab)
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America released a video highlighting the Scouting program for the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts.
AT&T Donates $3 Million to BSA’s 100th Anniversary Celebration (opens in a new tab)
Global communications leader becomes first centennial sponsor of Scouting's historic observance of service to youth.
Camp Pico Blanco Damaged in California Wildfire (opens in a new tab)
Camp Pico Blanco, the oldest Boy Scout camp along the central coast, has not escaped the damage caused by the ongoing Basin Complex Fire.
Goshen Scout Reservation Closed Due To E. Coli Outbreak (opens in a new tab)
National Capital Area Council officials decided to keep Goshen Scout Reservation closed after three more suspected cases of E. Coli were discovered.
Norman Rockwell Model Passes Away (opens in a new tab)
Arthur Robert "Bob" Hamilton, the model in Norman Rockwell's iconic painting "We, Too, Have a Job To Do" passed away at age 82.
New Council Position: Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate (opens in a new tab)
The BSA Leave No Trace Task Force announced that the National Council is sponsoring a new, optional Council level position: "Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate".
Camp Maple Dell Reopening August 4th, 2008
Authorities have now authorized the re-opening of the camp for full summer camp use. Those who are scheduled to attend Camp Maple Dell beginning on August 4 should continue with their plans to be at camp on Monday morning.
National Council Organizational Changes (opens in a new tab)
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America is undergoing an organizational restructuring in order to build the BSA's brand and increase the capacity of our councils to be successful.
BSA Plans Largest Service Project Since WWII (opens in a new tab)
The service project is called ArrowCorps5 (pronounced Arrow Corps Five) and will be conducted at five U.S. Forest Service sites across the country over a five-week period during the summer of 2008.
Boy Scout Camp Hit by Tornado (opens in a new tab)
Junior Leader Training Event struck with disaster when a Tornado ripped through the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Iowa.