Birthday Badge 2012 Winners (opens in a new tab)
The votes have been counted and the winners of the 2012 Scout Birthday Badges are revealed. Steve Backshall, Frank Skinner and Miranda Hart are among the winners.
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Keeping safety a priority (opens in a new tab)
The August/September issue of Scouting magazine should be dropping through your letter box over the next week, and it's packed full of vital safety information.
Scouts lead Bookbridge (opens in a new tab)
Scouts collect 40,000 books for Bookbridge charity.
There's Still Time! Say Thanks to the Chief in Three Words
Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will be retiring at the end of August. Many have said Bob's leadership not only inspired BSA youth, volunteers, and staff, but led to many positive differences and outcomes for our organization. And, we've heard folks would like the opportunity to let Bob know the impact he has had.
Popcorn Selling! (opens in a new tab)
That's right, folks; it's that time of year to sell popcorn! Why do we do it? What's the secret to selling the most popcorn? Oh – what about new flavors!? The Scout Executive of the Greater Alabama Council JT Dabbs, who also happens to be the Product Sales Task Force Chairman, is going to reveal all…
Cooperation (opens in a new tab)
J.C. Penney (you know him; maybe you bought your uniform at one of his stores), once said that "Cooperation proves the quality of leadership." So let us ask you this: Are your Cub Scouts cooperating as well as they could be?
An Awesome Week at Camp Steiner for 2012 (opens in a new tab)
Our troop is slowly recovering from the summer camp experience we had at Steiner last week. Nineteen scouts attended and let me tell you, we all had a great time! The memories that are created by stepping out of our normal routines is absolutely priceless.
Quality of an Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
One of the more common emails I receive concerns the frustrations of Scoutmaster's who are faced with a boy they just don't consider has done enough, cares enough or is good enough to become an Eagle Scout. They
BSA Medical Plans: Understanding the Value, Importance of Preventive Care
With both the traditional PPO and high-deductible health plan with HSA, one of the most important features is that you have 100 percent coverage and protection right away for preventive care services. Take advantage of this valuable coverage and help yourself and your family identify and treat illness earlier so you can get and stay…
How Scouting helped this Team USA water polo goalie in his quest for gold (opens in a new tab)
Merrill Moses equates the silver medal he won at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing to earning the rank of Life in Boy Scouts. Both are great achievements, but each is still a step away from the top. Moses earned Eagle in the mid-90′s, and now, the 34-year-old Team USA water polo goalkeeper has his gaze…
Venturing Ranger Award Core Requirement – Leave No Trace (opens in a new tab)
To earn the Venturing Ranger award, a young man or woman must complete eight core requirements and four electives. One of the core requirements is Leave No Trace. By completing the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Leave No Trace, a Venturer must learn the principles of Leave No Trace (LNT),...
Enter daily to win one of six knives (opens in a new tab)
When your job is to help prepare youth for life, you've got to make sure you're prepared for anything, too. And a good knife is an essential part of being prepared, whether at a campout or at a Scout meeting.
Who are You
I have found there are a number of ways to get (almost) free cards from Moo. I say almost cause you have to....
10 ways to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Eagle Scouts (opens in a new tab)
There's only one award from my childhood that I still list on my résumé. It isn't "Honorable Mention, fourth-grade Science Fair," and it's definitely not "Participant, junior-senior talent show." It's the Eagle Scout award, that instantly recognizable achievement I share with more than 2.1 million men out there.
'In Our Training, The Good Guy Never Loses' We... (opens in a new tab)
In Our Training, The Good Guy Never Loses' We "trained" with the Federal Air Marshal Service for a day. Here's a sneak preview of our feature on the FAMS that will run in the October BL: At 35,000 feet in the air, it's all on you.
BeAScout Phase 2 Will Allow Online Membership Applications (opens in a new tab)
As we progress further into the second century of Scouting, it has become very clear that adding more online applications to our program is not only desired, but also necessary. For this reason, the Membership Impact Department has linked up with the Information Delivery Group to launch the BSA's first online application process for the…
Order of the Arrow Song! (In honor of NOAC 2012) (opens in a new tab)
Today, the national Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC 2012) is taking place in Michigan. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend. So, in honor of my brother OA Members, I have made this short video of me performing the Order of the Arrow Song on Piano.
Active and Passive Activities at Cub Scout Den and Pack Meetings (opens in a new tab)
How to keep your Cub Scouts engaged during Cub Scout den and pack meetings. Strike a balance between the active and passive parts of the meeting.
Photo Thursday 02_08_12
I thought I would share a picture with you today that was taken over 5 years ago. This picture was taken on the 1st August 2007 at about 6:30 as the sun rose
New Unit and District Tools Coming Your Way Soon
In early July, employees received a communication about Phase 1 of the unit and district tools rollout. Much like MyScouting.org , unit and district tools will eventually give unit leaders, volunteers, parents, and Scouts the opportunity to create a profile, take/track training, perform rechartering, maintain advancement, plan activities, and more.
Pulp and Paper Merit Badge for Boy Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Boy Scouts will learn how to make their own paper when they earn the Pulp and Paper merit badge. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Eagle Scout Olympian reveals how he balanced swimming and Scouting
Eric Shanteau, a cancer survivor, supports the Lance Armstrong Foundation. By the time Eric Shanteau first put on a Cub Scout uniform, he had already been swimming for five years. As he got older, Shanteau, who learned to swim at age 3, found a way to keep both of these parallel lives afloat.
'Four Percent' Available Now (opens in a new tab)
Author Mike Malone's history of the Eagle Scout Four Percent: The Story of Uncommon Youth in a Century of American Life is now available in a Kindle Edition on Amazon. You don't have to have a Kindle
Photo Challenge 02_08_12
I have not received a single photo for the photo Challenge this time and while I could just post my own photo and claim I have won that seem a bit pointless.
Quotes of the Day Part 1: Day 8 (opens in a new tab)
Scout Association United Kingdom 9th Huddersfield Scout Group (aka Crossland Scout Group) Humorous Camping Terms (Used in the United Kingdom (UK)) Term #1: Altar Fire: A fire place (aka Campfire Ring or Bed) Made of half a Oil Drum with 4 Legs Drum is Raised off the ground; Term #2: Bedtime: Instruction by Scout Leaders…
Check out the Buzz from the Summit Shakedown (opens in a new tab)
You read my impressions after I visited the Summit for the first time last month. Now hear it straight from the Scouts. While attending July's Summit Shakedown, I shot an episode of the Buzz , the informative, biweekly video produced by the BSA's internal communications team.
Naturally Slim Third Session Still Taking Applications
The BSA is offering Naturally Slim ® to benefits-eligible employees and their spouses at no cost! Naturally Slim is an online health improvement program that helps you lose weight, reduce stress, increase exercise, and improve your overall health-all while eating the foods you actually like to eat!
Sometimes, one of our contributors will go out on a story and...
Boggs (left), busted ribs and still in the saddle. If you get bucked before you put your gloves on, here's the result. Sometimes, one of our contributors will go out on a story and - oops - become the story himself. Witness this wild weekend tale from contributing editor Johnny D.
POR updates (opens in a new tab)
We will soon be launching our amendments to POR (Policy, Organisation and Rules) in order to improve the culture of Safety in Scouting.
Scouting's high standing (opens in a new tab)
This week, Wayne visited the newest international camp, BrumJam 2012. He also took the opportunity to explore ways of capitalising on the continued high standing of Scouting.
One Oath and Law Proposed for All BSA Programs (opens in a new tab)
The volunteer-led task forces supporting the 2011–2015 National Council Strategic Plan's Goal 411, after considerable deliberation, have recommended moving to the use of the Scout Oath and Law for all BSA programs. This change would primarily impact Cub Scouts and Venturing.
Issue 323 – August 1, 2012 (opens in a new tab)
Rule No. 86: • Keep your eye on the heavens and your feet close to the ground. ________________________________________ U.S. Army Captain John Green (photo above) is one of the most dedicated Soldier-Scouters it's become my honor to know. He's served our country in multiple tours in Iraq.
Scout’s Scrapbook (8-2-12): Patrol’s ‘Gang’ Spirit (opens in a new tab)
Today I’m going to start a new series of blog posts that I will continue on and off. This series is called the Scout’s Scrapbook , and it will contain little snapshots of great quotes and/or photos from Scouting’s past. These will either be informative, inspiring, or just plain awesome!
Scouting and Amateur Radio: Why Get a License? (opens in a new tab)
Before the days of the internet, Radio was one of the biggest, quickest, most cutting edge methods of communication; and, coincidentally, Ham Radio was born at about the same time as Scouting. Naturally, early Scouts found Ham Radio to be a very effective way to exercise the Scout Motto: Be Prepared!
Quotes of the Day Part 2: Day 8 (opens in a new tab)
But I Don't Have the Time: There are 365 Days per Year... with 24 Hours per Day... giving 8760 Hours per Year... of which 2920 Hours sleeping per Year... (8 hours per Night) leaving 5840 waking Hours... deduct 1065 eating Hours...
Another rough and ready tackle (opens in a new tab)
Like the Bristol tackle , this is an alternative tackle for tightening ropes, from page 169 of the 1953 Scout annual. John Sweet writes: "Another idea based on the same principle would be to make a second rope fast to another tree at right angles to the runway and then throw a loop around the main…
The Bristol Tackle (opens in a new tab)
From page 168 of the 1953 Scout annual, a tackle for anchoring and tightening an aerial runway rope. This appears in the same column as the other rough and ready tackle published here . John Sweet says: "An old friend of ours- 'Skip' of the 186th Bristol - has sent us a description of rough-and ready tackle…
Shakedown's Shakedown: Your Questions Answered
The Summit Shakedown is history. It was awesome to see more than a thousand Boy Scouts and Venturers enjoying a sample of the high-adventure activities in Action Point and Adventure Valley that will be available at the 2013 National Jamboree in less than a year.
Jabbering Elsewhere
So in News of the day Jabbering all Day Long now has a Facebook Page that can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Jabbering, If you happen to be a reader of the blog and also someone who uses Facebook it would be much …
A Soldier Writes (opens in a new tab)
I got this message sent to me the other day - Hello, I'll always remember my time with the Cubs and the Scouts because I reckon that it set the foundation for the man I am today. You may not know it but the time and effort you, (and the other Leaders) put into the Scouts…
Cub Scout Games: Rattlesnake Game (opens in a new tab)
Do you need a quick, fun Cub Scout game that can be played indoors or outdoors? The Rattlesnake game is perfect for this.
Wanna Hike? (opens in a new tab)
My son just got back from a week backpacking trip without me. The troop leaves tomorrow for a week backpacking trip without me. I need to get out on another trek! I've been hiking about 8 miles each morning and looking around for a long, but not too long, trail to do.
Task forces propose moving to one Oath and Law for all programs (opens in a new tab)
Scouting's core values are the same in every program, but the words used to express and affirm those values differ depending on whether you're in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Venturing. That may soon change. The Scout Oath and Scout Law - engrained in the minds of Boy Scouts everywhere - also would be used for Cub…
Finance Impact e-Letter: Aug. 1 Issue Contains List of Direct Support Award Achievers
Click to open Aug. 1 issue The Aug. 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you can see the list of Direct Support Award achievers for the period ending June 30, 2012.
Bear Den Meeting Ideas: BSA Plan 12 and 13 – Sharing Your World With Wildlife
Bear Den Meeting Ideas: This plan focuses on Bear Achievement 5 – Sharing Your World with Wildlife and the Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Photo Fridays: National Scout Jamborees (18 photos) (opens in a new tab)
If you had a time machine, you could set the date to 07-15-13, and the 2013 National Scout Jamboree would start today. Unfortunately, though, the big Summit event is less than a year away. ( Click here to learn more and register!)
MSPP #120: My Dog Rover (opens in a new tab)
I may not have spent the week with The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 at Many Point Scout Camp this summer, but I did spend Friday with them, and I had a great time. Of course, when it came to meal time, I had to stand in line with the troop and wait to be…
Scout’s Scrapbook (8-3-12): An ‘Old’ Scout in Camp (opens in a new tab)
In today’s edition, of the Scout’s Scrapbook , we see a little bit about how Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, envisioned the experienced Scout or Scouter on a Camping trip: There are a couple of things we can learn from this and put into practice on our own trips: First, the experienced camper doesn’t avoid…
How to Jump Start a Car: Picture Tutorial (opens in a new tab)
A Scout is prepared! That is our motto. It is simple enough, but very hard to carry out. Be Prepared for what? When? The simple answer is Scouts should try to be prepared for anything and everything that they can.
Thoughts of a Little Bluebear – Teeth
As a toy bear of a certain age teeth are something that has baffled me. It has got nothing to do with my age I have never had teeth, come to think of it I am not sure I have a mouth.
The Aims of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
‘Aim' is a particularly well chosen word to describe our focus as adult volunteers in Scouting. Scouting has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the "Aims of Scouting." They are character development, citizenship training, and personal
Scout’s Scrapbook (8-4-12): I couldn’t care less! (opens in a new tab)
In today’s edition of the Scout’s Scrapbook, John Thurman , a distinguished historical British Scouter, gives what I believe is the best advice ever given to a Patrol Leader: There is something very important that we can learn from this quote.
answer to riddle (opens in a new tab)
all of the merchandisers once were advertised in the Boy Scout Handbook.
The new Committee Chair (opens in a new tab)
So you've just stepped into the job of Committee Chair for your pack or troop. Now what? Committee Chair is an important role – indeed, the unit can't function properly without one – but there are ways in which a …
Your Kids Aren't All That Bad (opens in a new tab)
Certainly one of the tasks of parenthood is challenging our children to realize their full potential yet we shouldn't judge our children, nor or Scouts by comparing their achievements with those of others. We are individuals, we have their own strengths
New Scouting advert now available for download (opens in a new tab)
Our first television advert is now available for members to download and use in local promotions to attract new volunteers to Scouting.
Scout’s Scrapbook (8-5-12): Scouting will die without this! (opens in a new tab)
Today’s edition of The Scout’s Scrapbook comes from The Patrol Leaders’ Handbook by John Thurman, a very influential British Scout Leader: I know that myself and many others habitually take Scouting as a movement and institution for granted. It was there before we were born, and we assume it will just continue on strong after…
History In The Making - And You're Invited! [Video]
This will be historic. Why? Check out the video above! Just imagine all the thousands of people, who love Scouting and Venturing just as much as you do, gathered together in one place to go big and get wild. The Summit is a one-of-a-kind facility that is specifically designed to handle this massive of a…
Golf Belt Loop for Cub Scouts
I am not a golfer at all and my husband only golfs about once every five years. But some, including kids, are passionate about the game. If you know a Cub Scout who enjoys golfing, introduce him to the Golf belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
Jabbering – Get involved
So are your sat at home on your computer, or maybe your on the bus looking at your mobile device of choice.
Podcast 131
IN THIS PODCAST First Scoutmaster Panel Discussion rebroadcast – Email Questions KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on
Make your point: What's your unit's knife policy?
In Scouting, knives are a double-edged sword. Used safely, they're part of a rite of passage for boys and a chance for leaders to impart important lessons to help Scouts become "Prepared. For Life." But inevitably, some Scout will do his best Crocodile Dundee impression and show up at summer camp with the 10-inch sheath…
How can a Scout earn some money? (opens in a new tab)
Getting a job means moving up in the world. You are now starting to be less dependent on others to provide for you, instead, you are working for yourself. Sometimes, going on camping trips with your Patrol and Troop can take a lot of money, especially when you go often.
Are you ready for Survival Squad? (opens in a new tab)
Survival Squad: Out of Bounds and Search and Rescue are the first two in a series of four adventure novels for 9-13 year olds.
The Transition at Camp (opens in a new tab)
The Cascade Pacific Council has Cubscout camps that help transition Cub Scouts from Tigers to Webelos II and then onto the Boy Scout program. Adventure Cove at Camp Clark is the last in this transition. Camp Meriweather is next door. I have been to all four camps with the boys since they were
The Bad Akela (opens in a new tab)
My only incident that really set me off was with another Akela within our Campsite. This camp is five nights and six days. All other Camps were two nights and three days. It is a very long time to be away from home, for everyone. So, this incident came towards the end of Camp. This
The Troop Annual Plan
I have a calendar that running in my head, geared to the school year calendar that I can't seem to get rid of. Decades of programming for young people will do that to you. Last
An Important Decision: The Eagle Project (opens in a new tab)
In the Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout Rank is the highest Rank attainable. The Rank of Eagle Scout has a long tradition of great men and leaders who have earned it. If you want to know more about the statistics and great tradition of the Eagle Scout Rank, this infographic pretty much says…
Eagle Project $$$ Help (opens in a new tab)
Do you know of any Life Scouts needing building materials and equipment for their Eagle projects this year? There's help available to pay for it and it would be a shame to let the resource go unused. Lowe's has a grant program this year that allows councils to distribute $100 prepaid gift cards to Life…
MARS! I am totally fascinated by all this Mars Curiosity news,... (opens in a new tab)
MARS! I am totally fascinated by all this Mars Curiosity news, and I know my good friend Carter Emmart is just beside himself. Carter is the director of astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and he has long dreamed of colonies on Mars.
Summer camp patch (opens in a new tab)
This has to be one of the coolest CSPs I’ve seen. Picked this up at the trading post at Camp Grizzly this year. Now I wonder what sort of patches I’ll be able to score at WashJam.
Scout’s Scrapbook (8-7-12): The Secret of Patrol Leaders (opens in a new tab)
Today’s edition of The Scout’s Scrapbook is a quotation from the founder of Scouting, Baden-Powell, which I found particularly powerful: In this quote, Baden-Powell is very clear on the importance in which he holds the Patrol Leaders. Since Patrols are real units with real responsibility, the Leaders that they elect are equally real and should…
Collection of Curiosities
The Little Princess one are often a charm I get them on my Phone after my daughter has taken them on the iPad.
About Those Lunches
One of the questions I received from prior jamboree leaders attending Shakedown was, "Why can't we go back to kiosk lunches like we had at Fort A.P. Hill?" (For those of you unfamiliar with the kiosk lunch, it was typically a packaged sandwich with condiments, a piece of fruit, and a drink.)
What's in the box? (opens in a new tab)
We hesitate. We stall or try for perfect or have meetings or polish or avoid the final ‘go' because we're afraid that it might not work, that the art won't be well received, that people
Ever wonder what really goes on at the Boys' Life offices?... (opens in a new tab)
Ever wonder what really goes on at the Boys' Life offices? Finally, we peel back the curtain…
Helicopter Parenting
A parent of two Scouts in the Pack just posted this on her Facebook Page. It talks about raising successful children. Being a Scouter, I saw many Scout Parents flash through my brain as I read it. The reality is, there are many parents who hover over their kids making sure that "THEY" do it
What's the only thing wrong with the Braille Boy Scout Handbook? (opens in a new tab)
Yes, a Braille version of the Boy Scout Handbook exists , but trying to find one can prove almost impossible. One of my coworkers brought a copy by last week, barely balancing the three-volume book in his hands. It was the first time I had seen it, and I was fascinated by the pages covered with…
National Grid - Home Safety Poster Competition (opens in a new tab)
Win great prizes with National Grid's newly-relaunched Home Safety Poster Competition.
Keystones of a Scout: The 10 Virtues That Make a Scout | Introduction (opens in a new tab)
Today I’m going to introduce a new, ten-part series that I will be running here on Scouting Rediscovered . There is no better list of adjectives that describe what a Scout stands for better than the Scout Law: A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
Parents Buzzing Around
We are in a society where it seem we are not allowed to let children and young people fail everyone has to get a badge or we have to make sure no one loses.
Picture Thursday 09_08_12
The picture for today is a photo of my daughters freshly painted bedroom. After many discussions about colour we decided to paint the two colours she wanted blue and green.
Scouting Heritage Merit Badge for Boy Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Earning the Scouting Heritage merit badge helps Boy Scouts learn about the history of the Scouting movement and understand how the Boy Scout program developed. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Zero Bars | Ryan Jordan (opens in a new tab)
Zero Bars Life lived simple Dreamy and warranted Jealous of people who blog about their one hundred things But wondering how we might live without 60 second coffee brewed on a Jetboil And still remain
Eagle Scout = Failure
I realize the title of this post may raise a few eyebrows (and tempers) but let me explain. Last night I met with a young man in my ward who just turned 14, and his mother. This young man has just recently started coming back to church (good for him).
ClassB @ NOAC 2012 (opens in a new tab)
Last week, we had the AMAZING experience of attending the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Jonah, an Eagle Scout and one of the ClassB team members to attend, said, "I hadn't realized just how huge Order of the Arrow really was, nor how much…
The Ultimate List of Scouting Apps
Once upon a time, we used maps printed on paper to find our way. We studied laminated sky charts to identify constellations. We counted seconds after thunder strikes to locate storms. What were we thinking? Today, thanks to the ubiquitous smartphone, we can do all that and more with a few taps.
Wayne's Blog – Tim's Takeover. (opens in a new tab)
It's the time of year when Wayne takes a holiday and temporarily loses control of his blog. I have only two weeks to make a few comments, so here goes. My hope is that you will comment on my postings and create a good conversation.
Tim's Takeover: What's important right now? (opens in a new tab)
Tim Kidd, Chief Commissioner of England, is taking over Wayne's blog for the next two weeks. In this week's post Tim assesses what's important in Scouting right now - staying focused on growth.
Scouting for Gold (opens in a new tab)
London 2012 is in full swing and throughout both the lead up to the Games and during it, Scouts have been playing their part in the Olympics.
Hairy Bikers Competition (opens in a new tab)
Food lovers will relish our great new competition - a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Hairy Bikers' live tour.
Keystones of a Scout: The 10 Virtues That Make a Scout | Endurance (opens in a new tab)
Yesterday, I introduced a new series that we’re going to do here at Scouting Rediscovered .You can read the introduction by clicking here. The first Keystone virtue of the Scout is Endurance. While for the most part, I do not have a particular order that I’m covering the Keystones in, I think it is a…
Finding the length of rope needed for a square lashing (opens in a new tab)
Knoopenzo.nl (Knots etc.) is a Dutch website run by Theo Slijkerman, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers . The website has a number of very interesting knotting resources, including calculators for working out the amount of rope needed for a rope mat , a turks head and a braided ring .
Pasta Scout Promise (opens in a new tab)
If a court of law has determined that this is a legitimate religion does this mean as scouts if we are members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster we can join.
We've Got Target Sports! (opens in a new tab)
The days are quickly counting down now as we are just under one year away from the fun and excitement of the 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit. This latest blog post about programming at the Summit contains information about target sports.
Visible Scouting (opens in a new tab)
When does your community see Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers? They don't see them when the pack, troop, or crew goes camping. They don't see them at pack, troop, or crew meetings. They might see them at an occasional parade.
Wolf Den Meeting Ideas: BSA Meeting Plan 13 – Pets (opens in a new tab)
BSA provides Wolf den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leader. Today, I'll go through the thirteenth Wolf Cub Scout den meeting plan. This plan covers Wolf Elective 14 – Pets. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Retention of Wilderness First Aid Knowledge (opens in a new tab)
An article from Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Journal examines the retention of skills for those trained in wilderness first aid and concludes: Without additional training, regular use of the course content, or efforts to refresh
Join the Eagle celebration live from your couch (opens in a new tab)
Can't be in Texas for tomorrow's big Eagle Scout party? I've got the next best thing: Watch the Eagle Scout Heritage Celebration streaming live to your computer. At 11 a.m. (Central) on Saturday, Aug. 11, watch a live webcast of the Eagle Scout Heritage Celebration's Kickoff Event from the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Tex.
Lessons from War Scouts: The 28 Standing Orders of the Army Rangers (opens in a new tab)
Lessons from War Scouts: The 28 Standing Orders of the Army Rangers Peace Scouts helping out a War Scout When Baden-Powell founded Scouting over 100 years ago, he modeled much of it after the branch of military Scouting that he helped develop in the British Army.