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It’s one of the best visual gags in a movie filled with them. In the classic 1980 comedy Airplane! , two passengers are seen reading magazines. First, we see a nun reading Boys’ Life . Moments later, there’s a boy reading Nuns’ Life .
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It's a busy time of year for Scouts, with finals, proms and graduation ceremonies all competing for attention. But it's also just a matter of weeks until we converge at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. So keep your eyes on the prize as an adult leader: Keep your jambo contingent and parents engaged.
You need just three ingredients to guide a Star Scout or Life Scout along the path to Eagle: pizza, soft drinks and conversation. Bob Czekanski has been there, tried that. And Troop 1 in Bolton, Mass. (part of the Nashua Valley Council) is better for it.
If you have a Fitbit, Garmin wearable or Apple Watch, you know that real-time tracking of your day’s movement can make you healthier and more active. Think of the Journey to Excellence scorecard as an activity tracker for your Scout unit.
May 2017 Time to set up: 5 days Time to turn: 45 minutes Finishing: 2 hours Designs from: Dan Lecocq Youtube: Celtic Knot Pen Inspired by another hobby, I thought turning a 4 ring Celtic Knot would make a great slide.
If you’re on one of your council’s committees, you might have seen the announcement from Chief Scout Executive Michael Surbaugh last week summarizing the discussions held at the Boy Scouts of America National Annual Meeting over the Memorial Day weekend.
A 13-year-old Star Scout received the BSA’s Honor Medal for his quick thinking when a classmate brought a gun to school. His actions protected his fellow students from harm and kept the school from having to be locked down. The eighth-grader reported the gun to a teacher in a cleverly inconspicuous way you can read…
Please join us in congratulating Terrence Hamilton, who will serve as Scout executive of Gulf Stream Council in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, effective July 1, 2017. Terrence began his Scouting career as a district executive at Circle Ten Council in Dallas, Texas.
Did you know a significant percentage of new Scouts come from our partnerships with local schools? The Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award honors those who help Scouting flourish in our local schools and communities across the country. This new award recognizes educators for their demonstration of Scouting values in their professional role.
Some Scouting problems are just nettlesome… … they aren’t discipline problems, or particularly disruptive, just nettlesome, irritating, like stinging nettles. Everyone thinks it’s the Scoutmaster’s responsibility to fix nettlesome Scouting problems, truth is it isn’t, at least not directly. Most Scouters run into a situation like this, it bothers them, and then they create a rule…
It could be the most epic summer in Scouting history. Ben Pycraft, a 19-year-old Eagle Scout from North Ridgeville, Ohio, will travel solo to all four BSA high-adventure bases this summer. But, true to Scouting values, the trip isn’t all about Ben.
With warm weather upon us, it only gets harder to stay indoors all day long. If you’re still deciding where you’ll spend your summer escape, we have the answer— Scout summer camp! Keep reading for five convincing reasons why you should spend a week at a Scout summer camp from Bryan on Scouting , then head…
http://media.boyslife.org/onlinegames/soccer/ Guide the soccer star as he dodges, ducks and jumps through the BL stadium. Guide the soccer star as he dodges, ducks and jumps through the BL stadium. View On WordPress
________________________________________ Hi Andy, I’d like to help Scoutmaster Kociemba, who was having problems securing a Unit Commissioner for his troop. I’ve forwarded a link to your issue No. 533 to our Council Commissioner, who has tasked the appropriate District Commissioner to get on this.
Being involved in Scouting is very draining sometimes, isn’t it? When you feel exhausted, do you start to wonder what you’re doing wrong? Maybe you just make too many commitments? Maybe your lifestyle is draining your energy? Our modern world is very occupied right now with how we can prevent ourselves from becoming burnt out…
Francis J. Parater was one of just 96 young men who became an Eagle Scout in 1915. The feat was so rare that Boys’ Life magazine published the names of all new Eagle Scouts in its pages. Nearly a century after Parater’s death, leaders in the Catholic church want to honor Parater’s life with an…
Reprinted from the Fall 2006 issue of Eagletter , the official magazine of the National Eagle Scout Association. Subscribe to the magazine, now known as Eagles’ Call , at this link . (Use promo code EGCBLG17 to save 50 percent on your subscription.)
A virtual question and answer session with Green Bar Bill about the patrol method from the December 1943 Edition of Scouting magazine. If you aren’t familiar with Bill “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt check out these articles to learn more. Download this article as a PDF document below.
Job reports often predict which careers will be most in-demand in the future, but how will we know if the future workforce is prepared to fill those roles? Or even still, what roles do today’s youth want to fill? In a recent Exploring survey , 150,000 students from 6 th to 12 th grade were asked…
In rainy weather (and KonTiki frequently brings rainy weather), it can be a good idea to get your tent up out of the mud. Bush Hill Scout Troop built this four-tier stepped tent platform for their campsite at KonTiki 2017.
By now it’s well documented that Eagle Scouts make great astronauts . But does that trend continue today? NASA on Wednesday announced its 2017 astronaut class, 12 men and women from a record 18,000 applicants. The new class includes some of the most qualified, brave, intelligent and patriotic people in the country.
On August 3, 1949, President Harry S Truman signed a proclamation designating a national day on which we honor the United States Flag, and so June 14 became known as National Flag Day. The story goes deeper, though. President Woodrow Wilson was the first president to establish the date by proclamation in 1916, following initial…
If you had to pick just one point of the Scout Law to describe Isaiah V., it would be “brave.” That same word applies to his mom and dad, too. Isaiah was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at age 3. “At first I thought, ‘what are we going to do?'” says Isaiah’s dad, Rolando.
Please help us welcome John “Jay” Garee to his new position as Scout executive of Daniel Webster Council in Manchester, New Hampshire, effective July 15, 2017. Jay began his Scouting career as a senior district executive at Finger Lakes Council in Geneva, New York.
Our Cub Scout dads do so much for the boys! They deserve a little reward. Check out these 15 cool and useful gifts for Cub Scout dads.
Congratulations to Patrick Scherer, who will serve as Scout executive of Great Trail Council in Akron, Ohio, effective June 16, 2017. Pat began his Scouting career as a district executive at Bay-Lakes Council in Appleton, Wisconsin. He moved on to become the camping director and later district director at Bay-Lakes Council before being promoted to…
Jamboree is on its way, and the thoughts of program, patch trading, and interacting with thousands around the country are exciting. While all the games, events, and adventure will be a blast, walking thousands of steps to get to each location can be tiring with all the programs being offered.
You’ve sewn on your official Jamboree patch. You’ve finalized your travel plans. You’ve finished packing — or at least your packing list. The next step in prepping for the 2017 National Jamboree takes just seconds but will enhance your Jamboree experience in big ways.
Youth, Scout Leader or Staff - everybody participating in the 2017 National Jamboree is required to have a medical exam and submit the BSA's required Annual Health and Medical Record online . If you missed the April 19 deadline goal for early AHMR registration you still have time to submit your form - but it may cost you…
Sponsored post courtesy of Thermacell Summer camping season is upon us and while every Scout is equipped to embark on the great outdoors with the bare necessities, there are some modern-day camping items that have revolutionized the camping experience in ways Baden Powell couldn’t enjoy.
We are in a very patriotic stretch of the calendar year: Memorial Day just passed, Flag Day (June 14) has arrived and Independence Day is fast approaching. Flag Day commemorates the day the flag of the United States was adopted in 1777.
The laundry service at the Summit starts on July 18 and continues through July 26, 2017. The laundry service is located in Camp B Medical tent area and Camp E in the Headquarters area. Laundry will cost $10.00 per bag.
I've featured gateways built by Harmellia Gardens Air Scouts before , and this Lego-inspired gateway at KonTiki 2017 is their latest design. Harmellia are using a synthetic hawser-laid rope, which, unlike braided polyprop ropes, behaves in a similar way to traditional sisal cordage.
Dan Moore, a volunteer in the BSA’s Montana Council, has seen his share of first-rate trails for all-terrain vehicles. He even helped build five miles of ATV trails at a Scout camp in Montana. All this experience means that if you want to get Moore’s heart racing these days, your ATV trail better be world…
Learn how to make a super cool Cub Scout robot! They're easy and inexpensive. And the boys will have a blast battling their buddy's bots in the arenas!
When you think about Scouting, you think about doing things in the great outdoors. Fishing, archery and hiking all come to mind. So do aquatics like swimming and boating. But certain activities have traditionally been off limits or restricted for various age groups because of safety, training, or other considerations.
Please join us in congratulating Samuel Thompson, who will serve as Scout executive of Circle Ten Council in Dallas, Texas, effective September 1, 2017. Sam began his Scouting career as a district executive at Nevada Area Council in Reno, Nevada, where he moved on to become the senior district executive and later field director.
It’s hard to believe, but the 2017 National Jamboree is less than a month out. If you’re heading to Scouting’s main event in the hills of West Virginia, (or even if you’re still on the fence about making the trip as a visitor to spend a day or two at the Summit Bechtel Family National…
Through the years, Scouting has inspired many artists to honor BSA’s long-standing traditions of character, leadership, and adventure through their creative works, often combining classic BSA icons with their own artistic styles. What is the Reserve Collection? The Reserve Collection is a curated collection of one-of-a-kind works of Scouting art, ranging from hand-crafted furniture and…
June 2017 Time to make: 1 hours Boys Life "Slide of the Month" Sept. 1965, page 64 Original design: Bill Poese So continuing with the old film can slides here is a simple sewing kit than can be very helpful out on the trail for sewing up a button or a tent.
With our modern fixation on shiny new technology, it’s refreshing to see Scouts get excited about something from the predigital age. That’s exactly what’s happening in Lancaster, Pa., where one Scouter has channeled his passion for Gutenberg-style printing into a volunteer Scouting role.
Congratulations to Jim Milham, who will serve as Scout executive of Hawk Mountain Council in Reading, Pennsylvania, effective August 1, 2017. Jim began his Scouting career as an Exploring executive at Southern New Jersey Council in Millville, New Jersey, where he went on to hold several positions, including senior district executive, district director, and finance…
I'll be travelling to Iceland for the World Scout Moot from the 25th of July to the 2nd of August this year. I don't have any plans to do pioneering while I'm there (Iceland doesn't have too many trees and bringing my own poles from South Africa would be tricky), but I'm keen to meet…
Upgraded suspension, reinforced bumpers, bigger tires, an armor-plated underside, a rear-mounted lift jack, eight headlights and a roof-top tent. If Matt Janchar’s Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon seems like it was custom built for Scouting adventures, that’s because it was. Add a khaki paint scheme and some oversize BSA logos, and you’ve got the BEV.
You probably know someone – your parents, a college friend, maybe even yourself – who subscribes to National Geographic . The magazine contains some of the finest writing and photography available, and their iconic yellow covers have become part of our culture. But many people who subscribe just can’t bear to throw them away.
Click for a closer look. In a sea of matching commencement robes, it’s no wonder graduates try to find a way to stand out so friends and family can find them. Their canvas for expressing individuality: the square graduation cap.
By the time your bus rolls up to the Summit Bechtel Reserve, you'll be ready for 10 days of amazing adventure in West Virginia's beautiful New River Gorge National River area that is adjacent to the Summit Bechtel Reserve. But first, it'll be time to set up camp.
A total solar eclipse is a rare event. A total solar eclipse whose path crosses right over the heart of the United States? Even rarer. On Aug. 21, 2017, the solar system serves up a special treat. Aug. 21 is a Monday, but those Scouts and Venturers who are still on summer break should plan…
________________________________________ An international convention of over 40 thousand Rotarians, a quick vacation at Oak Island, North Carolina, two major all-day in-town events, and now the dust has settled a bit, so I’m finally back at this keyboard, with most of my fingers functional again.
Story contributed by Taylor Olmstead, Marketing Coordinator at the Atlanta Area Council on behalf of Erin Stolle, Cub Scout mom and volunteer. This past week was exhausting. It was hot. It was dirty. It will likely be one of my favorite weeks of this summer.
If you’ve accessed Scouting U’s new BSA LearnCenter , you know about the top-notch development material available to BSA’s volunteers and employees. From Cub Scout information to c ommissioning , the LearnCenter is chock-full of educational modules to help us provide youth with the best Scouting experiences possible.
They say becoming an Eagle Scout isn’t the end of a young person’s journey — it’s the beginning. Few go as far to prove that adage as Matthew Warrick. This summer, the 17-year-old from Troop 505 of Austin, Texas, is hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.
Want to show your appreciation for Scouting and share that excitement with others? Mark your calendars for July 5 to 23 so you can Post Your Colors ! Post Your Colors is a first-of-its-kind social media event for Scouting, giving you the power to share your Scouting passion with your social network.
Some Scout volunteers make the last point of the Scout Law their first priority. The four individuals who received the 2017 National Duty to God Award are perfect examples. The National Duty to God Award , first presented in 2016, recognizes adults who help young people better connect with their faith.
Looking for a way to tell if you’re drinking enough water during this summer’s Scouting adventures? Urine luck. Monitoring the color of your pee is a great way to tell if you’re getting enough fluids. And getting enough fluids is a great way to stave off dehydration.
Jamboree participants who complete the 1,000-foot climb to the summit of the Summit will enjoy a new day-long program, the Jamboree Trek to Garden Ground Mountain. Each participating troop will be assigned an Order of the Arrow Trek Guide, who will greet the troop after breakfast and lead the troop on their hike to the…
