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Becoming an Eagle Scout is its own reward. Earning a college scholarship because you’re an Eagle Scout? That’s like a reward on top of a reward. The National Eagle Scout Association will award nearly $700,000 in scholarships to more than 150 Eagle Scouts based on their academic performance, Scouting background, college plans and financial need.
August 2018 Time to make: 1 hours Boys Life "Slide of the Month" August 1979 , page 52 Original design: Tom Dwyer A fun functional little slide with high note and a lower note that kind of reminds me of an English Bobby's whistle .
Mankind meets man's best friend in "Alpha." (Movie Artwork © 2018 Columbia TriStar Marketing Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.) “An epic tale of adventure in the outdoors.” That describes the countless hiking, kayaking and climbing trips Scouts are taking all summer long.
The Scouts of Troop 3 from Goldsboro, N.C., switched to a hiking trip on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in their home state. Ronnie Meeks got the call nine days before he and his Scouts were scheduled to begin driving to Philmont from North Carolina.
________________________________________ Hello Andy, As the advancement coordinator for our troop, I’m looking to promote the National Outdoor Awards program. We have a very active troop and I’m sure there are many Scouts who would strive to achieve more if they have a goal in mind.
Today is the day my Wood Badge course should have started. For those who may not be familiar, in order for a Wood Badge course to go forward, there must be a minimum of 30 registered participants by 30 days before the course.
What does your pack, troop or crew have planned for its 2018-2019 Scouting year? If the answer is “nothing yet,” don’t fret. Boys’ Life magazine has you covered with calendars, notebooks and poster-size charts to help packs, troops and crews Be Prepared.
Derek Hough shows off his Cub Scout uniform during a 2016 Emmy reception. (Photo: Instagram/ Derek Hough) Derek Hough is a man of many talents. The 33-year-old Utah-native’s career lays claim to acting, professional ballroom dancing, choreography, and he’s even appeared on both ABC’s Dancing With the Stars and NBC’s World of Dance.
Note: This is the 20th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here . To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles…
Join us as we congratulate Craig Poland, who will serve as Scout executive of National Capital Area Council in Bethesda, Maryland, effective September 16, 2018. Craig began his Scouting career as a district executive at Del-Mar-Va Council in Wilmington, Delaware.
The Aviation merit badge opened up a whole new world to Mason Andrews. “I remember thinking that it was like driving a car, but with endless opportunities for how far, how fast and in what directions I could go,” Andrews says.
Scouts participate in the Greater Los Angeles Area Council's High Country Gateway Program. Photo by Rachid Dahnoun. Going camping or hiking with Scouts or Venturers isn’t merely a fun, fulfilling way to spend a weekend. It may also help you feel better, sleep more soundly and live longer.
Learn how to safely make s'mores on the campfire during your next campout. Keep your Cub Scouts safe around the fire as they make these easy classic treats.
Dave Alexander and his parents were standing on their front lawn watching Neil Armstrong drive away. They thought to themselves: Did that just happen? The year was 1959 — 10 years before the Eagle Scout landed on the moon and became a household name.
Congratulations to Lee Shaw Jr., who will serve as Scout executive of W.D. Boyce Council in Peoria, Illinois, effective September 16, 2018. Lee began his Scouting career as a district executive at Central Ohio Council in Columbus, Ohio. He later became a field director and director of field service at Simon Kenton Council in Columbus…
When Cubmaster Tony Kircher heard that the Boy Scouts of America would welcome girls to the Cub Scout program, he and his pack, Pack 229, were so elated that they were among the first packs to join as part of the Early Adopter program.
The Diamond Hitch was many times more prevalent a couple of decades past, and was featured throughout a range of Scout publications. It’s not actually associated with Scout Pioneering, but it’s still an example of nifty rope work. Though there’s not nearly as many packboards in use today, the Diamond Hitch still can serve as…
Join us as we congratulate George McGovern, who will serve as the Scout executive of Heart of Virginia Council in Richmond, Virginia, effective September 1, 2018. George began his Scouting career as a district executive at Middle Tennessee Council in Nashville, Tennessee.
It’s already mid-August, which means school will be starting very soon for most, and with it the Cub Scout program year. Packs should have been planning their recruiting activities – Boy (and Girl!) Talks, exhibits and demonstrations at school activity nights, School Nights for Scouting (evening presentations and orientation for new Scouts and families) and the…
Note: This is the 21st in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here . To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles…
It started with the Wilderness Survival merit badge, earned at Maumee Scout Reservation in Indiana. Then there was the 2-inch ad in the back of Boys’ Life magazine promising “amazing hidden secrets about rugged wilderness survival” to anyone who sent $1 for postage and handling.
Congratulations to Jeffrey Berger, who will serve as Scout executive of South Florida Council in Miami Lakes, Florida, effective September 16, 2018. Jeff began his Scouting career as a district executive at South Florida Council. He was promoted to program director, then assistant Scout executive in Reno, Nevada.
Spotlight on Cub Scout volunteer Betsy Link who has served Scouting in many ways. Welcome Scouts with a smile to start your event off right!
Brianna Brady’s bedroom has pink walls, a flower-print valance and a basket full of Barbies. “And you want to be a Boy Scout?” the host asks. “How come?” “Because you get to do stuff with your family,” the 10-year-old replies.
The end of summer is a bittersweet time of year. Hopefully you have adventures to look back on, a bank of memories of free time spent creatively. Perhaps our programs had a hand in taking you camping with friends and family or to summer camp to explore new landscapes and skills.
________________________________________ Hi Andy, I’m Scoutmaster of a small (11 Scouts) troop. My biggest problem is getting our meetings more interesting and exciting for our Scouts—they’re bored! How can I keep them more engaged and excited about our meetings? (Steve Kopezna, SM, Suffolk County Council, NY) “I feel your pain”… seriously.
August 2018 Time to make: 1 hours Slides N' Woggles Issue 2 Original design: Greg Firestone May 2000 Modified version: Bill Macfarlane August 2018 When I was a Scout it seemed every Scoutmaster worth their salt had a Coleman Lamp in the campsite.
Every third Friday of the month, a group of Scouts — boys and girls — gather to learn skills, like first aid, knot-tying and explosives awareness. Yes, they learn what to do if they come across a bomb. Scouting prepares youth for life, and unfortunately, in war-torn Afghanistan, part of that life includes knowing what to do…
Like any active Scout, Logan Garfield has amassed quite a collection of Scouting patches. There are patches he earned for selling popcorn, patches he received for attending camporees and patches he acquired at summer camp. Patches, patches and more patches.
Rodger and Annette Jones tried several tactics to help their son deal with his anxiety, attention deficit disorder and high-functioning autism. It worked for a while, but things took a troubling turn in the fourth grade. That’s when Jasper starting taking standardized tests at school.
With activities like camping in the wilderness, learning new skills through merit badges and service projects that help the community, Scouting is known to provide challenging opportunities that help develop youth into the leaders of tomorrow. For some Scouts these challenges can come with other obstacles, like disabilities.
Boy Scouts of America is joining forces with Ducks Unlimited at the Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Joe Crafton Sportsman’s Complex to help educate Scouts about the importance of waterfowl and wetlands conservation. Ducks Unlimited is now the official conservation sponsor of the BSA for wetlands and waterfowl conservation.
Learn how to conduct a Cub Scout flag ceremony. Free printable cheat sheet script included! This flag ceremony can be used at den and pack meetings.
Here’s a word problem to ponder: How can one homework assignment count twice? Easy. By getting credit for that work at school and in Scouts. Turns out several merit badge requirements align perfectly with schoolwork. And there’s no BSA rule against going for double credit.
Join us as we congratulate Nick Roberts, who will serve as Scout executive of Northeast Illinois Council in Vernon Hills, Illinois, effective September 16, 2018. Nick began his Scouting career as a district executive at Greater St. Louis Area Council in St.
Last December, Mike Landis (right) started experiencing numbness in his face and down his left arm. Concerned, he saw his doctor, who referred him to a specialist in Salem, Va. After an MRI, the specialist urged Landis to have surgery immediately.
“To help other people at all times.” Those words in the Scout Oath mean something, and these two Scouts are living them every day. Julio “James” Hernandez and John D. Cobb use hearing aids, but neither young man lets his hearing loss slow him down.
Today, Exploring released nationwide survey results revealing that student interests are shifting from entertainment to high-demand STEM opportunities, offering insight into the aspirations of the future workforce and potential solutions to current gaps in education opportunities. Exploring’s Career Interest Survey was fielded in 2017 to more than 32,000 students from 8 th through 12 th…
This year, we’re excited to officially welcome girls and boys into the Cub Scouts and invite even more families to take advantage of the life-changing experiences provided through Scouting. After all, the values that Scouts are known for – being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent – are as relevant…
Note: This is the 22nd in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here . To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles…
Make a dinosaur dig without Plaster of Paris! You only need cornstarch and water. Fun activity for Cub Scout Wolf adventure, Digging in the Past.
You might think an Olympic kayaking hopeful spends every waking moment on the water, leaving no time for Scouting. You might think that. But then you meet Augustus Cook. The 16-year-old Eagle Scout from Troop 78 in Edmond, Okla., competes against some of the top paddlers in the world.
When a Scout from North Carolina found, among his grandmother’s possessions, an old Eagle Scout medal and six Eagle Palms, his reaction was instant. “I wish we could return it to its owner,” he told his mom. Hayden Stanley is a First Class Scout in Troop 334 of Raleigh, N.C.
Join us in congratulating Scott Hanson, who will serve as Scout executive of Mountaineer Area Council in Fairmont, West Virginia, effective September 16, 2018. Scott began his Scouting career as a district executive at Daniel Webster Council in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Read about Karen Ziegler, a devoted Scouter for 22 years. She volunteered with her son when he was young, and now, she's helping with her Tiger grandson!
As we have discussed recently , the revised Youth Protection Training is now available, and all Scouters are required to take it regardless of when your current training expires. If you have not taken the new course, which was released in mid-February, your YPT expiration date has been reset to September 30.
Periodically, the Boy Scouts of America’s national advancement team updates everyone involved with advancement with the latest trends, ideas and changes. Here are a few topics covered in the latest update: Order of the Arrow Cub Crossover Ceremonies If you’ve been around Scouting for long, you’ve probably seen an Arrow of Light or Crossover ceremony…
Many teenagers have their own room. Luke Thill has his own house. The 14-year-old Life Scout from Dubuque, Iowa, raised $1,500 performing odd jobs for neighbors and used a mix of reclaimed and purchased materials to build his own 89-square-foot tiny house in his parents’ backyard.
Every summer and every other winter, Stephen Henley visits his mother’s side of the family in Howick, South Africa. When the time came for the 17-year-old Life Scout to choose an Eagle Scout project, he decided to help out a community he was familiar with, which happened not to be his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee.
From left: Heroism Award, Honor Medal, Honor Medal With Crossed Palms. The Boy Scouts of America has reinstated the Heroism Award, filling a gap between the Honor Medal, presented for attempting to save a life with “ considerable risk to self” and the Medal of Merit, which honors Scouting service but does not require a lifesaving…
Didi Gorman says this picture, taken during summer camp, "epitomizes what the Scouting experience is to me." There was a time all our tweets came from birds and building things with friends didn’t just mean Minecraft. As the pace of our technology-filled world quickens, families have fewer opportunities for face-to-face interactions and outdoors experiences.
Millions count themselves among the many Scouting alumni and millions more support Scouting in their communities – pledging their support through volunteer leadership, financial support and advocacy for America’s premiere character- and leadership-development program. Now, as Scouting prepares to celebrate a groundbreaking year for the movement, the Boy Scouts of America is rallying all councils to…
Update, Sept. 24 : The response to this announcement has been very positive. To address some of the questions that have been coming in, the BSA has released this list of FAQs . It’s a bit like learning there’s enough Dutch oven peach cobbler for everyone to have seconds.
They prepared a mock victim for transport by helicopter. They toured the human body at a cadaver lab. And they practiced diagnosing patients in state-of-the-art nursing simulation rooms where mannequins blink, talk and, if something goes wrong, lose color in their toes.
