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Two Eagle Scouts pose with the NESA World Explorers flag in the Galapagos. Earning the Eagle Scout Award opens up a world of possibilities. In the case of the NESA World Explorers Program , that statement can be taken quite literally.
When an orphan in China turns 14, he or she is no longer eligible for international adoption. Caleb Powell was 13 years and 11 months old when he asked God for a family to welcome him into their lives. “I was praying on my bed one night and talking to God,” Caleb said.
________________________________________ Hi Andy, I just read the very upsetting September 18 (Issue 575) letter from a parent about the off-the-reservation Scoutmaster and his assistants, and it caused me to wonder how many stories like this out there. But your response was right on, and I agree that these adults need to be gone.
How can a bunch of 8-inch disks tied to ropes save the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness in Minnesota? When you put them in the hands of a bunch of conscientious, conservation-minded Scouts. A little-known program at the BSA’s Northern Tier high-adventure base has a significant impact on studying lake pollution in one of the…
This event would be interesting to discuss at an Emergency Preparedness merit badge meeting, or as the topic of a Scoutmaster Minute about Being Prepared. At 1:18pmCDT on Wednesday, Oct. 3, your cell phone will alarm with an emergency broadcast message from the President.
October 2018 Time to carve: 2 hours Finishing: 1.5 hour Boy's Life - November 1983 Design: Kenneth Koob There is nothing as good as a Dutch oven meal at Scout camp! My first time having anything from a Dutch oven was a peach cobbler at JLITC training at Camp Rotary.
Want to recognize your new Eagle Scout but are running short on time before the court of honor? A handful of U.S. agencies and service academies allow you to auto-generate a congratulatory letter or certificate you can print at home.
The Scout Me In Influencer campaign is in full swing, and the National Service Center is excited to see how councils across the country are building and strengthening relationships with influencers across the country! To help you rev up your efforts, we’re sharing a few need-to-know details, best practices, and outreach tips to keep the…
2019 will be a special year, actually an extraordinary year, for youth joining Scouts BSA. With girls joining starting February 1, some folks have been concerned that they won't have time to work their way up to the Eagle rank.
________________________________________ The BSA has just published a statement related to new members of SCOUTS BSA and how this will relate to rank advancement. You may already have been alerted to this via direct contact or through your local council, so consider this “back-up” to that notification.
Ken Fineran dedicated much of his life to his country. The rest, he dedicated to Scouting. That’s why, when he died of cancer in 2016, his troop knew they had to do something to memorialize what he meant to their community.
Cub Scout leaders, you can now grab the latest edition of the Cub Scout Leader Book and rank-specific Den Leader Guides in print or digital formats. Get a copy at your local Scout Shop, at scoutshop.org or on the Amazon Kindle store .
Learn the easiest way ever to hand sew Cub Scout patches and badges onto uniforms. This sewing technique for attaching patches is super quick!
(See update below with instructions on how to apply for the extension.) One of the most critical requirements for a Scout who is pursuing the rank of Eagle Scout is that the completion of all requirements, except for his board of review, must take place prior to his eighteenth birthday.
When our nation needs a helping hand, it often calls on the Boy Scouts of America. More than 400 Scouts from around the Washington, D.C., area answered that call last month, delivering a day of service at the National Mall.
Please join us as we congratulate Tom Jansen as Scout executive of Transatlantic Council in Brussels, Belgium effective November 1, 2018. After serving as a Peace Corps forester in Burkina Faso, Tom began his Scouting career as an associate district executive at National Capital Area Council, where he also served as district executive, senior district…
Lea Fantom, Sequoyah District Executive in the Northwest Georgia Council, needed families to help unload a shipment of popcorn for the council’s popcorn kickoff event several weeks ago. Unloading trucks, each packed from floor to ceiling with $80,000 worth of popcorn, sounded like an intimidating task, says Shea Mize, Scoutmaster for Troop 12 in Adairsville…
He’s the most famous Eagle Scout astronaut in our nation’s history. But there’s still a lot that people don’t know about Neil Armstrong. We’ll learn more about his lunar journey in First Man , the feature film out this weekend that’s getting rave reviews and Oscar buzz.
A Scout works with his counselor on the Animation merit badge. When Scouts earn merit badges, they get more than a small patch for their merit badge sash. They get hands-on experience in future career paths, college majors and hobbies.
Mikaeel Martinez Jaka, a Life Scout from Virginia, received the World Organization of the Scout Movement’s prestigious Messengers of Peace Heroes Award last month, becoming just the fifth American to be honored with the award in its history. Mikaeel and Scouts from 10 other countries received their awards on Sept.
Congratulations to Andy Price, who will serve as Scout executive of the Grand Canyon Council in Phoenix, Arizona, effective November 9, 2018. Andy began his Scouting career as an exploring executive at the Northeast Georgia Council in Athens, Georgia. After also serving as a district executive and field director at the council, he was promoted…
This fun Webelos and Arrow of Light Art Explosion adventure idea has Scouts turning their own design into a cool t-shirt! Great activity for all kids!
Willis “Buddy” Clark Jr. never earned the Eagle Scout award. He was still a Life Scout when Troop 14 of Indianapolis disbanded more than 70 years ago. But in the years since Buddy joined Scouting in 1942, he has given a lifetime of service to the program he credits with helping him survive the Korean…
October 2018 Time to make: 3 hours Original design: Bobby Duke Arts Modified version: Bill Macfarlane I happened on to Bobby Duke Arts You Tube channel and how he made a small knife from a stainless steel bolt. Hmmm...I think I could do that.
You’re going to your daughter’s den meeting at 5:30 p.m., and your son’s troop meeting is at 7 p.m. You’ll have to drive straight there from the den meeting — and your uniform is covered in Cub Scout patches. Correct uniforming is important, but obviously, you’re not going to break out the fabric scissors, needle and…
When you buy an iPhone, Apple sends you a series of emails to help you get the most out of your new device. A new initiative from the BSA aims to bring that same concept into the world of Scouting.
Boys' Life magazine is a great resource for Cub Scouts. Find out the top 10 reasons why every child should have a Boys' Life subscription.
Imagine this: Your troop is ready to depart for a big campout. All the Scouts and adult volunteers have arrived at the church on time, and the weather is perfect. But something’s missing: your troop trailer. Oh, and hundreds or even thousands of dollars in gear inside.
Troop flags have traveled to mountain peaks, been carried on 50-mile hikes and flown proudly at World Scout Jamborees on five different continents. But no troop flag has traveled farther — or faster — than the banner belonging to Troop 355 of Weatherford, Okla.
Keep it simple, make it fun and remember that some of the families in your pack will be sleeping in a tent for the first time. That’s just a sampling of the handy advice you’ll find in “ Pack Overnighter for New Cub Scouts ,” a free BSA resource that’s been revamped for 2018.
Time for answers to a couple of your questions: Our Committee Chair has a conflict that prevents his participation in our troop committee meeting on its traditional night. In his absence our Scoutmaster is running the meetings. Is this a good practice, or should someone else be running our committee meeting?
When Scouting — back then more newsletter than actual magazine — sent out its first issue in 1913, readers were told that they’d receive the publication at no additional cost. This essential resource for BSA news, inspiration and ideas, Scouting wrote, would be included in a volunteer’s registration fee.
Every unit meeting has a beginning and an end, often with a lot of raucous and exciting activities in between. As a leader, you’ve probably planned or helped plan quite a few, and have realized that scheduling can provide much-needed structure.
Mother Nature is strong, but Scouts are, too. After Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael pummeled parts of the southeastern United States, Scouts and Venturers stepped up to help. Packs, troops and crews collected essential supplies, cleaned fallen debris and helped set up emergency evacuation shelters.
Thursday, October 31 Add some pizzazz to your October program with some Halloween themed ideas. Find recipes, games, songs, and activities for your Halloween Scout program here. Recipes: Edible Spiders Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Jack O Lantern Creamsicles Candy Corn Mix Games Bobbling for Worms Activities Trunk or Treat Costume Party Fake Wounds Songs: Carve the…
Brian Frailey was elated last October when he and his son Alex signed up for a 2019 Philmont trek together. Frailey last visited Philmont in 1993, when he was a Scout. Now, a quarter-century later, he’d get to return with his son.
Here’s a way for young people to have a blast while gaining first-hand insight into the science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) skills behind rocketry. It’s called the Team America Rocketry Challenge , and it’s the world’s largest student rocketry contest.
Trailblazing families with daughters are signing up by the thousands to join Cub Scouts this year, and people are beginning to notice in a major way. Recently, Romper took a minute to talk with two girls about why they love being in Cub Scouts .
Most Scouting activities are planned at least a month or two in advance. Some bigger trips are booked more than a year out. But scheduling a troop activity 19 years ahead of time? That kind of forethought is unheard of.
Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Bryan on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases is now in its fifth year! Here’s a look at why, how and when to secure a spot for your Scouts. Paddle away from the stresses of everyday life at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program…
Photo by W. Garth Dowling Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Bryan on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases is now in its fifth year! Here’s a look at why, how and when to secure a spot for your Scouts.
Do you wanna go back to Philmont? Or, go for the first time? I have enjoyed the Philmont experience twice, once with each of my sons. There is a lot of planning and preparation that goes into a trek. You have 1 month to get registered in the lottery drawing for crew slots in the…
A collection of memorabilia from Neil Armstrong’s time in Scouting, including his Boy Scout hat, Silver Buffalo Award and a variety of Scout patches, will be auctioned off this week in Dallas. The Scouting artifacts are part of the Armstrong Family Collection , presented by Heritage Auctions and Neil Armstrong’s sons, Mark and Rick.
The New River Gorge Bridge is a stunning backdrop for SBR treks on the New River. Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Bryan on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases is now in its fifth year!
The National Service Center is offering up an additional two weeks for councils to activate on the Scout Me In Influencer Campaign. This means councils now have until November 15, 2018, to reach out to an influencer and request that they wear the neckerchief and share on social media.
Looks like it is going to be a perfect fall evening here for a fun Halloween. Our maple tree is bright orange, I have a bucket of candy - the good stuff - and my magic campfire is ready to light. I have "stuff" to change the flame color and make flashes and sparks to make it…
