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November 2019 Time to make: 2 hours Boys Life "Slide of the Month" January 1981, page 50 Original design: Wayne Mason I love seeing seagulls off the coast of New England but I can help thinking of this scene from Finding Nemo.
This is Unsung Heroes , a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good news. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your own Unsung Heroes story at…
Please join us as we congratulate Jeff Brasher, who will serve as Scout executive of the Norwela Council in Shreveport, Louisiana, effective November 15, 2019. Jeff began his Scouting career as a district executive at the Tukabatchee Area Council in Montgomery, Alabama.
Before saying “You’re Welcome” to Moana, jumping into Jumanji or asking wrestling fans if they could “smell what The Rock is cooking,” Dwayne Johnson was a successful football player at the University of Miami. And it was during his years with the national championship-winning Miami Hurricanes that Johnson visited the Lincoln-Marti Camporee in Miami to…
Scouts go on outdoor adventures all year long, including around Thanksgiving. We like to call it #Campsgiving , a time when the Boy Scouts of America encourages units go hiking, camping and cooking traditional Thanksgiving meals outside. It’s not a new tradition for some units.
Do your Scouts want to land on the same pages as some of the most famous Scouts of all time? Here’s their chance! Whether you’re carving out the adventure of a lifetime in a snow-filled wonderland or staying warm by spending time with seniors in a retirement home, tell us about the unit outings you…
Have you ever thought about having a Pinewood Derby photo booth? It's a fun way to commemorate the most anticipated Cub Scout event of the year. The boys and girls will love having their photo taken in front of a cool backdrop or while they're holding up a fun photo frame.
Enjoy the warm weather of Florida while acquiring the latest tools to help your Scout unit succeed. That’s the promise of a volunteer training conference at the Florida Sea Base. Pick from six weeklong conferences, each held in January 2020 at the BSA’s Florida home.
Michaela Witgen’s initial reaction to the news that girls could join the BSA had nothing to do with merit badges. “The first thing I thought was, ‘Holy cow! I can get my Eagle!'” she says. “Both of my brothers are Eagle Scouts, and I want to be one, too.”
November 2019 Time to make: 3 hours Finishing: 1 hour Original design: Philmont / Bill Macfarlane Days till Philmont Countdown As Philmont backcountry is the "Scouting Paradise", the Training Center is the Shangrila of Scouter (and Scout) training centers. If you ever have the chance, take a course there !
Military service especially strikes a chord for four Scouts from Kendall, N.Y. Ryan Barrett, Noah Rath, Jayden Pieniaszek and Brian Shaw all have family members who served or who are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces. So, it seemed natural when the four were thinking of Eagle Scout project ideas, they all settled on…
This past Friday, November 8 th , I had the opportunity to hike Mount Whitney , California’s tallest peak and the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. While that was an awesome experience all by itself, summiting this peak wasn’t even the highlight…the highlight was being on this mountain with an inspiring group of Marines!
Please join us as we congratulate Matt Klutzaritz, who will serve as Scout executive of the Pine Tree Council in Portland, Maine, effective January 1, 2020. Matt began his Scouting career as an exploring executive at the Minsi Trails Council in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Congratulations to Jeff Schwab as Scout executive of the De Soto Area Council in El Dorado, Arkansas, effective December 1, 2019. Jeff began his Scouting career as a district executive at the Southeast Missouri Council in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He moved on to become the field director of the Gamehaven Council in Rochester, Minnesota, and…
The BSA has a proven track record of shaping young people into leaders of outstanding character – people who understand the meaning of accountability and the importance of servant leadership. On #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2019, we’re asking our communities to help us continue that record by supporting Scouting at the local level, and we’ve created a…
Photo by Tom Copeland It’s not the arrival of red cups at Starbucks or endless Black Friday emails that does it. For me, proof that the holidays are near comes from the spirit of service that seems to bubble up around this time each year.
Wherever you find neighbors in need in Paramus, N.J., you’ll find the MERK. For the past three years, a group of Scouts and Venturers from New Jersey has operated a Mobile Emergency Response Kitchen, or MERK, to help feed first responders and disaster victims.
Unlike other Cub Scout diamond-shaped rank badges, the Webelos badge is an oval, similar to Scouts BSA rank badges. Webelos also wear tan uniforms instead of the blue ones that younger Cubs wear. But all Cub Scouts must earn the Bobcat badge before earning any other rank.
Somewhere in Colorado, there’s a merit badge counselor who can smile with pride. When he was a Scout in Colorado, Derrick Goold earned the Emergency Preparedness merit badge while attending summer camp at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch in the BSA’s Longs Peak Council.
We frequently encounter Scouts who just don’t do what we think they should be doing, like planning the details of this weekend’s campout, or setting up their tents before nightfall. On a larger scope, we wish our Scouts would move along with advancement a little quicker, instead of dragging their feet on requirements.
Call it aiming high, call it completionism or call it the carefree ambition of youth. Whatever you call this Cub Scout den’s mission to earn all 27 Webelos and Arrow of Light adventure pins, you’ve got to call it mighty impressive.
Adam Pieroni, Marc Zamora, William Marcinkowski, Sanjit Shelukar, Evan Meiers, William Bishop, Joel Bjordammen, Keegan McLaughlin, Jeff Cutcher, and Ryan Cleary. Troop 98 of Whitpain Township, Pa., has a strong membership of more than 80 Scouts with several achieving the Eagle Scout rank every year.
November 2019 Time to make: 3 hours Finishing: 1 hour Original design: Philmont / Bill Macfarlane Days till Philmont Countdown The gateway is another great symbol of Philmont and one I can't wait to see. (Though I don't know if you will see my boots hanging from it.)
Note: This is the 29th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here . To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe.
Kate Matthews, who authors the Living the Scout Life blog, shares some camping advice from the Scout Shop, the official retailer of the Boy Scouts of America, in this installment of “Scout Shop Tips.” Let’s be honest here: finding the perfect tent can be a bit overwhelming.
Article submitted by Gene Butler, Growth Coach of the Central Region. Religious emblems programs have been part of Scouting’s “Duty to God” for many years and support the Declaration of Religious Principle. Although the religious emblems have always been recognized in terms of “program or advancement,” they have been overlooked in terms of “membership” and…
Article submitted by David Nelson of the Great Alaska Council Fall recruitment is one the most exciting times of the year for Scouting. Setting forth to deliver the promises of outdoor adventure, positive family interactions, and strong character development instills a sense of hope and renewal each year.
Article contributed by Janice Downey of the National Service Center Marketing Group. As you think about planning for 2020 and preparing for your annual planning conferences, use this high-level information about upcoming membership, marketing and program initiatives to help inform and support your local efforts.
Get a FREE printable Coin War game. Perfect for kids who need practice adding up coins. Great game for the Wolf Cub Scout adventure, Adventures in Coins.
This is Unsung Heroes , a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good news. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your own Unsung Heroes story at…
One 1995 graduate of Space Camp became a captain in the Italian Air Force, spent 199 consecutive days in space and had a Barbie doll created in her likeness. Another 1995 graduate of Space Camp is writing this blog post.
Some reacted with surprise. Others were confused, at least at first. One was nearly in tears. But everyone on Mark Logemann’s “Scouting Gratitude Tour” was incredibly thankful to hear the word “thanks.” Logemann, an Eagle Scout who currently serves as Assistant Chief Scout Executive and National Director of Support Services, started his Gratitude Tour two…
We are all about getting thrifty, and that doesn’t change around the holiday season. So, to save you time (thrifty) and money (more thrifty), the Scout Shop put together a little cheat sheet on all of the deals, sales and giveaways that it will be running over the next month-and-half.
The votes are in, and the decision is final. The winner of the most creative Webelos recruiting event is Troop 316 of Valencia, Calif., part of the Western Los Angeles Area Council. Scouts and leaders from Troop 316 devised a clever Survivor- themed competition that tested Scout skills while showing the Webelos what kind of…
