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Law Enforcement Explorer saves coworkers stabbed at Target store in Georgia
A Law Enforcement Explorer from Georgia is credited with saving the lives of two Target coworkers who were stabbed during a robbery at the store. The young man, 17-year-old Mario Alexander, says he knew exactly what to do because of the first-aid training he received in Exploring, the BSA’s career-development program for young men and young women.…
Read MoreThis Scout sells more popcorn than most entire troops, but what he does with the money is even more impressive
In 2011, Beck Garnett was just a 7-year-old Tiger Scout when he sold $1,800 worth of popcorn — a pack record. A year later, he extended the record with more than $3,000 in sales. Up and up the sales numbers went until 2017, when Beck sold a staggering $51,420 in popcorn. Beck wasn’t just the top…
Read MoreBy the time firefighters arrived, Calif. Scout had already extinguished apartment fire
Matthew Qualls awoke with a start. Someone was screaming in his neighbor’s backyard. Matthew looked out his window and saw smoke. That’s when adrenaline — and Matthew’s Scout training — kicked in. On Aug. 15, a fire broke out in Matthew’s apartment building. The 17-year-old Life Scout in Troop 36 of the Orange County Council says…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouting – BSA TRAILHEAD AWARD
The Trailhead Award acknowledges a Scout’s outstanding accomplishments and completion of Cub Scouts and commends a youth as he or she stands at the Trailhead path of Scouts BSA—the next great adventure in Scouting. The Trailhead Award recognizes those Webelos Scouts who have gone above and beyond their Arrow of Light requirements and have a strong start on their Scouts BSA adventure. The…
Read MoreThe Panera Bread® Bakers-in-Training program is the perfect outing for scout groups ages 5–12
Scout Groups Looking for a new activity that is a fun and a creative learning experience? The Panera Bread® Bakers-in-Training program is the perfect outing for scout groups ages 5–12, and a great way to interest kids in kitchen essentials and the fundamentals of baking. Registration is $20 per child and classes must be scheduled…
Read MoreSeaLife Adventure – Bring A Friend – Saturday, Sep 29, 2018
Sea Life Aquarium is a unique experience allowing you to learn about creatures from all around the world. From sharks and reef creatures, seahorses and turtles, to freshwater fish, you can see them all up close. Walk through the amazing underwater tunnel or touch stingrays in the rock pools. The Northern Star Council is offering…
Read MoreUPDATE 091718 – Fall Camporee 2018 – Horse Ranch Campout – Sep 21-23, 2018
*** Update 091718 – Adult Trail Rides, Helmets, Trail Ride Release Form *** Fall Camporee 2018 Update (091718) Adult Trail Rides At this time we have over 100 open spots available for adults who would like to ride a horse. We are asking that you to register at this time http://www.lmdbsa.org/2018FallCamporee . Even though you are registering online, separately…
Read MoreThe BSA Launches Historic ‘Scout Me In’ Campaign Inviting Girls and Boys to Experience Adventures Through a Cub Scout’s Point of View
‘Scouts BSA’ Also Unveiled as the Name of the Program for Older Boys and Girls to Ensure All Youth Are Welcome and Can See Themselves in Scouting Irving, Texas – May 2, 2018 – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) made history today by unveiling the new Scout Me In campaign that features girls, as…
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