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How to plan the perfect pack overnighter for new Cub Scout families
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. A pack overnighter…
Read MoreDo you need to match your uniform to specific meetings?
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…
Read MoreScout’s Eagle project earns World Scouting award, trip to United Nations
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. 21 — the International Day of Peace…
Read MoreThese 8 often-overlooked words in every merit badge pamphlet mean a lot
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. They become better-rounded individuals who, like a skilled Jeopardy! player, seem to know something about everything. That thought came to mind when I flipped open a merit…
Read MoreDen Leader Guides, Cub Scout Leader Book available in print and digital formats
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. If you choose the digital download from Amazon, your copy will be accessible on any…
Read MoreHundreds of Scouts perform day of service on the National Mall in Washington
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. The National Mall, home to some of the country’s best-known monuments and museums, is one…
Read MoreNew Jersey troop renames street in memory of former Scoutmaster
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. Fineran, the longtime leader of Troop 17 in Short Hills, N.J., was active in Scouting…
Read MoreScouts help American Legion celebrate at its 100th national convention [Minneapolis, Minnesota]]
On Nov. 11, 1919, 500 Boy Scouts in uniform served as greeters and runners during the first national convention of the American Legion in Minneapolis. On Aug. 26, 2018, 100 Scouts and Scouters in uniform did pretty much the same at the American Legion’s 100th national convention, also in Minneapolis. The two acts of Scouting…
Read MoreHow to help the Scouting family recover after recent natural disasters
In the past few months, the Scouting family has been hit with a one-two punch of natural disasters. In the spirit of doing a Good Turn, many of you have reached out asking how you can help. In July, wildfires in New Mexico damaged 27,000 acres at Philmont Scout Ranch, forcing the ranch to cancel all…
Read MoreBSA recalls Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February and August 2018
The Boy Scouts of America on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February 2018 and August 2018. The affected products include the orange Lion, red Wolf, green Bear and blue Webelos slides. The $6 slides were sold at local Scout Shops, authorized BSA distributors and online at scoutshop.org. About…
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