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4 Holiday Gift Giving Ideas for Your Scout
Sponsored post courtesy of Victorinox Swiss Army “The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book shows you how to carve useful and whimsical objects in just a few minutes using nothing more than an original Swiss Army Knife and a twig. Whether you’re relaxing by a campfire or just looking for a way to de-stress on…
Read MoreThis Infographic Shows the Right Way to Refer to Girls Who Will Join Scouts BSA
With tens of thousands of girls already enjoying the Cub Scout program and more young women poised to join the Scouts BSA program when it opens in February of 2019, there’s a lot of excitement around the programs offered by the Boy Scouts of America. In all of that excitement, it’s important to remember that…
Read MoreDucks Unlimited Teams Up with BSA to Educate Scouts on Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation
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. Committed to Conservation Conservation has been woven into the…
Read MoreCan You Make Pizza in Space? STEM Scouts Poised to Find Out
A galaxy of supposition surrounds the modern age of space exploration, but a team of STEM Scouts is out to answer the burning question at the top of everyone’s mind—can you make pizza in space? Five high school STEM Scouts from Garden State Council are on a mission to solve the cosmic pizza puzzle, as…
Read MoreWhat Earning Wood Badge Means to This Cubmaster
Scouting Wire would like to thank Krista Schubert of River Cities Gazette for writing and submitting this story. Cubmaster Fabian Perez-Crespo of Pack 425, the Miami Springs Boy Scouts of America pack, was recognized as a Wood Badge leader at the group’s final meeting before summer break, earlier this month. For his Wood Badge project,…
Read MoreHow Summer Camp Prepares Scouts For Life
It’s a great time of year… thousands of Scouts and Scouters across the country are packing their gear and getting ready for some of the most action-packed, adventure-filled days of the year: summer camp, Scout style. This is a time for memory making, for meeting new friends, learning new skills and exploring the great outdoors.…
Read MoreDaughter Dons Her Dad’s Cub Scout Shirt as She Joins the Pack
“She’s excited about wearing [her father’s] Cub Scout shirt,” said grandfather Dan O’Brian, Scout Executive of the Abraham Lincoln Council, to WAND 17. For Natasha, wearing the Cub Scout shirt is more than just donning a new uniform – the clothes hold a special meaning to her and her family. In fact, Natasha will wear…
Read MoreEagle Scout Wins Greater Los Angeles Area Council Project of the Year
When faced with the challenge to complete an Eagle Scout project, Alexander B. knew he wanted to develop a project that would not only make camping more enjoyable, but that could also save lives. Alexander hoped to help keep his community safe and now, thanks to his inspiring efforts, his project has earned the honorable…
Read MoreThousands of Girls are Joining Cub Scouts
Tatum and Ian W., 10-year-old twins who are both participating in Webelos, are looking to be among the first brother/sister duos to eventually earn the rank of Eagle Scout. It’s all possible thanks to Tatum’s recent participation in Pack 154, which is part of Daniel Webster Council in Durham, New Hampshire. The pack began welcoming girls…
Read MoreExperience the Best of Scouting Like Never Before This Summer
You and your entire family (yes, you read that right – the whole family!) are invited to experience the best that Philmont Scout Ranch has to offer by attending this summer’s new Philmont Scout Ranch Family Adventure program! Whether you’ve been to Philmont or not, this summer experience is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced in…
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