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Scouting Show and Tell: Holiday Decor
Decorations pictured from Jennifer Hettinger, Jessica Painter and Rebbecca Jackson ‘Tis the season to deck the halls with tinsel and ornaments. For some Scouting families, that means Scout-themed holiday decor. That means it’s time for Show and Tell, where Scouters show their favorite photos and tell the story behind them. This time, send us photos of your home’s Scouting decor.…
Read More10 merit badge lessons from a Scout who earned them all
On a rainy Thursday at the 2017 National Jamboree, a Scout approached me and introduced himself. Jackson Rogers, then 15 years old, wanted to tell me about his seemingly impossible goal. He said he was trying to earn every available merit badge — all 138 a Scout could earn at the time. “I told you…
Read MoreOutwit, outplay, outrecruit: Troop holds ‘Survivor’-themed event for Webelos
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 high-energy…
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Read MoreThis Thanksgiving weekend, why not launch your own ‘Scouting Gratitude Tour’?
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…
Read MoreNow’s the time for Space Camp, where dreams go beyond moonshots
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. So, Samantha Cristoforetti … let’s call it a tie? You’ll find Space Camp alumni both…
Read MoreUnsung Hero: He kept his cool when encountering an SUV flipped on its side
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 the…
Read MoreScout Shop Tips: Choose the best tent for you and your adventure
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. I remember looking on website after website and…
Read MoreExtreme Makeovers, Round 29: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
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. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked…
Read MoreHow often should your troop have Eagle Scout courts of honor?
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. Scoutmaster Bob Trejo says it’s been a little bit of…
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