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Pinewood Derby Rules 2019
The Pinewood Derby Rules for 2019 should be used by anyone who participates in the Lake Minnetonka District Pinewood Derby Finals or in the Council Pinewood Derby Finals. New this year! The District Pinewood Derby Finals will take place on March 16, 2019, at Ridgedale Center. Packs are encouraged to send their top three (3)…
Read MoreNext big thing in Pinewood Derby racing: black lights and glow-in-the-dark cars
Make your next Pinewood Derby race really shine by adding glow-in-the-dark accessories and iridescent paint to your Cub Scouts’ racers. Want to turn up the excitement even more? Turn off the lights and shine a black light or two onto your track. This season, the BSA’s Scout shop has introduced a new line of decals…
Read More3 Fun Wintertime Projects When It’s Cold Outside
SAFETY FIRST: Ask an adult to help with tools you haven’t used before. When Old Man Winter bares his cold, sharp icicle fangs, don’t turn into an indoor flake. Bite back! Here are three cold-weather projects to sink your teeth into during winter and walk away with a few cool souvenirs. MAKE A SNOWFLAKE FOSSIL…
Read MoreExperience Everything Scouting Has to Offer – Video
The Boy Scouts of America delivers values-driven programs to build character and leadership skills in youth. See all we do to get young people Prepared. For Life.
Read More[Troop 283 – Wayzata] Troop’s brilliant approach to Friends of Scouting yielded a 37% boost in giving
Need a boost to your Friends of Scouting campaign? Look no further than your Scouts. Friends of Scouting, the council-level annual giving campaign, attracts the funds that help your council provide vital programs and services to Scouts and Venturers. It’s often a council’s largest source of income — money that goes toward life-changing experiences for young men and young…
Read MoreDon’t Freeze! Here’s How to Take Cooler Cold-Weather Photos
It’s cold outside. So what? There’s pictures to be had out there. And fun. And adventure. And, it’s cold outside. Okay, there are some things to improve the pictures, fun and adventure side of the equation. No, there is no math. Well … maybe a little. DRESS IN LAYERS AND KEEP WELL-HYDRATED First rule of…
Read MoreWhy this funny cartoon for kids is the most educational thing you’ll watch today
What do guitar-strumming bears and top hat-wearing clydesdales have to do with cold-weather camping? You’d have to watch December 2018’s episode of Tales From the Campfire to find out. And honestly, upon first watch, you may still not have an answer to that question. But take a closer look (be sure to keep the personalities…
Read MoreScout shoutout: Did you spot this Eagle Scout on TV last week?
If you watched the Dec. 11, 2018, of Wheel of Fortune, you saw Pat Sajak ask Justin Kuenzi about an incredible accomplishment! Justin is an Eagle Scout. He earned the honor in Plano, Texas. To see how he fared on the show, check out the full episode below. Skip to 1:47 to see Justin explain his…
Read MoreWhat you need to Be Prepared for the launch of Scouts BSA on Feb. 1, 2019
With respect to Ryan Seacrest, the biggest countdown on the horizon happens exactly one month after New Year’s. On Feb. 1, 2019, the Boy Scouts of America launches Scouts BSA. It’s the same great program we currently call Boy Scouts, but it’ll be open to any young person — boy or girl — ages 11…
Read MoreWALL STREET JOURNAL ARTICLE – BSA FINANCES
As has been widely reported, the National Council, BSA is considering options regarding financial reorganization if future circumstances should require it. No such decisions have been made, and no actions have been taken. These considerations are merely due diligence and part of good governance. The National Council, BSA is a separate and distinct corporation from…
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