– Bryan On Scouting

Since den chief counts as a position of responsibility for Scouts BSA rank advancement, it can be natural to seek a Scout in the program to serve as a den chief. But Venturers and Sea Scouts can also contribute to your den’s success. “As a den chief, I helped the Cub Scouts in my den…

This is the 36th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. COVID-19 note: Some of these Eagle projects were completed before the pandemic, meaning the photos may not necessarily depict coronavirus-related health and safety protocols. To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout…

Your unit might have big plans this year, but it’s important to remember what shouldn’t be on your schedule. Throwing boomerangs? Tree climbing? Cliff-diving? You can find a list of many prohibited activities here in the BSA’s Guide to Safe Scouting. The guide, introduced in 1991, isn’t meant to take the fun out of Scouting.…

Ian Simon built a hydroponic garden for an orphanage in Panama. (Courtesy of Ian Simon) If you’re supposed to bloom where you’re planted, then Life Scout Ian Simon is flourishing. And he’s helping a local orphanage do some growing of its own as well. For his Eagle Scout service project, Ian planned, developed and gave…

Scouts help other people at all times, and after a year of staying home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of them are excited to start serving their communities like they did pre-pandemic. If your Scout has read this month’s issue of Scout Life magazine, he or she would’ve seen senior editor Aaron Derr’s story…

Rex Tillerson addresses BSA volunteers and professionals at Philmont Scout Ranch in 2012. (BSA file photo) Even after leading one of the world’s largest companies and serving as Secretary of State, Distinguished Eagle Scout Rex Tillerson has never strayed far from his Scouting roots. In the latest example of his continued enthusiasm for the Scouting…

The Scouts BSA Handbook isn’t just for young people enjoying confidence-boosting experiences along the Scouting trail. Like a Pixar movie with jokes meant for those of us born before the 21st century, the Handbook contains plenty of useful features that adults will appreciate. You just have to know where to look. Today we’re sharing 15…

We know you and your Scouts have been itching to return to summer camp. Before then, though, make sure you’re all up-to-date on the Annual Health and Medical Record and you’ve reviewed these helpful tips. Many camps will be open this summer, but remember to follow COVID-19 guidelines for the area where you’ll be. To help…

If your Bear Cub Scout earned the World of Sound elective adventure, he or she was one of the few who did. Nineteen elective adventures (listed below) have been some of the least popular with some being earned by fewer than 3% of Cub Scouts. Elective adventures are reviewed for content and popularity. These 19…