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You’re invited to the #TrekAt2 Halloween and pumpkin-carving party Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m. Central. Attending is easy. Just head to go.boyslife.org/fblive at the time of the party and tune in via Facebook Live. Pumpkin-carving expert John Points will join us live to demonstrate how to create jack-o’-lanterns like a pro! He’ll even show…

Left, Vishnu Moorthy and his sister Siri. Right, Brantley O’Day II. Ever since news circulated of Canadian Scout Quinn Callander’s idea to create “ear savers” to help doctors and nurses at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America have been emulating the effort in their communities. Scouts use a…

If Scout campouts are the pizza toppings — cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms or whatever else you’re craving — then consider meetings the crispy crust and savory sauce. Scout meetings hold everything together and provide a solid foundation to deliver the other ingredients of a successful Scouting experience. Right now you’re probably wondering two things: Was the…

You won’t find many Scouts clamoring for summer camp to be more like school. But what if the opposite could be possible? What if school could more closely resemble the high-energy, hands-on fun that makes Scout camp the greatest week of summer? If anyone can pull that off, it’s Eagle Scout Ben Domonkos. Domonkos worked…

The campus of Florida State University — one of several schools that responded to our questions about how their admissions office perceives the rank of Eagle Scout. Photo by Denis Tangney Jr./Getty Images We tell our Scouts that their experiences in Scouting will help them get into college. And it certainly makes sense. Through engaging, immersive…

Christian Flournoy likes to stay busy. In addition to being an active member of Troop 197 in Atlanta, Christian plays football, runs track and is a member of a local debate club. In fact, this summer, Christian won an international debate tournament hosted by the Harvard University Debate Council, scoring a perfect 5-0 ballot in the final round.…

Lucas Davis (right) stands behind the plexiglass shield he constructed for his Eagle project. Among Lucas’ project helpers: his cousin Nathan Davis (left), part of his pandemic cohort — individuals in his family who are only seeing each other. You could see the pandemic as a dark cloud over your best Eagle Scout service project ideas.…

mediaphotos/Getty Images Maybe your Halloween plans this year include pumpkin decorating, virtual costume contests or other lower-risk ways to celebrate this fun family holiday. Or perhaps you, like me, are just planning a sugar binge until you crash at the crack of 9:30 p.m. Either way, allow me to suggest a Scouty addition to your…

A couple of years ago, graphic artist Rita Thurman’s company offered its employees five paid days to creatively pursue a passion. She and her friend decided to try blacksmithing, something she had always wanted to do. So, they visited a local living history museum to learn. “We spent the day making hooks,” Thurman says. “It…