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5 Quick Questions with: Joshua Hunt, Eagle Scout and Scouting artist
If you tuned in to the Order of the Arrow’s virtual Momentum Launch last month, you might’ve noticed an impressive work of art shown, titled Onward and Upward. Eagle Scout and National Order of the Arrow Subcommittee volunteer Joshua Hunt of Milwaukee, Wis., created the piece. It wasn’t the first time he’s displayed his Scouting-themed…
Read MoreRemembering Harley Nygren, Eagle Scout, Sea Scout and scientific pioneer with NOAA
Harley Nygren as a Sea Scout in 1941 and at the NOAA Corps’ Centennial Celebration in 2017. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He sailed to the ends of the Earth — the Arctic Circle and Antarctica — to conduct scientific surveys. And in 1970, he became the first director of…
Read MoreEagle, Quartermaster, Summit and more: He earned the top award in every program
Andrew Stokes didn’t set out to earn every one of the BSA’s top awards for youth. He just enjoyed the journey of Scouting and discovered that advancing in rank and completing award requirements came naturally. It started when Andrew earned his first BSA award at age 8. The Cub Scout religious emblem, worn with pride…
Read MoreInterested in aquatics? Log online for the National Aquatics Conference
Every two years, Scouters from across the country meet to learn the latest in best aquatics practices. In the past, the BSA’s National Aquatics Conference has been held at the Florida Sea Base. This fall, it was slated take place at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. The COVID-19 pandemic changed that. Now, instead…
Read MoreRead an excerpt from the new book about the magical 2019 World Scout Jamboree
It was an event for the history books. Literally. The 2019 World Scout Jamboree, the first on American soil in more than half a century, welcomed Scouts from nearly 150 countries to the BSA’s stunning Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. A new book, called Unlock a New World: Celebrating the 24th World Scout Jamboree, lets…
Read MoreGet ready for the next exciting installment of Family Fun Fest
Cub Scouts, start your engines! You can enter your Pinewood Derby car to compete in the National Pinewood Derby 500 at Texas Motor Speedway! The big race will be Sept. 12, and you can watch it online as part of the BSA’s second installment of Family Fun Fest. The three-hour Facebook Live extravaganza will be jam-packed with cool…
Read MoreUnsung Hero: He rescued rowing teammate knocked unconscious at pool party
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. Learn how to share your Unsung Heroes story at the end of the post. It was a…
Read MoreSaving Grace: Scout creates inspirational worship videos for Eagle project
When you feel lost, music can be your saving grace. In April, as the virus continued to spread its dangers, toils and snares across the country, Alex Miller looked at the calendar with trepidation. He could practically hear the clock ticking down the three months until July 30, his 18th birthday. He had one remaining…
Read MoreGet the latest in Scouting news through the new, improved magazine app
For 107 years, Scouting magazine has been bringing leaders, parents and volunteers news about “all-things Scouting” as well as resources for building an exceptional program. The print version of the publication may have ended with the May-June 2020 issue, but the resources for Scouting volunteers and parents are better than ever in the Scouting magazine app. Even though…
Read MoreThe Scout Shop uniform sale is back, and the timing couldn’t be better
Winter coats marked down all summer long! Halloween costumes on sale beginning Nov. 1! Some sales seem timed to meet the interests of the company, not the needs of the customer. But every now and then, the right sale comes at exactly the right time. That’s the case with the Scout Shop uniform sale. You can save…
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