– Bryan On Scouting

Submit ideas, art and poems for Wednesday’s Facebook Live It takes cooperation from all groups and individuals to work together so that we can all get along. Learning to accept people for who they are, no matter what their background, makes good sense for us all. By understanding how conflict and cooperation affect people and…

Senior patrol leaders don’t stop leading just because the pandemic has forced troops to hold meetings online. Ditto the way we elect those senior patrol leaders. Unit elections can — and should! — continue virtually until it’s safe to resume in-person meetings. In a unit election, Scouts or Venturers choose who will lead their Scouts…

Perfecting the “breakaway” or “elevator” yo-yo tricks is really cool. It’s even cooler when you complete the tricks with your yo-yo emblazoned with the Boy Scouts of America logo or your favorite camp’s logo or your pack number. You can do that with Duncan Yo-Yo’s customizable packs. Choose between three quality yo-yos; add your image…

Youth-led isn’t just for Venturing crews. It applies to the entire Venturing program, as well. Tyler Grey, an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, has been named the 2020-2021 National Venturing Officers’ Association President. His term as the Venturing program’s top youth leader begins today — June 1, 2020.…

It wasn’t just knowing the proper technique that allowed Tyron Hardowar to perform lifesaving CPR on his younger brother, Jayden. It was something else he learned in Scouting, too. “It takes courage and the 10th point of the Scout Law: being brave,” Tyron tells Bryan on Scouting. “If there’s any emotions and thoughts building up,…

It’s not about the patch or the medal or even that epic cake at the ceremony. It’s about all the incredible Scouting adventures that preceded them. Scouting awards — from the very first Cub Scout adventure loop to that final Eagle Palm and beyond — are physical representations of the Scouting journey. There are dozens…

Here’s some food for thought: Your Scouts don’t have to be together to cook together. For a taste of what I mean, just check out the skillful Scouts from Troop 301 of Cross River, N.Y., part of the Westchester Putnam Council. This month, while video chatting from their home kitchens in front of laptops, tablets…

Imagine getting free art lessons from the most accomplished illustrators from around the country. Maybe you want to ask them questions about their techniques. Maybe you’re looking for tips for your next art project. Maybe you’re bored and just want to draw along with the pros. And maybe you’re even looking to jumpstart the Art…

When Washington state’s governor issued a lockdown, 17-year-old Rafferty Escame soon realized the planned workday for his Eagle Scout project wouldn’t abide by social distancing requirements. The Life Scout of Troop 330 in Federal Way, Wash., and his family watched the news about the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the panicked purchasing of…