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Boys’ Life is now Scout Life — new name, same great magazine
Your Scout found a surprise when his or her latest issue of Boys’ Life arrived: a special collector’s edition revealing the new name of the Boy Scouts of America’s premiere youth publication. Scout Life represents all of the magazine’s readers, providing the same great content enjoyed over the past 110 years. In the January-February 2021…
Read MoreHow a Klondike Derby helped two Scouts perform a headline-making ice rescue
Drew Scalice (left) and Kieran Foley At a district-level Klondike Derby, the wintry mix of activities is meant to be fun, encourage teamwork and foster a little friendly competition between troops. But, as we learned last month, those same activities can also teach practical skills necessary to save someone’s life. Last month, five New Jersey…
Read MoreScout Leads Friends to Save Children Who Fell Into an Icy Pond
It’s a story being called a “holiday miracle.” When their sled crashed into an icy pond, two young children were saved from drowning by a Scout who led his friends to form a human chain to rescue them. Reminiscent of a scene from “It’s a Wonderful Life,” this real-life accident terrified the children and their…
Read MoreA Scout asked, ‘What makes a good leader?’ Your responses are legendary
They won’t learn it on YouTube, in a classroom or even in a blog post. If a young person wants to become a great leader — a skill they’ll use throughout their lives in boardrooms, break rooms and living rooms — they need Scouting. Scouting creates great leaders the only way that actually works: by…
Read MoreFive Scouting-related New Year’s resolutions that you can definitely keep
This story is shared here from the Scouting magazine app. For more of the content you’re used to from Scouting magazine, download the Scouting magazine app today! It’s available now in the App Store and Google Play. It’s good to think big when it comes to New Year’s resolutions: save money, lose weight, read more…
Read MoreNASA specialist shares why she’s a Space Exploration merit badge counselor
Foreground: Rachel Brachman, public engagement specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Background: Holden Crater on Mars. (Background photo via NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona) For a full portrait of Rachel Brachman’s passions and proficiencies, don’t look at her LinkedIn. Start with her merit badge counselor registration. Brachman, a public engagement specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion…
Read MoreEagle Scout service project offers fun twist on the drive-through donation drive
Zoe Nash and her family have spent far too many Christmases at Children’s Hospital Colorado where Zoe’s little sister, Simone, received treatment for a weakened immune system, asthma and seizures. Thankfully, Simone is healthy and strong now. But Zoe will never forget what it was like to watch her brave sister spend birthdays and Christmases…
Read MoreCelebrating the Silver Lining of a Challenging Year
As we look back on this year, it is easy to see the challenges that have become synonymous with 2020. While these challenges are significant, I believe they are outnumbered by the joy, opportunity and hope that surrounded us. After all, this was the year when we found unique means to bring Scouting to young…
Read MoreKevin Greene, Eagle Scout and Hall of Fame linebacker for Steelers and Rams, dies at 58
National Football League photo Eagle Scout Kevin Greene, whose 15-year career as a physically gifted and mentally tough NFL linebacker landed him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died on Dec. 21 at his home in Florida. He was 58. In a 2016 interview with Mark Ray for Eagles’ Call magazine, Greene…
Read MoreRead this former SPL’s excellent advice for leading younger Scouts
The iPhone 5s, with its 4-inch screen and maximum 64 GB of storage, was Apple’s latest and greatest way back in 2013 when Justine Cole was 11 years old. Iron Man 3 was the year’s top-grossing movie. Justine is 18 now, and a lot has changed in those seven years. Apple’s newest model sports a…
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