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Scout offers inspiring reminder that we need Eagle projects now more than ever
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.…
Read MoreTop 5 merit badges to help you celebrate Halloween at home
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…
Read MoreScouter shows her mettle in History Channel’s metalwork show
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…
Read MoreWith his Scout camp closed, camp director raises $30,000 hiking Vermont’s Long Trail
How far would you go for the place you love? For Clint Buxton, the answer is exact: 272 miles. Buxton, 61, is camp director at Mount Norris Scout Reservation, the beloved Vermont camp where he served on staff as a teenager and shared great memories with his Eagle Scout son. But when Mount Norris was…
Read MoreRegister now for the Jamboree-on-the-Air/Jamboree-on-the-Internet
The Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet are the largest Scouting events in the world with more than 1.5 million Scouts from more than 160 countries annually participating. If you’ve never experienced the digital or amateur radio events before, this might be the perfect time to attend, especially with many of us Scouting at home. These events will be held…
Read MoreDad, mom, sons and now daughter: In this family, Scouting is an adventure they share
The Hovanesians, from left: Joseph, Ani, John, Danny and Tanya. When she was just 3 years old, Ani Hovanesian went to her brother’s Cub Scout meetings — convinced she was a Scout, too. She said the Oath, learned the skills, played the games. She just never wore the uniform. More than a decade later, a…
Read MoreMeet the artist behind beloved Hallmark ornaments featuring Scoutmaster Snoopy
The 2020 Beagle Scout ornament, “Portaging Pals.” Image courtesy of Hallmark Cards Inc. The artist Tracy Larsen. In 2011, Snoopy and Woodstock sold “Beagle Scout Christmas Trees” at a fundraiser. In 2015, Snoopy’s little feathered friends were Pinewood Derby passengers as they sped down the track atop red, green and blue cars. And this year,…
Read MoreTips for first-time campers who are new to the Cub Scout family
The first time taking your Cub Scout camping can be a little scary, especially if you are a little (or a lot) inexperienced. Here’s the best news: You are not alone! And you’re part of an organization that specializes in teaching kids (and their adults, by default!) how to camp. The BSA offers training to…
Read More‘Pride in their accomplishment’: Virtual OA induction weekend a success
Left: Five of the newest members of the Tannu Lodge in Nevada. It’s not the easiest weekend of camping a Scout will experience, but it might be the most meaningful. After a Scout, Venturer or adult volunteer is elected by their peers into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s national honor society, they don’t become…
Read MoreCamping is not only fun, it’s good for your health
There are plenty of reasons to go camping. It’s fun; you can learn new skills; you can relax — but it also has health benefits. While we love camping, during this time it’s important to follow local and state guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic and remember to read this checklist before starting in-person Scouting activities.…
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