Scouting Articles (most recent first)
A novel Eagle Scout project idea: He collected books to send to inmates
Austin (seated, middle) and his team pose for a photo after sorting books for his Eagle project, in a photo taken in September 2019. The right book in the right hands has the power to heal, to uplift, to transform. Imagine, then, the power of more than 3,000 books sent to members of our society…
Read MoreAfter unspeakable loss, a strong young woman finds strength in Scouting
Bill Jennings has watched his daughter Olivia grow in Scouting. As the oldest of five children, Olivia Jennings was the natural pick for family babysitter. But when her mom died suddenly in 2014, Olivia took on unexpected additional roles. She became a teacher, peacemaker and occasional chef for her three younger brothers and one younger…
Read MoreUnsung Hero: She calmly comforted the victim of a motorcycle accident
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. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your own Unsung Heroes story at the…
Read MoreCancer, a tornado and a pandemic: Scouts endure along the trail to Eagle
Cade Womack, Alex Young, JP Baughman and Cade Taylor of Troop 50’s Biohazard patrol. Youth who earn the highest ranks Scouting has to offer deserve praise for achieving their goals, but the bigger prize comes from the skills they gain and experiences they have along the way — the leadership, the know-how and the camaraderie.…
Read MoreHow to Build a Cooking Tripod
The tripod is the most simple freestanding pioneering structure. It is most often used to raise items off the ground. A well-built tripod can safely suspend a pot over a cooking fire. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A TRIPOD 3 hiking staffs (Item No. 1443 at scoutshop.org) for tripod legs 10-foot lashing rope (or 20…
Read MoreFather, son complete Eagle projects at same animal shelter 20 years apart
Ethan Garner (left) and his dad, Michael, sit on the benches that Michael built for his Eagle project 20 years ago. This year, Ethan renovated those benches and built a new A-frame agility ramp. Some Scouts find Eagle project ideas by talking to community leaders, asking their teachers or searching online. All Ethan Garner had…
Read MoreEngaging Our Networks for the Fall Recruitment Campaign
Article Submitted by Scot Fuller, Director of Field Service, Longhorn Council Back in June, the Longhorn Council held a focus group targeting our highest performing units when it comes to recruitment. One general theme came out of this meeting: it takes the entire Scouting unit and their network engaging the families in their community to…
Read MoreScouting Show and Tell: Longtime leaders
Pictured from left, Joey Catarineau, Brian Van Bower, Bob Moore, Tom Williams, Paul Skaggs and Cubbedge Phillips. Scouts succeed thanks to the tireless efforts of adults who step up to lead and guide. Some of those adult leaders volunteer for decades, like Cubbedge Phillips. Troop 1 of Miami, Fla., formed in 1935; Phillips joined in…
Read MoreIn face shield service project, clear proof that when things are bad, Scouts step up
Left: Life Scout Holden Sanderson holds completed face shields. Right: Tenderfoot Mark Chang delivers face shields to a local hospital. Sometimes a simple suggestion is all it takes. When Troop 378 Senior Patrol Leader Enzo Ishihara’s leaders told him about an opportunity to construct and distribute 3D-printed face shields for first responders and essential workers in…
Read MoreAll 5 members of Webelos den earn Eagle, but each takes away something unique
The fantastic five in May 2013 (above), and the group reenacting that same photo in January 2020. From left: Tyler Bush, Lane Schaddelee, Colin Brown, Remy Reed and Jeffery Graan. Ask five Eagle Scouts what they’ll take from their Scouting experience, and you’ll get five uniquely inspiring answers: Overcoming hailstorms and wrong turns at Philmont…
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