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Read 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…
Read MoreThese Cub Scout Adventures video resources can help your next den meeting
Figuring out how to create a fun den meeting in a virtual setting can feel overwhelming. That’s why the National Council and 50 councils across the country worked together to produce these Cub Scout Adventures video resources to help den leaders. They are a series of short videos, prepared by councils, to align with Adventures…
Read MoreHow did Team Eagle Scouts do in ‘World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji’?
Eagle Scout Corey Mullins ascends Vuwa Falls. For fans of Scouting, it was the ultimate cliffhanger. The action-packed Amazon Prime show World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji ended its 10 episodes without revealing the fate of Team Eagle Scouts, the impressive group of young BSA alumni we profiled in a post published the day the show was…
Read MoreCheck out Cub Scout Pack 145’s impressive list of do-it-at-home challenges
Faced with the challenge of keeping their pack active and running without the benefit of in-person meetings, Cub Scout Pack 145 from Christiansburg, Va., did what so many dedicated Scout leaders have had to do during these tough times: They got creative. Beginning in March, the pack leaders challenged their Cub Scouts to complete 35…
Read MoreRetired Scouter group uses talents to create Pinewood Derby cars for kids
Scouting doesn’t stop, even after you move on from a unit. In 1988, a group of Scouters whose sons were no longer part of Troop 172 of Westfield, N.J., wanted to stay involved in the program that had shaped their families’ lives. So, they began working in a two-car garage at Winnebago Scout Reservation in…
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