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5 Things to Check Before Every Bike Ride
For a safe and fun bicycle ride, make sure you check and maintain these important parts of your bike. 1. Make sure your tires are inflated at the correct pressure. Underinflated tires can result in cuts and damage. 2. Make sure the chain is clean and lubricated with a bike-specific lubricant. Less is best when…
Read MoreMembers of the 2020 National Flagship share their favorite Sea Scouting memories
Ship 198 of the Del-Mar-Va Council, in a photo taken earlier this year. An impressive recruiting effort to introduce area teenagers to Sea Scouting. Community service projects that build goodwill — and often make the local news. An I-gotta-try-that schedule of monthly outings that includes sailing, swimming, fishing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Any of those could…
Read MoreExperts provide support for coping with COVID-19
We’re a few months into coping with the COVID-19 pandemic — though it probably feels like so much longer. Your Scouts’ summer adventures might have been cancelled; you might feel frustrated navigating life at home or going out in public; you might be examining your and your family’s mental health like never before. The Boy…
Read MoreDon’t miss the point: Eight sewing safety tips for Scouts and Scouters
Rafe Kotalik of Troop 777 in the Woodlands, Texas (Sam Houston Area Council), makes face coverings to donate. Today’s in-demand superhero skill isn’t flight or invisibility. It’s the ability to sew. Sewing machine sales have skyrocketed as dextrous do-gooders put their skills to work making face coverings that could save lives. “As the need for masks…
Read MoreScout starts free tutoring service to help students struggling with distance learning
If you were looking for a tutor for your student, Manan Shah’s résumé would rise to the top of your pile. He excels in Advanced Placement and honors classes, has placed first in national math competitions and scored a near-perfect score (1580) on the SAT. A typical tutor of that caliber might set you back…
Read MoreDownload these planning resources for your next Scouting year
This year has been hectic, to say the least — disrupted schedules, cancelled campouts and constant adjustments have become the norm. Any resource to help you keep track of changes and plan accordingly would be welcomed. Say no more. Boys’ Life magazine offers free downloadable calendars, notebooks and charts to help you Be Prepared and…
Read MoreFamily Fun Fest – What is it? When is it? How can you win?
Get ready this Saturday for the most fun event you and your Scouting family can attend from home. Introducing Family Fun Fest – where you get to join Scouts across the nation in building a Pinewood Derby car, putting together a model rocket, learning how to draw something new, listening to some really cool guest…
Read MoreDuke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA helps make Scouts, Venturers more competitive in the world
Earning the Eagle Scout Award or Venturing Summit Award opens doors. The awards are a proven launchpad in the United States, sending a young man or young woman on a rewarding career path. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award brings similar résumé-building clout to young people — only on a global scale. A new national partnership…
Read MoreVenturer’s conservation project involves worldwide effort to pick up 1 million pieces of trash
During a pandemic, Scouts have had to get creative to continue their adventures and service. Sometimes, the changes transformed their plans into something much greater than they conceived. John-Aaron Bozanic, an Eagle Scout and current Venturer with Crew 774 in Laguna Woods, Calif., was working on a conservation project when the COVID-19 virus began spreading across…
Read MoreSchool, sports, Scouts — here’s how this pro baseball player and Eagle Scout did it all
Weekends in the Munsch household flew by like a 90 mph fastball. On Saturdays, Jason Munsch, who at age 11 pitched a no-hitter in a Little League All-Star Game, played baseball. After the final out, Dona and Keith Munsch drove their son to meet his fellow Scouts wherever Troop 566 was camping that weekend. And…
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