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2020 Northeast Region Eagle Project of the Year: ‘Tiny house’ makes huge impact
For something so small, tiny houses are tough to ignore. There are more than a dozen tiny-house TV shows on cable and streaming, and entire tiny-house communities are popping up in California, Texas, Florida and beyond. It’s kind of a big deal. Two years ago, Tim Maron heard a story on NPR about tiny-house communities…
Read MoreClassic move: New York Scout camp hosting drive-in movies this summer
Explore the sandy streets of Tatooine, outrun a Tyrannosaurus rex on Isla Nublar and snag an ancient artifact from a booby-trapped temple — all without leaving the comfort and safety of your car. This summer, the William H. Pouch Scout Camp on Staten Island, N.Y., is becoming a drive-in movie theater, giving families a safe…
Read MoreFlorida brother, sister earn Sea Scouting’s top rank
Scouting can be a family tradition. We often hear of Scouts following in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents, going to the same camps, learning the same skills and achieving the same ranks. We hear of siblings enjoying Scouting adventures together, too. It isn’t often, though, that we hear of Sea Scout Quartermasters from…
Read MoreAnswering common questions about the BSA’s commitment to act against racial injustice
“A Scout is…” Those three words of the Scout Law are just as important as the 12 points that follow. They mean that all Scouts and Scouters strive to exemplify those 12 traits at all times —both tranquil and turbulent. The Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Committee released this statement last week on the BSA’s plans…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about virtual summer camps for Cub Scouts and Scouts
This summer, the adventure continues. Families in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing can participate in one (or more!) virtual summer camp experiences. With so many typical summer activities on hold or canceled, families are looking for ways to keep their Scouts engaged in fun, rewarding and (shhh!) even educational experiences all summer long. Thankfully, BSA…
Read MoreAll about the Woods Services Award and this year’s recipient
Scouts and Scouters serve their communities, nation and world. The BSA offers special awards for certain accomplishments and extraordinary service — one such award is the Woods Services Award. This award is presented through a cooperation with the BSA and the Woods Services Foundation. Through this partnership, one deserving adult volunteer is nominated and selected…
Read More2020 Southern Region Eagle Project of the Year: Giving veterans a place to call home
Every time he drove by the Sumner County Veterans Home, Mason Wettengel couldn’t help but think about the sacrifice of the veterans inside. And he couldn’t help but notice something else about the place. “I could tell that the converted 1950s motel could probably use some extra help,” Mason says. One day, Mason parked his…
Read More“Jaws” turns 45 this weekend. Do you remember the Scout reference?
The heroes: Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss (left to right). It was a relatively low-budget movie directed by a young man with only two feature films to his credit who also happened to be an Eagle Scout. It ended up being the biggest blockbuster of the year and would remain the highest grossing…
Read MoreBSA’s Commitment to Act Against Racial Injustice
Dear Scouting family, As our country reckons with racial injustice, we all must consider our role and our failures and commit to meaningful action. The twelve points of the Scout Law that define a Scout are all important, but at this moment, we are called on to be brave. Brave means taking action because it…
Read MoreVenturer becomes first in her council to earn the Summit Award
The motto of Venturing, the BSA’s program for older youth, is “Lead the Adventure.” Jadah Foltz doesn’t just recite that motto at crew meetings. She lives it every single day. Jadah, a member of Crew 288 of the BSA’s North Florida Council, is the first person in the history of her council to receive the…
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