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Scouts see how robotics revolutionized medicine at Texas hospital
Robots are everywhere. Car manufacturers use them on the assembly line. Doctors use them to perform intricate surgeries. You might have one to vacuum your house. Scouts with Troop 125 of Dallas, Texas, recently saw how robotics help Dr. Elizabeth Coronado, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Medical City Plano hospital. The medical team there brought…
Read MoreSharpen your photography skills at BSA’s inaugural Adventure Photo Workshop
The Glade Creek Grist Mill in West Virginia. Photo by Gary Hartley Amateur photographers know a whole lot happens between point and shoot. Each shooting situation presents a challenge, and the solution involves the right mix of light, color, composition, distance and a captivating subject. You aren’t born able to pull off a perfect picture;…
Read MoreScouting Show and Tell: Patrol Names and Flags
The Ninja Monkeys. The Flaming Eagles. The Deviled Eggs. Scouts can concoct some pretty awesome patrol and den names — and make really cool flags and emblems to proudly display their creations. You can see some here. Sometimes, adult leaders form patrols, too. While adult patrols aren’t an official part of the BSA’s program, there…
Read MoreEagle Scout Class of 2019: The numbers behind the largest Eagle class ever
Soldier Field in Chicago could fit the Eagle Scout Class of 2019 — but just barely. More young people became Eagle Scouts in 2019 than in any other year in the 108-year history of the prestigious award. Exactly 61,353 young men earned the Eagle Scout award last year, beating the previous record of 58,659 set…
Read MoreSaluting Joseph Merton, Tuskegee Airmen pilot and barrier-breaking BSA professional
Joseph Merton (center) with Scouts Stephen Lombard (left) and Stephen’s brother Kevin. Joseph Merton simply had a knack for leadership. As a Scout on the South Side of Chicago, his talent for rallying the guys in his troop came in handy at meetings and campouts. As a member of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War…
Read MoreScouts Then and Now, Chapter 19
Welcome to Scouts Then and Now, a Bryan on Scouting blog series. The premise is simple. We share two photos of the same Scout or Venturer: once in his or her early Scouting years (Cub Scout, younger Scout, younger Venturer) and again in his or her later Scouting years (Life Scout, Eagle Scout, older Venturer). Find Chapter…
Read MoreScouts Explore Laurel Caverns
Can these explorers keep cool when their eyes play tricks on them and their headlamps go out? The group of Scouts and Venturers from Olney, Maryland, can’t believe their eyes. After making their way deep underground through a cave called Laurel Caverns, they had just seen a golf ball roll uphill. Was the lack of…
Read MoreWhile home on leave, Army private receives Summit Award, Venturing’s highest honor
Shannon Stokes holds an official congratulatory proclamation from her town and the Summit Award medal. Shannon Stokes completed all the requirements for the Summit Award — Venturing’s highest honor. And then the U.S. Army came calling. Shannon’s Venturing crew — Crew 32 of Hope Mills, N.C. (Occoneechee Council) — wasn’t able to recognize her at…
Read MoreExpert Tips and Picks for Comfortable Hammock Camping
Hammock camping looks so fun, right? It can be a comfortable alternative to tent camping for backpacking and drive-in campgrounds. If you’re going to try it, do it right with these expert tips and picks for the best gear. PROS AND CONS OF HAMMOCK CAMPING For starters, understand the pros and cons of hammock camping.…
Read MoreThe Boy Scouts of America files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – here’s what that means for you
If you’re reading this, you have probably experienced the positive impact of Scouting. And I’m guessing that – like me – you want Scouting to be around to serve kids in our communities for many years to come. I’m hoping you also agree that it’s important that the BSA supports victims of past abuse in…
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