Posts Tagged ‘Brian On Scouting’
Read what one major university said about Scouting in an acceptance letter
We’ve all heard that Scouting experience will give a young person a leg up at a college, university or trade school. But it’s always nice to see tangible proof that this is still the case. The latest example comes from Andrew, an Eagle Scout from Texas. His proud grandfather, Randy Konkel, noticed that the young…
Read MoreThis was the least-earned merit badge ever, and the reason makes total sense
One look at the requirements, and you’ll see why Invention was the least-earned merit badge in the history of the BSA. To earn it, Scouts had to “invent and patent some useful article” and “show a working drawing or model of the same.” Obtaining a patent is a time-consuming, costly endeavor. That explains why just 10 Scouts…
Read MoreIn January 2019, fly south to the Florida Sea Base for a volunteer development conference
Escape the chill of winter while acquiring the latest tools to help your Scout unit succeed. That’s the promise of a volunteer training conference at the Florida Sea Base. Pick from five weeklong conferences, each held in January 2019 at the BSA’s Florida home. During your week in the Keys, you’ll learn new things and…
Read MoreThis Webelos Scout has sold popcorn to people from all 50 states
This is called putting Scouting on the map. James Williamson, a Webelos Scout from Pack 800 of Aberdeen, N.C., has sold at least one bag or box of Scout popcorn to someone from each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico. That means he’s spread the good word about Scouting — and raised money for his pack…
Read More2019-2020 preview: Northern Tier National High Adventure Program
Paddle away from the stresses of everyday life at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program. During a 6- to 11-night trek of 50 to 150 miles, Northern Tier crews explore the natural frontier of Minnesota and Canada. After loading their canoes with gear for the entire journey, Scouts and Venturers follow in the footsteps and…
Read More2019-2020 preview: Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
With treks in the Florida Keys, Bahamas and U.S. Virgin Islands, the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base offers once-in-a-lifetime adventures customized to the interests of your Scouts and Venturers.Step aboard for high adventure on the high seas at the Florida Sea Base. Start planning your 2019 or 2020 trek now. Before you know it, you’ll be…
Read More2019-2020 preview: Philmont Scout Ranch
Take a hike at Philmont Scout Ranch, and discover that you’re even tougher than you think. After Philmont’s 2018 treks were canceled because of fires in the backcountry, the home of the original mountaintop Scouting experience will be back and better than ever in 2019, 2020 and beyond. The base is best known for seven-…
Read More2019-2020 preview: Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at Summit Bechtel Reserve
Choose your own adventure at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Scouts and Venturers can select from a vast menu of world-class action sports or take a trek in and around the majestic New River Gorge National River. With world-class venues for BMX, skateboarding, whitewater…
Read MoreTroop opens time capsule buried for two decades, and this is what they found
Most Scouting activities are planned at least a month or two in advance. Some bigger trips are booked more than a year out. But scheduling a troop activity 19 years ahead of time? That kind of forethought is unheard of. That is, until I heard about Troop 463 of Sunnyvale, Calif. In 1999, the Scouts…
Read MoreHow to prevent your troop trailer from getting stolen
Imagine this: Your troop is ready to depart for a big campout. All the Scouts and adult volunteers have arrived at the church on time, and the weather is perfect. But something’s missing: your troop trailer. Oh, and hundreds or even thousands of dollars in gear inside. That’s why you should take steps now to safeguard…
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