Posts Tagged ‘BSA National President’

With the rise of technology, getting kids outside to play and exercise has become increasingly challenging. However, one sport that has been growing in popularity and getting kids active is gaga, sometimes referred to as “gaga ball.” Obviously, organizations like the Boy Scouts of America encourage exercise and getting outdoors, and Scouts like Brandon F.,…

Veterans Day is a time for the nation to recognize and express its gratitude to those who have served in the military. Many of them have sacrificed much in pursuit of their duty, but it’s important to remember that many of the members of military families also make sacrifices. As a young boy, Scout James S. had…

  Story by Lido Vizzutti and Mary Matelich of the Montana Council. Cayman F., Madison E., and Emily G., are the first Venturers from the Montana Council to receive the Ranger award since 2006. Photo credit: Keith Nathan Venturers Cayman F., Madison E., and Emily G., are not only the first members of their unit…

The completion of any journey toward Eagle is commendable, but when a young man overcomes additional challenges to become an Eagle Scout, it transcends even the extraordinary and becomes truly inspiring. Such is the case for Scout Jack S., who managed to finish his Eagle Scout project and Eagle journey while battling cancer. As those who…

“Eat your vegetables!” It’s a familiar refrain heard in homes across America day in and day out as parents seek to encourage their children to eat healthy and get the nutrients they need. For The Journey Home, an outreach center in the Murfreesboro, TN, area that supports the homeless and other individuals in need, vegetables offer more…

  Whether it’s an Eagle Scout project, Scouting for Food, or something as simple as raking leaves, Scouts all over the United States regularly engage in community service projects. Leaves. (photo: Positively Naperville) The Scouts in Naperville, Illinois, have just committed their time and energy to be part of a large community service project to help…

Scouts love camping, and probably many a Boy Scout has dreamed of creating his very own campsite, complete with everything he’d love to have there, including a great view. Scout Sean D. directs work at the campsite. (photo: Scott Anderson, the Daily Journal) One Scout, Sean D. from the Boy Scouts of America Rainbow Council,…

In all of Scouting history, no one has built something quite like this. The Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council built and raced pinewood derby cars on the world’s longest pinewood derby track. Overhead view of the world’s longest pinewood derby track. (photo: Mid-America Council) Some might think they’ve seen longer pinewood derby tracks, but the Scouts…

  When Jayden J. and Ty’zia J. went for a swim in a local pool this past summer, little did the two Scouts know that they would have to draw on their Scouting skills to save a boy from drowning. These two Scouts saved a boy from drowning in a pool. (photo: News 12 Brooklyn) The pair…

  Former NASA astronaut Greg Johnson addresses students in Austin, TX. (Photo credit: KXAN) Space travel might seem like a lofty goal to some, but according to former astronaut Greg Johnson, “It’s really the next frontier.” The former astronaut shared his inspiring perspective on outer space with STEM Scouts from the Capitol Area Council and…