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The Blog and Newsletter of the Scouting America International Committee & Department
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Browse allInternational Adventure·March 24, 20244th World Scout Education CongressHome > International > International Adventure > Gus Sanchez’s reflection on attending the 4th World Scout Education Congress held in Paris, France Paris, France is known for the Eiffel Tower, Mona Lisa at the Louvre, fabulous French cuisine, and as the future home of the 2024 Summer Olympic but, this last December, it was the home to […]
International Adventure·July 25, 2023World Scout Jamboree Stories: Once in a Lifetime or Lifechanging?Home > International > International Adventure > Attending a World Scout Jamboree – Once in a Lifetime or Lifechanging? Emily Hale’s reflection ahead of attending the 25th World Scout Jamboree, on her international scouting adventure over the past twelve years since she was a participant at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree. Members of the 2011 UK Contingent […]
International Adventure·September 13, 2021Supporting Refugees & Foreign Nationals in the BSAHome > International > International Adventure > Welcoming Refugees and Foreign Nationals into the Boy Scouts of America The work of one’s parents or the situation of one’s nation should not derail a young person’s Scouting ambitions. The BSA has a long history of welcoming refugees and foreign nationals into our program – especially in times of […]
International Adventure·May 20, 2021Profiles in World Scouting – Jean PereaHome > International > International Adventure > Welcome to the brand-new Profiles in World Scouting series, where the BSA International Department and Committee will be sharing the stories of leaders in the World Scouting community to engage and inspire Scouts to get involved with the International Scouting community at large. Through this series, we hope to bridge […]
International Adventure·October 14, 2020My Scouting Life – Brigitte TherivelHome > International > International Adventure > When Reece Kilbey asked me if I wanted to write a blog about all I have done in Scouting my first reaction was: “No, I don’t think anybody would be interested”, but then I thought that it would be fun to record my journey from a little girl in […]
International Adventure·August 22, 2020Responsibilities and Tasks of an IRHome > International > International Adventure > To learn more about what an International Representative does, resources and everything else check out the IR page. What does an International Representative do? Blog post submitted by Pat Fountain, International Ambassador Today, let’s take a look at the responsibilities of an international representative and a couple of tasks that […]
International Adventure·May 17, 20201,000,000 Pieces of TrashHome > International > International Adventure > Blog post by: John-Aaron Bozanic, Crew 774, Orange County Council A Scout is clean! One Scout has a goal of picking up 1,000,000 pieces of trash What’s been done so far? – Updated July 6th, 2020 Pieces:472,584 Pounds: 55,911 Participants: 2,132 Hours: 5,258 As a nation, we are experiencing what I perceive to […]
International Adventure·May 12, 2020Valentine’s Day Messengers of Peace ProjectHome > International > International Adventure > Blog post submitted by Pamela Higgins Richardson. The Messengers of Peace program supports community service and encourages Scouts to share their actions with others to help build a global network of service. That is just what Sam Richardson set out to do. Many students in our community are unable to […]
International Adventure·April 28, 20202017 NSJ International Staff Support Team ReflectionsHome > International > International Adventure > Pat Fountain’s Reflection on his time as an International Staff Support Team Stafferat the 2017 BSA National Jamboree. Imagine you are at a Scout camp and awakened to the sounds of foreign languages. Or rolling out of your tent to be greeted by Scouters in yellow, red or bright blue […]
International Adventure·April 28, 20202017 NSJ International Exhibit Staff ReflectionsHome > International > International Adventure > Ben Beese’s reflection on his time as staffer at the 2017 BSA National Jamboree International Exhibit International Scouting is special. There is a magic there unlike anything else. As a member of the 2017 Jamboree’s International Exhibit Staff, I saw this magic come to life for Scouts young and old. […]