Learn all about Scouting America’s national high-adventure program tonight, live on YouTube and FacebookWe’ll hear from representatives at Sea Base, Summit Bechtel Reserve, Northern Tier and Philmont to find out how you can secure a 2026 high-adventure trek.Scouting Magazine·April 23, 2025
Scouting America Joins #MyFriendToo US Initiative to Empower Youth in the Fight Against Sexual Violence<p>IRVING, TX (April 21, 2025) – In a powerful step for safeguarding, Scouting America is proud to announce its role as a national partner in #MyFriendToo US, a groundbreaking initiative … <a href="https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/scouting-america-joins-myfriendtoo-us-initiative-to-empower-youth-in-the-fight-against-sexual-violence/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Scouting America Joins #MyFriendToo US Initiative to Empower Youth in the Fight Against Sexual Violence</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p>
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Welcome Home, Eagle Scout Don PettitWhile many celebrate their 70th birthday with quiet gatherings among family and friends, NASA’s oldest active astronaut, Eagle Scout Don Pettit, marked his milestone in a far more extraordinary manner: returning to Earth at thousands of miles per hour following a mission in space.Scouting Alumni·April 20, 2025
Guardians of the Wild: Sustaining Philmont’s Wilderness for Future Generations Philmont Scout Ranch’s Wilderness Guía Program blends adventure with responsibility, empowering youth to protect and preserve the natural world.Scouting America Foundation·April 20, 2025
Beyond the Paddle: Northern Tier Scouts’ Data Mission in the Boundary WatersNorthern Tier Scouts are doing more than just exploring the Boundary Waters; they're actively engaged in its protection. Through dedicated data collection, they're providing crucial information that has a real and tangible impact on wilderness conservation.Scouting America Foundation·April 20, 2025
From Strip Mine to Model: Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve’s Journey Toward SustainabilityThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve stands as a testament to renewal, where a former strip mine has been transformed into a premier destination offering Scouts incredible high-adventure opportunities. This story highlights the power of partnership in creating a space that not only champions environmental responsibility but also empowers the next generation.Scouting America Foundation·April 20, 2025
Building Hope, One Coral at a Time: Sea Base Scouts Lead the Charge in Ocean Recovery Scouts at Sea Base are restoring coral reefs with NOAA’s Mission: Iconic Reefs, achieving a 93% survival rate despite 2024’s extreme heat wave.Scouting America Foundation·April 20, 2025
2025 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He packed 100,000 meals to feed HaitiansFor his exceptional efforts, Jamesly Jesse of Troop 85 in Moweaqua, Ill., received the 2025 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.National Eagle Scout Association·April 16, 2025
Kathy Leach: Undaunted and UndeterredThis story is about Kathy Leach. Her story highlights the challenges that came with being a pioneer at Philmont—and in Scouting America—as it began to invite (but not always welcome) young females.Scouting Alumni·April 16, 2025
Scouting Alumni Performs CPR to Save Coworker’s LifeB.J. Wolff, an alum and Eagle Scout from Traverse City, Michigan, learned CPR as a Scout. Nearly 45 years later, he used this training to save a work colleague without hesitation.Scouting Alumni·April 13, 2025
The Transformative Power of Alumni EngagementScouting Alumni recently held a live webinar about the transformative power of alumni engagement in Scouting. A recording of the webinar is available now.Scouting Alumni·April 13, 2025
Now available, the Council Boatswain GuidelinesOur Materials and Literature task force has published a new guideline for Council Boatswains. You can download the guide from the Scout Resource Center.Sea Scouts News·April 11, 2025
Incident Reporting in ScoutingAt Scouting America, the safety and well-being of our members are of paramount importance. We are dedicated to providing a secure environment where Scouts, leaders, and volunteers can confidently engage in enriching Scouting experiences. Your role in promptly reporting incidents is crucial in maintaining the safety of our Scouting community. By reporting an incident, youScouting Wire·April 8, 2025
Scouting America’s 2025 Report to the Nation: Building Future Leaders, One Scout at a TimeExplore the Scouting America 2025 Report to the Nation—highlighting achievements, youth leadership, service impact, and the vision for Scouting’s future.Scouting America Foundation·April 7, 2025
Coast Guard Tech Talk: Heritage-class Coast Guard Offshore Patrol CuttersPlease register for our April 2025 Coast Guard Tech Talk on 22 April 2025 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mv7NwUCET5yQdVVhNqEkig Our speaker is Mr. Brendan D’Isernia. Brendan D’Isernia last spoke with us July 2023. He leads us through a discussion of Eastern Shipbuilding Group. How they build ships and the various career […]Sea Scouts News·April 6, 2025
Scouting America Launches Nationwide Clean Waterways Initiative<p>Partnering with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NOAA and CleanHub, Scouting America renews its commitment to protecting our planet’s waters IRVING, TX (April 2, 2025) – Scouting America, in partnership … <a href="https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/scouting-america-launches-nationwide-clean-waterways-initiative/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Scouting America Launches Nationwide Clean Waterways Initiative</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p>
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Scouting America’s 2025 Report to the NationScouting America recently presented its Report to the Nation in Washington, D.C., reaffirming its dedication to fostering character, leadership, and citizenship among young Americans.Scouting Alumni·April 1, 2025
Scouting America Delivers Report to the Nation in Washington D.C., Highlighting Impact and Future Vision<p>IRVING, TX (April 1, 2025) – Scouting America presented its Report to the Nation in Washington, D.C., showcasing the organization’s continued commitment to developing character, leadership, and citizenship in young … <a href="https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/scouting-america-delivers-report-to-the-nation-in-washington-d-c-highlighting-impact-and-future-vision/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Scouting America Delivers Report to the Nation in Washington D.C., Highlighting Impact and Future Vision</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p>
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Scouting’s Centennial CoinCub Scout John Swindling recently contributed a story to the American Numismatic Association's online magazine about the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar.Scouting Alumni·April 1, 2025
Scout Leader Andrew Fortune on the Today ShowAndrew Fortune is a scouting leader in the Heart of Virginia Council who inspires young people by leading Scoutreach.Scouting Alumni·March 29, 2025