Oregon Scouts Try Crabbing and ClammingPulling a meal from the sea requires determination and know-how.Scout Life·December 18, 2024
Help Scouts start their year strong with the first Scout Life issue of 2025Snow adventures, Scouting America’s 115th birthday, a reader’s dream roundup, Black history, cold-weather gear and, oh yeah, MORE snow. If that sounds like too much midwinter goodness packed into one magazine, you’ve never checked outScouting Magazine·December 17, 2024
Troop 280 Straps on Snowshoes for a Mountain AdventureWith snowshoes on and sleds in tow, these Scouts trek up a snowy mountain.Scout Life·December 17, 2024
Scouting Alum, Kenneth Cooper, Reflects on His Career and Time in Scouting"Aaron on Scouting" describes how Dr. Kenneth Cooper, a Notable Scouting Alumni and Distinguished Eagle Scout, pioneered aerobics and changed the world's view on exercise, emphasizing its importance for a healthy lifestyle.Scouting Alumni·December 16, 2024
Founder of modern aerobics reflects on his career and time in ScoutingKenneth Cooper, Eagle Scout, is the man who first coined the term aerobics and changed the way the world thought about the concept of exercise.Scouting Magazine·December 16, 2024
How to Buy the Best Sleeping BagA good sleeping bag can make the difference between comfort and a long, miserable night. Stay warm and comfy in one of these sleeping bags.Scout Life·December 16, 2024
Mad PlanetJoin Pedro, Pee Wee and Dredd Speed as they and their helpful pets fight to repair their crashed BL mail-barge spaceship and discover just what's wrong with Mad Planet.Scout Life·December 15, 2024
Season of giving continues for Scouts across the country, plus more good news this weekThe holiday season is a great time for Scout units across the country to focus on giving. Cub Scout Pack 935 in Statesboro, Georgia, has chosen this time of the year to participate in ScoutingScouting Magazine·December 13, 2024
With application season upon us, we caught up with one of the original NESA scholarship recipientsTo mark the 40th anniversary of NESA scholarships, my friends in the official alumni association for Eagle Scouts helped me track down one of the original recipients from 1984.National Eagle Scout Association·December 12, 2024
With application season upon us, we caught up with one of the original NESA scholarship recipientsSince 1984, the National Eagle Scout Association has been granting scholarships to Eagle Scouts who choose to continue their educational journey in college.Scouting Magazine·December 12, 2024
Extreme Makeovers, Round 60: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photosExtreme Makeovers, Round 60: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photosScouting Magazine·December 11, 2024
Merit Badge Updates for 2025Scouts BSA is excited to share the planned updates to Merit Badges that will take effect on January 1, 2025. These updates will be reflected in Scoutbook and on our online Merit Badge Hub (https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/) towards the end of December. These preliminary updates are subject to change before final implementation on January 1, 2025. Per […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·December 10, 2024
Cub Scouting’s Family & Reverence Adventures are great for winter breakCub Scouting’s Family & Reverence Adventures are the perfect holiday activity for families during the holidays.Scouting Magazine·December 9, 2024
‘Tis the season to give back, plus other news in Scouting'Tis the season to give back, plus other news in Scouting, Scout Pack gives back to community through service projects and more.Scouting Magazine·December 6, 2024
A tribute to Gabe Hassan, who fought a terminal illness to earn the rank of EagleGabe Hassan had a rare genetic disorder in which a person’s cells cannot produce enough protein for their body to grow and develop as it should.Scouting Magazine·December 4, 2024
Alum Bill Litton Helps His Community Be PreparedBill Litton, a Scouting America alum and Emergency Management Director, has used his Scouting roots to lead disaster response efforts, including Hurricane Irma and the PULSE shooting, helping communities recover with resilience and expertise.Scouting Alumni·December 3, 2024
Legal Eagles Give BackLegal Eagles, founded by Eagle Scout Smitty Harrison in South Carolina, connects Eagle Scout attorneys with aspiring law students, fostering mentorship, leadership, and service. Their impactful programs, like "Law Merit Badge Day," inspire Scouts to explore legal careers while embodying Scouting’s values.Scouting Alumni·December 3, 2024
Scouter Helps Feed a CampusScouts from six units in the Hornet’s Nest District joined UNC Charlotte alumni to collect 1,001 pounds of donations for the Jamil Niner Student Pantry, supporting students facing food insecurity.Scouting Alumni·December 3, 2024
How to Make the Perfect Jar of Hot Chocolate MixThis jar of hot chocolate mix is an easy way to make a fun and delicious holiday gift for everyone on your list!Scout Life·December 3, 2024
These videos from USA Skateboarding will help Scouts earn the Skating merit badgeThe Skating merit badge has an all-new option — and the backing of the national governing body for skateboarding in the United States.Scouting Magazine·December 2, 2024