CASTing Call: Extend Your Summer of Scouting at the 2026 National JamboreeNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·August 14, 2025
Enhancing Range and Target Activities Education: No excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·August 14, 2025
Finished with Summer Programs at your camp? – Now is a good time to do the CFETNo excerpt available.Trail to Adventure·August 14, 2025
5 Quick Questions with: Glenn Ault, chair of the 2026 National JamboreeOne of the biggest gatherings in Scouting requires one of the biggest planning efforts in Scouting. Thankfully, the event is in good hands.Scouting Magazine·August 13, 2025
Why the Multisport merit badge was the perfect outdoors activity for these ScoutsFor three Scouts from Troop 737 in Evergreen, Colorado, the Multisport merit badge arrived at just the right time.Scouting Magazine·August 12, 2025
Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and Silver Buffalo recipient, dies at 97Jim Lovell, the Eagle Scout astronaut whose leadership and ingenuity are credited with helping save the lives of the entire Apollo 13 crew, has died. He was 97.National Eagle Scout Association·August 11, 2025
SAFE Project Tool UseEnsuring Age-Appropriate Participation in Scouting Activities Creating safe, meaningful, and age-appropriate experiences is at the heart of every successful Scouting program. To support that goal, the Health and Safety Policies outlined on the Scouting Safety Resources page provide clear, age-based activity guidelines. These standards ensure that all Scouting experiences are not only developmentally appropriate butScouting Wire·August 11, 2025
Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and Silver Buffalo recipient, dies at 97.The Eagle Scout astronaut whose leadership is credited with helping save the lives of the entire Apollo 13 crew, has passed away.Scouting America Foundation·August 11, 2025
Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and Silver Buffalo recipient, dies at 97Jim Lovell, the Eagle Scout astronaut whose leadership and ingenuity are credited with helping save the lives of the entire Apollo 13 crew, has died.Scouting Magazine·August 11, 2025
Montgomery’s comeback fueled by Scouting, plus other news in Scouting this weekMontgomery’s comeback fueled by Scouting, plus other news in Scouting this weekScouting Magazine·August 8, 2025
Scouts BSA Launches Two New Test Lab Badges“Sewing and Needlework” and “Physics” now available for Scout feedback and exploration Scouts BSA has two new badges coming to the Test Lab: the Sewing and Needlework badge and the Physics badge will be joining the Test Lab platform over the next few days for Scouts to test and share feedback. These new Test Lab […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·August 8, 2025
The Sea Scout Marksmanship Program has ClosedAs announced over a year ago, once the supply of Sea Scout Marksmanship awards were exhausted they would not be reordered. That time has come. So, if you requested from the National Office a Sea Scout Marksmanship Award, your documentation and check will be returned to you. Sea Scouts can participate and earn other Scouting […]Sea Scouts News·August 7, 2025
OA LodgeMaster Maintenance<p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'> 6</var>, <var data-var='time'>17:30</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Completed</strong> - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.</p><p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'> 6</var>, <var data-var='time'>14:30</var> EDT</small><br><strong>In progress</strong> - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.</p><p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'> 6</var>, <var data-var='time'>14:27</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Scheduled</strong> - OA LodgeMaster will be unavailable this afternoon from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. During this time, the LodgeMaster Team will be performing system upgrades to the OA LodgeMaster infrastructure. During the maintenance window, you will not be able to login to the LodgeMaster Online Lodge Client or perform a sync in the Offline Lodge Client. You can follow the status of the maintenance on the OA status page at https://status.oa-bsa.org. Once the maintenance is complete, we will post an update to the status page. In the event we need to extend the maintenance window for an unforeseen reason, we will communicate the extended maintenance window on the OA status page.</p>OA System Maintenance·August 6, 2025
Scouting Provides Opportunities to Reach Her DreamsFrom nuclear science to blacksmithing, hundreds of Scouts gathered in Grand Island, Nebraska for an action-packed weekend of learning, exploring, and connecting!Scouting Alumni·August 6, 2025
Scouters Leap Into Action When Seconds MatterTim and Crystal Mueller, adult volunteers from Troop 2119 in Sharpsburg, Maryland, were on their way to the Shenandoah Area Council’s popcorn sales kickoff event when they witnessed a terrifying multicar accident unfold on the road in front of them.Scouting Alumni·August 6, 2025
Scouting America Takes Canoes, Robots and Rockets to Washington DC to Showcase the Adventure of Scouting<p> “Camp Capitol Hill” and “Eagles on the Hill” highlighted the values of Scouting and the need for youth leadership. IRVING, TX (August 6, 2025) – Last week dozens of Scouts … <a href="https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/scouting-america-takes-canoes-robots-and-rockets-to-washington-dc-to-showcase-the-adventure-of-scouting/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Scouting America Takes Canoes, Robots and Rockets to Washington DC to Showcase the Adventure of Scouting</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p>
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On what would have been his 125th birthday, let’s celebrate the legacy of ‘Green Bar Bill’William Hillcourt, also known as “Green Bar Bill” and the “Scoutmaster to the World,” was born on this date in 1900.Scouting Magazine·August 6, 2025
Scouting Alum Receives First-Ever Heart of Aurora AwardNick Ulrich's impact hasn’t gone unnoticed. He was recently honored with the first-ever Heart of Aurora Award, recognizing his decades of dedication to local youth and veterans.Scouting Alumni·August 5, 2025
Jeffrey Bozanic, Ph.D. – Scouting Alumni’s new ‘Alumni Training’ LeadJeffrey Bozanic, Ph.D., is Scouting Alumni's new Alumni Training Lead. Dr. Jeff Bozanic is a research scientist, underwater explorer, and lifelong member of Scouting America.Scouting Alumni·August 5, 2025
Beacons of the Circle: Robert “Rob” Rodriguez '94<span>Beacons of the Circle: Robert “Rob” Rodriguez '94</span>
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