Share your go-to ideas with the Cub Scout community using this new resourceThe Cub Scout team is excited to launch a new way for you to share your great Cub Scouting ideas: a crowdsourced hub for activities, games and ceremonies.Scouting Magazine·August 4, 2025
From Recipient to Leader: Eagle Scout Candidate Champions Blood DonationAndrew Albert of East New Market, Maryland, knows the lifesaving power of blood donation—because it saved his own life. Born with a rare genetic disorder (XLP), Andrew underwent a bone marrow transplant and received lifesaving blood products as a child.Scouting Alumni·August 4, 2025
Restoring Philmont After the Ute Park FireYears after the devastating 2018 Ute Park Fire scorched over 26,000 acres in Philmont Scout Ranch, efforts to restore the forest are well underway.Scouting Alumni·August 4, 2025
Share Your Scouting Story – David Montgomery Leads the WayScouting America is proud to debut two heartfelt new commercials featuring NFL star and official Scouting America spokesperson David Montgomery, airing nationwide this fall on Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, and YouTube TV. In each spot, Montgomery reflects on the experiences that helped shape him—from his days as a Scout to his career in professional football.Scouting Alumni·August 4, 2025
Celebrating Legacy and Brotherhood: Camp Staff Reunion Draws Nearly 150 to Camp BarstowOn June 7, 2025, the pine-covered shores of Lake Murray echoed once again with the voices of Scouts, Scouters, and alumni as nearly 150 current and former staff members gathered at Camp Barstow for a memorable Camp Staff Reunion.Scouting Alumni·August 3, 2025
Scout takes on wildfire risk, plus other news in Scouting this weekScout takes on wildfire risk, plus other news in Scouting this weekScouting Magazine·August 1, 2025
NESA Legacy Society Profile: Josh LevensonFrom Lodge Chief to council president-elect, Josh Levenson shares how Scouting shaped his journey—and why he supports NESA’s mission to mentor the next generation.National Eagle Scout Association·July 31, 2025
Scouters in Action: They helped the victims of a horrific multicar accidentTim and Crystal Mueller were on their way to a Scouting event when they witnessed a terrifying multicar accident right in front of them.Scouting Magazine·July 31, 2025
Can You Name These Snakes?Can you tell a copperhead's hourglass bands from a rattler's rings? Take this quiz to find out!Scout Life·July 30, 2025
Check these new Scouting America TV spots and social media videosScouting America is proud to reveal two TV spots featuring NFL star and official Scouting America spokesperson David Montgomery.Scouting Magazine·July 30, 2025
Lily Pads Bring Sense of Calm During Hospital TreatmentsIn his Eagle Scout community service project, David Clark, a 15‑year‑old Boy Scout from Palo Alto, created 110 hand‑decorated IV lily pads for young patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Each colorful platform attaches to the base of an IV pole, giving kids something cheerful to ride on during treatments and a chance to feel a bit more human in a clinical setting.Scouting America Foundation·July 29, 2025
Inside the August 2025 IssueHere's what you'll find inside the August 2025 issue of Scout Life magazine.Scout Life·July 28, 2025
Let’s tip our caps to the latest recipients of the Woods Services AwardThe Woods Services Award is presented to Scouters for their outstanding service to Scouts with special needs.Scouting Magazine·July 28, 2025
Scouts Help Their Communities After Devastating DisastersWhen disaster strikes, Scouts jump into action -- even if they're impacted.Scout Life·July 25, 2025
Heroic Rescue on Mackinac IslandA man visiting Mackinac Island is alive today thanks to the quick actions of a nurse, a Scout, and a scout leader who jumped into action during a terrifying moment near Fort Mackinac.Scouting Alumni·July 25, 2025
Troop Learns New Skills on Challenging, Fun CampoutFinding the right path can be tricky, but orienteering skills can help.Scout Life·July 25, 2025
Scouts Float a River and Explore a Cave in TennesseeTroop 33 fits whitewater rafting, caving and tubing into one exciting outing.Scout Life·July 25, 2025
Garter Snakes Are Reptiles With a SmileGarter snakes are some of the best-known snakes. But why are they called garter snakes? Well, they look a lot like an old-fashioned piece of clothing byScout Life·July 25, 2025
Scout jumps into action to save hiker, plus other news in Scouting this weekScout jumps into action to save hiker, plus other news in Scouting this weekScouting Magazine·July 25, 2025
Scouting America Swim Tests for TroopsAs troops prepare for summer camp and plan troop aquatics events, confusion often arises about who is authorized to perform swim classification tests. These tests are essential for safe aquatic adventures, including boating activities. The Guide to Safe Scouting, Hazardous Weather, Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat protocols (found in my.scouting training modules) apply to […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·July 25, 2025