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Cub Scouting Scouts BSA Venturing Sea Scouting Fun Contact Us Donate Today Latest Posts [ May 10, 2024 ] 20 quotes from Scouts and volunteers about the Scouting America name change, plus more positive Scouting news this week Inspirational Stories [ May 9, 2024 ] Troop delivers roses every Mother’s Day App Feed [ May 9, 2024 ] Scouting America names its National Alumnus of the Year for 2024 Alumni [ May 8, 2024 ] Scouting America recognizes the 2024 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented for distinguished service to youth App Feed - For Parents [ May 7, 2024 ] How Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting will impact volunteers, parents (like you) for the next century App Feed Search for: App Feed - Cub Scouts Bookmark these four resources to keep up with the Cub Scout program updates Alumni Eagle Scout shares why she continues to serve Scouting both at home and abroad App Feed - Scouts BSA This training course is an absolute must for BSA youth App Feed 2023 merit badge rankings: A look into Scouts’ current interests and achievements App Feed - For Leaders What our organization’s name change means — and doesn’t mean — to Scouts and leaders Get daily updates! Download the new Scouting magazine app today. 20 quotes from Scouts and volunteers about the Scouting America name change, plus more positive Scouting news this week May 10, 2024 1 News outlets throughout the country featured quotes from local Scouts and volunteers in their articles about the name change. Troop delivers roses every Mother’s Day May 9, 2024 0 Last year, the troop delivered 180 roses, including one to a mother who has received a flower for more than 25 years. Scouting America names its National Alumnus of the Year for 2024 May 9, 2024 0 The BSA Alumni Association has named Tim Brown of Nicholasville, Kentucky, its 2024 National Alumnus of the Year. MODL’s Infinity Tool™ provides countless uses for camp and beyond May 7, 2024 1 Need to tie something down and don’t have a piece of rope? Why don’t you use your bracelet – which also functions as a gear strap, hair tie, clothes organizer, clamp and fidget toy? Scouting America recognizes the 2024 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented for distinguished service to youth May 8, 2024 1 The 2024 recipients of the BSA’s Silver Buffalo Award come from all across the country and different walks of life. One thing they have in common: Each of them has provided truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. How Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting will impact volunteers, parents (like you) for the next century May 7, 2024 0 Hundreds of volunteers gather annually to set the tone for the Scouting year, assess the strengths and opportunities in the organization, and propel the movement forward. What our organization’s name change means — and doesn’t mean — to Scouts and leaders May 7, 2024 48 The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America, as announced this morning at the 2024 National Annual Meeting. Explore the world, like this Eagle Scout does, using the 2025 Almanac from National Geographic May 1, 2024 0 With advent of powerful technology and the ease to access a wealth of information, Distinguished Eagle Scout Lee Berger believes we can discover the world like never before. MODL’s Infinity Tool™ provides countless uses for camp and beyond May 7, 2024 1 Need to tie something down and don’t have a piece of rope? Why don’t you use your bracelet – which also functions as a gear strap, hair tie, clothes organizer, clamp and fidget toy? Living shorelines project at this BSA camp is a conservation success story May 6, 2024 0 As the Tidewater Council was exploring ways to improve its shoreline damaged from decades of erosion, the environmental division of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) was searching for ways to improve water conditions in the entire Chesapeake Bay region. Normandy Camporee still a success 80 years later, plus more positive news in Scouting this week May 3, 2024 1 Positive news in Scouting this week includes the following: Scout honored for saving woman’s life, Nebraska council honors Scout and two others at annual dinner, Troop returns the favor to the organization that came to its aide last winter, Normandy Camporee still a success 80 years later. Explore parks, monuments like never before with Nissan and the Chimani app April 17, 2024 1 The app makes it simple to search for parks and monuments, national forests and wildlife refuges. Attendees share stories of personal growth from the conference that equipped them to welcome all Scouts and Scouters May 2, 2024 0 Eliminating barriers to joining Scouting and welcoming all the kinds of families who make up our communities should be a priority for every Scouter. Luckily, that’s what the Opening Doors course at Philmont Training Center Explore the world, like this Eagle Scout does, using the 2025 Almanac from National Geographic May 1, 2024 0 With advent of powerful technology and the ease to access a wealth of information, Distinguished Eagle Scout Lee Berger believes we can discover the world like never before. This training course is an absolute must for BSA youth April 29, 2024 0 The Scouts BSA program is designed to bring out leadership qualities in youth, and Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) is one of the best tools out there to do just that. Bear Grylls pens an essential handbook for anyone who is a Scout or wants to be one April 16, 2024 0 It’s a book for anyone who is a Scout, was a Scout or hopes one day to be a Scout,” Grylls says. Cub Scouts awarded for cleanup project, plus more great news in Scouting this week April 26, 2024 0 BSA Troop celebrates historical landmark, Cub Scouts awarded for cleanup project, Two Scouts make history in Michigan, Teen closes in on Eagle Rank after overcoming doctor’s ruling Eagle Scout shares why she continues to serve Scouting both at home and abroad April 24, 2024 3 As a college student studying biomedical engineering at the University of Missouri, Selby Chipman is plenty busy with her current day-to-day tasks. And still, she makes time for Scouting. An update from the BSA’s Youth Protection executive for National Child Abuse Prevention Month April 23, 2024 9 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, so it seems like the perfect time to talk with the BSA’s Youth Protection executive to get an update on the latest topics related to youth protection, both within and outside of the BSA. Say hello to this upcoming year’s national Venturing officers April 22, 2024 0 Every year, Venturers are selected to serve in the national Venturing officers’ association. With the support of adult volunteers and professionals, these six young people will help shape Venturing’s future. Scout advocates for increased participation, plus more positive news this week in Scouting April 19, 2024 0 Scout advocates for increased participation, Passion for Scouting helps Scout defy the odds Here are the inaugural recipients of the Hillcourt Silver Medal April 18, 2024 5 The Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation has established The Hillcourt Silver Medal for distinguished service to the history of Scouting at the national and international levels. Explore parks, monuments like never before with Nissan and the Chimani app April 17, 2024 1 The app makes it simple to search for parks and monuments, national forests and wildlife refuges. Bear Grylls pens an essential handbook for anyone who is a Scout or wants to be one April 16, 2024 0 It’s a book for anyone who is a Scout, was a Scout or hopes one day to be a Scout,” Grylls says. More posts ... ADVERTISEMENT newsletter Join 11,843 people who get in their inbox. We'll send an email every time we post a new story, and you can unsubscribe any time. Email Address: First Name: Last Name: Leave this field empty if you're human: About the Authors Aaron Derr is the senior editor of and Scout Life magazine, and also a former...