2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (251+ words) Scouting America regularly refreshes merit badges and advancement resources to keep pace with the latest trends. Get an update at 2 p.m. CST tomorrow on #TroopTalkLive to learn what's new, what's coming soon and how data shapes these decisions. In this episode…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (516+ words) For the 33rd year, Troop 2 from Chico, California, is collecting Christmas trees to help residents with post-holiday cleanup while supporting local sustainability efforts. The program, which began in 1992, recycles trees into lake-friendly brush piles used in nearby Lake Oroville to shelter…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (546+ words) The National Cub Scout Committee has released a new set of elective resources designed to make pack meetings more fun and Adventure completion more achievable for Scouts of all ranks. Today's packs often include boys and girls from multiple ranks…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (461+ words) Check out the latest batch. TIP: Click/tap and drag the slider below each image to see the change. Who: Janiya, Troop 1313, Philadelphia What: Janiya cleared debris and planted flowers at a local park. She also built and installed a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (432+ words) Certain risks are obvious, says Michael Kiester, Scouting America's director of environmental health and safety. Dehydration when it's hot. Hypothermia when it's cold. Interactions with wild animals. Handling a firearm or knife. But not every situation is obviously risky. That's…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (468+ words) Helping Scouts talk about what they believe and how they show respect for what others believe is one of the more meaningful parts of Cub Scouting. It can also be a challenge for leaders. That's where #CubChatLive comes in. The…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (324+ words) A 9-year-old Cub Scout's stuffed animal donation drive was featured in several news reports this month. When Addison Jones from Mobile, Alabama, discovered she was a direct descendent of a Pelican Girl, she decided to honor them with a new…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (685+ words) Scouting apparently plays a supporting role in season five of the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, which released the first four episodes the day before Thanksgiving. (Spoilers below!) In episode 3, Holly Wheeler, played by Nell Fisher, discovers a Boy Scouts…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (225+ words) Scouting America turns 115 years young on Feb. 8, 2025. What do you get the youth movement that has everything? A list of 115 Scouts who became famous. The list includes presidents and Pulitzer Prize recipients, astronauts and athletes, celebrities and CEOs. Two notes…...