May 5, 2017

Scout Escaped Civil War in Syria

As a child in Syria, Sami J. spent his time as a Syrian Boy Scout in the city of Aleppo, participating in typical Scouting activities...

Scout Saves Friend From Drowning in Septic Tank

A fun day of playing in the backyard with friends nearly turned deadly when a young girl walked over a septic tank lid that...

July 23, 2015

Refugee Troop Proves Fun Is a Universal Language

Some Scout troops can boast one or two Scouts born in other states. But ask a Scout in Aurora, CO, Troop 1532 where he’s from,...

July 6, 2015

The Old Game That’s Cultivating the Minds of New Scouts

In the July 2015 issue of Chess Life, writer Brian Jerauld highlights the chess merit badge, which will be in the clutches of 100,000 Scouts...

June 3, 2015

Boy Scouts Lead Relief Efforts After Texas Floods

A Scout is helpful. Days after storms have subsided across Texas, Troop 113 of Tomball, TX, is proving that. Meteorologists say Texas received enough rain...

May 15, 2015

5 Times Scouts Honored Armed Forces Veterans This Year

Scouts and military personnel seem to have an intrinsic link. Maybe it’s because Scout training bestows the honor and discipline required for many young adults...

April 15, 2015

Washington Boy Scouts Help Fight Ebola in West Africa

US treatment of Ebola has mitigated tensions surrounding the epidemic stateside, yet the virus continues to be a global issue. But this proactive group of Scouts from...

April 8, 2015

Six Battle of Normandy Veterans Honored in California

Troop 377 of the California Inland Empire Council presented six Battle of Normandy veterans ranging from Private First Class to Lieutenant with medals commemorating...

March 31, 2015

Leaders Encourage Eagle Scout with Autism to Take Wing

Lee T. achieved Eagle Scout at 13 years old. He has a 4.0. He’s athletic, improving his long jump record by three feet at...

March 30, 2015

Boy Scouts and Explorers in Chicagoland Sending Projects to Space

The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and the BSA’s Chicago Area Council have teamed up for the Space Station National...

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