Scouts Brave the Cold for a STEM University Experience
There were merit badges to earn and STEM lessons to learn at the Hawk Mountain Council’s third annual STEM University event, which is why...
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How Scouting Is Sparking an Interest in Welding
The American Welding Society projects a shortage of more than 200,000 welders in the near future as Baby Boomers gear up for retirement. But the Boy...
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This Eagle Scout Earned Every Merit Badge, Cub Belt Loop and Pin
Carrying 141 merit badges and a slew of Cub Scout belt loops and pins may sound heavy, but it’s no burden. Just ask 17-year-old...
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Why 2 Million Scouts Are Hooked On Fishing
The number of Scouts who have earned the fishing merit badge rivals the population of Houston! That means two million Scouts who have experienced...
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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...
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Boy Scouts of America Introduces Animation Merit Badge
New merit badge draws on youth’s sense of wonder about animation and design While many people associate animation with cartoons or entertainment,...
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Boy Scouts of America Introduces Merit Badge: Signs, Signals, and Codes
New merit badge encourages youth members to explore alternative languages, including the increased use of shorthand texts or emoticons Irving, Texas (Feb. 26, 2015)...
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New Merit Badge: Signs, Signals, and Codes
Scouts with a passion for emojis can rejoice. The Signs, Signals and Codes merit badge requirements are out! Aside from encouraging Scouts to craft...
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