Summit Shakedown preview: Patch trading at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree

See what your Scouts can expect when it comes to patch trading at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

The BSA reintroduces itself to America at the 2012 National Annual Meeting

Learn why the BSA plans to reintroduce itself to America from this 2012 National Annual Meeting report, including details on the appearance by Eagle Scout Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs.

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Venturers explore the coastline of Catalina Island with ocean kayaks

Grab a paddle and join this California crew as they explore the shores of Catalina Island with ocean kayaks.

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The get-started guide for new Scouting leaders

New leaders: This jam-packed guide will bring you up to speed—fast—so that you can get started in your new role as a Scouting volunteer leader.

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Wayne Brock shares his vision for the future of Scouting

Wayne Brock—the BSA’s new Chief Scout Executive—sits down with the editors of Scouting magazine to discuss his vision for what lies in the future for the Scouting movement.

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Former astronaut shares how to get Scouts hooked on STEM subjects

Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares why Scouters must get boys interested in science, technology, engineering, and math topics and how the BSA’s new STEM-NOVA Award program can help.

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Ideas for teaching STEM-subject merit badges

$You might not expect rocks to be involved in an event focused on math, science, and technology. But this New Hampshire gathering exposes Scouts to nontraditional topics such as geology (below). Jim Frey, assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 28 in Dunstable, Mass., uses his college degree in geological engineering to discuss rock types with Scouts. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Hill.)$

Take note of this do-it-yourself merit badge clinic that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics.

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