Advancement & Awards

Earn a BSA aquatics award this summer

From the Mile Swim award, Boardsailing, Stand Up Paddleboarding and more, find out how your Scouts can earn a special aquatics award.

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Cool Camp: Tesomas Scout Camp

With about 65 merit badges to choose from, Scouts have plenty of reasons to be cheerful at Tesomas Scout Camp.

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Previewing the May 2021 issue of Scout Life

Get Scout Life in print and digital! Go to scoutlife.org/subscribe and use code DIGPRT12 to unlock our special Scout rate — $12 for a full year of 10 issues!

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Bodyflight: What It Is; How It Fits in Scouting

According to a recent alert from the BSA’s health and safety team, requests from units who’d like to try indoor bodyflight have increased in the past few years.

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Scouting FAQ: Chartered Organizations

Every Scouting unit “belongs” to a local organization like a school, religious institution or service club. Here’s an overview of this essential relationship.