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A New Hope: Hosting a Scouting event can bring a unit together

Camp. Or camp not. There is no try. A Pennsylvania troop hosted a Star Wars-themed camporee where Scouts used their skills to lift X-wings and make out-of-this-world snacks.

The Hornaday Award: One of Scouting’s rarest, most prestigious honors

Scouts and Venturers need patience, persistence and a passion for the environment to earn an award benefiting the Earth. About 1,200 medals have been awarded in the past 100 years.

Hurricane relief: ‘It made me really proud to be a Scout’

Scouts across the South join together to help rebuild after the deadly hurricanes of 2017.

How to build a better budget

All that Scouting costs money. Follow these steps so your troop, pack or crew can make every dollar count.

‘Green Bar Bill,’ the Scoutmaster to the World

The legacy of Green Bar Bill, writer of BSA handbooks, contributor to ‘Boys’ Life’ and proponent of the patrol method, lives on.

Big-time weekend: Montana Council gives Scouts a unique Snow Sports opportunity

Big Sky Ski Weekend is a unique opportunity for youth: the chance to ski at a quality resort for a fraction of what it would cost the public.

The rewards from introducing kids to the wilderness

If we’re going to get today’s kids outdoors, we parents and adult leaders have to take them there.

10 historic BSA moments every Scouter should know

From the first Eagle Scout to the first pinewood derby and more: How many of these historic BSA moments do you recognize?

Skits, stories and songs to make your next campfire memorable

Use these strategies at your next campout and your Scouts or Venturers will be talking about your campfire entertainment for years to come.

How to help Scouts make an Eagle Scout service project great

Your Scouts’ Eagle Scout service projects will soar with these tips for going above and beyond.