Advancement & Awards Archives - Page 7 of 10

Encourage mentoring between Eagle Scouts and new Scouts

By Scouting magazine

Help new Scouts start their journey on the road to Eagle by encouraging mentoring between your troop’s Eagle Scouts and newbies.

A leader’s guide to the Game Design merit badge

By Scouting magazine

The Game Design merit badge teaches planning and critical-thinking skills, while introducing Scouts to an industry that’s bigger than Hollywood.

Learn more about religious emblems that aim to promote reverence

By Scouting magazine

A Scout pledges to do his duty to God. Helping him understand what that pledge means is the purpose behind the religious emblems programs Scouting recognizes.

Recognize a Scout’s meritorious actions with one of two awards

By Scouting magazine

On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.

Recognize a Scout’s heroic actions with one of three awards

By Scouting magazine

Learn how to nominate a Scout’s heroic actions for one of three life-saving awards.

Venturers explore the coastline of Catalina Island with ocean kayaks

By Scouting magazine

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

Former astronaut shares how to get Scouts hooked on STEM subjects

By Scouting magazine

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.