Service projects Archives - Scouting magazine

From ‘Me’ to ‘We’: Planning service projects for Cub Scouts

By Scouting magazine

What does it take to give your Cub Scouts the tools to help other people? Other people.

As Good As It Gets

By Scouting magazine

More than 1,000 Arrowmen gathered in Wyoming for brotherhood, great adventures, and one giant-size good turn at ArrowCorps5, the largest service project in U.S. Forest Service history.

'To Help Other People'

By Scouting magazine

Since the BSA’s Good Turn for America initiative was launched in 2004, Scouts across the country have devoted more than three million hours of service to the needy—and they’re not done yet.

Saving Loggerhead Turtles

By Scouting magazine

During their annual visit to a wilderness barrier island off the South Carolina coast, Scouts help vulnerable hatchlings survive a perilous journey from nest to sea.

A Helping Hand From Coast to Coast to Coast

By Scouting magazine

Scouts and Scouters across America have contributed in many ways to assist in relief and recovery efforts in the wake of last year’s devastating hurricanes.

Age-appropriate service projects for Webelos Scouts

By Scouting magazine

In our November-December 2004 issue, Webelos Den Leader H.S. noted that service projects are required for several Webelos activity badges and awards. He asked for examples of good projects. Readers offered several ideas.

'This Is What We Do!'

By Scouting magazine

After four hurricanes ravaged the Southeastern United States last year, Scout units organized to help clean up and rebuild.

Keeping Webelos Scouts active in their second year

By Scouting magazine

When committee member E.M.P. asked for ways to retain second-year Webelos Scouts, readers suggested more activities with Scout troops, unique service projects, and earning special awards.

Honoring Scoutreach's 'Unsung Heroes'

By Scouting magazine

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their dedicated efforts to bring Scouting to youth in urban and rural areas.

The Nature of Leadership

By Scouting magazine

The lure of Alaska’s Yukon River is the hook Venturing uses to teach teens management skills in the nature of leadership.