Feb 23, 2018 | Bryan on Scouting
Among the Boy Scouts of America’s 137 different merit badges, you’ll find some classics like Bugling, First Aid and Forestry. You’ll also find merit badges like Game Design, Digital Technology and Programming that couldn’t have existed last century. It’s those badges...Feb 22, 2018 | Scoutingwire
When you hear the word “adventure,” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a trek across new terrain. Perhaps it’s the wide-open sea. Or maybe it’s even a journey through the world of STEM. Everyone has a different idea of adventure, and just as every adventure is unique, so...
Feb 22, 2018 | Bryan on Scouting
After five years of steady increases, the average age of Eagle Scouts fell in 2017. It’s now at 17.21 years — or 17 years, 2 months and 15 days. That’s the lowest mark since at least 2009, the first year for which detailed Eagle Scout statistics were made available to...
Feb 22, 2018 | Scouting Newsroom
The first day of Outdoor Retailer kicked off yesterday in Denver, Colorado, with several Boy Scouts of America representatives in attendance, highlighting the fun and adventure Scouting offers the whole family. As part of the BSA’s ongoing partnership with Outdoor...
Feb 22, 2018 | Scouting Newsroom
The Award program aligns with several Scouting programs including Boy Scouts, Venturing, Exploring and STEM Scouts, providing worldwide recognition for program activities Irving, TX. – Jan. 17, 2018 – Youth participating in the variety of programs offered by the Boy...