First Muslim Scouts BSA Girl Troop in Shelter Rock District

Article contributed by Brian Gorman, Sr District Executive at the Theodore Roosevelt Council More than 18 months ago we began our relationship with the Hillside Islamic Center to begin the process of bringing Scouting to their mosque. The main reason this worked was...

Need a New Unit? Just Add Water!

Article contributed by Owen McCulloch, National Venturing and Sea Scouting Director In November 2019, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG-AUX) announced their new national official youth program: Sea Scouts BSA.  There are over 800 USCG-AUX flotillas (like a council)...
Scouts invent handy way to remember first aid steps

Scouts invent handy way to remember first aid steps

Scouts in girls Troop 606 of Chicago recently reviewed the eight steps of handling an emergency as outlined in the First Aid merit badge pamphlet. As they went over the steps, the girls decided to create a mnemonic device, similar to the one they learned for Leave No...
How to Keep Patrol Cooking Gear Clean?

How to Keep Patrol Cooking Gear Clean?

Q: How can my patrol keep our cooking gear clean? — Griffen, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania A: You might not feel like doing it, but right after a meal, clean up. Use a biodegradable, unscented soap in a three-pot washing process. Wash your gear in a pot of hot water...