Whether you’re a newly-joined Scout or well along the path to Eagle, making friends in a BSA troop can often feel like a challenge. However, it doesn't need to be! While many friendships...

First Class rank is a turning point in Scouting. Once a Scout has reached First Class rank, they'll have learned all of the basic skills for troop success. At this point, Scoutmasters and...

Prepare to dive into the world of crime prevention! Earning the Crime Prevention merit badge will equip you with the skills and know-how to protect your friends and family, making your community...

Earning your Chemistry merit badge will help you to better understand the science of reactions and why matter behaves the way it does. While chemistry can be pretty complicated, it can also be...

If you’re involved in Scouting, you likely know that the Boy Scouts of America officially allowed girls to join the program and changed its name to Scouts BSA quite some time ago in 2019....

The highest honor in Scouting is earning the rank of Eagle, but have you heard of the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement and the Distinguished Conservation Award? Surprisingly, these awards...