A large-scale service project is one of the final obstacles that you'll need to overcome to reach Scouting's highest rank: Eagle Scout. If you're a Life Scout in the process of planning your own...
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The Value And Benefits of Scouting (58 Highlights From Scouts)
Interested in signing your child up for Scouting (or becoming a BSA/Boy Scout yourself)? If so, you're in the right place! Having personally been a Boy Scout, in this article, I'll be sharing...
The Citizenship in Society Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide In 2023
Citizenship in Society is an Eagle-required merit badge that'll help you to broaden your sense of ethics and become an upstander in your community! In earning the Citizenship in Society merit...
All Eagle-Required Merit Badges: Difficulty Rankings in 2023
It's no secret, some Eagle-required merit badges are harder to earn than others. If you're interested in difficulty rankings and recommendations of when to complete each Eagle-required merit...
How To Make The Most Of Scouting (Especially if You’re Not Enjoying Yourself)
"Is it really worthwhile to stay in Scouting?" is a question that almost every Scout will ask themselves, inevitably feeling frustrated at some point or another. Well, if you're feeling that...
Most Scouts take anywhere from 4 - 6 years on their journey to reaching the Eagle rank. But, have you ever wondered, "what's the quickest possible way someone could become an Eagle Scout?" I...