Scouting is more than just an extracurricular option - it's a unique journey that transforms young people into leaders, adventurers, and compassionate citizens! For some, Scouting is a way to...
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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...
Earning the Tenderfoot rank is the first real obstacle in a Scout's journey to Eagle. To complete the 11 requirements standing between you and your new rank, you'll need to learn about camping,...
How to Hold a Proper Flag Ceremony (According to Scouts BSA)
The American flag is one of the most important symbols of Scouts BSA. At almost every Scouting campout, Court of Honor, and troop meeting, Scouts will hold some sort of opening presentation that...
The Citizenship in Society Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide In 2024
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...
The First Aid Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide In 2024 (New)
Quick! You’re on a 10-mile hike and one of the younger Scouts has just collapsed and appears unresponsive. What do you do? Luckily, once you have the Eagle-required, First Aid merit badge,...