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link to 99 Epic BSA Activities: Scouts Share Their Favorite Troop Adventures

99 Epic BSA Activities: Scouts Share Their Favorite Troop Adventures

Being a BSA Scout is one of the most unique and rewarding activities that any young person could be involved in. From camping and earning merit badges to building friendships and even learning...

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How To Plan An Eagle Scout Project: An Easy 5-Step Guide

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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link to The Sustainability Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide In 2023

The Sustainability Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide In 2023

Sustainability is an Eagle-required merit badge that’ll teach you the incredibly important skill of conserving our planet's resources! In answering each of the requirements, you'll learn how...

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Advance Fast in Scouting (5 Rank-Up Keys To Earn Eagle Quickly)

You can't become an Eagle Scout without ranking up. However, it's easy to get stuck and stop making progress. Or, to become discouraged because there are so many Scouting requirements that need...

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link to How To Hold A BSA Troop Open House: A Complete Guide

How To Hold A BSA Troop Open House: A Complete Guide

Since its very beginning, Scouting has relied on existing Scouts to recruit new members into the program. Thankfully, this has worked pretty well — as Scouting has been around for over 100...

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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...

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