It's a (literal!) badge of honor to succeed in earning an extremely difficult merit badge. When I was a Scout, I often wondered, "what's the hardest merit badge out there?" No need to wonder any...
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Scout Camping Activities: 5 Outdoor Games Your Troop Will Love
Are Scout campouts some of the best times of your life? They should be! Some of my favorite Scouting memories come from the activities and games my troop would play during our camps. In this...
Can Girls Join Scouts BSA? Nicole’s Scouting Success Story⚜️
Scouting isn't just for boys anymore! As of February 2019, the BSA officially opened its doors to girls ages 11-18. This means, for the first time in history, a girl can not only join the Boy...
7 Fun and Interesting Merit Badges To Earn At Home Or By Yourself
Working on interesting merit badges is a Scout's passport into a world of new possibilities. I'm serious! Finding the right merit badge could lead you to your future dream career or a lifelong...
For a troop to stand the test of time, it needs a constant flow of enthusiastic scouts to be joining year after year. That's why creating a process to recruit new members should be a vital part...
Unfortunately, not every boy scout (or girl) who joins a troop will stay involved in Scouting. In fact, out of every 100 people that join Scouts BSA, an average of 30 scouts will drop out within...