The hard work, dedication, and community service achievements required to earn the Scouting rank of "Eagle Scout" can make Eagles especially attractive to college admissions boards. If you're an...
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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...
7 Fun and Interesting Merit Badges To Earn At Home Or By Yourself
Working on interesting merit badges is your 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...
The Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide In 2020
Becoming a good citizen within your community is all about being informed, contributing often, and taking action. The Eagle-required Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge will have you...
Cooking is an Eagle-required merit badge that’ll teach you skills to safely prepare a meal in any location. You’ll also learn about proper nutrition, food storage, as well as different...
The Citizenship in the World Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide In 2020
Citizenship in the World is an Eagle-required merit badge aimed at connecting scouts to their global community. In earning the Citizenship in the World merit badge, you’ll learn about various...