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The FASTEST Way To Reach Eagle Scout: A 2-Year Timeline

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 way you could possibly become an Eagle Scout? I know I...

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What A Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Does: Duties, Tips, And Advice

The position of Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is recognized as Scouting's highest youth leadership role. If you're elected as your troop's SPL, not only is it your duty to lead almost all of the...

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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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How Much An Eagle Scout Project Costs (With Example Budgets!)

When it comes to organizing an Eagle Scout service project, it's difficult to estimate how much it'll cost. Whether you're documenting the costs of food to feed your volunteers or the prices of...

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How To Organize Merit Badge Counseling Meetings (The Right Way)

With over 135 merit badges available for scouts to earn, I’m going to bet that if you’re in Scouting, you’ve had at least one merit badge counseling meeting. Meeting with your merit badge...

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The Value Of Merit Badges And How To Earn Them FAST ⚜️

Merit badges are one of the most recognizable elements of Scouting, and for good reason -- they give scouts the opportunity to explore new subjects and learn valuable skills! In fact, there's...

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