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Cub Scouts vs. Boy Scouts: What’s Different? What’s Similar?

Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA (previously known as Boy Scouts) both have "Scouting" in their names. So what's the difference between them? While it is true that they're both BSA-headed...

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How To Be Prepared To Join The Order Of The Arrow (OA) ⚜️

Depending on how long you’ve been in Scouting (or how interested you are in Scouting culture!), you may have heard about a mysterious organization called the Order of the Arrow (OA). What...

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⚜️Understanding Scouting’s 4-Point Outdoor Code In 2022⚜️

The Outdoor Code: As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation-minded. The Outdoor Code is...

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The Best Troop Meeting Activities: 7 Fun Ideas For Scouts And Patrols

Scout meetings can feel like a chore at times, but they definitely don't need to be that way! If you'd like to spice up your next troop meeting, I'd recommend trying out some awesome games and...

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A Brief History and Timeline of Scouting⚜️

As a scout, you might know a lot about Scouting activities -- but do you know about the history of Scouts BSA? After reading this article, you will! Believe it or not, the Scouting...

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The Fleur-de-Lis And Its History In Scouting

Scouting in America has existed for over 100 years, with the original "Boy Scouts" having been founded in 1908 by Lord Robert Baden-Powell. This successful organization, which has taught...

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