Courts of Honor are an essential and exciting part of everyone’s Scouting journey. If you’ve never attended one, a Court of Honor is a ceremony in which Scouts are honored for their achievements,...
Category: Scouting Culture
How to Make Friends in Scouting: A Guide To Troop Friendship Building
Whether you’re a newly-joined Scout or well along the path to Eagle, making friends in a BSA troop can often feel like a challenge. However, it doesn't need to be! While many friendships develop...
Rank-Up Tips For BSA Scouts: The Fast Path To Earn First Class Rank
First Class rank is a turning point in Scouting. Once a Scout has reached First Class rank, they'll have learned all of the basic skills for troop success. At this point, Scoutmasters and leaders...
Girls In Scouts BSA? Integrated Scouting’s Benefits In Action
If you’re involved in Scouting, you likely know that the Boy Scouts of America officially allowed girls to join the program and changed its name to Scouts BSA quite some time ago in 2019....
The highest honor in Scouting is earning the rank of Eagle, but have you heard of the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement and the Distinguished Conservation Award? Surprisingly, these awards can...
Scout Hiking 101: Tips And Activities For Awesome Troop Treks
Hiking is an activity that any Scout is sure to be doing often with their troop. However, some hikes are strenuous, and not all hikes may feel like fun right off the bat. That's why in this article,...