It’s pretty easy to find articles and videos about the beginning of the World Scouting Movement and its “uncle” Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell — Baden Powell or “BP” (Be Prepared) for short. It’s a little more challenging to get to brass tax about the origins of scouting in the United States. Scouting.org [...]
From Army hand-me-downs to Oscar de la Renta, the Boy Scout uniform is, itself, a story… As you put on your Scout uniform, did you ever catch yourself wondering, how did we get here? After all, it’s one of the most iconic ensembles on earth. No matter where you’re from, everyone can picture a [...]
Thank you to everyone that participated in January's Roundtable! The conversation about the care and feeding of your unit's adult leadership was fantastic. Below is a link to the slides from the Roundtable. If you have questions, please reach out to the commissioner corps. January Roundtable Slides We look forward to seeing you in [...]
Cub Scout Pack 3104 in Hudson prepares for the big race… For the majority of Cub Scouts, two words bring visions of pole positions, paint jobs, and – principally – victory. “Pinewood Derby.” Unfortunately, for many Cub Scout parents, those words (needlessly) bring sheer terror. Not because the day is a bore. No, there’s [...]
New video explains the Scouts BSA program designed for kids in K - 5th grade… For those of us who grew up in Scouting wearing a blue and gold uniform, the question seems – well – unnecessary? However, it’s important to understand that a whole new generation of children is coming to Scouts BSA. [...]
One year ago, this Scout became the first girl to earn all of Scouts BSA’s 137 merit badges. Each week at troop meetings around the country, scouts do amazing things. However, sometimes a Scout does something so unique, unprecedented, that ABC News calls. One such accomplishment occurred last year, when a home-schooled lone scout [...]
Thank you to everyone that attended December's Roundtable! Below is a link to the slides from the Roundtable. If you have questions, please reach out to the commissioner corps. December Roundtable Slides We look forward to seeing you in January! Thank you for everything you do for Scouting.
Stecker’s Eagle Scout service project revitalized birdhouses at Powers Farm Community Park This week Mayflower Council recognizes the efforts of Maxwell S of Troop 47, Randolph, Massachusetts. As a Life Scout participating in Scouts BSA’s inclusion program, Maxwell — a 21-year-old special needs student at May Center — completed his Eagle Scout service project [...]
As of March 01, 2022, all temporary changes made to Scouts BSA advancement requirements to address the COVID-19 pandemic will expire, and there will be a return to the standard rules for Scouts BSA advancement. This includes deferment of some swimming requirements for First and Second class, virtual activities for Tenderfoot, Second and First [...]
New badge to be an Eagle requirement beginning July 2022 The Boy Scouts of America recently introduced a new merit badge to the list of achievements offered to youth in Scouts BSA. The “Citizenship in Society” merit badge seeks to encourage Scouts to delve into the meaning of “diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership.” [...]
