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Published: Apr 11, 2019
Blogs
An orienteering competition is a great way to test your map-and-compass skills. #1: What is Orienteering? Orienteering is a race in which participants use a highly detailed map and a compass to navigate their way between checkpoints along an unfamiliar course. The Greater Cincinnati Scout-O Camporee is a weekend of orienteering competitions in Loveland, Ohio, hosted each fall by the Blue Jacket District of the Dan Beard Council. Troops and crews from the surrounding area come together to test their skills on a course that has been designed by Orienteering Cincinnati, a local club. #2: Cross-Country Orienteering In ......
One hundred percent of all strenuous, rugged backpacking trips you’ll ever go on are 50 percent mental. Think about that for a minute. Whether you’re a varsity football player who lifts weights every day in the offseason or someone who just stays in good physical condition, you can walk farther, climb higher and accomplish more when you’re in the right state of mind. Never was that lesson more valuable than when Troop 125 from West Jordan, Utah, backpacked 50 miles through Ashley National Forest in the Uinta Mountains. One of the goals of their trek was to climb Kings ......
You weren’t around for scientific achievements like the discovery of gravity, the invention of the internet, or the first telephone call, but today you get to witness one of the most epic moments in the history of science: A black hole has been captured for the first time in history. The image above is shows the mysterious face of a supermassive black hole located in a galaxy called Messier 87. It lies about 55 million light-years from Earth and is billions of times more massive than the sun. This historic photo was snapped by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — ......
Note: This is the 26th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked to include with their post-project report. This week’s batch of 18 projects includes a 24-foot bridge over a creek, a tire-climbing tower for rescued dogs and a pair of outdoor sensory stations for students with autism. What’s great is that you can multiply each individual act ......
News
The Boy Scouts have a familiar motto. But it's their mission statement that Scoutmaster Tom Stalsitz likes to focus on. "It has nothing to do with ......
Cub Scouts from Pack 376 in Richmond are fundraising in the upcoming months in the hopes to visit the U.S.S. Yorktown at Patriot's Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina for ......
... latest donation to the family; others had come from the American Red Cross, Midview and Keystone schools and local chapters of the Boy Scouts....
“These could be community organizations, church groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, service clubs, and so far we've got more than 2, 800 groups ......
American Flags are prepared for disposal during ceremony officiated by American Legion Post 90 members and a number of Boy Scout Troop 1765 ......
During the 1990s, FRC helped draft the Defense of Marriage Act and defended the right of the military and the Boy Scouts to adhere to traditional ......
Podcasts
A generational Pinewood Derby, another stolen Scout trailer...and a Cub Scout cleanup effort yields a disturbing find. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Kate Middleton hopes Prince George and Princess Charlotte join the Scouts Pennsylvania Boy Scouts Welcome Female Members to Troop by Buying Their New UniformsShe was a single mom to 3; he was a single dad to 2. Scouting made them a familyCub Scouts find apparent human skull while cleaning parkBoy Scouts Troop 316 Needs Help Finding Their Stolen TrailerGirl Scouts collect bunnies for Bunny Run ......
Youtube
Scouts in Myanmar are bringing Scouting to the Mary Chapman School for the Deaf Children in Yangon, Myanmar. Scouting is a diverse and inclusive movement. Scouting is for all. #Scouts This video was made by Enrique Leon, World Scout Bureau. Its production was made possible with the support of the Messengers of Peace initiative....
In early 2010 the Melrose City Council passed a resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and the 30th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 68....
VenturingFest 2018 was a special Scouting event at SBR that was open to registered Venturers, Scouts and adult leaders across the U.S. The six-day high-adventure festival invited participants to explore the best the SBR has to offer. We’re talking rock climbing, skateboarding, BMX biking, water sports, shooting sports, zip lines, challenge courses, and so much more!...
Learn how Girl Scouts helped Gwen Rudie discover her passion for astronomy....
Jobs
Girl Scouts of Western Washington. Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity. _Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who... $17 - $19 an hourFrom Indeed - Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:43:03 GMT - View all Seattle, WA jobs...
Then Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana might have just the position for you! A commitment and passion for the Girl Scout Mission and an ability to...From EASiHR - Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:19:45 GMT - View all South Bend, IN jobs...
Ensure Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the Girl Scouts messages of pluralism and diversity....From Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Tue, 09 Apr 2019 23:07:13 GMT - View all Phoenix, AZ jobs...
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the Girl Scout program. For Families in the Park, Play Like a Girl Scout and others....From Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Tue, 09 Apr 2019 23:07:29 GMT - View all Phoenix, AZ jobs...
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