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Facebook image by Nick Owen My mother and several of my friends (mostly males) all asked me the same question as I was growing up. As a young Scoutmaster, I was asked that same question by parents who were interested in Boy Scouting but wondered out loud, "what will he get out of this?" Black and Latino's families ask that same question when I go to communities of color and introduce and explain Scouting to them. It is a universal question, sometimes even asked of ourselves: "What's the value of all that Scout crap? It sounds and looks to me like algebra or Latin ......
A uniform is like a smile. When wearing it your right in style. Don't put it on for special times For saving it is just a crime A funny smile is not a shame, And neither is a patch or a stain. So wea......
1 cup of used coffee grounds 1/2 cup of cold coffee 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of salt Small dinosaur figurines Directions Stir ingredients until well mixed. Knead the dough together. ......
She sailed away, on a lovely summer's day, On the back of a crocodile. 'You see', said she, 'he's as tame as tame can be, I'll ride him down the Nile.' The croc. winked his eye, ......
Fire image by Mike Walton (This was written in 2002 before my unit, and I was deployed to Kuwait and later to Iraq as part of the U.S. Central Command. The message has not changed and is still important, however!)Hey, Scouters!For those who did not "catch the clue, " I've been serving as Exercise Director of the last Public Affairs Nationwide exercise. Next year, "Info Strike 03" will take place, and I will be handing off my duties to another Operations Center to manage public affairs soldiers. My unit is scheduled to go overseas (yea) next summer for our Annual Training ......
Image by FunkyFocus from PixabayWe thought that since many people still had to stay inside, or at least not be able to go on that summer vacation that the family would typically take…that we would investigate some virtual tours and places to see and visit from inside your home. Many museums and other vacation spots all over the world are enabling folks to try to find new things to see and do by offering free virtual performances, exhibitions, videos, and exclusive performances for people to take in from their homes. You can (with the help of your computer) go for ......
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VACHAN: Which cat should you never play cards with?JEFF: I have no idea.VACHAN: A cheetah....
Fiction by Yona Zeldis McDonough Illustrations by James Bernardin Bye, Mom! Bye, Dad!” Will doesn’t even wait for his parents’ car to drive off before he lopes back to the bunk. He’s been dreaming for months about his weeklong stay at Scout camp and now he’s finally here. Sweet! At the screen door, he collides with two of his bunkmates, Bryan and Joe. “We’re going to play Frisbee. You in?” The guys have never been too friendly before but they sure seem friendly now. “You bet, ” says Will. Outside, the three boys play a heated game. By the ......
Anyone can make art. Got a pencil and a sheet of paper? You can make art. How about watercolors? Acrylic paints? Computer drawing apps? Art, art and more art. When we asked on Facebook for Scouts to submit samples of their own artwork, they delivered. And it’s not too late to join the fun. First, watch our series of art videos below. We share helpful tips from professional artists whose work you see in the pages of Boys’ Life each month. Then start your art! It doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad or somewhere in between. Just get to ......
Drumroll, please! Today Girl Scouts of the USA announced 24 new badges designed to help girls practice some serious leadership skills in civics, entrepreneurship, STEM career exploration, and automotive engineering. In a year of unprecedented global change, our country's need for strong, broad-minded, and decisive leadership has never been greater. Girl Scouts equips the next generation of female change-makers with the breadth of knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to take action on issues they believe in. Here’s everything you need to know about the NEW Girl Scout badges: Civics (grades K–12). Be prepared to lead the change in your ......
Issue 648 – July 21, 2020 ________________________________________(The correspondence immediately below is from in July 2018. I’m offering it to you here because I believe it calls up an issue that has—I certainly hope—been put to rest, as a result of the huge enthusiasm of girls everywhere, many of whom have grabbed on to SCOUTS BSA “like nobody’s business, ” as my Dad used to say!) Hey Andy, You’ve been a great resource for me and I really enjoy reading your columns, which are right on with the tenets of Scouting. But I want to express to you my personal opinion ......
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When one thinks of the Boy Scouts of America, a common image that the organization’s name might conjure is groups of young people around the ......
... Boy Scouts, hoping to follow the footsteps of her two older brothers, who have both earned Eagle Scout status. As a star scout in Troop 366, she has ......
Greg Fanning's Eagle Scout Project: A Drive for Children in Need to support Family Children's Aid on July 25 July 26 and August 1 August 2...
We took away children's schools, sports, plays, orchestras, and Boy Scouts. Then, we told them they couldn't play with their friends. Then, we closed ......
Scouts’ honor went out the window at the annual Pinewood Derby race trials conducted by Cub Scout Pack 3072. Somebody cheated. During practice runs Friday evening prior to the competition at ......
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Cook-off challenge! What would you make with 7 random food items? If you choose to make a video with your 7 items, I will post and share it. This is one of many activities during a 3 day virtual youth camp. Food Storage/Creative Meal Cook-Off Each youth will be provided with the following items: • (1) bag of ramen • (1) can of vegetables (either corn, green beans or peas) • (1) beef stick • (1) Pixie Stick • (1) caramel square ......
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