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Published: Apr 24, 2019
Blogs
We’re T minus three months and counting until the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. And over at the U.S. Space Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., they’re planning a celebration worthy of the occasion. Why Huntsville? Because that’s where scientists developed the Saturn V rocket that carried Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong and his fellow space pioneers to the moon. Fifty years after that historic day, the Rocket Center, home to Space Camp and one of just three remaining Saturn V rockets, will host a series of epic events to honor the golden anniversary. There’s a car show featuring vintage ......
Girl Scouts is excited to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Earth Day! This year marks 107 years of Girl Scouts’ blazing the trail of girl leadership in the outdoors, providing countless opportunities to explore, learn about our planet, and access resources to learn how to protect it.From learning to care for our planet to minimizing our ecological impact outdoors to advocating for nature, Girl Scouts of all ages become stewards of our precious environment.For instance, in the It’s Your Planet—Love It! Leadership Journey, girls learn about environmental topics, such as clean water and air, noise pollution, global warming, soil contamination, ......
Ahoy there! It’s time for Show and Tell, where Scouters show their favorite photos and tell the story behind them. This time, we’d like to see your Sea Scouting ship’s vessel. It can be a kayak, canoe, sailboat or something quite larger. Not every ship needs to own a boat; some councils and other community organizations have paddlecraft and small boats that Sea Scouts can use. Read more about Sea Scouts that you might not know here or watch the video below. If you’re involved in Sea Scouts, share a photo of your vessel and tell us a little bit about ......
On April 27, 2014, an EF4 tornado — the second highest on the scale — struck the Tittle family’s house in Ferndale, Ark. The tornado leveled the home, killing three members of the Tittle family: Rob, the dad; Tori, 20; and Rebekah, 14. “Everything went black, dark and we saw trees, 40- to 50-foot trees, just laying down, ” Kerry Tittle, Rob’s wife, told KTHV-TV of Little Rock, Ark. “So immediately, everyone just ran to the center hall of the home.” Kerry and seven of her children survived by taking shelter under a stairwell. Moments later, the storm ripped the ......
Young people who inspire their peers? Your troop or crew has plenty of them. Leaders who serve their communities? That’s a great description of Scouts and Venturers, too. Adventurers who love exploring the outdoors with friends? See above. Nominations are now open for the Youth category in the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards. The ideal nominee is a young person between the ages of 16 and 21 who shows leadership, serves his or her community, and inspires others to enjoy nature. The award isn’t just for Scouts or Venturers, but you won’t be shocked to learn that a BSA youth ......
Are you looking for a training opportunity that will take your volunteering experience to the next level? District and unit volunteers are invited to visit the Philmont Training Center to explore unique ways to better serve their Scouting communities. The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1950, the PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteers, creating leaders, and hosting family friendly experiences and adventures. Each year, more than 6, 000 Scouters and their families attend the PTC. Every conference at the PTC features tools, techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, ......
News
U. S. Rep. Kendra Horn visits a Girl Scout troop on Monday afternoon, April 15, 2019, at Positive Tomorrow School, a school dedicated to educating homeless students in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim ......
KENT Aiden Cherniske knew he wanted to combine his love of nature and his artistic skills for his Eagle Scout project. They came together Saturday when his StoryWalk was installed along the Kent Land ......
Alan J. Whittaker knows what it is like to be an Eagle Scout and to have the Eagle license plate. Whittaker was a member of Troop 1 Conimicut when ......
Five Flagler County Girl Scouts took second place in the Project Research category in a statewide robotics tournament earlier this month. The girls — Madeline Brinker, Mackinzie Rogan, Alexandria ......
Hunter, son of Matthew and Pamela Hunter, joined Cub Scouts with Pack 71 of Macungie as a Tiger Scout. He progressed through the Cub Scout ranks, earned his Heavy Shoulder Award, and achieved his ......
Podcasts
A Scouter leader among the casualties in Sri Lanka, Canadian Scouts plant trees...and hey, watch out for ticks, eh? ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories WOSM Extends Deepest Sympathies and Prayers to the People of Sri LankaScouts Group Hosts Surprising VisitorsOptimists support Arnprior Scouts trip to NetherlandsMaple Ridge Scout group plants hundreds of trees at Whonnock Lake Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, ......
Youtube
Scout Challenge, held at Bert Adams Scout Camp in Covington, GA, became the largest council camp out in Metro-Atlanta. Scouts had over 40 activities to enjoy including a drone obstacle course, giant slingshots, gaga ball, battle bots, and an arena show with fireworks and much more....
We propose a toast to the s’more, that melty mashup of marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker. At Theodore Naish Scout Reservation’s Bear Camp, the act of roasting marshmallows over a campfire helps third-graders feel more comfortable during what is, for many, their first time spending the night at a real Scout camp. Throughout June and July, Bears and their accompanying adults stay at Cub World for two days and one night of fun. You’ll find Camp Naish on 900 acres about 30 minutes west of Kansas City. Cub World, on the north end of camp, offers ......
Katie Hancock is a BP Fellow, a Messenger of Peace Hero Award recipient, and a Scout from the United States of America. In her keynote address at the 2019 World Scout Foundation Investor Seminar, she shares her experience of Scouting and creating impact at a local level, and explains how this translates to global impact with billions of hours of community service delivered in 170 countries worldwide, meeting every one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals....
Jobs
TITLE: Camp Nanny REPORTS TO: Camp Director DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: May 20- Aug 6 STATUS: Seasonal We are looking for fun and engaging adults who enjoy working...From Girl Scouts of Colorado - Mon, 22 Apr 2019 22:28:16 GMT - View all Bailey, CO jobs...
Develop sufficient understanding of the Girl Scout program, curriculum, uniform components and other products to assist retail customers with their needs....From EASiHR - Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:13:54 GMT - View all Fort Wayne, IN jobs...
Applicants must undergo Girls Scouts clearance process as well. Under the direction of the Youth Development Supervisor, the Girl Scouts Program Volunteer will...From Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale - Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:40:33 GMT - View all Mesa, AZ jobs...
Girl Scouts has valued and supported all girls since our inception in 1912. Accept the principles of the Girl Scout Movement as expressed in the Girl Scout... $16.73 an hourFrom Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington - Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:16:07 GMT - View all Eugene, OR jobs...
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