Posts by Morgan McCallister
Celebrating Scoutreach: The 2025 Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Awards Dinner
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Awards Dinner is a key annual event in many Scouting America councils. It celebrates individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to making Scouting more accessible and equitable for disadvantaged youth in underinvested areas. When this event comes around each February, the Laurel Highlands Council — which serves Scouts in…
Read MoreHow Scouts Can Prepare for a Year of Success in 2025
For Scouts, the start of a new year is the perfect time to make New Year’s resolutions for Scouting success. Whether you’re working toward new badges, gearing up for major events, or just looking forward to spending time with your troop, 2025 will be filled with exciting opportunities. One of the best ways of preparing…
Read MoreWhy You Should Support Scouting This Giving Tuesday and Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, many of us look for meaningful ways to give back to our communities. One fantastic opportunity is Giving Tuesday. This year, consider supporting Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) to invest in high-quality youth development programs and the success of future generations. What Is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday…
Read MoreThe Importance of Early Career Exposure for Kids (and How Scouting Helps)
Introducing career paths and concepts to children as early as possible can profoundly impact their academic and professional futures. Exploring various career options from a young age not only enhances kids’ engagement in school but also broadens their horizons, helping them to aspire beyond the kinds of professional roles they encounter in their daily lives.…
Read MoreLions, Tigers, and Bears — Oh My: Why Your Child Should Join Cub Scouts
The Cub Scouts may well be the best-known and most comprehensive program for kids in America, and for good reason. First, it welcomes children to Scouting during a key stage of development, as it allows kids as young as five years of age to join Cub Scouts as Lion Scouts. Six-year-olds can join as Tiger…
Read MoreWhy You Should Attend Boy Scouts Fundraiser Events
If you’ve ever been a Scout, known a Scout, or raised a Scout, you know that the Scouting America (BSA) is far more than just a youth organization; it’s a movement that shapes the future leaders of our nation. With a mission to prepare young people to make intelligent, practical, and ethical choices, the BSA…
Read MoreWhy Join Scouting?
As parents, we always strive to provide our young ones with opportunities that help them develop essential life skills and values. One organization that has consistently proven to be beneficial for children and teens is the Scouting America (BSA), which has different programs tailored to each age group. Children aged 5-10 can join Cub Scouts;…
Read MoreScouting With the Laurel Highlands Council
If your family lives in Southwestern Pennsylvania and portions of the Potomac region in Maryland and West Virginia, and your child isn’t already involved with the Scouts BSA, enrolling them as a Cub or Scout with the Laurel Highlands Council may well be the best decision you make for them. The Scouting America (BSA) provides…
Read MoreWhat Is Wilderness Training?
If you love hiking and camping in the great outdoors, wilderness survival and first aid training are among the most useful skills you can learn. They can mean the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one, and they can save your own life and the lives of others. Naturally, Scouts BSA recognizes the…
Read MoreIndependence Day Activities for Scouts
Independence Day is arguably the most beloved American holiday of the year, and when you’re a member of Scouts BSA, you’ll never miss out on the best 4th of July celebrations. Every Scout troop and council can make their own plans for America’s birthday, but many will take part in similar 4th of July activities.…
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