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Scouting Every Day in Some Way Scouting 365 Breakfast Pittsburgh, PA: Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council recently announced a brand-new event to share the impact of Scouting on today’s youth: Scouting 365 Breakfast. The breakfast will host a variety of Scouts and volunteers who will share their experiences in the program and how Scouting has…

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From the time they are old enough to grasp a toy gun that ejects water, foam darts, discs, or ping pong balls, children take noisy and unbridled delight in shooting things. Many parents are understandably cautious about allowing their children to play with projectile implements. But did you know that, under safe conditions at the…

If you’re considering enrolling your child in the Scouting America, or if you’re a parent or guardian who is new to Scouting programs, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the thought of preparing your child for their first camping trip. Because camping forms such a central part of the Scouting experience, it’s important to…

One of the Scouting America’s most important values is an attitude of service to community, which is why Scouts promise to “help other people at all times” as part of the Scout Oath and Law. To teach children and teens what this looks like in real life, the BSA requires its members to participate regularly…

Outdoor enthusiasts will be the first to tell you that camping isn’t exclusively a summer activity. However, if you do want to try camping in winter, you’ll need to take additional precautions. Because cold-weather outdoor recreation poses increased risks, even experienced campers can benefit from winter camping tips. Here’s how to stay safe, energized, and…

Each year, bright, capable, and goal-oriented ten-year-olds all over the US join a geographical council of the Scouting America and ascend through many of its 13 total ranks, from Bobcat to Star or Life Scout. Yet only about 2% of all Scouts attain the Eagle Scout rank, which is the highest level possible in the…

Many people are familiar with the Boy Scouts of America and even with some of the various ranks that Scouts can attain as they grow and develop as members of their local chapter. But did you know that just as students who earn excellent grades in high school can join the National Honors Society, Scouts…

The first Earth Day was announced in 1970 in response to increasing air pollution caused by leaded gasoline and unregulated industrial practices in the US. It garnered bipartisan support and led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other…