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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 26

Scout Scarf Day will be on Aug. 1! blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2022/08/01/wea…

scouting's tweet card. Every year on Aug. 1, everyone involved in Scouting is asked to wear their neckerchiefs in public. It’s called Scout Scarf Day, a time to proudly make Scouting visible wherever you are.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 24

The National Venturing Leadership Award is given to youth and adults who have gone above and beyond in the Venturing program to make an impact nationally. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/24/mee…

scouting's tweet card. The National Venturing Leadership Award is given to youth and adults who have gone above and beyond in the Venturing program to make an impact nationally.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 23

Encourage your youth leaders to submit an application online by August 15, 2025. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/06/30/app…

scouting's tweet card. The Scouts BSA Youth Council is the platform for passionate youth leaders to help shape decisions across the organization, and applications for the next term are now open.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 22

Whatever your family's style, there's a Family Adventure Camp perfect for you! blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/15/whi…

scouting's tweet card. No matter what your family likes to do on vacation, Scouting America Family Adventure Camp has a place to visit for you.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 21

Scouting America believes that every young person deserves to have a great experience at Scout camp. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/02/how…

scouting's tweet card. The Special Needs Prepared Camp program is a new initiative to help Scouting properties be more accessible to Scouts with special needs.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 20

SPONSORED: The only thing better than attending the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia, is reserving a few days before or after to explore all the area has to offer. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/06/17/ele…

scouting's tweet card. The only thing better than attending the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is reserving a few days to explore the surrounding area.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 19

Makayo Cheung, 15, Thomas Jenkins, 15, and Chase Eagan, 17, from Troop 74 in Montville took first place in the International Rocketry Challenge in Paris, France, last month. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/07/roc…

scouting's tweet card. Three Scouts from Montville, New Jersey, have brought the International Rocketry Challenge championship to the United States.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 17

Are your Scouts going? blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/01/her…

scouting's tweet card. The Platinum Package and Diamond Package programs offer two options for Scouting families to contribute to the 2026 National Jamboree Scholarship Fund.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 16

More great Scouting news! blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/11/mar…

scouting's tweet card. Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 15

These guys are so cool! blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/07/roc…

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 14

Try Crew 2’s mac and cheese (recipe 3) in honor of National Mac and Cheese Day! scoutlife.org/outdoors/outdo…

scouting's tweet card. Here are some favorite Dutch oven recipes from our pals Tim and Christine Conners and their book, The Scout’s Dutch Oven Cookbook.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 14

All merit badge pamphlets are available as free PDFs on the official Scouting America Merit Badge Hub. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/09/the…

scouting's tweet card. All merit badge pamphlets are available as free PDFs on the official Scouting America Merit Badge Hub.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 13

Superman, often referred to as the Big Blue Boy Scout, is back in theaters this weekend with an all-new cast, writer and director leading the way. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/07/08/the…

scouting's tweet card. Superman, aka the Big Blue Boy Scout, is in theaters this weekend with an all-new cast, writer and director leading the way.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 10

To truly appreciate the impact of Eagle Scout projects on communities, you need to see the transformation. That’s why we encourage submitting before-and-after photos — the same ones prospective Eagles are asked to include in their post-project report. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/06/26/ext…

scouting's tweet card. The latest batch of 10 projects — from seven different states — includes renovating a food pantry, constructing flag donation boxes and transforming outdoor spaces.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 8

Have you seen the news for 2026 yet? blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/06/23/her…

scouting's tweet card. The Scouting America National High Adventure Department just announced some exciting incentive pricing for certain 2026 treks.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 6

“We didn’t realize it back when we were doing it, but doing all that volunteer work in Scouting, the importance of serving was instilled in us,” says Nicholas. “Now, looking back, I realize there’s a connection.” blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/05/07/why…

scouting's tweet card. As members of Scouts BSA Troop 920 in Valparaiso, Indiana, brothers Michael, Matthew and Nicholas Wineland learned what it meant to serve.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 4

From the archives: an important read for today. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/06/01/fir…

scouting's tweet card. Remember that setting off fireworks is unauthorized in the Boy Scouts of America, except when the display is conducted by licensed experts.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 3

The Crew Officers Orientation has been updated to better help Venturers get to know the duties of Venturing officers. The new version is shorter, more engaging and more interactive than the previous version. blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/06/20/the…

scouting's tweet card. These two Venturing training modules are designed to ensure that Venturers have the knowledge they need to make their crews successful.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jul 2

What would you add to this list? scoutlife.org/outdoors/18268…

scouting's tweet card. Need funny campfire skits for your next campout or pack meeting? Skip the invisible bench and try some of these entertaining skit ideas.

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Scouting magazine@scouting · Jun 29

Learn all about our new national commissioner! blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/05/14/mee…

scouting's tweet card. Incoming national commissioner, Devang Desai, envisions opportunities to retell the organization’s incredible century-long history as well as showcase the many ways today’s youth can grow and have...

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