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How 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...
Why 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...
The 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,...
Lions, 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...
Back-to-School Tips for Scouts
The process of going back to school each fall is a crucial time for children because it can set the tone for the entire year ahead. A positive, mindful start can enhance their confidence, help them establish effective routines, and foster within them a love for...
Women and Girls in Scouting America: A Historical Overview
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), as it has formerly been known, has a long and storied history. Contrary to the perceptions of many, the national organization — which has historically played a major role in the very development of American culture and values as we...
The Advantages of Science Summer Camps for Kids
As summer gets underway, parents have the task of deciding which summer activities will be the most worthwhile for their children. Science summer camps such as those offered by Scouting America offer valuable experiences that combine education with entertainment,...
The Boy Scouts of America Changing its Name to Scouting America
The new name reflects the continuing efforts to welcome everyone to experience the benefits of Scouting. Pittsburgh, PA (May 7, 2024) – The Boy Scouts of America today announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America. This change reflects the...
Why Your Child Should Attend a Career Exploration Summer Camp
If you’re a parent, much of what you do for your child comes from a desire to nurture them and keep them safe and healthy. Your parenting duties also include preparing your child or adolescent for the next steps in their life — and for a future as a successful adult....
Beyond the Footprints: A Thrilling Guide to Unveiling the Mystery of Sasquatch
The enigmatic existence of Sasquatch, shrouded in mystery and folklore, blurs the line between the known and the unknown. This cryptid, standing at the crossroads of science and legend, invites the curious and the brave to explore the depths of the wilderness in...