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Understanding the Wood Badge in Scouting America
Key Takeaways Wood Badge is Scouting America's premier leadership training program for adult volunteers. The course is open to leaders from Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, and other Scouting programs. Modern Wood Badge focuses on leadership,...
Celebrating America250 With Scouting America: Service, Citizenship, and Community
As we approach the 250th birthday of America, communities across the country are gearing up for a once-in-a-generation Fourth of July celebration known as America250. This milestone is a chance to reflect on where the nation has been, where it’s going, and how...
Flags United Ceremony at Flag Plaza Scout Center to Bring Together Statewide and National Flag Initiatives Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
On July 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Flag Plaza Scout Center will serve as the site of Flags United, a landmark patriotic ceremony bringing together two major flag initiatives: Flags Across Pennsylvania and the Flag Sojourn, led by the National Flag Foundation. This...
Scouts Across Pennsylvania Near Completion of “Flags Across Pennsylvania” Initiative Ahead of Flag Day
From February 8 through June 14, 2025, Scouts across the Commonwealth have been participating in a historic statewide initiative known as Flags Across Pennsylvania, a collaborative effort led in partnership with the Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Association to honor the...
Troop 150 Makes History with Back-to-Back “Troop of the Year” Honors
[Wexford, PA] — Troop 150 has officially made history after being named the recipient of the American Legion Outstanding Scouts BSA Unit Award for the second consecutive year, becoming the first troop to ever earn the recognition back-to-back. The award recognizes...
Local Eagle Scout Simon Wynn Named American Legion Pennsylvania Eagle Scout of the Year
Gibsonia, PA — Simon Wynn, an Eagle Scout from Troop 150 in Gibsonia, has been named the 2026 American Legion Pennsylvania Eagle Scout of the Year, a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional achievement in Scouting, leadership, and service. The American Legion’s...
Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America Board of Directors Named NACD Board of the Year
Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America is proud to announce that its Board of Directors has been recognized as the 2026 Board of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Three Rivers Chapter. This prestigious award honors boards that...
The Value of Range and Target Activities in Scouting America
Range and target activities are a cornerstone of outdoor programming in Scouting America, and they involve far more than teaching kids to shoot. At their core, these programs emphasize safety, responsibility, and personal growth through structured, supervised...
Local Youth Honored with Heroism Award for Saving Mother During Driving Emergency
[Pittsburgh, PA] — Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America is proud to recognize Lyla Broaded with the prestigious Heroism Award for her extraordinary courage, quick thinking, and leadership during a life-threatening emergency while traveling in Carnegie. While...
How the Scouting for Food Campaign Helps Fight Hunger in Communities Across America
Food insecurity and hunger in America remain persistent challenges. While many Americans assume hunger is primarily a problem in developing countries, millions of families across the wealthiest nation in the world struggle to consistently access enough nutritious...
