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The article features several Boy Scouts from Maryland, including Joseph Napoli, Nick Padgett and Alex Liu, who gather at a U.S. Army facility to work on science-related merit badges under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiative from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

The article presents an update on issues of interest to Boy Scouts of American members, including the Terrafugia Transition, an aircraft that can convert into an automobile, and several tips that boys can use in their everyday life, including a way to keep shoes smelling fresh.

The article relates how the Boy Scout training of Dustin Campbell, a 17-year-old Eagle Scout from Troop 160 in Harrison, Arkansas helped him survive in the wilderness for the next 36 hours following a kayaking accident with his grandfather until he was spotted by a rescue helicopter.

The article discusses the efforts of the members of Boy Scouts of America to help the people affected by tornadoes that hit the U.S. in 2011.

The article presents an update on issues of interest to Boy Scouts in the U.S., including a calendar of special events for March 2012, an interview with actor Josh Hutcherson and facts about March Madness.

The article focuses on cold-weather camping of Troop 433 of Boy Scouts of America in Minot, North Dakota.

This section offers news briefs of interest to members of the Boy Scouts of America, including the cleanup of Devilstep Hollow Cave in Tennessee by scouts from the Pellissippi District of the Great Smoky Mountains Council and the U.S. Congressional Award for youth.

The article focuses on winter camping of Troop 551 of the Boy Scouts of America at Yellowstone National Park.

The article discusses a court case Adelman v. Boy Scouts of America wherein the action was filed against the defendants due to the death of a boy scout during a hike sponsored by the organization. The plaintiffs who are the parents of the estate filed for the motion to compel discovery. The motion filed by the plaintiffs was granted in part and denied in part by the federal court of the U.S.

The article discusses the history of Camp Guyasuta in Western Pennsylvania, which serves as the camp for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in the Laurel Highlands Council. Prior to its establishment, the camp acted as the burial ground for Native American Chief Guyasuta and the estate of industrialist James O'Hara. Landowners also fought a protracted legal battle with the Pennsylvania Railroad to prevent its extension through the area of the camp.

The article reports that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has planted 100,000 trees in its Centennial Forest in Irving, Texas.

The article examines the role played by nonprofit organizations in the evolution of camps in the U.S. since the mid-1800s. It states that camps affiliated with nonprofit organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and the YMCA aimed at helping children of diverse backgrounds through outdoor experiences. It is noted these nonprofit organizations were influential in raising generations of successful innovators and leaders.

The author examines some U.S. civic organizations and their growth in other countries as of July 2011. A brief history of the Toastmasters is provided, including its growth throughout the Middle East and Asia. A discussion on how other organizations such as the Rotary, the Lions, the Kiwanis and the Boy Scouts are faring overseas is given. The author cites the role of technology in the decline in membership of Americans in clubs and associations that once thrived in the U.S.

This article relates the kayak fishing expedition made by members of the Boy Scouts of America near Redfish Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas.

This article presents news and information related to the Boy Scouts of America, including details of the William I. Koch International Sea Scouts Cup, meeting held by the Boy Scouts of America with U.S. President Barack Obama to discuss about the state of the organization, and registration information for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

This article relates the high-adventure backpacking tour made by members of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 514 from Medina, Ohio through the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming in the summer of 2011.

In this article the author talks about the contribution of the periodical "Boys' Life" in the life of scouts in the U.S. Published for the first time in March 1911, the magazine has presented readers with stories about sports, outdoor adventures, scoutcraft, and hobbies etc. It is the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and the nation's oldest continuously published boy's magazine. It keeps scouts inspired and engaged for recruiting new scouts and also encourages young people.

The article discusses the prevention of anxiety in swim checks at the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in the U.S. It notes that unit leaders must demonstrate proper reaction in deep water by swimming for 75 yards in a strong manner then turn and swim 25 yards in a resting stroke. It mentions that the unit leaders must explain that the swim check is not a test but a classification exercise.

The article offers information on various reports concerning scouters. The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued new guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) from airway, breathing, chest compressions (A-B-C) to C-A-B. Richard Bourlon of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)'s Health and Safety Team tells that many scouters will soon learn the new methods of CPR. It mentions that AppCore LLC, an official licensee of BSA has developed the Pinewood Derby game for iPad and iPhone.

This article offers a look at various celebrations of the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) 100th anniversary in 2010 across the U.S. including the Grand Centennial Parade in Washington, D.C., Southwest Michigan Council's birthday camp-out and parade, and the BSA Centennial Conservation Day.

The article examines the declining influence of the Scouting movement in the U.S. It traces the history of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and clarifies the controversy surrounding the actual founding of the BSA on February 8, 1910. It explains the establishment of the "Americanized" Scouting philosophy based on concepts of masculinity from Darwinism, Protestant Christianity, and capitalism. Financial scandals and false membership issues during the 1970s caused the BSA to lose its popularity and credibility.

This article presents tips for members of the Boy Scouts of America on getting started with science-related merit badges.

This article focuses on a winter camping activity held by members of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 230 from Eagle River, Alaska in January 2010.

This article focuses on a spelunking activity held by members of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 9 from Chapel Hill, North Carolina at Craighead Caverns in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

The article covers several issues of interest to boy scouts, including the start of the National Football League (NFL) season on September 9, 2010, the scientists' use of cryobot probes to investigate remote areas buried beneath thousands of feet of ice, and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) launching of patches in honor of the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) 100th anniversary.

The article offers information on the weeklong celebration of the National Scout Jamboree during the 2010 National Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the participation of the U.S. Navy in the celebration, held at the Fort A.P. Hill of the U.S. Army in Caroline County, Virginia.

The article focuses on the scuba diving experience of Troop 60 of the Boy Scouts of America at Dutch Spring, a lake in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The article offers a guide to things that members of the Boy Scouts of America need to know for June 2010, including the first Outdoor Nation Youth Festival and Summit to be held in New York City, the U.S.S. Freedom is the first Littoral Combat Ship, and the first-ever indoor World Cup match was hosted by Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit, Michigan.

The article discusses the changes made by the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) Den 8 cub scouts leaders at their scouting programs in Mequon, Wisconsin. It notes the program's organization of a Cub scout handbook guidelines into lesson plans that concentrate on logical topics. It outlines the addition of 12 core values of club scouting at the program which include cooperation, respect, and citizenship. It states the integration of 16 meeting plans at the "Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide."

The article focuses on geocaching, a treasure hunting game used by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in the U.S. It notes that BSA included geocaching at its Get in the Game! program to create geocaches that show its contributions in the community. It states that geocaching improves problem solving skills, teamwork, and environmental stewardship using a global positioning system (GPS) device. It also describes the geocaching experiences of the participants of the Cub Scouts Adventure Day.

The article describes some of the activities that members of the Boy Scouts of America from various states do, including hiking, biking and kayaking.

The article offers information related to scouts and scouting. It cites military officials Cameron Lefler and Mike Moran who volunteered for the Boy Scout 174. It also mentions that the integration of scouting and military service roots back in Great Britain during the 1900s when Lord Robert Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts in 1908. It adds that Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its 100 years as an organization on February 8, 2010.

This section offers news briefs of relevance to the Boy Scouts of America including the 14th edition of the Winter X Games to be held in Aspen, Colorado on January 28-31, 2010 and information on a search engine that actually thinks.

The article features several scouting stuffs in the U.S. It cites the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) compass which is a trusty device for direction finders. It mentions the books "Cub Scout Magic," by Francis J. Rigney in 1960 and "The Official Handbook for Boys" which was published in 1911. It also notes other scout equipments including flashlight, jacket and a sewing kit.

The article provides information on the milestones of the Boy Scouts of America, its establishment and overall development through the years. It states that William D. Boyce formed the organization on February 8, 1910 while Daniel Carter Beard and Ernest Thompson Seton congregated their movements into the organization. It cites that the first Eagle Scout was Arthur R. Eldred in 1912. It also notes the development of sea scouting for adults in 1912 and cub scouting for younger boys in 1930.

The article offers information on how to dispose off things one does not need anymore. One can donate used backpacks, duffel bags, and luggage to The Villages, which provides foster children with backpacks and other bags for school. The Boy Scouts of America will take all those old tents, lanterns, and camp stoves off one's hands. One can sell off unused exercise equipments, treadmills, elliptical machines, even golf clubs, to a consignment store such as Play It Again Sports.

The article reports that more than 550 Arrowmen of the Boy Scouts of America worked side by side with the U.S. Forest Service to help save the Glade Top Trail area from being overrun by the cedars.

The article reports on the decision of Century Indemnity Co. and affiliated insurance companies to contribute 800 million dollars into a fund for victims of child sexual abuse in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced in December 2021. The amount is part of the 2.6-billion-dollar sexual abuse settlement. More than 82,000 sexual abuse claims were filed against BSA. Catholic- and United Methodist-affiliated churches that sponsored Scouting units will contribute to the trust.

This article presents the story of the Venturing Crew 230 of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) from Metairie, Louisiana, who climbed the Baldy Mountain at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

This article discusses the adventure trip made by the Boy Scouts of America from Troop 717 to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

This section offers information related to the Boy Scouts of America in the U.S.

The article informs that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would pull several youths out of the Boy Scouts of America. It mentions that losing the church will mean about an drop in Boy Scout youth membership; and mentions that the church's new youth program will include in camping and other outdoor activities.

When Camp Strake in San Jacinto County, Texas, opens in 2019, it will offer Boy Scouts summer experiences that they will always remember, 'It will be a well-used camp for [...]

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has released the 13th edition of its Boy Scout Handbook, a book that has been used by millions of Scouts to guide them through [...]

The article discusses the dramatic increase in Latino youth in the U.S. are explores the efforts of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to increase Latino membership. Comments from former BSA president Rick Cronk regarding the appeal of Boy Scouts to Latino youth are included. Reasons for the increase in Latino youth in the U.S. are examined and the success of the BSA recruitment drive is analyzed.

With help from Scout in Paraguay, an American volunteer sets out preserve a paradise--and improve the world in the process. Being isolated in the subtropical forests of Paraguay, a small […]