Scouting Stories

In 1957, I eagerly became a Cub Scout, following my Dad on the Scouting trail. Sixty four years later, I am still Scouting, and I can’t imagine what my life would have been like without this movement. Forty one of…

After being a Scout leader for many years, I can witness the value to our society of the Boy Scouts of America. I have had many young people who are now grown and their Scouting experience has shaped their paths….

My Scouting journey started as an 8 year old Cub Scout in Minnesota. Later I joined troop 204 in Dayton OH with my entire Cub pack. We all made Eagle Scout, and completed our youth membership as Explorers. Troop/Pack 204…

Eagle Scout, proud father of two Eagle Scouts, and associated with many, many other Scouts. Some achieved Eagle and others did not but all are better due to their experiences in Scouting. All I can say is that the world…

I’m a Unit Commissioner, Cub Scout Round Table Commissioner, Program Director for Cub Scout Day Camp and I lead the committee for Family Friends of Scouting in my district. I’ve been involved with Scouting for 12 years and I’ve taken…

I am 78 years young. I started Scouting in the late fifties while in the 8th grade. The troop was located in Sharps, VA, on the Rappahannock River. There were approximately 12 young men in the troop the Scout Master…

My father was Eagle Class of 1969 (Ft. Wayne, IN). I am Eagle Class of 1989 (Troop 235 Arlington, TX). My son is Eagle Class of 2020 (Troop 232 Waxahachie, TX). Submitted by: Matthew Smith of Midlothian

I was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout, but grew up in a family that wasn’t “outdoorsy.” I learned to love to hike, camp, and spend time outdoors. As an adult and Scout parent, I have learned more about…

I became an Eagle Scout in 1991. This year marks 30 years since I reached the rank of Eagle. My son will have the first workday for his Eagle project in 2 weeks and will likely become an Eagle this…