My Life, My Scouting Experience
I’m now 60 years old but still have fresh in my mind memories of when I first joined Scouting in Mexico City when I was six years old and it was because of those memories that when the time came…
Scouting Stories
Be Prepared
The Boy Scouts of America taught me patriotism, leadership and service to others. As a Boy Scout, I earned Citizenship in the Country; today, I proudly fly the American flag on our 20′ pole and I thank veterans for their…
Family Of Scouts
I became a Cub Scout at the age of 8 in 1971 and finished up my Scouting career as an Eagle Scout and member of the OA at the age of 18. The journey shaped who I am today by…
Scouts Taught Me About Giving Back
As a child I never really appreciated the outdoors or community service until I found the value of both in the Scouts. Today some of my greatest passions are spending time outdoors with my children and giving back to the…
The Joy of Teaching the Square Knot
A first-wave Baby Boomer, I grew up In Miami Beach. I was a Cub Scout (1953-56) and Boy Scout (1956-62), Eagle Class of 1959. I was inducted into the OA in the Fall of 1961, but a deep plunge into…
Independence
I believe everyone should do Scouts. It taught me independence. Going camping for 2 weeks, away from home, is a big deal. Learning to take care of yourself away from your parents is an important skill. It taught me things…
61 Years in Uniform
Starting at age 8, back in 1960, to Eagle in 1967, 6 summers of camp staff, watching the moon landing from the Jamboree hillside in 1969, adult staff at 1997 and 2010 Jamborees, 11 years as a commissioned professional and…
What a Long, Strange Trip it’s Been…
61 years…54 as an Eagle…volunteer, professional for 11 years, volunteer again…the very best youth leadership program there is! I can’t imagine the U.S. without Scouting. Submitted by: James Barton of Bel Air, MD
Old Scoutmasters
My scoutmaster passed away this past Friday age the age of 94. I am one of seven kids. My parents divorced before I was 2. I had a step dad for my formative years, but he and I kind of…
Lifetime Guide
55 years of direction and guidance, that’s what Scouting has provided me. 40 some exposures to hobbies and professions were examined in detail as a youth through the various Merit Badges I earned. Experiences to grow and share the outdoors,…