Scout Law

Every week thousands of Boy Scouts across America vow to keep themselves “morally straight” as they recite the final line of the Boy Scout Oath: “[I promise] to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” Unfortunately, many of the Boy Scouts of America’s critics claim Scouting has lost its moral standard. When the Boy Scout National Council decided to remove its ban on homosexual boys and adults, Christians began to ponder the ethics of supporting Scouting. While some…

I directly contributed to the Boy Scouts of America making national and international headlines deciding girls can participate in Boy Scout troops and achieve their highest rank, Eagle Scout, and the Palm Order. Spring of 2017 I had completed my Eagle Scout requirements. Firmly believing in the Boy Scout programs for what it has and does for young men, I reflected on why is it that only men have been able to reap its’ programs’ awards. Realizing the Boy Scouts continued success depends upon…

teamed up once again to host their 8th Boy Scout Engineering Merit Badge Workshop. Scouts explored multiple engineering disciplines, from civil and structural to hydraulic and electrical engineering through a variety of hands-on experiences during the day-long workshop. The workshop offers an opportunity for professional engineers and other industry professionals to share their experience, and illustrate the influence engineering has on all of our lives. Scouts learned about the design,…

i never joined up.. I've been in scouting since i was in 1st grade started from the bottom at a tiger cub and now eleven years later i've made it to the top becoming an eagle scout. The journey wasn't always smooth sailing though, when i was younger i didn't have much care about what i did with my free time and if scouts interfered with it meetings where thursday nights 6:30-8:00 we built fires learned first aid and how to read a map and compass,…

The Boy Scouts of America made an announcement that is shaking up the scouting world, putting smiles on some faces, while filling other with anger. CBS News reports The Girl Scouts are not sold on the idea that the Boy Scouts are suddenly welcoming girls with open arms to create an equal environment, suggesting low enrollment is behind the push to bring the girls in now. A need for money is also coming into play following the decision, with a finger being pointed at the Boy Scouts need for…

The distribution of girl scout cookies has developed and changed over the years of production. At first, they started off in Oklahoma selling only one type of cookie in a specific area. Now, they are world wide and with more than 12 cookies with different recipes. As the world has been advancing, so has the distribution of girl scout cookies. Girl scout cookies have been a huge hit in America and known as America’s beloved cookies. First of all, girl scout cookies started in 1912. A lady named…

Reflecting on our five days spent in Retezat, I cannot help but relish in almost every single experience since it was all so new to me. I had never gone on a hiking trip before, nor had I ever spent that much time in the wilderness being able to truly enjoy God’s creation. However, there were two moments that definitely stick out to me as I reflect on the journey: the first being our time at the summit of Peleaga and the second being the night that Paige, Janelle and I spent in the Salvamont…

known as Boy Scouts has been a massive influence for me and has developed me into the person I have become today. Going from when I was young and was learning how to build a fire, tie knots, or teaching me leadership skills, Scouting has refined me into a more confident and stronger person. It started in fifth grade when I joined Cub Scouts, I got involved with many campouts and learned many things. In less than a year, I earned my Arrow of Light, the highest rank a Cub Scout can earn.…

I had never had to lead my own scout troop before. We were in the middle of nowhere, having just finished the first part of a long hike to our designated site. The rest of the senior scout volunteers had already left, off find a good place to settle down for the night, leaving me behind to watch the kids. Not until we were stranded did we realize we had wondered too far from the rest of the staff. The kids started to panic, one of the older kids from the group, came forth. “Where are we Mister,…

Do I Have To? My Introduction to the Boy Scouts I was your typical teenager. It was seventh grade year, your normal thirteen year old and unlike some of my classmates not very social. I would rather be on the couch (even to this day). One of those most positive experiences of my teenagers was joining the Boy Scouts. Peers and friends of mine, although, did not have a positive opinion about the Boy Scouts. Little did I know, my teenage years would be changed by this club. My mother had quite the…