BSI Troop 49

06/08/2026

Troop 49 is Looking for our next Scoutmaster!

🌟 Be a Mentor to Future Female Leaders!

Join the Troop 49 team as the leader of Israel's first and only girls Scout (American “Style”) Troop in Efrat.

This is a unique and fulfilling way to inspire and guide young women through this stellar program!

Why Volunteer?

🔹 Empower the next generation of female leaders.
🔹 Share and foster a love for nature and the outdoors and build self confidence.
🔹 Learn life-saving skills, in a meaningful environment, surrounded by incredible people.
🔹 Receive full training and ongoing support from the organization.

What’s Needed?

No prior experience required!
Background in education or youth leadership? Great, but not necessary.
Love for the outdoors? A big plus!
Ability to connect with youth? Highly valued!

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week.

Interested or curious? Let’s Talk!

Contact Erik Claster

03/08/2026

Scouts from BSI Troop 49 that attended the National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve in West Virginia, USA had a special opportunity to meet and chat with Kaleen Deatherage who has been a pivotal force since 2017 in the genesis of female Scout Troops and continues to serve on Scouting Americas executive board to push this forward.

15/07/2026

🌟 Beyond the Badge: The Human Side of the Eagle Scout Study

The 2026 Eagle Scout Study examined more than leadership and service. It also explored well-being and purpose.

Compared with adults who were not involved in Scouting, Eagle Scouts reported:

📈 Higher daily levels of gratitude

📈 A stronger sense of purpose

📉 Lower levels of loneliness

📉 Reduced feelings of fear and isolation

While every Scout's journey is unique, the study suggests that experiences such as camping, service, leadership opportunities, mentorship, and belonging may contribute to positive outcomes that extend into adulthood.

For today's Scouts, parents, and leaders, it's a powerful reminder that Scouting is about more than earning badges—it's about helping young people grow into capable, caring, and engaged adults.

Explore the complete Eagle Scout Study:
https://www.scouting.org/about/research/eagle-scout-2026/

25/05/2026

Learning "fire lays" and the "cold out method" on their way to earning Firem'n Chit!

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18/05/2026

Scouts were off to the races 🏎️🏎️🏎️ at the track this week.

13/04/2026

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13/04/2026

Scouts in T49 started learning fire safety for
Firem’n Chit and assembled their fire starting kits.

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09/01/2026

Newly minted Assistant Scoutmaster Aaron Tal Ohr taught our Scouts basic first aid for their Tenderfoot requirements.

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