Scouting America

05/09/2026

We LOVE celebrating Scouts’ hard work, service and accomplishments. Congratulations to this new - she joins a network of incredible, lifelong Eagles!

All new Eagles should remember to register for the National Eagle Scout Association - this provides networking opportunities, communication/news and so much more.

05/09/2026

Way to go, Carson! We are so excited to see everything this will continue to accomplish in the near future and beyond.

05/09/2026

Readers are leaders and we are so thankful for Jamison’s contribution to the community!

Dedicating his project to his grandfather and great-grandfather, too, Jamison continues to live out the Scout Oath and Law!

05/05/2026

How about a little to kick off May?

Soon, Jeremiah J. will sport his uniform for something truly special – his very own Court of Honor (CoH).

A member of Troop 425 in the Middle Tennessee Council, the now 15-year-old did not reach this milestone by accident. As Mom, Jolene, notes, Jeremiah had his sights set on becoming an Eagle Scout from the start.

As the photos demonstrate, Jeremiah “crossed over” from to – from his pack to a troop. In doing so, Jeremiah (and his family) chose to continue embracing all the “goods” of : character development, outdoor adventures, life skills, service and giving back, incredible friends, strong, positive values, learning opportunities, mentorship and so much more.

“Beyond his accomplishments, what stands out most is his character,” Jolene says. “[Jeremiah] is respectful, driven and leads by example, encouraging those around him to do their best.”

Interested in joining Scouting? Check out all our programs at www.BeAScout.org.

05/04/2026

Each month from February-May we want to hear about how you are featuring ALPS (Adventure Leadership Personal Growth Service)⛰️. This month’s focus is service. Scouting America's Impact 365 initiative is a great way to do that: https://www.scouting.org/service/ Each year, Impact365 introduces a national service theme that unites Scouts around a shared focus. Themes are inspirational—not required—and simply showcase the breadth of service Scouting provides. The theme for this year is “Celebrating America250”

Let us know in the comments about how your crew demonstrates service in the comments!

05/01/2026

“Lion’s Roar teaches our youngest Scouts how to recognize safe and unsafe situations and develop personal boundaries,” says Tara Noem, parent and Tiger Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 367. “It also teaches what to do if those boundaries are crossed - yell, run away and tell a trusted adult.”

Youth safety is paramount - whether it’s at a activity or anywhere outside of . Safeguarding youth is a shared responsibility - supported by parents, reinforced by leaders and taught in age‑appropriate ways to youth, themselves.

Recently, a news segment was released about a Cub Scout's heroic actions in Ohio (the quote at the beginning of this post is from that piece). We are proud of the Cub Scout featured in this video. In a frightening situation, she used the personal‑safety skills she had been taught in and immediately alerted her mom. You can watch full news segment online: https://ow.ly/Gkfp50YTEJ5.

“Dangerous situations involving strangers are rare, but they do occur and often end terribly," says Glen Pounder, EVP and Chief Safeguarding Officer of Scouting America. "Remaining vigilant in all circumstances - and empowering children early with simple, age‑appropriate safety skills - is a critical part of prevention."

To learn more about Scouting America and our programs, visit www.BeAScout.org.

05/01/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE NEW EAGLES!

🦅 We are proud to recognize the outstanding Scouts from the Central-Metro Community who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout! Collectively, these Scouts contributed nearly 1,000 hours of service back to the community! Please join us in congratulating our newest Eagle Scouts:

👏 Elise P. (T3329)
👏 Anthony D. (T340)
👏 Zavian A. (T340)
👏 Ethan M. (T148)
👏 Cole K. (T148)
👏 Mason S. (T148)
👏 Dylan C. (T148)
👏 Finley M. (T148)

Congratulations, Scouts, you earned it! 🦅 This achievement would not have been possible without the support of parents, families, friends, and dedicated Scouting volunteers. A special thank-you also goes to the volunteers who served on Boards of Review and to First United Methodist Church for generously hosting.

05/01/2026

Summer is a great time for Arrow of Light Cub Scouts to prepare for the next step in their Scouting journey. In this , we’ll explore ideas and tips to help you plan an awesome AOL summertime pack calendar.

05/01/2026

To say we’re obsessed is an understatement!

The National Jamboree is this July, and we’re teaming up with the Mid-America Council to offer one EPIC patch set. From Union Station to the Henry Doorly Zoo, this collector’s edition patch collaboration features landmarks across 5 states throughout the Heart of America.

This unique set also includes custom Order of the Arrow patch flaps for both Lodges.

Individual patches can be ordered for $7 or get the full set for $60. The deadline to order patches is Tuesday, May 5th to receive the patches in early July.

Order now at https://scoutingevent.com/326-patches