Scouting America Troop 437, Fort Thomas, KY

04/30/2026

We are bringing it back! Flamingo flocking for a cause! Got a graduation? A birthday? A friend with a sense of humor? This fundraiser is for you!

See our presale for our fundraisers below. Support our scout units!!

04/27/2026

Liberty in Action: 250th Anniversary Challenge

Creative Expression
The Creative Expression component invites Scouts to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through art, speech, performance, or media. Whether designing a commemorative patch, delivering a speech about liberty, creating a short video, or learning a skill from the 1700s, participants bring history to life through creativity. This challenge promotes public speaking, design thinking, storytelling, and historical interpretation while encouraging youth to reflect on what freedom means in 2026 and beyond. It bridges America’s founding era with modern voices and perspectives.

Requirements for the Creative Expression component:

Choose one from the following options:

a) Design a unit-level shoulder patch or commemorative coin for the United States Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). Explain the symbolism you chose to a family member, friend, or your unit.

b) Perform a 2- to 3-minute speech on one of the listed topics:
• What liberty means to me in 2026
• One right I won’t take for granted
• An American who inspires me and why
• What freedom looks like where I live

c) Create a short video (60–90 seconds) or a poster series suitable for sharing on social media that connects the ideals of 1776 to life today. (Youth must have parent/guardian approval before any posting.)

d) Learn a skill or play a game from the 1700s.

02/06/2026

01/25/2026

Calling all Scouts! With the snow rolling in, now’s a great time to build your own Peterloon snow sculpture ❄️

Use snow, natural materials, and Scouting gear to create our iconic gateway or a favorite Peterloon memory. Big, bold, simple, or traditional — have fun with it.

How to Play:
• Post a photo in the comments
• We’ll share some Peterloon goodies with those who participate

Remember to stay safe and dress warm!

12/21/2025

12/20/2025

You want us to run it again then?
(Of course they aren't in the shop yet, far too early)

12/20/2025

You asked for more online merit badge classes, so here you go!!🎒

This is a great opportunity for your scout to earn additional merit badges. Each class will be held on Zoom and a link along with additional details and instructions will be sent to participants prior to the class beginning. 💻

Classes offered (all times listed are Eastern Standard Time): **Check back often as more class sessions may be offered in the future**
Citizenship in the Community - December 29, 2025- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Citizenship in the Nation - December 29, 2025 - 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Scouting Heritage - December 30, 2025 - 10:00 am - 12:30 PM
Citizenship in the World - December 30, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Sign up here: https://scoutingevent.com/549-onlinembc

12/20/2025

A new badge has been added to the Scouts BSA test lab - Psychology.

This badge invites Scouts on an engaging journey to understand how psychology influences everyday life and leadership. They will learn about well-known psychologists and their contributions, create and perform a skit that shows psychology in action, and explore mental health, resilience, and emotional well-being. They will also track their own activities and emotions to better understand how they shape their daily life.

Learn more here:

https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/test-lab/psychology/