Value of Scouting
Across the country, Scouts are making a difference. We hope you enjoy these brief photo essays on Scouts and Scouters who are making America a better place for all of us. Please share these great stories with people you know. You can download the .mp3 audio files directly from this page, for use on your computer or digital music player.
Northern Tier
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:06:00 GMT
Not only building strength and confidence, developing leaders through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.
Pulling Together
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:06:00 GMT
Scouting is something that stays with you all your life.
Enchanted Rock
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:51:00 GMT
Rock climbing brings out a challenge in a group of Scouts. While climbing, they learn a lot about themselves and build self esteem and confidence.
2 Millionth Eagle Scout
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT
To describe one Minnesota teenager as “one in a million” is an understatement – by half. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announces that Anthony Thomas, has been named the 2 millionth Eagle Scout since the first Eagle badge was awarded in 1912.
Do A Good Turn Daily
Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT
As a part of what has been dubbed the largest food drive in America, 30,000 Scouts collect 1.3 million bags of food.
"It really is a time when people are coming together … they know they’re doing something good for the community and it just makes everyone feel really good."
Ben Pearce
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT
Eagle Scout, Ben Pearce, received the 2008 Hero of Conservation Award from Field and Stream, in addition to the BSA's William T. Hornaday Award for conservation and environmental ethic.
"Giving back to the community everything that it has done for him."
Michael Schmidt
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Guatemala
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Eagle Scout Project benefits a Guatemalan School
ArrowCorps 5
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT
National Service Project Results in $5 Million Dollars of Improvements to National Forests
Florida Sea Base
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT
"...they start to see others beyond themselves and they see where they need other people and they also see where they fit in to the big picture..."
John Gottschalk
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT
"...on my honor, I will do my best."
Ted Marris
Thu, 01 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT
"What started with care packages for U.S. troops in 2004 turned into ongoing humanitarian aid for the children of Afghanistan."
Ryan Mathews
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT
"… to know that you’re making a difference in this child’s life, whether or not it’s just a smile or a book or just a wave hello, is so incredible."
Thomas Foust
Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Chief Scout Executive Bob J. Mazzuca
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT
"Scouting brings value to every segment that it touches. We really need to reintroduce the American people to Scouting."
Eagle Scout Andrew Zimbeck
Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Austin McDonough-Fisher
Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT
"It’s not just about the den leader, it’s not just about a family, it’s not just about the Scouting principles, it’s when all of those three come together. He found a need and decided he was going to try to fill it."
Bob Gurule
Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT
"The things that I’ve done in my lifetime are all because of Scouting. In Scouting you learn how to be a leader, you learn how to take charge of your life."
Chelmsford, England
Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT
"Through the values that Baden-Powell has set down, if I do my part and I keep spreading the word and I keep promoting, then I can one day live to say that I made a difference in this world."
Joseph Csatari
Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT
"Scouting plays a very big part in my life and also in the lives of many boys who are going to be leaders in this country and leaders in this world. That kind of background and training is ideal and it’s what we need today."
Cimarron, New Mexico
Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT
"Scouting plays a very big part in my life and also in the lives of many boys who are going to be leaders in this country and leaders in this world. That kind of background and training is ideal and it’s what we need today."
Camp Perry - Harlingen, Texas
Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT
"Teaching values to these young boys as they grow older and become young men; actually foster making sure they're leading in our community, and they become role models."
Trevor Robinson
Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Boy Scout Saves Friends
Kevin Stephan
Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Eagle Scout Saves His Hero's Life
Bob Gillis
Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Scouting Serves Men With Special Needs
Greg Sweeney
Mon, 01 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT
The Heart of Volunteerism: 75-year-old Cubmaster Makes a Difference in the Lives of Youth
Purdy Women’s Correctional Facility
Fri, 01 Dec 2006 13:00:00 GMT
Scouting Serves Sons of Incarcerated Mothers
Christian Nanson and John Fitzgerald
Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT
Boy Scouts Save Nebraska Toddler Floating in River.
Ashton Pruitt
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 13:00:00 GMT
14-year-old Boy Scout saves family.