Alum Bob Bofinger to Bring 2025 USA Wildwater National Championships to the Potomac River
What began with Canoeing Merit Badge has turned into a remarkable journey of athletic achievement and leadership for Bob Bofinger, a longtime champion and advocate for wildwater paddling in the United States.
Pulaski, PA Troop 723 Celebrates 100 Years of Leadership, Legacy, and Lifelong Impact
Joe Grunenwald credits Scouting America with teaching him honesty and confidence—values he carried into a 32-year career at Clarion University, where he eventually served as president.
From Scout Leadership to the Major Leagues: Scott Barlow’s Journey
It’s always inspiring to see how early leadership experiences can shape future success—on and off the field.
Troop 74 Rocketeers Take Flight on the World Stage!
Three Scouts from Montville, NJ — Makayo Cheung (15), Thomas Jenkins (15), and Chase Eagan (17) — have made history by bringing home first place at the 2025 International Rocketry Challenge in Paris!
Making Camps Safe, Fun, and Accessible
At Scouting America, making a difference means making sure every child can experience the adventure of camp — no matter their abilities.
Scout Saves Mother With Heimlich Maneuver
At a volunteer appreciation barbecue at Logos Christian Academy, his mother, Jessica Hallquist, began choking on a piece of steak. Despite trying to dislodge the food herself, she was unable to breathe, and her mother, Valerie Williams, rushed to Benjamin’s table for help.
Medal of Honor Recipient Hershey Miyamura
Labeled an “enemy alien” during WWII because of his Japanese heritage, Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura — a Scouting alum from New Mexico — wasn’t initially allowed to serve.
Scout Earns Eagle Rank by Showing Veterans They Are Not Alone
Fourteen-year-old Cameron Berry led nearly 200 participants on a 1.5-mile Be the One Walk in Alexandria, Virginia — a powerful community event focused on veteran suicide prevention.
Alum Jim Whorton Named Grand Marshal of 2025 Park Cities Fourth of July Parade
After nearly 50 years of riding his iconic red high-wheel bicycle in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade, longtime community leader and veteran Jim Whorton will serve as the 2025 parade grand marshal.
A Mississippi Troop Has A Unique Place In Scouting History
Scouts BSA Troop 119 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, holds a unique place in Scouting history as the oldest continuously chartered troop in the state—and the only remaining troop in Lincoln County.
