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Scouting America offers over 130 merit badges, each designed to ignite curiosity and help young people discover interests that could shape their future — whether it’s a lifelong hobby or a fulfilling career path.

Scouting America is proud to announce the appointment of Reuben Brigety II, William Q. Derrough, and Frederick W. Grimm to its National Executive Board.

Camp Tahquitz, the Long Beach Area Council’s beloved mountain camp, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this summer—joining a select group of century-old Scout camps in the country.

Michael Thompson has demonstrated exceptional dedication to Scouting alumni engagement over many years and in numerous leadership roles. He has consistently worked to recognize and reconnect alumni, exemplifying the spirit of “bringing others back to the campfire.

Devang Desai was officially announced as Scouting America’s 13th National Commissioner during the 2025 National Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, becoming the second person to hold this role under the organization’s new name.

At the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting, attendees gathered for a powerful and thought-provoking keynote address by Richard V. Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men.

Arthur F. “Mac” McLean III of Greenville, South Carolina, has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 15. An Eagle Scout from the Pee Dee Area Council, Mac began his Scouting journey in 1971 as a Cub Scout.

Anthony B. Kenney of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 14. An Eagle Scout from the Blue Grass Council, Anthony began his Scouting journey as a Cub Scout in 1996.

Congratulations to Mike Boggs of Okemos, Michigan, who has been named a 2025 Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 9. Since 2018, Mike has played a transformative role in Scouting Alumni engagement through his leadership in developing and managing the SPARK Alumni membership portal.

Congratulations to Steve Silbiger of Frisco, Texas, who has been named the Territories Alumnus of the Year, representing CST 8. An Eagle Scout with over 40 years of service to Scouting.

Alexis McCullough, a Life Scout in Troop 319G in St. George, Illinois, led the creation of a Gold Star Families Memorial as her Eagle Scout service project.

While many celebrate their 70th birthday with quiet gatherings among family and friends, NASA’s oldest active astronaut, Eagle Scout Don Pettit, marked his milestone in a far more extraordinary manner: returning to Earth at thousands of miles per hour following a mission in space.