Research shows college students lack life skills; Scouting can help with that By Aaron Derr January 10, 2023 3 Comments Things You Should Know The BSA’s primary goal is to help young people Be Prepared for life. A handful of recent studies indicate that’s needed now more than ever. Hat tip to Mike, a Scouting volunteer in North Carolina, who sent me this story, which indicates that young adults these days are struggling with their mental health, possibly in part because they never learned to be independent as children. “Today’s 18-year-olds are like the 12-year-olds from a decade ago,” the…

If you are considering a role in leading in Troop 13, here are a couple of training that are available to assist you to be more effective in that role. These two focus on Den Chiefs, an important role as you are an ambassador for Troop 13 and assist Cub Scouts as they prepare to transition from Cub Scouting to Scouts BSA, and Outdoor Ethics Guide another important role in helping the Troop properly care for the places we explore. In-person Training for Den Chiefs has returned. A course is being offered in Herndon, VA on Saturday, March 11. Registration…