The recent NPR story reporting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is preparing to end the Pentagon’s century-long partnership with Scouting America has created a lot of confusion about what Scouting is and about the role of our government and military within the organization. From being an Eagle Scout that’s attended multiple National Jamborees to my … Read more
Today, Scouting America has 236 local councils, compared to 543 in 1949. This steady consolidation is part of a long-term strategy, and the pace has picked up recently, with five major mergers announced or completed between 2024 and 2025. If you’ve heard about mergers in your council or nearby, you’re seeing a planned effort to … Read more
Nobody tells you this when your kid joins Cub Scouts, but everyone else is just as confused as you are. As a Cubmaster, I’ve seen countless families arrive at their first pack meeting, filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. Standing in contrast to the smile on their face, under the table, they’re Googling … Read more