As an Eagle Scout myself, I believe that each troop should have their own boy scouts blog. Writing and reflecting on your experiences helps to reinforce the moral value embedded with each challenge and trial that the boy scouts of america (BSA) overcome.

Sure, you learn handy crafts like knots, sailing, orienteering, first aid, and other skill sets, but its the ethos embedded in the scout law of the BSA of America that is really important. “A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” Teaching boys the value of each of these traits is the whole point behind scouting.

I mean, I can still recite that to this day, because it was something I took very seriously, and something that all of my experiences in the BSA National program taught me.

Plus, a boy scouts blog can help inspire other youths to get involved more than posters bought in the boy (more…)