What Is Scouting? Scouting is learning by discovery and discovery by doing. It’s fun, friends, and family where skills are learned, confidence is built, and stories are born. A Scout who knows the buddy system learns to trust and be trusted. A Scout who hikes and camps learns to appreciate the outdoors and take care [...]
In 2006, five Orange County Council Eagle Scouts measured the most accurate to date elevation, latitude and longitude of Eagle Scout Peak in the backcountry of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The Eagle Scouts used a $15,000 donated Trimble R8 GPS Receiver, and the measurements will become the official U.S. Geodetic Survey reading. The [...]
The new, official uniforms website (http://bsauniforms.org/) is now active. It includes a number of features that make it a valuable resource not only for Scouts and parents, but for leaders, Scout Shops, councils, distributors and customer service. The interactive format takes visitors through Scouting’s ranks and programs, with 360-degree views of what the official uniform [...]
The 2010 Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America accepts car donations. This is a win-win for all! You can give back to the council and do yourself a favor by disposing of an unneeded car. The car must be in decent condition. Thank you very much for considering a car donation today!! For more [...]
Important Changes to the Boy Scouts Of America’s Yourth Protection Training Policies. Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further [...]
