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A routine river trip turned into a 45-minute rescue mission when 28 Boy Scouts from Virginia found themselves trapped by rising floodwaters on the Cacapon River. Thanks to quick thinking and local emergency crews, every scout made it home safe.
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Before his 84th birthday, Hollywood star Harrison Ford spent years as a volunteer rescue pilot, saving hikers and lost scouts across the American West. His most memorable mission: finding 13-year-old Cody Clawson, who signaled the actor's helicopter with his belt buckle.
Members of Clark Boy Scout Troop 145 spent their Saturday making the Rahway River cleaner and healthier for their community. The young volunteers collected dozens of bags of trash near Bloodgood Dam as part of a 25-year Earth Day tradition. ---
A reporter searching for troubled boys at the Boys' Club of New York came up empty. The 150-year-old organization's simple secret: creating space for deep friendships that protect mental health.
Scouting America is helping families rediscover outdoor fun without leaving home. Scoutmaster Angela Brown shared simple camping activities that get kids off screens and into nature.
A Scottish Scout troop is bringing back their beloved Lego fundraiser after last year's success, turning their hall into a brick builder's paradise. The family-friendly event supports local youth programs while giving Lego fans a chance to play, build, and explore.
Lily Downing, a Maine Girl Scout ambassador, just earned a prestigious scholarship for her future in engineering. Her achievement shows how youth leadership programs continue opening doors for young women in STEM fields.
Electric vehicle maker Scout Motors is opening applications for its first assembly line workers at its new South Carolina plant, with jobs paying up to $37.50 per hour. No factory experience required.
New data reveals that the vast majority of young Girl Scouts admire people for their abilities and character, not their looks. The findings offer hope that the next generation is building a healthier relationship with achievement and self-worth.
Jake Albanez will run Sunday's Lincoln Marathon in a full cap and gown, racing to break a world record while raising money for the Boys Town youth who inspire him daily. Every mile honors graduating seniors starting their next chapter. --- ##
A Nebraska man is attempting to break the world record for fastest marathon in graduation attire while raising money for at-risk youth. Every mile of his 26.2-mile journey honors graduating seniors at Boys Town.
A martial arts student in India instinctively softened his kick when paired with a girl, then delivered full force with a boy, sparking millions of views. Parents worldwide are celebrating the moment as proof that kindness and strength can coexist.
NASA scientists transformed a Maryland campground into a space science wonderland, teaching 165 Girl Scouts about the sun, planets, and career possibilities beyond Earth. The three-day event sparked so much interest that waitlisted troops received special visits.
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy is stepping up to rebuild a dilapidated community school and health center in his hometown, but there's a problem: no road to get there. Now he's meeting with the governor to fix that first.
Aanchal Gupta, mother of a three-year-old boy, shares why gender equality starts with parenting choices at home, not laws. Her message about raising sons without judgment is inspiring parents across India.
Boy Throb partnered with charity: water to turn social media photos of pennies into clean water for people in need. Each penny photo posted unlocks a $40 donation, enough to provide one person with clean water. #
A Pittsburgh first-grader just shattered the national Girl Scout cookie sales record, selling 100,000 boxes in a single season. Her secret? A winning combination of TikTok charm and old-fashioned door-to-door hustle.
Japan's most beloved boy band Arashi performed their final concert at Tokyo Dome, closing a 27-year journey that touched millions across Asia. Five members who grew up together ended where they started, celebrating a legacy built on friendship and genuine connection.
A Massachusetts high school senior who placed emergency preparedness buckets in every classroom earned a new statewide leadership award. Gavin Tramontozzi's Eagle Scout project and years of service just won him recognition and $3,000 for college.
A pack of boys aged 10 to 16 are roaming the streets of Renmark, South Australia on their pushbikes, and parents couldn't be happier. The "bike boys" are building real-world skills and friendships while giving screens a break.
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