Jared talks about the requirements for an Eagle Scout Service Project and gives several examples of projects from around the country. Eagle Scout Workbook https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/ Eagle Scout Workbook Download (PDF) https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/EagleProjectWorkbook2021c-v2.pdf Eagle Scout Project Database https://eagleprojects.scoutlife.org/ April Bowlin Project https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/michigan-life/michigan-teen-makes-history-one-of-first-female-eagle-scouts-in-nation-muskegon/69-e249ce6 ..read more

Jared and Drew discuss the Whitewater Rafting BSA Award, the requirements, and give their commentary behind each requirement. They have rafted the both Upper and Middle Ocoee River (TN) sections multiple times and have rafted the Nantahala River (NC) as well. One thing they have learned. They can paddle but they are NOT guides. Whitewater Rafting BSA Award Application https://www.inaraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/white-water-rafting-scout-brochure.pdf Bryan on Scouting Whitewater Rafting BSA Article https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/07/12/whitewater-rafting-bsa-award-just-around-the ..read more

Jared takes us through the Historic Trails Award, the requirements, and some of his favorite trails that qualify for this award. Scouting.org link https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/historic-trails/ Historic Trails Index List (List of trails from each state) https://tap.scouting.org/bsa-historic-trails-index/ Hope you all enjoy. If you have any questions email us at ScoutingTL2020@gmail.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/ScoutingThroughLife Find us on Instagram @scoutingthroughlife ..read more

Scouting Through Life has returned. Jared returns to the podcast and updates us on the news that has happened since STL was last recorded. A large amount of information in a short amount of time. Jared again wants to apologize for mispronouncing every single name and lodge name, even though he actually tried to practice before hand. Hope everyone is doing well and safe. 2021 Silver Buffalo Recipients https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/31/13-scouters-to-receive-2021-silver-buffalo-award-scoutings-top-honor-for-volunteers/ 2020 Merit Badge Listings https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021 ..read more

The boys are back!!! After an extensive hiatus, Jared and Drew have returned to the podcast studio. McCahill Smith joins the guys as he and Drew try to answer Scout trivia questions that have aired on the gameshow Jeopardy. We are also happy to annouce that McCahill will be joining Jared and Drew as a cohost on their new podcast Road Trip Fellowship. We are glad to be back and can't wait publish more podcasts this year. Enjoy! https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/18/37-scouting-related-jeopardy-answers-and-questions-in-memory-of-alex-trebek/ Hope you all enjoy. If you have any questions ..read more

Jared and Drew dive into the Churchill Plan. What is the Churchill Plan? What recommendations were suggested? How could it affect the national, regional, and local levels of Scouting? The guys answer these questions and more in episode 14. Original Article from Scouting Wire https://scoutingwire.org/understanding-the-churchill-plan-and-what-it-means-for-scouting/ Article Update from Scouting Wire https://scoutingwire.org/update-moving-some-churchill-recommendations-forward/ Article concerning Philmont that was used in the podcast https://www.sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2019/11/22/boy-scout ..read more

COVID-19 has affected people around the world, but how has it affected the Boy Scouts of America? Jared and Drew dive in and discuss the effects of COVID-19 has had on a national, council, and local levels. The information was found on websites for the specific organizations. Stay safe everyone. *Pardon the noise. We both had stuff noises* Boy Scouts of America COVID-19 Fact Sheet https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/covid-19-faq/ Hope you all enjoy. If you have any questions email us at ScoutingTL2020@gmail.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/ScoutingThroughLife Find us on I ..read more

Andrew "Ace" Duncan and Jacob Walker visit with Jared and Drew to discuss their scouting careers, the balancing act of high school life, food, fishing, NOAC, Jambo, and much more.  Hope you all enjoy. If you have any questions email us at ScoutingTL2020@gmail.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/ScoutingThroughLife Find us on Instagram @scoutingthroughlife ..read more

Jared and Drew are joined by Eagle Scouts and Vigil Honor members Nathan Giles and Matthew Levan. They discuss the most difficult merit badge requirements in Scouting BSA. Would you rather raise 20 chickens or plant 100 trees? Matthew also has his own podcast called Matey Chats with Matt. Hope you all enjoy. If you have any questions email us at ScoutingTL2020@gmail.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/ScoutingThroughLife Find us on Instagram @scoutingthroughlife ..read more

Scouting Through Life celebrates its 10th episode by having friend of the program Harrison Sentell. Harrison is an Eagle Scout from the Black Warrior Council, Vigil Honor member of Aracoma Lodge, former lodge chief, and current District Executive for the Black Warrior Council Prairie District. Have you ever wondered what a District Executive does or what the organization structure of a council is? Harrison is the guy with the answers. *Correction Corner: The council for Atlanta is the Atlanta Area Council, not Greater Atlanta Council. Since this recording, Hayes Looney has left the BWC for ot ..read more