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Dave’s lifelong dedication to Scouting shines through in this conversation, and his encouraging words serve as a powerful reminder of the impact our movement continues to have across generations.

Scouting America is finding stability through support from faith-based groups, as churches and religious organizations help sustain membership and programs.

Pro Football Star and Scouting America spokesperson David Montgomery is featured in two new commercials debuting this fall on Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+ and YouTube TV. In each, he reflects on how Scouting gave him the foundation to succeed, first as a Cub Scout and now as a professional athlete.

Sponsored by Distinguished Eagle Scout Dave Alexander, the new Multisport merit badge gives Scouts the chance to experience the challenge of swimming, biking, and running. Troop 737 in Evergreen, Colorado, was among the first to complete it, proving the badge is both fun and achievable for Scouts of all abilities.

The Eagle Scout astronaut whose leadership is credited with helping save the lives of the entire Apollo 13 crew, has passed away.

In his Eagle Scout community service project, David Clark, a 15‑year‑old Boy Scout from Palo Alto, created 110 hand‑decorated IV lily pads for young patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Each colorful platform attaches to the base of an IV pole, giving kids something cheerful to ride on during treatments and a chance to feel a bit more human in a clinical setting.