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It’s not for a new videogame, but an ancient game of strategy that’s been enjoyed for centuries: chess. * SCOUT GIVES BACK TO FOSTER KIDS, PLUS OTHER POSITIVE NEWS IN SCOUTING THIS WEEK July 26, 2024 0 Scout gives back to foster kids, plus other positive news in Scouting this week, including historic missile restored by Scout and a Scout raises money with bake sale for Eagle Scout project. * GET A PEACEFUL NIGHT’S SLEEP WITHOUT PESKY BUGS IN A SANSBUG TENT May 21, 2024 0 SansBug specializes in bug prevention with its line of pop-up tents, each with no-see-um netting, blocking mosquitoes, sandflies and bedbugs. * SCOUTS, SCOUTERS SPEAK TO ELECTED OFFICIALS IN D.C. ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SCOUTING July 25, 2024 0 Sometimes it’s a good idea to remind folks just how relevant Scouting remains today. That was the purpose of a recent Scouting trip to Washington, D.C., during which Scouts and Scout leaders visited with some pretty important people to highlight the importance of our programs. * PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH WELCOMES ALPS MOUNTAINEERING AS SPONSOR FOR WILDERNESS GUÍA PROGRAM July 24, 2024 1 Philmont Scout Ranch is partnering with ALPS Mountaineering to support the Wilderness Guía Program, an outdoor experience for Philmont participants that involves conservation and sustainability efforts and a pledge to be conservation minded in all things you do while on the property. * SCOUTERS AND SCOUTS IN ACTION: THEY SAVED THE MAN ON THE PLANE! 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