Michael’s Eagle Project
When it came time to start on his Eagle Scout Service Project, Michael Orr...
Category Archives: Stories
Jed Chapin Remembers His Philmont Trek
Philmont Scout Ranch is one of the Boy Scouts of America’s premiere high adventure...
Hank Aaron was a Boy Scout
It’s opening day, and to celebrate, we’re sharing the story of a baseball legend....
The Hembree Family Loves Scouting
To kick off Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to share the story of the...
Visiting all of the High Adventure Bases
Michael is a 17-year-old Eagle Scout from Troop 316. He’s been to Sea Base...
The Atlanta Air Raid Drill
In 1943, at the height of World War II, the Georgia National Guard conducted...
John Pruitt Earned the Canoeing Merit Badge
Longtime Atlanta news anchor for WSB TV John Pruitt grew up in the Scouting...
Partnering with Ugandan Scouts
Fontaine Kohler and the other parents at Troop 370 have created one of the...
The Townley Trees at Bert Adams
When Bert Adams Scout Camp in Covington, Georgia was being constructed Alvin Townley’s grandfather...
Working at the Old Bert Adams Scout Camp
This story was submitted by Bob Higgins, a former staff member at the original...
Scout Show at the Atlanta Stadium
Back in the day, the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and other venues around the...
Thomas Cole Remembers the Scout Law
Thomas Cole became an Eagle Scout in 1958, and has since earned the Distinguished...
Scoutmaster John Cherry Watched His Scouts Grow Up
Being a Scoutmaster for fourteen years, John Cherry worked with dozens of Scouts in Troop...
Andrew Young Read His Boy Scout Handbook
As a boy, Andrew Young spent many hours reading the Boy Scout Handbook. He...
A Classic Scout Prank
Josiah Benator has been a Scoutmaster for over 50 years, he tells the story...
The Buffalo Soldiers Patrol
Boy Scout Troops are broken down into smaller groups of about 6-12 Scouts called...
A Scouting Love Story
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share A Scouting Love Story. Apryl...
An Overdue Presentation
On January 26th, several executive staff from the Atlanta Area Council including Jon Ingram,...
Arnold Tells How Scouting Saved His Life
Though some kids at his school made fun of Arnold Andrade for being involved,...
Conquering his Fear of Heights
COPE Director Joyce Khustoss tells the story of a Scout conquering his fear of...