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Memories of Scouting

Venturing and Exploring
Historical Perspective

By: Brad Harris

From the beginning of the Scouting program in the United States in 1910, the issue of the "older boy problem" arose. Scoutmasters recognized the fundamental and developmental differences between 12 year old and 16 year old young men. The older boys staying on in Scouting demanded and were given their own kind of advanced program – Sea Scouting, in 1912.

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JROTC Ultimate Challenge


The Greater Alabama Council, in partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham ROTC program, held the annual JROTC Ultimate Challenge at Camp Winnataska in November 2004.

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Big Munson Island - Co-ed High Adventure


Last summer American Scouting Digest took you on a Tall Ship adventure at the Florida Sea Base.  This summer we returned to Sea Base to experience a week on an Out Island adventure.  In this two part story get on board with us as we explore Big Munson Island.

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