The Chief's take on the value of unplugging

View Online VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER January 24, 2018 FROM THE CHIEF The Value of Unplugging I recently saw a study that looked into the technology habits of children, and some of the results really got me thinking about the benefits of the Cub Scouts experience. This study showed that on average, children between 5 and 8 now spend almost three hours each day in front of a screen. READ MORE BRYAN ON SCOUTING Get Your Popcorn Ready – Here's Some Fun Ideas to Do Ahead of the Oscars With the Academy Awards nominations out, it's a good time to dive into some cinematic activities with your Scouts before the red carpet rolls out. READ MORE BRYAN ON SCOUTING When Troop 707 Lost All of Its Gear in the California Fires, Other Troops Stepped Up Six families inn Troop 707 lost their homes, and as luck would have it, all of Troop 707's camping gear was stored at homes that were completely burned. READ MORE IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Vote Boys' Life As Your Favorite Magazine Cover of 2017 READ MORE DID YOU KNOW? How to Make a Fast Pinewood Derby Car READ MORE Copyright © 2018 Boy Scouts of America, All rights reserved. Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane Irving, TX 75038