Scouts articles
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Chief Scout Bear Grylls congratulates Northampton duo on gaining ultimate scouting award
Scouts were also joined by fellow Ambassadors Dwayne Fields, Ellie Simmonds and Warwick Davis in front of family and friends in what was a fantastic celebration of achievement. The Award is presented for outstanding personal achievement and is achieved by Scouts aged between 16 and 25 years old. The young people have to complete a range of challenges, including service to their community, an expedition in wild country, a five-day residential project in a new environment, developing an existing...
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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Encouraging Progress With Easygoing Scout
Scout is working in the arena more often now, usually three to four times per week. We first hack around the farm at the walk, warming him up with a goal of relaxation, both mentally and physically, before each session in the arena. One or two times per week we trot up and down the hills on the farm rather than work in the arena. The undulating ground loosens his body as he builds muscle on his topline. It also requires him to focus on keeping his balance. Read More
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Topeka student earns rare Eagle Scout award
TECUMSEH (KSNT) -One local girl is the latest to earn the Boy Scout of America's highest honor since the organization became co-ed four years ago. Kaitlyn Aldridge joins the 6% of Boy Scouts to earn the Eagle Scout Award. Since allowing the Boy Scouts of America to become Co-Ed in 2018, about 1,000 girls have earned []