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Extended Scout Shop Hours on Wednesdays!
We have great news to share! The Western Massachusetts Council Scout Shop is extending its hours on Wednesdays. We will now be open until 6:00 PM every Wednesday, making it easier than ever to stop by after work or school for uniforms, badges, awards, and all your Scouting needs.
EAGLE SCOUTSA Legacy of Values-Based Leadership and Service Survey Results |
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Previous studies have shown that participation in Scouting produces better citizens and adults who exhibit pro-social behaviors. The Eagle Scout: Merit Beyond the Badges study, conducted in 2010, examined the character-building advantages of participating in Scouting and the positive attributes that provide advantages and benefits to Eagle Scouts over non-Scouts as well as over other Scouts who never attain the rank of Eagle. It has been more than 15 years since the last Eagle Scout study. Since then, Scouting has expanded to serve all youth, and society has been reshaped by rapid technological growth and a global pandemic. It is time to reevaluate the benefits of earning the Eagle Scout rank to determine if the advantages identified more than a decade ago remain relevant today. |
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