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Archives for July 2025

Young Eagle Builds a Gaga Ball Pit for His School

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Congratulations to Caleb S. for completing his Eagle Scout Project!

Caleb earned his eagle scout rank at age 11, and for his Eagle Project he decided to build a Gaga ball pit for his school, The Academy of Christian Education (ACE). When asking Caleb why he chose this as his project, his response was “I made a Gaga ball pit for my school because it didn’t have one and one of my troops’ favorite activities is playing Gaga ball on campouts.”

As an active scout, Caleb was both Senior Patrol Leader and chaplain’s aid for Troop 157. He also participated in pancake breakfast for Shrove Thursday and attended an Honor Flight at Dulles with his troop. Caleb is also involved in acting, soccer, basketball and swimming.

 

Eagle Scout coordinating rescue efforts following floods in Central Texas

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U.S. Coast Guard Commander Nathan Shakespeare is the Air Operations Officer out of Corpus Christi, TX spearheading the Coast Guard’s rescue operations down in Central Texas following the devastating flooding from July 4. Commander Shakespeare is an Eagle Scout with Troop 698 from Burke, VA.

On July 8, NPR’s Morning Edition interviewed Commander Shakespeare regarding the rescue operations in Central Texas.

Listen to the full interview: U.S. Coast Guard aids in rescue operation following floods in central Texas : NPR One

Read the full interview: U.S. Coast Guard aids in rescue operation following floods in central Texas : NPR

Commander Nathan Shakespeare, USCG

Loudoun Cub Scouts Experience the Outdoors

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National Capital Area Council's Loudoun District Day Camp recognized by LoudounNow news outlet.

Loudoun District Day Camp was recognized by LoudounNow news.

The Cub Scouts from Loudoun District in our National Capital Area Council (NCAC) enjoyed a week of both day camp and twilight (evening) camp the last week in June at Murray Hill.

Some of the activities throughout the week included fishing, hiking, slingshot, BB guns, archery, first aid demonstrations, arts & crafts, and STEM activities.

Read the full article here: LoudounNow