Check Out The Montana Venturing Experience
Kevin O'Keefe
November 18, 2011
On July 7-9, 2011, the Montana Council’s K-M Scout Ranch hosted a camp for Venturers and high adventure.
Not Your Average Scout
Kevin O'Keefe
October 21, 2011
David (Dave) Evans, an Eagle Scout from upstate New York, may seem like your average guy.
You Shaped The Summit Winner Visits West Virginia
Kevin O'Keefe
September 27, 2011
We asked you to help “Shape the Summit.” Thousands responded. One earned a trip to the New River Gorge (NRG) and ACE Adventure Resort. This summer, the winner of our “You Shape the Summit” contest, Jordan from New York, made
Do You Know A Scout Who Goes ‘Above & Beyond’?
Kevin O'Keefe
September 22, 2011
We all know Scouts and Venturers are some of the best guys and girls around. Look in any town, any neighborhood, and the kind of folks you find in Scouting are achievers, leaders and setting an example for service to
Dulcimer Duo A Hit At SummitCorps
Kevin O'Keefe
September 14, 2011
Scouting isn’t just about roughing it in the wild. It’s about developing well-rounded individuals. During SummitCorps, the National Park Service hosted Appalachian History Night, where local performers and artisans shared their knowledge and talents with the Order of the Arrow.
Above The Mines, Beneath The Climbs
Kevin O'Keefe
August 24, 2011
The remnants of a mining town lie silent in the New River Gorge, even though the campground above is bustling with activity. It hosts Kaymoor’s new residents, the climbers. They park near the ruins of a hoist house once used
Got A Scouting Story To Share?
Kevin O'Keefe
August 23, 2011
We want to hear about your adventures! We want to hear about the amazing things Scouts are achieving in your area! How are you getting ready for the next jamboree? Do you have a story idea for Patrol Z? If
3 Very Good Reasons Why We Need Patrol Z
Kevin O'Keefe
August 22, 2011
It is clearly evident that Scouting needs an outlet by which Scouts and Venturers can tell their own stories from their own perspectives using their own voices. Enter Patrol Z. A promotional video was introduced to the Scouting world in
What Does Scouting Have in Common with the Moon? Robotics!
Kevin O'Keefe
August 15, 2011
Since the introduction of the new Robotics merit badge, Scouts from across the country have built some pretty cool robots. Some have created unique tasks for their robots to perform while others, like Nathan, are completing events in pre-existing robotics
How To Eat Up Summit Blog Content And Not Get The Hiccups
Kevin O'Keefe
June 17, 2011
Tune In To This Site For News On All Things Summit Now, we aren’t licensed and board-certified physicians here at SummitBlog.org, but we still argue that your recommended daily diet includes a healthy portion of blog posts, nutritiously balanced with