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Troop 442 sponsored by Westside Church of Christ

Welcome friends and supporters. Troop 442 is proud to be a "boy run troop." That means that the boys learn responsibility and increase their leadership skills as they move through the ranks of scouting. They practice leadership in their Patrol and Troop activities. We have at least one major outing each month, and attend a week long summer camp each year. The Scouts are regularly involved in service projects that benefit the community.

6 Eagle Scouts recognized on 8/15/2021 - Bakersfield names six new Eagle Scouts | KGET 17

Extreme Makeovers, Round 70: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

Posted on Mar 22 2026 - 8:24am

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By Darrin Scheid March 6, 2026 0 Comments Eagle Before & After

The Extreme Makeover series showcases before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. Explore the full collection of projects, and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup. Scroll down for more information in the FAQs.

80 merit badges updated for 2026

Posted on Feb 21 2026 - 8:59am

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By Darrin Scheid February 11, 2026 2 Comments Merit Badges, Scouts BSA

There’s a tuneup, which includes new spark plugs, maybe a fuel filter. Then there’s an overhaul, which replaces the camshaft, lifters, piston rings and more.

Meet 115 Scouts who became famous

Posted on Jan 7 2026 - 7:40pm

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By Bryan Wendell February 5, 2025

Scouting America turns 115 years young on Feb. 8, 2025.

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity

Posted on Oct 21 2025 - 6:25am

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By Gordon Ebanks

Updated Oct 14, 2025

Scouts are now able to earn badges related to AI and cybersecurity. Michael Dunn, left, and Bob Caruso, right, who helped develop one of the badges, stands with scouts Charles Hendricks and Wydell Hendricks.

Courtesy Bob Caruso

Scouting America, the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts, is giving scouts the chance to earn two merit badges that engage new technology: one in artificial intelligence, and another in cybersecurity.