scouting411 https://scoutingmagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-scouting-logo-512.jpg https://scoutingmagazine.org/backissues/ 2026-10-16T18:35:20.117Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/surprising-habits-that-are-hurting-your-health/ 2021-08-31T13:00:28.000Z

It’s time to kick these surprising habits that are hurting your health.

2021-08-31T13:00:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/bigger-better-baloo-outdoor-training/ 2021-08-28T13:00:14.000Z

New hybrid approach enhances outdoor learning.

2021-08-28T13:00:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/scout-life-preview-september-2021/ 2021-08-26T13:00:00.000Z

Scout Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel.

2021-08-26T13:00:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/for-discussion-how-should-a-scout-deal-with-a-grading-error-in-their-favor/ 2021-08-24T13:00:43.000Z

Frank is pleasantly surprised, even shocked, to see a B+ in algebra on his midterm progress report. But then he checks all his quiz scores and realizes Mr. Simpson has made a mistake.

2021-08-24T13:00:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/four-stories-success-john-d-tickle-sr-national-training-leadership-center/ 2021-08-21T13:00:56.000Z

Four Scouting enthusiasts share their experiences at the Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Tickle National Training and Leadership Center.

2021-08-21T13:00:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/survive-this-the-myths-and-mistakes-of-tv-and-movies/ 2021-08-19T13:00:45.000Z

On far too many occasions, survival TV shows highlight bogus and downright life-threatening stunts.

2021-08-19T13:00:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/cub-scout-corner-better-den-behavior-in-two-easy-steps/ 2021-08-17T13:00:50.000Z

Your Cub Scouts might be called Lions or Tigers, but you probably feel like you’re herding cats half the time.

2021-08-17T13:00:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/ideas-for-games-for-rambunctious-cub-scouts/ 2021-08-14T13:00:35.000Z

Veteran Cubmasters know how to have fun in low-stress ways that require little preparation or money.

2021-08-14T13:00:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/ground-rules-fixating-on-foam/ 2021-08-12T13:00:51.000Z

Forty years ago, Scouts eager to stay warm in the winter were encouraged to dress in foam. The 1984 BSA Fieldbook included patterns for making hats, clothing and a sleeping bag from inch-thick polyfoam more

2021-08-12T13:00:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/merit-badge-clinic-tips-for-teaching-cycling/ 2021-08-10T13:00:47.000Z

A counselor who’s an avid cyclist can make the badge more than an exercise in logging miles and checking off requirements — he or she can introduce Scouts to a sport they can pursue for a lifetime.

2021-08-10T13:00:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/building-campfire-tips/ 2021-08-07T13:00:00.000Z

Learn how and when to build a fire — and when not to build one.

2021-08-07T13:00:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/cool-camps-camp-gorsuch/ 2021-08-05T13:00:03.000Z

Set on 24 acres at the base of Bear Mountain, Camp Gorsuch gives Scouts a true Alaskan experience.

2021-08-05T13:00:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/08/scouting-faq-keeping-service-projects-safe/ 2021-08-03T13:00:59.000Z

A great way to avoid potential problems when planning service projects is to use the SAFE Service Project Planning Checklist.

2021-08-03T13:00:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/how-to-clean-and-care-for-your-sleeping-bag-2/ 2021-07-31T13:00:44.000Z

Get the most out of your sleeping bag by carefully caring for, cleaning and storing it. Here’s how.

2021-07-31T13:00:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/ethics-accepting-preferential-treatment/ 2021-07-29T13:00:06.000Z

Read the dilemma aloud to your Scouts, Venturers or family. Ask what initial impressions they have of the scenario.

2021-07-29T13:00:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/previewing-the-august-2021-issue-of-scout-life/ 2021-07-27T13:00:55.000Z

Scout Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel. Research shows that boys and girls who subscribe advance further, spend more time outdoors and stay in Scouting longer than those who don’t.

2021-07-27T13:00:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/tips-to-remember-when-animal-proofing-your-campsite/ 2021-07-24T13:00:52.000Z

I’ve guided more than 100 wilderness trips in remote parts of North America, and no animal has ever robbed me of my food. Why? Because I keep smellables where animals can’t see — or smell — them.

2021-07-24T13:00:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/mini-safety-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-scouter-code-of-conduct/ 2021-07-20T13:00:44.000Z

Take our quiz below to learn how well you know the Scouter Code of Conduct.

2021-07-20T13:00:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/how-to-juggle-the-roles-of-parent-and-scout-leader/ 2021-07-17T13:00:38.000Z

Assistant Scoutmaster R.S.’s daughter, a first-year Scout, keeps leaving troop activities to ask her mom questions and hand her things to hold. R.S. asked for tips on redirecting her daughter without rejecting her. Below is advice provided by Scouting readers.

2021-07-17T13:00:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/what-ive-learned-merit-badge-super-saturday/ 2021-07-15T13:00:47.000Z

Ken George of Hilliard, Ohio, runs a free regular event called Merit Badge Super Saturday, which concludes its 10th program year in August. Here is what he’s learned.

2021-07-15T13:00:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/scouting-show-and-tell-face-covering-flair/ 2021-07-13T13:00:28.000Z

During the pandemic, leaders represented Scouting through their face coverings.

2021-07-13T13:00:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/scouters-in-action-he-saved-a-woman-trapper-in-her-house/ 2021-07-08T13:00:46.000Z

Robert Siemann was at his home when he heard loud noises coming from outside. Siemann and his father ran to investigate and saw that a garbage truck had crashed into a neighbor’s house.

2021-07-08T13:00:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/__trashed/ 2021-07-06T13:00:05.000Z

A summer of safe Scouting begins before the first arrow is launched and the first oar hits the water.

2021-07-06T13:00:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/get-to-know-the-bsas-founding-fathers/ 2021-07-03T13:00:43.000Z

How well do you know the men who helped start the Scouting movement? Read more about these distinguished leaders.

2021-07-03T13:00:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/07/merit-badge-clinic-chess/ 2021-07-01T13:00:19.000Z

Here are some expert tips on teaching the Chess merit badge.

2021-07-01T13:00:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/workouts-to-keep-your-blood-sugar-in-check/ 2021-06-29T13:00:59.000Z

Here are some of the best exercises for preventing type 2 diabetes.

2021-06-29T13:00:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/recruit-families-to-your-pack-using-a-blend-of-online-and-real-world-means/ 2021-06-26T13:00:09.000Z

As Pack 90 in Centralia, Mo., discovered, you can get your pack’s message out even if #ourpackisawesome never trends on Twitter.

2021-06-26T13:00:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/these-mattresses-ensure-a-good-nights-sleep-in-the-wilderness/ 2021-06-24T13:00:21.000Z

You could say that today’s air mattresses put the question of sleeping comfortably on the ground to rest.

2021-06-24T13:00:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/5-things-we-learned-from-northern-tiers-associate-director-of-program/ 2021-06-22T13:00:40.000Z

Based out of Ely, Minn., Northern Tier offers wilderness canoe trips, backcountry experiences, winter camping and much, much more.

2021-06-22T13:00:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/get-time-on-your-side-for-work-life-and-scouting/ 2021-06-19T13:00:11.000Z

Tips from Scouting superstars on balancing work, life and Scouting.

2021-06-19T13:00:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/cub-scout-corner-program-planning-made-painless/ 2021-06-17T13:00:00.000Z

The secret to Cub Scout program planning for leaders: A streamlined planning process and plenty of communication.

2021-06-17T13:00:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/the-almost-13th-point-of-the-scout-law/ 2021-06-15T13:00:54.000Z

This value didn’t make the list, but it’s an important element of Scouting.

2021-06-15T13:00:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/how-to-survive-heat-exhaustion/ 2021-06-12T13:00:03.000Z

Take these steps to cool off if you (or a fellow hiker) experience heat exhaustion.

2021-06-12T13:00:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/scouting-faq-merit-badge-blue-cards/ 2021-06-10T13:00:20.000Z

One of the most important documents in the Scouts BSA advancement program is the venerable “blue card” — officially known as the Application for Merit Badge.

2021-06-10T13:00:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/cool-camp-camp-ho-non-wah/ 2021-06-08T13:00:07.000Z

“Ho Non Wah” means “Land of Rising and Falling Waters.” It is set on 184 acres at low tide — 154 when the tidal river comes in.

2021-06-08T13:00:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/the-10-essentials-a-21st-century-update/ 2021-06-05T13:00:49.000Z

Here’s a modern take on a safety-oriented list that dates back generations.

2021-06-05T13:00:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/your-kids-how-to-talk-with-your-tween/ 2021-06-03T13:00:04.000Z

If you’re like most parents, your to-do list is pretty long. But author and middle-school expert Michelle Icard says you should add something to it — or, rather, 14 somethings.

2021-06-03T13:00:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/06/five-things-we-learned-from-talking-to-staffers-at-florida-sea-base/ 2021-06-01T13:00:56.000Z

A handful of Florida Sea Base staffers recently sat down with the hosts of Scout Life magazine’s #Trekat2 live Facebook show to discuss all the things you can do at the Summit.

2021-06-01T13:00:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/avoid-social-media-safety-pitfalls/ 2021-05-29T13:00:20.000Z

Four scenarios to help guide you and your Scouts as you navigate social-media safety concerns.

2021-05-29T13:00:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/ethics-doing-what-it-takes-to-get-into-college/ 2021-05-27T13:00:02.000Z

As he starts applying for college, junior Adam Connors knows he’ll need some help.

2021-05-27T13:00:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/june-july-2021-scout-life-preview/ 2021-05-25T13:00:00.000Z

Scout Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel.

2021-05-25T13:00:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/keep-pack-active-summer/ 2021-05-22T13:00:12.000Z

A Cubmaster shares how she helped her pack stay active during summer and earn the Summertime Pack Award.

2021-05-22T13:00:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/safety-quiz-wilderness-first-aid/ 2021-05-20T13:00:34.000Z

Wilderness first aid, or WFA, refers to the prevention, assessment and treatment of an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available.

2021-05-20T13:00:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/what-ive-learned-scouting-in-the-aloha-state/ 2021-05-18T13:00:16.000Z

In 2012, not long after moving to the Big Island, as the island of Hawaii is known, Truman Wold revived Troop 1, which is celebrating its 90th birthday this year.

2021-05-18T13:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/earn-one-bsas-six-aquatics-awards-summer/ 2021-05-15T13:00:06.000Z

From the Mile Swim award, Boardsailing, Stand Up Paddleboarding and more, find out how your Scouts can earn a special aquatics award.

2021-05-15T13:00:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/cool-camp-tesomas-scout-camp/ 2021-05-13T13:00:16.000Z

With about 65 merit badges to choose from, Scouts have plenty of reasons to be cheerful at Tesomas Scout Camp.

2021-05-13T13:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/five-things-we-learned-from-the-summits-director-of-outdoor-adventures/ 2021-05-11T13:00:25.000Z

There are a lot of things to do at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. It’s a high-adventure base. It’s a national Scout camp. It’s a family adventure camp. Yeah, it’s all of the above, and it’s ready to roll in 2021.

2021-05-11T13:00:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/keep-head-clouds/ 2021-05-08T13:00:41.000Z

They’re not just for daydreaming: Clouds can provide signs for future conditions.

2021-05-08T13:00:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/scouters-in-action-he-saved-the-exhausted-swimmer/ 2021-05-04T13:00:50.000Z

Brian Dailey was camping with his troop at a beach when a man from another group approached in distress.

2021-05-04T13:00:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/five-things-we-learned-from-philmonts-director-of-camping/ 2021-05-01T13:00:18.000Z

As Philmont Scout Ranch prepares for summer 2021, we’re happy to report that officials are expecting one of their largest seasons ever.

2021-05-01T13:00:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/merit-badge-clinic-sustainability/ 2021-04-29T13:00:04.000Z

How to teach the Sustainability merit badge. (Plus, Some Great Life Lessons.)

2021-04-29T13:00:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/scout-life-preview-may-2021/ 2021-04-27T13:00:58.000Z

Get Scout Life in print and digital! Go to scoutlife.org/subscribe and use code DIGPRT12 to unlock our special Scout rate — $12 for a full year of 10 issues!

2021-04-27T13:00:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/10-historic-bsa-moments-every-scouter-know/ 2021-04-24T13:00:51.000Z

From the first Eagle Scout to the first pinewood derby and more: How many of these historic BSA moments do you recognize?

2021-04-24T13:00:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/fight-muscle-mass-loss-with-this-at-home-workout/ 2021-04-22T13:00:45.000Z

As you age, your body naturally loses muscle mass, a process called sarcopenia. Doing strength exercises slows down that process, which replaces lost muscle with fat tissue.

2021-04-22T13:00:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/scouting-show-and-tell-virtual-pinewood-derbies/ 2021-04-20T13:00:33.000Z

Let’s go racing — online. During a pandemic, Scouters figure out ways to make an entertaining virtual Pinewood Derby.

2021-04-20T13:00:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/reaching-new-heights-at-the-summit-bechtel-reserve-2/ 2021-04-17T13:00:15.000Z

At VenturingFest, young people enjoy SBR’s seemingly endless menu of world-class venues, including mountain biking, zip lining, challenge courses, climbing, stand-up paddleboarding and more.

2021-04-17T13:00:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/bodyflight-what-it-is-how-it-fits-in-scouting/ 2021-04-15T13:00:31.000Z

According to a recent alert from the BSA’s health and safety team, requests from units who’d like to try indoor bodyflight have increased in the past few years.

2021-04-15T13:00:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/tips-for-a-successful-webelos-to-scout-transition/ 2021-04-13T13:00:04.000Z

Successful Webelos-to-Scouts BSA transitions are no accident. Instead, they stem from hard work both before and after the moment Scouts walk across a bridge.

2021-04-13T13:00:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/more-to-explore-this-year-at-bsa-family-adventure-camp/ 2021-04-10T13:00:20.000Z

After the successful debut of Philmont’s BSA Family Adventure Camp, the BSA is expanding its family adventure camping opportunities to the Summit Bechtel Reserve and Florida Sea Base in 2021.

2021-04-10T13:00:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/scouting-faq-chartered-organizations/ 2021-04-08T13:00:15.000Z

Every Scouting unit “belongs” to a local organization like a school, religious institution or service club. Here’s an overview of this essential relationship.

2021-04-08T13:00:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/the-key-to-calm-parenting/ 2021-04-06T13:00:44.000Z

Parents set themselves up for disappointment when they create unrealistic expectations.

2021-04-06T13:00:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/come-sail-away-at-sea-base-this-summer/ 2021-04-03T13:00:01.000Z

When it comes to exploring everything the coast of Florida and the nearby waters of the Gulf of Mexico have to offer, there’s no better option than Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.

2021-04-03T13:00:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/scout-life-preview-april-2021-issue/ 2021-03-30T13:00:41.000Z

Scout Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel. Plus, Scout Life helps start your youth on the path to becoming lifelong readers.

2021-03-30T13:00:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/heres-how-to-sign-up-for-the-precious-few-2021-philmont-spots/ 2021-03-27T13:00:04.000Z

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Here’s how to sign up now for an adventure at one of Scouting’s most significant and fun locales.

2021-03-27T13:00:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/show-and-tell-names-and-patches-arent-just-for-youth/ 2021-03-25T13:00:17.000Z

We asked Scouters to share the fun names and patches of their adult patrols. Popular patrol names were the Old Goats, Bald Eagles, Owls, Fossils or the Coffee Patrol.

2021-03-25T13:00:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/learn-how-to-make-a-dutch-oven-backcountry-dessert-sure-to-please/ 2021-03-23T13:00:54.000Z

Fresh peach cobbler is a terrific way to end a campsite dinner and a great start to mastering Dutch oven cooking. Practice a few basics and you can turn out biscuits, stews, soups and pies as you tap into a cooking tradition as old as Scouting itself.

2021-03-23T13:00:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/philmonts-family-adventure-camp-lets-everybody-in-on-the-fun/ 2021-03-20T13:00:19.000Z

Philmont Scout Ranch isn’t just for youth old enough to spend multiple days in the backcountry. It’s for the entire family.

2021-03-20T13:00:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/cool-camp-camp-loud-thunder/ 2021-03-18T13:00:40.000Z

Scouts can find a nice blend of fun activities and relaxation at Camp Loud Thunder.

2021-03-18T13:00:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/reach-for-the-summit-in-2021/ 2021-03-16T13:00:35.000Z

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve located near Beckley, W.Va., is a BSA property known for being a multipurpose year-round destination for Scouting activities and adventures. But the best news is that there are still openings for 2021.

2021-03-16T13:00:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/pick-the-perfect-pack-for-your-daylong-diversions/ 2021-03-13T14:00:48.000Z

Tips to help you decide what type of daypack you need and recommendations for top-performing models.

2021-03-13T14:00:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/safety-quiz-being-aware-of-carbon-monoxide/ 2021-03-11T14:00:51.000Z

The way to Be Prepared to deal with carbon monoxide at home or at camp is to know where it comes from and how to avoid dangerous carbon monoxide-related situations.

2021-03-11T14:00:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/what-ive-learned-family-scouting/ 2021-03-09T14:00:28.000Z

“(Scouting) is a family sport for us, and the fact that I get paid to do this is really icing on the cake.”

2021-03-09T14:00:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/nine-easy-ways-protect-brain/ 2021-03-06T14:00:05.000Z

Stop worrying you’re in early stages of dementia when you can’t find your keys. Your brain isn’t — to quote Igor in “Young Frankenstein” — “Abby Normal.”

2021-03-06T14:00:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/ethics-when-free-speech-isnt-free/ 2021-03-04T14:00:01.000Z

Tameka Scroggins loves being student council president at Torrance High School. But Principal Tyrone Buskirk says she shouldn’t be making public statements without his permission. What should she do?

2021-03-04T14:00:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/03/take-our-cold-weather-camping-quiz/ 2021-03-02T14:00:36.000Z

Winter is almost over, but that doesn’t mean camping this month won’t still be chilly. Take our quiz to make sure you can Be Prepared.

2021-03-02T14:00:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/a-first-timers-guide-to-camping-with-the-whole-family/ 2021-02-27T14:00:34.000Z

Camping with kids can feel like a lot of work — it is a lot of work — but it’s also awesome to get in the woods with our kids. Camping trips leave us all feeling more connected to nature and to one another.

2021-02-27T14:00:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/previewing-the-march-2021-issue-of-scout-life-magazine/ 2021-02-25T14:00:12.000Z

Scout Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel. Research shows that boys and girls who subscribe advance further, spend more time outdoors and stay in Scouting longer than those who don’t.

2021-02-25T14:00:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/he-saved-the-driver-from-the-burning-truck/ 2021-02-23T14:00:39.000Z

PJ Putnam was driving in heavy rain and high winds when two semitrucks collided in front of him.

2021-02-23T14:00:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/tips-on-teaching-the-american-cultures-merit-badge/ 2021-02-18T14:00:24.000Z

The American Cultures merit badge offers Scouts a fish-out-of-water experience. It encourages them to dive into three cultures (including their own) and learn more about each’s customs, institutions, people and impact on their country.

2021-02-18T14:00:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/you-can-do-this-total-body-workout-anywhere/ 2021-02-16T14:00:19.000Z

Stuck at home? You can stay fit if you’re motivated.

2021-02-16T14:00:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/sea-scouts-learn-nautical-skills-and-life-lessons-during-trip-to-alaska/ 2021-02-13T14:00:13.000Z

Much as a 50-mile backpacking trek through the wilderness forces people to get along and accept each other, so does a three-week cruise on a Sea Scout vessel.

2021-02-13T14:00:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/great-gear-picking-the-right-pack/ 2021-02-11T14:00:22.000Z

Backpacking packs come in many sizes and styles. Find one that has the space you need, the features you want and the fit and comfort you deserve.

2021-02-11T14:00:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/eagle-scout-overcomes-tough-blows-to-lead-college-band/ 2021-02-09T14:00:18.000Z

Doctors didn’t expect Wayne Magee to live to see 2 years old. Not only was he in and out of the hospital because of a heart defect and respiratory issues, but he was also diagnosed

2021-02-09T14:00:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/how-to-plan-a-virtual-adventure-for-your-cub-scouts/ 2021-02-04T14:00:53.000Z

During a virtual campout, the members of Pack 27 in Colorado Springs did a virtual escape room activity designed by Den Leader Carrie Kelly.

2021-02-04T14:00:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/02/scouting-faq-distinguished-conservation-awards/ 2021-02-02T14:00:02.000Z

In October 2020, the BSA retired the William T. Hornaday awards for older Scouts and adults. Replacing them is the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Awards program.

2021-02-02T14:00:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/how-to-construct-a-stronger-child/ 2021-01-28T14:00:06.000Z

Are you a tiger mom or a helicopter dad? If so, you might need a new parenting philosophy.

2021-01-28T14:00:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/lets-go-racing-cub-scouts-show-off-their-creative-cars/ 2021-01-26T14:00:00.000Z

We asked Scouters to share photos of their Cub Scouts’ past racers; some were built for speed, others for fun. Hopefully they’ll serve as inspiration for your Cub Scout’s car this year.

2021-01-26T14:00:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/know-your-vintage-scouting-regalia-and-gear-try-our-quiz/ 2021-01-21T14:00:14.000Z

Test your knowledge of Scout gear, uniforms, patches and more. Have fun with a quick trip into the BSA’s past.

2021-01-21T14:00:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/leave-no-trace-or-not-what-to-do-when-rules-conflict/ 2021-01-19T14:00:59.000Z

How can you leave no trace when you’re collecting shells for the Nature merit badge and examining the stomach contents of fish (yuck!) for the Fish and Wildlife Management merit badge?

2021-01-19T14:00:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/eagle-scouts-adversity-reminds-him-to-keep-true-north-in-sight/ 2021-01-14T14:00:52.000Z

Surviving a battle with cancer is certainly cause for celebration, but it might also lead to reassessing one’s life and finding purpose, especially after two bouts with the deadly disease.

2021-01-14T14:00:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/safety-quiz-frostbite-and-other-cold-weather-hazards/ 2021-01-12T14:00:14.000Z

Staying warm during a cold-weather outing isn’t just a luxury. You can’t “tough out” frostbite, an injury to body tissues caused by exposure to extreme cold. The good news: It’s not that difficult to stay

2021-01-12T14:00:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/these-scouters-lead-the-bsas-biggest-district/ 2021-01-07T14:00:32.000Z

The Transatlantic Council’s Horizon District is one of the biggest districts in the BSA, stretching from South Africa to Saudi Arabia and from Rwanda to Russia. Chairman Steve Sutton and commissioner Mark Slusher are working to keep it strong.

2021-01-07T14:00:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/cool-camp-camp-buffalo-bill/ 2021-01-05T21:33:00.000Z

Greater Wyoming Council; Cody, Wyo. Nestled in a valley just eight miles east of Yellowstone National Park, Camp Buffalo Bill offers big-time fun at a small, primitive site. The camp, which began in 1949, features 13

2021-01-05T21:33:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/previewing-the-january-february-issue-of-scout-life/ 2020-12-29T14:00:09.000Z

For more than a century, youth have enjoyed reading the adventures, skills and stories featured in Boys’ Life magazine. Those awesome articles will continue in the next incarnation of the official youth publication of the Boy Scouts of America: Scout Life.

2020-12-29T14:00:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/scouting-show-and-tell-deck-the-halls/ 2020-12-24T14:00:07.000Z

Get in the spirit of the holidays by checking out this Scouting-themed décor.

2020-12-24T14:00:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/he-saved-them-from-their-burning-truck/ 2020-12-22T14:00:29.000Z

Chet Darlington was driving home when a he saw pickup truck swerve into a ditch.

2020-12-22T14:00:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/tips-on-teaching-the-citizenship-in-the-nation-merit-badge/ 2020-12-15T14:00:11.000Z

Many Scouts come to this badge with a decent base of knowledge from classes in school. First, get a sense of what Scouts know. Then, go just a little deeper.

2020-12-15T14:00:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/shape-up-for-high-adventure/ 2020-12-10T14:00:13.000Z

Long before you don your hiking boots or snorkel and fins for a trip to a high-adventure base, prepare your body and mind for the challenge ahead.

2020-12-10T14:00:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/understanding-the-role-of-the-pack-committee-chair/ 2020-12-08T14:00:17.000Z

What exactly should a pack committee chair be doing? For the inside scoop, Scouting talked with three veteran Cub Scout leaders.

2020-12-08T14:00:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/how-to-survive-if-youre-caught-in-an-avalanche-snow-slide/ 2020-12-05T14:00:50.000Z

You’re enjoying a snowshoeing trek in Utah’s majestic Wasatch Mountains when suddenly you’re confronted with an uncontrolled avalanche. What are your options?

2020-12-05T14:00:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/how-to-store-food-properly-in-the-backcountry/ 2020-12-03T14:00:26.000Z

Storing food properly in the backcountry is critical for a few good reasons.

2020-12-03T14:00:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/12/being-prepared-for-cold-weather-camping/ 2020-12-01T14:00:37.000Z

Staying inside all winter shouldn’t be an option for Scout units. Sure, it might be cold. But as long as it’s safe to go outside, you should make every effort to get out there. Make sure you check the Restart Scouting Checklist, and then check our list below to Be Prepared for cold-weather outings.

2020-12-01T14:00:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/how-pack-374s-webelos-celebrate-friendsgiving/ 2020-11-26T14:00:40.000Z

A Boys’ Life article about a Scouts BSA troop from Connecticut that hosts an annual Thanksgiving camping event inspired this Cub Scout pack to start its own Thanksgiving tradition.

2020-11-26T14:00:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/previewing-the-december-2020-issue-of-boys-life/ 2020-11-24T14:00:11.000Z

Boys’ Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel. Research shows that boys and girls who subscribe advance further, spend more time outdoors and stay in Scouting longer than those who don’t. Plus, Boys’ Life helps start your youth on the path to becoming lifelong readers.

2020-11-24T14:00:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/leadership-awards-can-help-you-be-a-better-leader/ 2020-11-21T14:00:34.000Z

It sometimes can be hard to tell from week to week how much of a difference you’re making as a Scouting volunteer. The BSA’s training awards and keys can help you track your progress.

2020-11-21T14:00:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/the-50-miler-award-honors-scouts-who-are-going-places/ 2020-11-19T14:00:03.000Z

The BSA’s 50-Miler Award recognizes Scouts and adult leaders who travel 50 miles over five or more days without the aid of motors.

2020-11-19T14:00:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/how-to-parent-in-the-age-of-instagram/ 2020-11-17T14:00:56.000Z

Scouting interviewed John Palfrey, author of The Connected Parent: An Expert Guide to Parenting in a Digital World, to find out what parents need to know.

2020-11-17T14:00:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/the-legacy-of-green-bar-bill-lives-on/ 2020-11-14T14:00:58.000Z

Scoutmaster to the World: The legacy of Green Bar Bill, writer of BSA handbooks, contributor to ‘Boys’ Life’ and proponent of the patrol method, lives on.

2020-11-14T14:00:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/show-and-tell-ideas-for-scouting-at-home/ 2020-11-12T14:00:41.000Z

The COVID-19 pandemic has limited what we’re able to do in groups, but that hasn’t stopped Scouts and Scouters from continuing Scouting.

2020-11-12T14:00:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/capture-your-scouting-memories-with-these-photographic-tips/ 2020-11-10T14:00:58.000Z

Photographs provide great ways to tell stories, and the Boy Scouts of America has a terrific story to tell.

2020-11-10T14:00:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/expert-advice-on-how-to-unleash-a-childs-imagination/ 2020-11-07T14:00:35.000Z

Preschoolers are wildly creative. But then something happens: They go to school.

2020-11-07T14:00:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/holding-ethics-conversations-with-your-scouts/ 2020-11-05T14:00:54.000Z

Your Scouts can recite the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their sleep, but can they apply those timeless values when they face tough decisions?

2020-11-05T14:00:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/11/midwest-scouts-gather-for-future-frontier-camporee/ 2020-11-02T14:00:32.000Z

With more than 20,000 Scouting youth members and 7,500 adults in the Chicago area, it can be difficult to get everyone together for a big event. But that’s exactly what they pulled off with the Future Frontier Camporee.

2020-11-02T14:00:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/whats-in-the-november-2020-issue-of-boys-life/ 2020-10-29T13:00:12.000Z

Boys’ Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel. Here’s a look at what you’ll find in the November 2020 issue.

2020-10-29T13:00:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/safety-quiz-campfire-and-camp-stove-safety/ 2020-10-27T13:00:39.000Z

In some cases, safety and environmental awareness concerns have persuaded many campers to move away from traditional outdoor campfires in favor of chemical-fueled equipment. Here’s what you need to know.

2020-10-27T13:00:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/advice-from-scouters-on-finding-female-leaders/ 2020-10-24T13:00:00.000Z

We asked Venturing leaders how they recruit women to become leaders. Here’s what they told us.

2020-10-24T13:00:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/this-scouter-leads-a-troop-of-mostly-refugee-children/ 2020-10-22T13:00:57.000Z

After escaping the killing fields of Cambodia in the late 1970s, Saborn Va and his family immigrated to the United States. In 2019, he became Scoutmaster of a new girls’ troop that serves more than 40 girls, mostly immigrants.

2020-10-22T13:00:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/a-look-at-cub-world-adventure-camp/ 2020-10-20T13:00:32.000Z

Cub Scouts fuel up for a day of fun by filing past Francis, a Big Boy statue outside the dining pavilion that’s dressed as a Cub Scout and holding a hamburger. And they’ll need that food to keep going, because there’s a lot of fun to be had at Cub World Adventure Camp.

2020-10-20T13:00:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/theres-still-plenty-of-fun-to-be-had-after-the-sun-sets/ 2020-10-17T13:00:37.000Z

Scouting adventures don’t have to end when the sun goes down. Expand beyond the campfire ring with these after-dark activities.

2020-10-17T13:00:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/surviving-with-a-group/ 2020-10-15T13:00:46.000Z

Once television networks started launching wilderness survival series, it was inevitable that scenarios would come about that included groups of people. Unfortunately, practically every single show gets one extremely important aspect of group survival wrong.

2020-10-15T13:00:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/adventures-await-on-an-urban-scavenger-hunt/ 2020-10-13T13:00:16.000Z

Boys Troop 330 and girls Troop 2330 scoured the streets of downtown San Francisco, looking for clues in an annual scavenger hunt. Along the way, they learned life skills like buying a bus ticket, reading city maps and trying new foods.

2020-10-13T13:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/scouters-in-action-he-saved-her-from-a-knife-attack/ 2020-10-08T13:00:36.000Z

Bruce Johnson was walking home when he saw an injured woman screaming for help.

2020-10-08T13:00:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/tips-on-teaching-the-public-health-merit-badge/ 2020-10-06T13:00:55.000Z

Historically, the Public Health merit badge has been about as popular as washing dishes after a campout. (It ranked No. 120 in popularity in 2019.) But with COVID-19 on everyone’s mind, the badge is now attracting more interest.

2020-10-06T13:00:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/10/see-how-three-scouters-lost-big-pounds-and-gained-fit-bodies/ 2020-10-01T13:00:05.000Z

One hundred pounds. That’s the average amount of body weight that three Scouters from different parts of the country lost to get into hiking shape for high-adventure trips with their Scout troops. Here are their inspiring stories of dedication and triumph.

2020-10-01T13:00:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/boys-life-october-2020-preview/ 2020-09-29T13:00:43.000Z

Get Boys’ Life in print and digital! Go to boyslife.org/subscribe and use code DIGPRT12 to unlock our special Scout rate — $12 for a full year of 10 issues!

2020-09-29T13:00:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/clearing-up-common-questions-about-what-we-wear-2/ 2020-09-26T13:00:27.000Z

Many packs, troops and crews have a more relaxed stance on uniforms. In an effort to keep the uniform, well, uniform, we present these common conundrums.

2020-09-26T13:00:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/backpacking-gear-that-wont-break-the-bank/ 2020-09-24T13:00:59.000Z

Backpackers on a tight budget need not despair. The choices in affordable gear are expanding, and the quality continues improving. Here’s the best of it.

2020-09-24T13:00:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/pack-light-pack-right-on-your-next-backpacking-trip-2/ 2020-09-19T13:00:46.000Z

Following the Scout Basic Essentials can ensure you have the minimum you’ll need for every backpacking trip. Beyond that, take only what you will use.

2020-09-19T13:00:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/how-the-atlanta-area-council-kept-going-during-the-pandemic/ 2020-09-17T13:00:19.000Z

When COVID-19 upended life as we knew it last spring, Bert Bender, a pack trainer in Decatur, Ga., began thinking about an important question: “What does Cub Scouting look like in the time of a pandemic when there has to be physical distancing?”

2020-09-17T13:00:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/experience-nature-in-a-new-way-by-not-pitching-a-tent/ 2020-09-15T13:00:04.000Z

Wherever you do it — a mountain ridge, an open field, the shore of a lake — there are few invitations as satisfying as, “Let’s sleep out under the stars.”

2020-09-15T13:00:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/advice-on-recruiting-cub-scout-volunteers/ 2020-09-12T13:00:47.000Z

Getting parents to feel welcomed and comfortable is the first step to a successful Pack program.

2020-09-12T13:00:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/scouting-faq-eagle-palms/ 2020-09-10T13:00:14.000Z

The Eagle Scout Award marks the pinnacle of achievement in Scouts BSA, but it’s not the last thing many Eagle Scouts achieve in the program.

2020-09-10T13:00:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/need-some-ideas-for-future-fun-check-out-what-these-units-did/ 2020-09-08T13:00:09.000Z

Scouts look forward to summer camp and treks; some venture far away from home, while others enjoy places nearby. We asked Scouters to share what their units did last summer.

2020-09-08T13:00:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/learn-how-to-construct-a-rope-bridge/ 2020-09-05T13:00:42.000Z

From designing the structure to gathering materials and putting it all together, bridge construction combines technology, teamwork and enthusiasm to complete a span that is memorable and useful.

2020-09-05T13:00:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/aint-misbehavin-how-to-improve-your-kids-behavior/ 2020-09-03T13:00:50.000Z

Scouting talked with James Ball, Ed.D., author of You Can’t Make Me! Pro-Active Strategies for Positive Behavior Change in Children (Future Horizons, 2019) about ideas to improve your kids’ behavior.

2020-09-03T13:00:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/scouting-safety-quiz-slowing-the-spread/ 2020-09-01T17:44:00.000Z

Though many communicable diseases are treatable, preventing the infection before it happens is still the best approach.

2020-09-01T17:44:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/09/inside-the-wood-badge-update-that-makes-the-program-more-accessible-than-ever/ 2020-09-01T13:00:04.000Z

Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting and Wood Badge, saw the need to bring together adult volunteers for advanced leadership training. More than a century later, the power of Wood Badge hasn’t lessened even as the course has evolved.

2020-09-01T13:00:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/from-the-editor-the-future-of-scouting-magazine-begins-right-now/ 2020-08-24T14:01:07.000Z

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” It was Albert Einstein — who knew a thing or two about solving problems by using technology — who said this. And it is us to whom it

2020-08-24T14:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/a-wow-event-with-a-halloween-twist-helps-ensure-a-healthy-recruiting-year/ 2020-08-21T00:43:23.000Z

A recruiting event — sometimes called Webelos Outdoor Weekend or Webelos Woods — is a great way to show off your program.

2020-08-21T00:43:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/special-kids-special-camp-one-kentucky-council-makes-sure-every-kid-gets-to-enjoy-scouting-activities/ 2020-08-21T00:27:50.000Z

Adventure Camp began in the early 1990s as a partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville to take kids fishing. It has since grown to serve students from 10 school districts, with as many as 2,300 kids participating over 10 days in the spring and fall. The camp is open to any self-contained special-needs class, so it serves kids with a range of conditions.

2020-08-21T00:27:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/terrific-trailers-these-units-travel-in-style-by-showcasing-scouting-on-the-road/ 2020-08-21T00:10:46.000Z

Whether you use a vehicle wrap or a few buckets of paint, decorating your unit’s equipment trailer is a great way to advertise your unit … and Scouting.

2020-08-21T00:10:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/cool-camp-camp-v-bar/ 2020-08-21T00:04:55.000Z

The V-Bar fun doesn’t stop as the sun goes down. Each evening features something special.

2020-08-21T00:04:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/recognize-the-signs-of-what-creatures-youre-sharing-the-woods-with/ 2020-08-21T00:00:03.000Z

There are many reasons to recognize and learn how to follow animal signs and tracks in the wild.

2020-08-21T00:00:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/what-ive-learned-nancy-bentley-takes-the-very-long-view/ 2020-08-20T23:45:17.000Z

Nancy Bentley’s father, Bob Sutherland, was an Eagle Scout, and she was destined to become a Scouting volunteer.

2020-08-20T23:45:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/tips-for-defusing-sibling-rivalry/ 2020-08-20T23:43:25.000Z

The real problem is not the other sibling; it’s each child’s need to be seen, heard and valued.

2020-08-20T23:43:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/how-to-keep-your-scouts-safe-in-every-setting/ 2020-08-20T23:39:51.000Z

Accidents can happen in any setting. Here’s how to keep your Scouts — and yourself — safe from some surprising dangers.

2020-08-20T23:39:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/tips-for-teaching-citizenship-in-the-world-merit-badge/ 2020-08-20T23:32:51.000Z

Crystal Bueno’s advice to other merit badge counselors is simple: “Do whatever you can to make it hands-on and interactive, and not just a dry lecture. This is such an important badge.

2020-08-20T23:32:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/how-do-you-help-scouts-keep-the-camp-kitchen-clean/ 2020-08-20T23:25:59.000Z

As long as chores need to be done, help your Scouts devise ways to make tasks fast, fair and maybe even fun.

2020-08-20T23:25:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/create-a-comfortable-camp-with-one-of-these-great-chairs/ 2020-08-20T23:13:19.000Z

There are two kinds of camp chair: the one you brought, and the one someone else brought and you wish you had.

2020-08-20T23:13:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/ethics-entering-college-through-the-side-door/ 2020-08-20T22:54:26.000Z

Was it unethical for the instructor to mention the “creative” techniques to improve a college application? If it was, have the group decide what action, if any, Tony should take.

2020-08-20T22:54:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/08/how-to-recruit-home-school-families/ 2020-08-20T18:01:42.000Z

Every fall, Cub Scout packs recruit new members from schools across the country. But many overlook the biggest school of all: the home school.

2020-08-20T18:01:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/07/show-tell-bsa-national-camp-in/ 2020-07-02T21:00:44.000Z

Thousands of Scouts and Scouters tuned in for a day of virtual fun May 2 as the Boy Scouts of America hosted a National Camp-In on its Facebook page.

2020-07-02T21:00:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/scouters-in-action-he-saved-a-driver-from-drowning/ 2020-05-07T15:16:38.000Z

Ben Sebastian was in a car when a vehicle on the road ahead lost control and plummeted into the waters of San Francisco Bay.

2020-05-07T15:16:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/scouts-have-a-blast-on-a-fork-of-the-red-river-at-camp-don-harrington/ 2020-05-07T15:10:21.000Z

Camp Don Harrington offers views of the impressive Palo Duro Canyon as Scouts hike to different activity stations.

2020-05-07T15:10:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/try-these-tips-for-teaching-scouts-the-importance-of-knowing-their-knots/ 2020-05-07T14:58:32.000Z

Help Scouts make knot-tying automatic so they can use them with confidence for years to come.

2020-05-07T14:58:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/for-healthier-dutch-oven-cooking-try-these-5-gourmet-camp-recipes/ 2020-05-06T21:56:19.000Z

Dutch oven meals don’t have to be heavy with carbs and calories. Try these belly-filling, high-protein recipes.

2020-05-06T21:56:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/how-one-bsa-council-is-addressing-the-skilled-trades-shortage/ 2020-05-06T21:29:33.000Z

Four-day camp introduces area teens to job opportunities in skilled trades.

2020-05-06T21:29:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/five-steps-to-a-safe-and-fun-aquatics-program/ 2020-05-06T18:40:21.000Z

Here are five things you need to keep in mind as you plan your water-related activities.

2020-05-06T18:40:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/how-leaders-helped-their-scouts-plan-and-replan-an-epic-trek-to-yosemite/ 2020-05-06T13:25:19.000Z

The leaders of Troop 65 knew when to step in — and when to step back — while planning their Yosemite adventure.

2020-05-06T13:25:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/how-summer-activities-benefit-your-pack/ 2020-05-06T12:49:10.000Z

When your pack remains active over the summer, everybody is being reminded that they’re Scouts and are part of something bigger.

2020-05-06T12:49:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/answers-to-faqs-about-merit-badge-counselors/ 2020-05-05T21:42:30.000Z

Merit Badge Counselors are essential players in the advancement program. Here’s what you need to know.

2020-05-05T21:42:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/05/big-changes-ahead-for-scouting-and-scouting-magazine/ 2020-05-05T21:10:16.000Z

Instead of this magazine being delivered to you five times a year, you will get almost instantaneous access to the content that has made and will continue to make Scouting great.

2020-05-05T21:10:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/04/safety-quiz-ticked-off/ 2020-04-28T21:53:35.000Z

Ticks — and the diseases they carry — are more than a minor nuisance. Stay safe by learning how to deal with them.

2020-04-28T21:53:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/04/this-scouter-makes-a-splash-in-sea-scouts/ 2020-04-13T21:51:59.000Z

Growing up in rural Arkansas, T.W. Cook spent only a year in Cub Scouting. But adult involvement was pretty much inevitable once he joined a Scouting family.

2020-04-13T21:51:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/04/show-tell-scouting-at-home/ 2020-04-03T22:00:56.000Z

We asked Scouts and Scouters to share how they’re continuing Scouting at home and making a difference in their communities.

2020-04-03T22:00:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/scouters-in-action-he-saved-them-from-an-unseen-gunman/ 2020-03-10T21:26:09.000Z

Martin Heffernan was attending a concert when an unseen gunman began firing into the crowd.

2020-03-10T21:26:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/a-closer-look-at-owasippe-scout-reservation/ 2020-03-10T21:20:07.000Z

Try out the 25 miles of hiking trails that take Scouts all around Owasippe’s 4,800 acres of lakes, bogs and forests.

2020-03-10T21:20:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/the-skys-the-limit-with-the-astronomy-merit-badge/ 2020-03-09T21:12:01.000Z

You don’t need expensive equipment to introduce your Scouts to astronomy, according to veteran merit badge counselors.

2020-03-09T21:12:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/how-one-council-is-improving-pack-school-relationships/ 2020-03-09T20:31:11.000Z

When packs and schools work together, everyone benefits, especially the children both seek to serve.

2020-03-09T20:31:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/barriers-to-abuse-the-finer-points-of-the-bsas-youth-protection-policies/ 2020-03-09T20:26:31.000Z

Here are answers to some common questions about the BSA’s Youth Protection rules.

2020-03-09T20:26:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/scouts-earn-merit-badges-at-stems-hidden-gem/ 2020-03-09T20:24:06.000Z

How an Eagle Scout helped turn an abandoned government facility in North Carolina into a paradise for learning about science.

2020-03-09T20:24:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/angling-for-an-easy-outdoors-activity/ 2020-03-09T20:11:14.000Z

Going fishing is a great way to engage with Scouts, even if you don’t know the first thing about the sport.

2020-03-09T20:11:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/going-the-distance-on-a-virginia-troops-115-mile-challenge/ 2020-03-09T20:00:39.000Z

The challenging trek included three days of hiking, two days of canoeing and two days of cycling.

2020-03-09T20:00:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2020/02/safety-quiz-bug-out/ 2020-02-26T17:52:53.000Z

Bugs and animals can be more than just a nuisance in the great outdoors.

2020-02-26T17:52:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/12/ma-ka-ja-wan-survived-a-storm-to-offer-a-great-program-this-year/ 2019-12-17T16:38:37.000Z

Stretching across 1,500 acres of beautiful forest, six lakes and one creek, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan is home to two full-service camps, a wilderness camp, a high-adventure base and a horse ranch.

2019-12-17T16:38:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/12/stop-stumbling-around-camp-with-these-great-lamps/ 2019-12-17T16:07:44.000Z

Illuminate your campsite with some of the best headlamps and camp lighting on the market.

2019-12-17T16:07:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/12/scouters-in-action-he-saved-them-after-their-car-crashed/ 2019-12-17T15:22:00.000Z

Jon Beard was in a residential area near Jacksonville, Fla., when a car crashed through a fence and landed in a pond.

2019-12-17T15:22:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/12/tips-for-teaching-family-life-merit-badge-today/ 2019-12-17T01:07:45.000Z

Family Life merit badge can be both interesting and challenging for many Scouts, no matter what kind of family they come from.

2019-12-17T01:07:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/12/tips-for-managing-a-cub-scout-megapack/ 2019-12-17T00:50:06.000Z

Leading a pack of 150 Cub Scouts offers its own unique challenges and rewards.

2019-12-17T00:50:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/12/scoutings-core-leadership-awards-can-help-you-be-a-better-leader/ 2019-12-17T00:34:32.000Z

The BSA’s training awards and keys can help you track your progress and help you be a more successful leader.

2019-12-17T00:34:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/11/safetyquiz/ 2019-11-01T13:00:25.000Z

There’s a reason the BSA has a specific list of what not to do.

2019-11-01T13:00:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/create-fire-by-friction/ 2019-10-25T20:43:31.000Z

No matches? No lighter? No problem.

2019-10-25T20:43:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/one-troop-makes-an-outdoor-tradition-survive-and-thrive/ 2019-10-25T20:15:35.000Z

Leaders for one Colorado troop share how they keep an annual campout fresh and engaging — sometimes with the help of a TV star.

2019-10-25T20:15:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/plan-now-for-a-great-crossover-ceremony/ 2019-10-25T19:58:45.000Z

As another crossover season approaches, we asked two Scouters to share their keys to a successful ceremony.

2019-10-25T19:58:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/from-the-chief-scouting-amid-the-holiday-hustle/ 2019-10-25T19:55:50.000Z

’Tis the season to take a moment to thank all of our volunteers.

2019-10-25T19:55:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/getting-schooled-on-rules-for-merit-badge-classes-fairs-and-universities/ 2019-10-25T19:53:52.000Z

The rules of group merit badge instruction.

2019-10-25T19:53:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/guiding-girls-inspires-this-pennsylvania-scouter/ 2019-10-25T19:45:32.000Z

At midnight on Feb. 1, 2019, this Scouter led 15 girls across a freezing covered bridge in Lancaster County, Pa. There, they became Troop 82, one of the first female Scouts BSA troops.

2019-10-25T19:45:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/scouters-in-action-he-saved-the-boy-before-the-car-exploded/ 2019-10-25T19:45:05.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2019-10-25T19:45:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/strike-a-chord-with-the-music-merit-badge/ 2019-10-25T19:41:44.000Z

The right location makes the Music merit badge really resonate.

2019-10-25T19:41:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/repel-the-elements-with-these-rain-jackets/ 2019-10-25T19:38:23.000Z

These rain jackets aim to keep you dry in the backcountry.

2019-10-25T19:38:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/navigating-your-childs-adolescence/ 2019-10-25T19:36:03.000Z

A psychologist shares how parents can navigate the choppy waters of what he calls “the harder half of parenting.”

2019-10-25T19:36:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/drawing-a-line-on-unethical-behavior/ 2019-10-25T19:33:34.000Z

Like many ice-cream shops, the Dairy Delight offers free birthday treats for people on its email list. But what happens when a customer finds a loophole?

2019-10-25T19:33:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/from-the-commissioner-scoutings-balancing-act/ 2019-10-25T19:30:18.000Z

I don’t think I ever meet a Scouter who wears only one Scouting hat.

2019-10-25T19:30:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/scouts-and-scouters-discover-their-inner-strength-on-a-bike-ride-across-the-country/ 2019-08-23T17:15:24.000Z

On a cross-country journey, the group of Scouts and adults crossed four time zones and 15 states, making memories with each revolution of their pedals.

2019-08-23T17:15:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/a-path-to-earning-the-hiking-merit-badge-in-a-big-city/ 2019-08-23T17:12:22.000Z

Former Scoutmaster Mike DiTrani has completed five Philmont treks and frequently hikes in the Adirondacks, but some of his favorite hiking happens much closer to his Staten Island home.

2019-08-23T17:12:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/scouts-have-been-an-essential-part-of-this-half-century-of-service/ 2019-08-23T16:57:18.000Z

Thousands gather each spring in Jackson, Wyo., for the weekend-long celebration and its premier event: the Scout Elk Antler Auction.

2019-08-23T16:57:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/scouting-helps-these-families-make-the-most-of-their-time-together/ 2019-08-23T16:55:17.000Z

From New York’s steel towers to the bayous of Louisiana, these five Scouting families make their world a better place.

2019-08-23T16:55:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/from-the-chief-an-invitation-to-adventure/ 2019-08-23T16:52:36.000Z

Every family should know it is welcome in Scouting.

2019-08-23T16:52:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/youth-suicide/ 2019-08-23T16:50:57.000Z

Before a youth attempts suicide, most will reach out to a friend, but they’ll rarely let adults in on their deadly secret.

2019-08-23T16:50:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/from-the-commissioner-making-a-great-scouting-family/ 2019-08-23T16:47:00.000Z

What makes a “great Scouting family”? There is no checklist, no particular set of elements — and yet they are always recognizable to other Scouters.

2019-08-23T16:47:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/how-should-scouts-react-when-a-peer-irritates-them/ 2019-08-23T16:45:57.000Z

Life in the Flaming Scorpion Patrol is good until the Chocolate Donut Patrol falls apart, and Sofia joins the group.

2019-08-23T16:45:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/show-tell-more-outstanding-overnighters/ 2019-08-23T16:33:26.000Z

We asked Scouters to share neat places their units have spent the night.

2019-08-23T16:33:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/this-california-scouter-shares-how-scouting-crosses-cultural-and-generational-divides/ 2019-08-23T16:14:09.000Z

This Scouter got on board with the National Vietnamese Scouting Committee and helped staff two national Vietnamese Wood Badge courses.

2019-08-23T16:14:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/two-awards-honor-those-who-help-scouting-grow/ 2019-08-23T16:11:17.000Z

Two special awards recognize those who start or join new Scouts BSA troops, Cub Scout packs, Venturing crews or Sea Scout ships.

2019-08-23T16:11:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/paddling-in-the-wake-of-lewis-and-clark/ 2019-08-23T16:01:44.000Z

Chart your own expedition along the Upper Missouri Wild and Scenic River in Montana.

2019-08-23T16:01:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/know-the-skills-for-your-situation/ 2019-08-23T15:57:21.000Z

Know the differences among survival, emergency preparedness, primitive and bushcraft skills.

2019-08-23T15:57:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/show-tell-cool-campouts/ 2019-08-23T15:46:27.000Z

Zoos, stadiums and submarines — Scouts get to sleep at some pretty awesome spots.

2019-08-23T15:46:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/climb-higher-at-idahos-camp-morrison/ 2019-08-23T15:28:12.000Z

Ore-Ida Council’s Camp Morrison doesn’t have an average introductory summer camp rock-climbing course.

2019-08-23T15:28:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/scouters-in-action-he-saved-them-from-drowning/ 2019-08-23T15:00:48.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2019-08-23T15:00:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/discover-the-health-benefits-of-adding-more-fiber-to-your-diet-regularly/ 2019-08-23T14:45:50.000Z

Let’s look at what fiber is and why it’s so important.

2019-08-23T14:45:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/teach-your-scouts-how-to-build-a-monkey-bridge/ 2019-08-23T14:42:15.000Z

Learn how to construct this classic Scout pioneering project.

2019-08-23T14:42:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/08/safety-quiz-hiking/ 2019-08-23T14:29:22.000Z

Before your next hike, step right up and test your wits.

2019-08-23T14:29:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/07/show-tell-stuffed-pork-tenderloin-en-croute/ 2019-07-11T13:19:26.000Z

Check out this online exclusive pork recipe that a New York Scouter shared with us.

2019-07-11T13:19:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/06/show-tell-smoky-brisket/ 2019-06-21T14:53:52.000Z

Check out this online exclusive brisket recipe that a New Jersey Scouter shared with us.

2019-06-21T14:53:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/show-tell-beef-stew-and-biscuits/ 2019-04-22T15:58:35.000Z

Check out this online exclusive beef stew recipe that a Maryland Scouter prepared for his troop’s adult patrol.

2019-04-22T15:58:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/work-worth-doing-a-unique-relationship-leads-to-a-unique-scout-outing/ 2019-04-18T16:59:08.000Z

Medora, North Dakota, is where a tradition of adventure and service is continued by the Boy Scouts of America.

2019-04-18T16:59:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/step-in-speak-up-10-actions-you-can-take-to-help-eliminate-bullying/ 2019-04-18T16:58:04.000Z

Bullying affects kids of every race, gender identity, grade and socioeconomic sector. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

2019-04-18T16:58:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/worlds-best-international-scouters-enhance-bsa/ 2019-04-18T16:57:34.000Z

Five volunteers bring their Scouting experience from other countries to the BSA.

2019-04-18T16:57:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/worlds-best-jan-helge-bohn/ 2019-04-18T16:54:37.000Z

This Scouter brought a Norwegian-inspired Scout-group concept to Blacksburg, Va., where Pack, Troop and Crew 158 work closely together.

2019-04-18T16:54:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/worlds-best-marcelo-guerra-hahn/ 2019-04-18T16:53:00.000Z

This Washington Scouter’s memories of Scouting in Uruguay revolve around camping, games and lots of singing and clapping.

2019-04-18T16:53:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/worlds-best-natasha-brand/ 2019-04-18T16:52:49.000Z

This Arkansas Scouter has no trouble remembering what Scouting was like back home in the U.K.

2019-04-18T16:52:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/worlds-best-frank-fernandez/ 2019-04-18T16:51:55.000Z

This Florida Scouter was on the path to Boy Scouting when revolution intervened.

2019-04-18T16:51:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/worlds-best-osama-mourad/ 2019-04-18T16:50:47.000Z

This Georgia Scouter moved to the United States in 2011 and joined the BSA even before he found a job.

2019-04-18T16:50:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/from-the-chief-welcoming-the-world-to-west-virginia/ 2019-04-18T16:49:52.000Z

Scouts from around the world will experience everything the Summit Bechtel Reserve has to offer.

2019-04-18T16:49:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/from-the-commissioner-scouting-opens-broader-horizons/ 2019-04-18T16:45:54.000Z

Scouting is a window to the rest of the world. Find a way to open that window a little wider for your unit this summer.

2019-04-18T16:45:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/cub-scout-day-camp/ 2019-04-18T16:44:08.000Z

What to do before, during and after Cub Scout day camp.

2019-04-18T16:44:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/picking-sides-at-risk-friendships/ 2019-04-18T16:42:30.000Z

When you have to choose between friendship and the truth.

2019-04-18T16:42:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/selfless-service-is-second-nature-to-this-kentucky-scouter/ 2019-04-18T16:37:41.000Z

During his 24-year Army career, Allen supported Scouting when he could, but he really jumped back in when he was stationed in South Korea.

2019-04-18T16:37:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/cub-scout-adventures-offer-more-than-colorful-swag/ 2019-04-18T16:31:40.000Z

Adventure is a hallmark of every level of the Scouting program. But in Cub Scouting, the word takes on a special meaning.

2019-04-18T16:31:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/go-the-extra-mile-for-the-mile-swim-bsa-award/ 2019-04-18T16:27:16.000Z

Adult volunteers can earn the Mile Swim BSA award. Here’s how to get ready for the challenge.

2019-04-18T16:27:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/the-colorful-history-of-fighting-off-pesky-pests/ 2019-04-18T16:23:05.000Z

Campers have been shooing away mosquitoes, black flies and no-see-ums for a long time.

2019-04-18T16:23:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/finding-water-in-the-wilderness/ 2019-04-18T16:22:01.000Z

One of your first priorities in a survival situation should be to hydrate.

2019-04-18T16:22:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/scouters-in-action-they-saved-a-girl-after-a-swimming-accident/ 2019-04-18T16:07:04.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2019-04-18T16:07:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/theodore-naish-scout-reservation/ 2019-04-18T16:00:10.000Z

Theodore Naish Scout Reservation’s camps give Scouts a chance to use the skills they’ve been practicing in their troops all year.

2019-04-18T16:00:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/04/put-your-best-foot-forward-with-these-boots/ 2019-04-18T16:00:10.000Z

Don’t trip over bad footwear choices. Go for these tried-and-true boots and shoes.

2019-04-18T16:00:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/03/severe-weather-safety/ 2019-03-01T18:00:49.000Z

Are you prepared for severe weather? Take our quiz before you’re left out in the cold or rain.

2019-03-01T18:00:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/breaking-barriers-at-school-deaf-blind/ 2019-02-22T18:00:33.000Z

Sometimes, bringing Scouting to all youth is a lesson in overcoming obstacles.

2019-02-22T18:00:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/scouts-respond-after-california-fires/ 2019-02-22T17:58:53.000Z

Scout units answer the call for help after devastating California wildfires.

2019-02-22T17:58:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/scouters-in-action-they-rescued-two-men-from-a-boat-fire/ 2019-02-22T17:50:46.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2019-02-22T17:50:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/is-it-ever-ok-to-skirt-online-rules/ 2019-02-22T17:20:25.000Z

Tyson and Taylor want to both sign up for a fantasy baseball league, but one of them isn’t old enough to register according to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

2019-02-22T17:20:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/flying-kites-in-scouting/ 2019-02-22T17:11:33.000Z

Craft a kite perfect for a Cub Scout activity or a patrol’s afternoon of fun.

2019-02-22T17:11:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/smooth-transition-to-scout-troop/ 2019-02-22T17:09:30.000Z

Here are some tips so no Cub Scout is left behind when it’s time to transition into a Scouts BSA troop.

2019-02-22T17:09:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/from-the-chief-scouting-is-for-everyone/ 2019-02-22T16:57:41.000Z

Dedicated volunteers like you ensure all youth can thrive in our programs.

2019-02-22T16:57:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/raising-the-stakes-for-backcountry-tents/ 2019-02-22T16:51:41.000Z

No gear category has evolved more than backcountry tents.

2019-02-22T16:51:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/commissioner-making-scouting-accessible/ 2019-02-22T16:30:06.000Z

In addition to specialized units, there are many Scouts in traditional units who require special attention for any number of reasons.

2019-02-22T16:30:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/pointers-on-helping-your-scouts-become-oa-members/ 2019-02-22T16:25:14.000Z

With membership in the OA now expanded to include Venturers, Sea Scouts and girls in troops, it’s a good time to review unit election procedures.

2019-02-22T16:25:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/signaling-for-help-in-the-wilderness/ 2019-02-22T15:39:26.000Z

Know how to attract attention so you can be rescued sooner.

2019-02-22T15:39:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/make-a-splash-with-the-oceanography-merit-badge/ 2019-02-22T15:35:08.000Z

Tips for teaching the Oceanography merit badge.

2019-02-22T15:35:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/exercises-you-should-do-every-day/ 2019-02-22T15:26:03.000Z

Get up. Stand up. And start feeling amazing.

2019-02-22T15:26:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/show-tell-cowboy-stew/ 2019-02-22T14:44:05.000Z

Check out this online exclusive stew recipe that a Michigan Scout prepared for his troop.

2019-02-22T14:44:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/show-tell-breakfast-catastrophe/ 2019-02-22T14:33:43.000Z

A Washington Scouter shared this casserole recipe with us.

2019-02-22T14:33:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/show-tell-almost-pumpkin-pie/ 2019-02-22T14:29:25.000Z

A North Carolina Scouter shared this pie recipe with us.

2019-02-22T14:29:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/show-tell-upside-down-apple-cake/ 2019-02-22T14:21:26.000Z

A Pennsylvania Scouter shared this cake recipe with us.

2019-02-22T14:21:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/show-tell-super-sized-hungry-scout-cheeseburger/ 2019-02-22T14:19:22.000Z

A Pennsylvania Scouter shared this burger recipe with us.

2019-02-22T14:19:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/show-tell-focaccia-pizza/ 2019-02-22T14:10:14.000Z

A Chicago Scouter shared this pizza recipe with us.

2019-02-22T14:10:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/02/meet-a-globe-trotting-michigan-scouter-who-served-in-afghanistan/ 2019-02-22T14:05:35.000Z

At the start of a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan in August 2017, Lt. Col. Sarah Deal learned that people on the NATO base where she was stationed volunteered with local Afghan Scout troops.

2019-02-22T14:05:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2019/01/safety-quiz-napping/ 2019-01-02T18:00:16.000Z

Naps aren’t just for toddlers. Do you know the healthiest way to optimize your snooze?

2019-01-02T18:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/reaching-new-heights-at-the-summit-bechtel-reserve/ 2018-12-14T18:59:17.000Z

Venturers discover what happens when you face your fears during VenturingFest, the 20th anniversary of the program.

2018-12-14T18:59:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/women-blazing-a-trail-at-philmont/ 2018-12-14T18:55:31.000Z

Meet four women who help make Philmont a Scouting paradise for all.

2018-12-14T18:55:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/from-the-chief-serving-others-serving-all/ 2018-12-14T18:45:00.000Z

Scouting’s strength stems from its members, both men and women.

2018-12-14T18:45:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/find-your-rocky-mountain-adventure-at-this-camp/ 2018-12-14T18:25:20.000Z

Raft down the rip-roaring Arkansas River, bike along hilly and rugged terrain, and trek mountain peaks above 14,000 feet in elevation.

2018-12-14T18:25:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/you-wont-lose-any-valuable-sleep-with-these-bags/ 2018-12-14T18:12:15.000Z

Get some well-deserved slumber with these great sleeping bags.

2018-12-14T18:12:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/scouters-in-action-they-saved-a-woman-from-a-burning-car/ 2018-12-14T18:11:21.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2018-12-14T18:11:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/survival-starts-at-home/ 2018-12-14T18:05:27.000Z

Don’t leave for your next adventure without preparing for the worst.

2018-12-14T18:05:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/scouter-helps-venturers-plan-fun-into-busy-lives/ 2018-12-14T17:50:47.000Z

This Scouter serves as a merit badge counselor, board of review member and Life-to-Eagle coach. But she devotes the majority of her volunteer time to serving as a Venturing Crew Advisor.

2018-12-14T17:50:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/moviemaking-merit-badge-lets-scouts-be-the-stars/ 2018-12-14T17:25:33.000Z

Your Scouts are the stars when they work on this badge.

2018-12-14T17:25:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/a-little-planning-can-save-you-calories-and-cash-on-the-road/ 2018-12-14T17:21:15.000Z

A road trip is not an excuse to chow down on fast food.

2018-12-14T17:21:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/rethinking-the-blue-and-gold-banquet/ 2018-12-14T17:15:45.000Z

Celebrate Cub Scouting while cutting costs and controlling chaos.

2018-12-14T17:15:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/experience-one-of-the-worlds-most-unforgiving-environments-at-death-valley-national-park/ 2018-12-14T17:12:41.000Z

Venture into the hottest place on Earth.

2018-12-14T17:12:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/scout-crafts-popcorn-centerpiece/ 2018-12-14T17:11:46.000Z

Here’s an inexpensive idea to satisfy your Scouts’ hunger and your desire for a neat centerpiece.

2018-12-14T17:11:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/little-white-lies-grow-into-big-problem/ 2018-12-14T17:11:01.000Z

The dictionary defines a white lie as a harmless falsehood designed to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. Do you think white lies are OK?

2018-12-14T17:11:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/show-others-you-speak-their-language-with-interpreter-strips/ 2018-12-14T17:06:58.000Z

Interpreter strips speak to others that you’re the one to talk to.

2018-12-14T17:06:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/challenge-yourself-with-this-local-councils-crossword/ 2018-12-14T17:05:51.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the local councils-themed puzzle.

2018-12-14T17:05:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/how-to-raise-a-human-while-being-one/ 2018-12-14T17:03:27.000Z

Find balance so you can take care of yourself and your children.

2018-12-14T17:03:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/from-the-commissioner-welcome-to-the-best-scouting-year-ever/ 2018-12-14T17:00:27.000Z

Every year is an exciting year to be a Scout. And every year I think this will be the best year ever.

2018-12-14T17:00:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/scout-crafts-origami-tents/ 2018-12-12T18:00:21.000Z

Here’s how to make a quick and easy tabletop decoration everyone will love for your banquet in the Great Indoors.

2018-12-12T18:00:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/scout-crafts-rice-candle-holder/ 2018-12-12T16:26:53.000Z

Here’s a fun and easy way to decorate your table at your next banquet or court of honor that your Scouts would love to help out with.

2018-12-12T16:26:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/scout-crafts-uniform-silverware-setting/ 2018-12-11T21:12:24.000Z

Here’s how to make a simple and affordable decoration so your table setting is properly uniformed.

2018-12-11T21:12:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/scout-crafts-campfire-centerpiece/ 2018-12-11T18:00:21.000Z

Here’s a fun way to bring a little warmth to your banquet table that your Scouts can enjoy and help you make.

2018-12-11T18:00:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/show-tell-creative-cub-scout-cakes/ 2018-12-03T20:23:11.000Z

These Scouters shared their tasty Cub Scout creations with us, and we’re showcasing them in this new feature called Scouting Show and Tell.

2018-12-03T20:23:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/11/safety-quiz-christmas-trees/ 2018-11-01T13:00:49.000Z

Whether you’re buying one tree for your home or selling dozens during a Scout fundraiser, these fire-prevention tips could save a home — or a life.

2018-11-01T13:00:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/carve-out-some-time-for-the-wood-carving-merit-badge/ 2018-10-26T17:55:10.000Z

Tips for teaching a classic merit badge.

2018-10-26T17:55:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/scouting-for-food-benefits-everyone/ 2018-10-26T17:00:09.000Z

Three decades ago, the Greater St. Louis Area Council started a Good Turn that has inspired others around the country.

2018-10-26T17:00:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/go-ahead-and-say-something-about-drug-and-alcohol-abuse/ 2018-10-26T16:59:43.000Z

Wondering how to talk to young people about drugs and alcohol? You’re not alone.

2018-10-26T16:59:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/from-the-chief-an-adventure-in-service/ 2018-10-26T16:58:20.000Z

Scouting for Food reminds communities that Scouts do more than hike and camp.

2018-10-26T16:58:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/scouter-room-for-all-school-deaf-blind/ 2018-10-26T16:50:07.000Z

This field director in the Palmetto Council helps everyone find their place in Scouting.

2018-10-26T16:50:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/pause-to-talk-about-sharing-passwords/ 2018-10-26T16:43:00.000Z

Should you share your streaming-service password with others?

2018-10-26T16:43:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/gear-to-give-this-season/ 2018-10-26T16:38:42.000Z

Find the perfect gear for everyone on your list with our gift guide.

2018-10-26T16:38:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/reach-toward-summit-venturing-award/ 2018-10-26T16:37:59.000Z

Answers to your most frequently asked questions regarding Venturing’s Summit Award.

2018-10-26T16:37:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/from-the-commissioner-a-continuing-commitment-to-service/ 2018-10-26T16:34:34.000Z

“To help other people at all times” isn’t just part of the Scout Oath. It’s what we do.

2018-10-26T16:34:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/foods-you-think-healthy-but-are-not/ 2018-10-26T16:25:44.000Z

Your breakfast isn’t as healthy as you think.

2018-10-26T16:25:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/making-winter-fun-for-your-cub-scouts/ 2018-10-26T16:13:51.000Z

Don’t let the elements freeze the fun out of your next winter event.

2018-10-26T16:13:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/scouters-in-action-he-saved-his-wife-from-a-trailer-fire/ 2018-10-26T16:11:40.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2018-10-26T16:11:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/challenge-yourself-with-this-merit-badge-crossword/ 2018-10-26T16:00:16.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the merit badge-themed puzzle.

2018-10-26T16:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/how-to-avoid-a-final-year-webelos-burnout/ 2018-10-25T20:55:59.000Z

In high school it’s called “senioritis.” Some Webelos Scouts feel similar final-year doldrums as they eagerly await the transition into Scouting.

2018-10-25T20:55:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/how-to-plan-a-better-webelos-transition-crossover-ceremony/ 2018-10-25T20:52:08.000Z

Found the perfect Scout troop? The next element of a smooth transition is a meaningful crossover ceremony.

2018-10-25T20:52:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/how-to-find-the-right-troop-for-your-webelos-transition/ 2018-10-25T20:45:43.000Z

The first step in a successful Webelos (Webelos-to-Scout) transition is finding the right Scout troop to join.

2018-10-25T20:45:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/hello-scouts-bsa/ 2018-10-01T19:11:05.000Z

Check here for frequently asked questions about the Scouts BSA program.

2018-10-01T19:11:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/scout-them-in-asap/ 2018-10-01T18:56:33.000Z

Here are some tips on starting an all-girl troop from those who plan to do so when Scouts BSA launches in 2019.

2018-10-01T18:56:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/ideas-from-your-fellow-scouters/ 2018-10-01T18:48:46.000Z

Need some encouragement or ideas on how to run your unit? Let’s ask your fellow Scouters.

2018-10-01T18:48:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/10/how-to-start-a-den-or-pack/ 2018-10-01T18:41:32.000Z

Where do you start when recruiting girls and boys to your den or pack?

2018-10-01T18:41:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/safety-quiz-back-to-basics/ 2018-08-28T19:04:48.000Z

New volunteers frequently ask the BSA these questions, so we thought we’d ask them to you.

2018-08-28T19:04:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/welcome-to-the-family-its-the-same-great-scouting-program-now-available-to-all/ 2018-08-28T18:17:41.000Z

Cub Scouting has opened its doors to boys and girls alike. And next year, girls can earn merit badges, go camping and work toward the Eagle Scout Award as part of Scouts BSA.

2018-08-28T18:17:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/a-new-era-of-scouting-the-program-continues-to-evolve-to-serve-todays-families/ 2018-08-28T18:15:48.000Z

The Boy Scouts of America has come a long way since it opened its first office in 1910 in the 28th Street YMCA in New York City.

2018-08-28T18:15:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/the-new-leader-guide-tips-to-get-you-started-down-the-scouting-trail/ 2018-08-28T18:14:24.000Z

We created this handy guide to help you through the first months of your Scouting career. Half of the tips stem from our own experience; the other half come from Scouters across the country.

2018-08-28T18:14:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/a-scouting-home-these-three-units-offer-more-than-a-meeting-place/ 2018-08-28T18:13:00.000Z

After air, water and food, the thing humans need most is shelter. The same is true for Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturers.

2018-08-28T18:13:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/from-the-cse-opening-possibilities/ 2018-08-28T18:12:29.000Z

Scouting is prepared to reach more families than ever before.

2018-08-28T18:12:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/from-the-commissioner-the-best-way-to-welcome-new-members/ 2018-08-28T18:10:59.000Z

It’s fall! For Scouters, it also means recruitment.

2018-08-28T18:10:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/this-webelos-den-leader-is-welcoming-girls-to-her-pack/ 2018-08-28T18:08:18.000Z

She’s welcoming girls to her pack with open arms.

2018-08-28T18:08:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/track-records/ 2018-08-28T18:06:27.000Z

What happens when a phone tracking application reveals a teenager rebelling?

2018-08-28T18:06:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/climbing-merit-badge-faqs/ 2018-08-28T18:05:33.000Z

Climbing is one of the most exciting merit badges available. It’s also one of a dozen badges where counselors and supervisors must have special qualifications.

2018-08-28T18:05:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/the-gear-you-need-to-survive/ 2018-08-28T18:03:51.000Z

Survival kits prove essential when the worst happens.

2018-08-28T18:03:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/clearing-up-common-questions-about-what-we-wear/ 2018-08-28T17:46:10.000Z

Common questions to proper uniforming answered.

2018-08-28T17:46:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/pack-light-pack-right-on-your-next-backpacking-trip/ 2018-08-28T17:45:19.000Z

Scouts have been reducing pack weight for decades. Here are some backpacking tips to try without going overboard.

2018-08-28T17:45:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/heal-thyself-from-outdoor-injuries/ 2018-08-28T17:42:55.000Z

Here are some fast fixes for seven common outdoor injuries.

2018-08-28T17:42:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/how-to-choose-the-right-words-when-talking-to-your-teen/ 2018-08-28T17:38:17.000Z

Talking with teenagers can be tricky.

2018-08-28T17:38:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/juggling-act-for-extracurricular-activities/ 2018-08-28T17:34:14.000Z

It can be a juggling act to find time for Scouting, sports and other extracurricular activities, but it is possible.

2018-08-28T17:34:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/camping-for-comfort-with-this-gear/ 2018-08-28T17:09:37.000Z

Roughing it? Not with this plush camping gear.

2018-08-28T17:09:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/bike-and-hike-the-grand-old-ditch/ 2018-08-28T16:55:18.000Z

American history, engineering feats highlight 184-mile trek.

2018-08-28T16:55:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/scouters-in-action-he-saved-a-motorcycle-rider/ 2018-08-28T15:45:16.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2018-08-28T15:45:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/17022/ 2018-08-28T15:00:52.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the Venturing-themed puzzle.

2018-08-28T15:00:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/05/water-ways-quiz/ 2018-05-01T13:00:33.000Z

Swimming and boating are staples of summer Scouting, but do you know how to do them safely?

2018-05-01T13:00:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/no-sir-wins-scoutmaster-youth-leader-disagree/ 2018-04-20T14:59:21.000Z

The senior patrol leader wants the troop to go on its scheduled rock-climbing trip, but the Scoutmaster wants the Scouts to place flags on graves at the national cemetery for Memorial Day instead.

2018-04-20T14:59:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/great-lakes-sailing-adventure/ 2018-04-20T14:49:42.000Z

Scouts and Venturers step aboard the Retriever, a 52-foot, two-masted sailboat, and set sail for a medley of memorable destinations in the Great Lakes.

2018-04-20T14:49:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/volunteer-foundation-unit-sucess/ 2018-04-20T14:44:39.000Z

After a bad experience, this volunteer still saw the value in Scouting.

2018-04-20T14:44:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/find-way-with-or-without-compass/ 2018-04-20T14:37:04.000Z

You can’t always rely on your cellphone. These tips will help you find your way.

2018-04-20T14:37:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/find-the-best-backpack-for-any-situation/ 2018-04-20T14:33:24.000Z

You might be prepared for your next outing, but is your backpack? Here are three factors to consider when looking for your next pack as well as some great packs on the market.

2018-04-20T14:33:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/challenge-sea-scouting-crossword/ 2018-04-20T14:30:32.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the Sea Scouting-themed puzzle.

2018-04-20T14:30:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/grow-childs-brain-healthy-way/ 2018-04-20T14:24:55.000Z

Help grow your child’s brain by encouraging the Yes Brain state.

2018-04-20T14:24:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/goblin-valley-state-park/ 2018-04-20T14:23:36.000Z

Explore Utah’s colorful Goblin Valley State Park with its surreal sandstone formations.

2018-04-20T14:23:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/seven-fitness-myths-busted/ 2018-04-20T14:23:29.000Z

Shape up by shedding some common misconceptions about exercise.

2018-04-20T14:23:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/feet-prevent-treat-blisters/ 2018-04-20T14:14:19.000Z

Blisters can quickly turn an outdoor odyssey into a pity party. Follow these tips to keep your feet happy and healthy.

2018-04-20T14:14:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/speak-communication-merit-badge-imparts-essential-life-skill/ 2018-04-20T14:12:55.000Z

Communication is one of the merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank. But counselor Paul McDonald of Overland Park, Kan., thinks it’s even more important than that.

2018-04-20T14:12:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/play-cards-right/ 2018-04-20T14:10:53.000Z

How to accept credit cards for popcorn, camp fees and everything else.

2018-04-20T14:10:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/new-hope-hosting-scouting-event-can-bring-unit-together/ 2018-04-20T14:05:05.000Z

Camp. Or camp not. There is no try. A Pennsylvania troop hosted a Star Wars-themed camporee where Scouts used their skills to lift X-wings and make out-of-this-world snacks.

2018-04-20T14:05:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/chief-angling-success/ 2018-04-20T14:03:21.000Z

In our fast-paced world, fishing helps young people slow down.

2018-04-20T14:03:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/mastering-merit-badges/ 2018-04-20T14:02:54.000Z

Merit badges can be a source of confusion. Here are some rapid-fire answers about counselors, requirements and more concerning merit badges.

2018-04-20T14:02:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/04/scouters-action-saved-driver-tanker-exploded/ 2018-04-20T14:01:51.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2018-04-20T14:01:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/help-special-needs-advancement/ 2018-02-16T20:35:51.000Z

Every Scout deserves a chance to succeed.

2018-02-16T20:35:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/heres-pack-ultimate-camp-kitchen/ 2018-02-16T20:34:13.000Z

Become the most prepared cook at camp with this great gear.

2018-02-16T20:34:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/challenge-uniform-parts-crossword/ 2018-02-16T20:31:52.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the uniform parts-themed puzzle.

2018-02-16T20:31:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/camp-raven-knob/ 2018-02-16T20:22:30.000Z

The 3,200-acre Scouting destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina has thrilled Scouts for more than six decades.

2018-02-16T20:22:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/venturing-leader-present-programs-creation/ 2018-02-16T20:17:18.000Z

Kris Zahrobsky shares how he got involved in Venturing.

2018-02-16T20:17:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/south-hurricane-relief/ 2018-02-16T20:14:31.000Z

Scouts across the South join together to help rebuild after the deadly hurricanes of 2017.

2018-02-16T20:14:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/scouters-action-saved-woman-fall/ 2018-02-16T20:14:04.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2018-02-16T20:14:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/power-comes-screen-time/ 2018-02-16T20:13:44.000Z

Simple rules for supervising screen time.

2018-02-16T20:13:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/ 2018-02-16T20:12:09.000Z

Know when to travel and when you should wait for help.

2018-02-16T20:12:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/exploration-merit-badge-boldly-go/ 2018-02-16T20:12:03.000Z

Exploration, the BSA’s newest merit badge, unlocks a world of possibility.

2018-02-16T20:12:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/flagrant-foul-reacting-special-treatment/ 2018-02-16T20:11:43.000Z

With a term paper due, Nick makes a desperate move.

2018-02-16T20:11:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/camp-meals-fit-nutritionist/ 2018-02-16T20:09:25.000Z

Healthy food doesn’t have to stay home when you hit the trail.

2018-02-16T20:09:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/go-with-gut-quiz/ 2018-02-16T20:07:56.000Z

Take our quiz about food-borne illnesses — if you have the stomach.

2018-02-16T20:07:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/chattooga-river-trail-hikers-surprise/ 2018-02-16T20:05:04.000Z

Plan a scenic 20-mile hike along Georgia’s Chattooga River Trail.

2018-02-16T20:05:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/living-values-disasters/ 2018-02-16T20:02:51.000Z

When disaster strikes, the Scouting community rallies to help those in need.

2018-02-16T20:02:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2018/02/build-better-budget/ 2018-02-16T20:01:11.000Z

All that Scouting costs money. Follow these steps so your troop, pack or crew can make every dollar count.

2018-02-16T20:01:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/16126/ 2017-12-20T14:00:56.000Z

Lauren Hopper grew up as a Boy Scout tagalong, always envious that she couldn’t fully participate. As an adult, she has gotten that chance.

2017-12-20T14:00:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/gear-new-year/ 2017-12-20T14:00:55.000Z

These gear basics will set you up for a year of fitness success.

2017-12-20T14:00:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/remembering-the-legend/ 2017-12-20T14:00:54.000Z

“Green Bar Bill” changed me — and Scouting — forever.

2017-12-20T14:00:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/no-glamping-allowed/ 2017-12-20T14:00:52.000Z

These days, Scouts spend the night in cabins, yurts and museums — or even on aircraft carriers. So what kind of camping counts for Boy Scout advancement?

2017-12-20T14:00:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/blue-gold-fun/ 2017-12-20T14:00:51.000Z

You don’t have to be a wizard to plan a magical banquet. Start with these five tips.

2017-12-20T14:00:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/health-record-safetyquiz/ 2017-12-20T14:00:51.000Z

How much do you know about the Annual Health and Medical Record?

2017-12-20T14:00:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/bright-lights-fast-cars-times-square/ 2017-12-20T14:00:43.000Z

Lessons from the Pinewood Derby World Championship in New York.

2017-12-20T14:00:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/true-story-scouters-action-2/ 2017-12-20T14:00:42.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2017-12-20T14:00:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/challenge-scouting-awards-crossword/ 2017-12-20T14:00:42.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the Scouting Awards-themed puzzle.

2017-12-20T14:00:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/venturing-turns-twenty/ 2017-12-20T14:00:41.000Z

Hey, Venturing! You’re 20 years old this year! That’s old enough for just about any activity a crew wants to learn about and enjoy.

2017-12-20T14:00:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/year-fitness-challenges/ 2017-12-20T14:00:40.000Z

Get in the best shape of your life one month at a time.

2017-12-20T14:00:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/bsa-invites-girls/ 2017-12-20T14:00:40.000Z

The Boy Scouts of America will officially invite girls into Cub and Boy Scouting. How did we get here? Here’s a complete look.

2017-12-20T14:00:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/scoutmaster-to-the-world/ 2017-12-20T14:00:36.000Z

The legacy of Green Bar Bill, writer of BSA handbooks, contributor to ‘Boys’ Life’ and proponent of the patrol method, lives on.

2017-12-20T14:00:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/how-to-read-a-trail/ 2017-12-20T14:00:24.000Z

Next time you go on a hike, try using the trail to share something new with your Scouts.

2017-12-20T14:00:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/zones-of-assessment/ 2017-12-20T14:00:24.000Z

What should you do first in a survival situation? Stop and think.

2017-12-20T14:00:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/big-time-weekend-montana-council-gives-scouts-unique-snow-sports-opportunity/ 2017-12-20T14:00:23.000Z

Big Sky Ski Weekend is a unique opportunity for youth: the chance to ski at a quality resort for a fraction of what it would cost the public.

2017-12-20T14:00:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/bigskydog/ 2017-12-20T14:00:22.000Z

See how it feels to be trapped in an avalanche and saved by a rescue dog. Nathan from Troop 469 gives us a look of this kind of rescue in a ski patrol simulation.

2017-12-20T14:00:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/the-summit-of-his-career/ 2017-12-20T14:00:22.000Z

His name is the answer to a not-at-all-trivial question: Who was the first employee of the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia?

2017-12-20T14:00:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/good-kind-scary-kids/ 2017-12-20T14:00:11.000Z

Understanding and fighting anxiety disorders.

2017-12-20T14:00:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/hpblueandgold/ 2017-12-20T14:00:09.000Z

Nancy Burke is the Cubmaster of Pack 19 of Dallas, and her pack’s Harry Potter-themed banquet thrilled visitors young and old.

2017-12-20T14:00:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/12/red-handed-red-faced/ 2017-12-20T14:00:07.000Z

R.T. gets A’s and B’s, but he really has to work for them. Since his family can’t afford college, his future is riding on every grade he earns.

2017-12-20T14:00:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/recognize-treat-frostnip/ 2017-10-20T17:00:47.000Z

Your toes are wet, cold and numb. Don’t ignore these symptoms; they’re the beginning of frostbite.

2017-10-20T17:00:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/not-following-rule-better-move/ 2017-10-20T17:00:46.000Z

Should rules be rigid or can youth break them under certain circumstances?

2017-10-20T17:00:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/young-scoutmaster-gains-respect-isnt-afraid-get-silly/ 2017-10-20T17:00:38.000Z

At age 31, Gunther still surprises people when he introduces himself as a Scoutmaster at summer camp.

2017-10-20T17:00:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/how-to-strengthen-pack-ties-with-your-chartered-organization/ 2017-10-20T17:00:33.000Z

Build a mutual relationship with your chartered organization to nurture and highlight benefits for both groups.

2017-10-20T17:00:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/chivalry-isnt-dead-train-young-men-modern-day-knights/ 2017-10-20T17:00:30.000Z

Parents create the Chivalry Challenge for their boys.

2017-10-20T17:00:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/make-personal-management-merit-badge-really-count/ 2017-10-20T17:00:24.000Z

A Scout might never again cook over a campfire, hike into the wilderness or use CPR. But he will undoubtedly need to manage his time and money.

2017-10-20T17:00:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/those-little-square-knots-are-a-big-deal/ 2017-10-20T17:00:22.000Z

An overview of the small rectangular patches above a Scouter’s left pocket.

2017-10-20T17:00:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/sailing-success-aboard-sss-dominion/ 2017-10-20T17:00:17.000Z

It’s official: The SSS Dominion, aka Ship 100 of the National Capital Area Council, has won the 2017 National Flagship Award.

2017-10-20T17:00:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/15922/ 2017-10-20T17:00:15.000Z

It’s common knowledge in the Scouting climbing community that Philmont Training Center offers one of the best climbing courses in the nation.

2017-10-20T17:00:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/help-youth-find-way-without-gps-devices/ 2017-10-20T17:00:11.000Z

Mysterious and elusive, the Magnetic North Pole has helped adventurers stay on the straight and narrow since the days before even Baden-Powell.

2017-10-20T17:00:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/give-one-of-these-gifts-to-a-hard-working-volunteer/ 2017-10-20T17:00:08.000Z

Nothing says “thank you” like a small token of appreciation, particularly during the gift-giving season.

2017-10-20T17:00:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/challenge-leadership-training-crossword/ 2017-10-20T17:00:07.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the Leadership Training-themed puzzle.

2017-10-20T17:00:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/rewards-introducing-kids-wilderness/ 2017-10-20T17:00:02.000Z

If we’re going to get today’s kids outdoors, we parents and adult leaders have to take them there.

2017-10-20T17:00:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/top-scouting-world/ 2017-10-20T16:59:17.000Z

It’s been a good year in Scouting, but one of the biggest and most exciting milestones was the BSA’s quintessential event: the National Jamboree.

2017-10-20T16:59:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/adventure-of-a-lifetime/ 2017-10-20T16:58:36.000Z

See scenes from the 2017 National Jamboree, which welcomed 40,000 Scouts, adult volunteers and staffers to the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

2017-10-20T16:58:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/10/true-story-scouters-action/ 2017-10-20T16:57:44.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2017-10-20T16:57:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/09/class-act-sixty-years-after-his-brave-stand-one-member-of-the-little-rock-nine-talks-to-eagles-call/ 2017-09-01T17:00:19.000Z

On Sept. 25, 1957, Eagle Scout Ernest Green Jr. and eight other African-American students walked through the front doors of Little Rock’s Central High School and onto the pages of history.

2017-09-01T17:00:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/challenge-philmont-scout-ranch-crossword-puzzle/ 2017-08-28T21:41:53.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the Philmont-themed puzzle.

2017-08-28T21:41:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/think-globally-act-locally-earn-world-conservation-award/ 2017-08-28T21:10:43.000Z

Requirements for the award have recently been updated to reflect changes in the advancement program.

2017-08-28T21:10:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/add-color-art-merit-badge/ 2017-08-28T20:50:11.000Z

While many Scouts earn the badge at summer camp, the badge is also a great offseason option.

2017-08-28T20:50:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/art-parenting-meets-science-resilience/ 2017-08-28T20:36:06.000Z

A key goal for parents is to help children develop the ability to bounce back from adversity.

2017-08-28T20:36:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/deciding-right-move-one-student-doesnt-contribute/ 2017-08-28T20:21:24.000Z

How do youth approach group projects in which all members aren’t doing their fair share?

2017-08-28T20:21:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/make-conservation-projects-community/ 2017-08-22T21:12:46.000Z

As Scouts discover the fun they can have while caring for the environment, there’s no stopping what they can achieve.

2017-08-22T21:12:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/explore-delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area/ 2017-08-22T20:46:12.000Z

Discover low-forested mountains, ponds, swift-flowing streams, waterfalls and a stretch of scenic river.

2017-08-22T20:46:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/boost-cardiovascular-strength-speedy-tabata-workout/ 2017-08-22T20:21:08.000Z

You can get an amazingly effective workout at home in less than 10 minutes when you do it the right way.

2017-08-22T20:21:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/survive-severe-dehydration/ 2017-08-22T19:52:28.000Z

What if you were stranded in the desert without water? It’s a good idea to know how you might handle a dire dehydration situation.

2017-08-22T19:52:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/step-back-time-north-carolinas-camp-daniel-boone/ 2017-08-22T19:36:52.000Z

At Boonesboro Village inside Camp Daniel Boone, Scouts live like the late 1700s in a full-immersion adventure.

2017-08-22T19:36:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/inflatable-sleeping-pads-will-help-get-better-nights-sleep/ 2017-08-11T15:40:19.000Z

Restful recovery can be achieved when camping — just use one of these superior inflatable sleeping pads.

2017-08-11T15:40:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/four-tips-getting-new-cub-scouts-camp/ 2017-08-09T18:48:56.000Z

How to help new Cub Scouts prepare for camp and convince Mom and Dad to come along, too.

2017-08-09T18:48:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/longtime-scouter-shares-keeps-older-scouts-engaged/ 2017-08-09T16:36:30.000Z

Stephen Williams knows an ever-changing program keeps older Scouts coming back.

2017-08-09T16:36:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/skits-stories-strategies-make-next-campfire-memorable/ 2017-08-08T19:51:46.000Z

Use these strategies at your next campout and your Scouts or Venturers will be talking about your campfire entertainment for years to come.

2017-08-08T19:51:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/help-scouts-make-eagle-scout-service-project-great/ 2017-08-08T19:08:05.000Z

Your Scouts’ Eagle Scout service projects will soar with these tips for going above and beyond.

2017-08-08T19:08:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/family-camping-gear-ages/ 2017-08-07T20:30:26.000Z

From tents, stoves, sleeping bags and more, we talked to a family-camping gear expert to get her picks suitable for your next family campout.

2017-08-07T20:30:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/first-timers-guide-camping-whole-family/ 2017-08-07T17:06:17.000Z

New to camping? We’ve got you covered with tips on planning, meal prepping and packing for your first family camping experience.

2017-08-07T17:06:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/visit-camp-pico-blanco-heart-californias-big-sur-area/ 2017-04-17T20:24:35.000Z

Hike among the redwoods and swim in crystal-clear waters at this spectacular California camp, Pico Blanco.

2017-04-17T20:24:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/treat-burns-backcountry/ 2017-04-13T17:40:35.000Z

Treat a backcountry burn with these first-aid methods, including knowing when the severity of a burn requires further attention and treatment.

2017-04-13T17:40:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/keep-scouting-dark/ 2017-04-13T16:19:08.000Z

Scouting adventures don’t have to end after dark. Keep exploring with activities like night hikes, stargazing, wildlife observation and more.

2017-04-13T16:19:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/key-longer-life-might-bodys-telomeres/ 2017-04-13T15:44:46.000Z

From what to drink and how to exercise, these lifestyle changes could help you slow down aging by boosting your telomeres.

2017-04-13T15:44:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/how-to-make-hiking-with-your-cub-scouts-meaningful-and-fun/ 2017-04-13T15:36:05.000Z

Use these strategies to encourage and engage your Cub Scouts when hiking outdoors.

2017-04-13T15:36:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/make-your-raingutter-regatta-a-recycle-regatta/ 2017-04-13T14:43:00.000Z

Short on supplies? No problem! Use these tips for hosting a raingutter regatta using recycled materials.

2017-04-13T14:43:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/motivate-cub-scouts-with-the-outdoor-activity-award/ 2017-04-13T13:00:08.000Z

Help your Cub Scouts pursue the Outdoor Activity Award.

2017-04-13T13:00:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/teaching-edge-adds-depth-yellowstone-paddling-trip/ 2017-04-12T18:40:56.000Z

Scouts leave civilization — and their comfort zones — behind as they explore Yellowstone National Park by canoe.

2017-04-12T18:40:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/10-ways-day-camp-helps-strengthen-cub-scouting-experience/ 2017-04-12T18:23:38.000Z

From trying new things, completing advancement activities, getting parents involved and more, day camp helps make the Cub Scouting experience even better.

2017-04-12T18:23:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/tips-teaching-environmental-science-merit-badge/ 2017-04-12T18:09:13.000Z

Capturing Scouts’ attention when it comes to observing nature can be a challenge. Pique their interest with the Environmental Science merit badge.

2017-04-12T18:09:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/avoid-mosquitoes-tips-bug-deterrent-gear/ 2017-04-12T17:57:26.000Z

No fly zone ahead: Use these tricks to elude mosquitoes and biting insects this season.

2017-04-12T17:57:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/scouter-kavneet-pannu-paves-way-religious-relationships/ 2017-04-12T14:20:59.000Z

Pannu, a dedicated Scout leader, helps pave the way for religious relationships at the BSA.

2017-04-12T14:20:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/tie-essential-scouting-knots/ 2017-04-10T20:25:38.000Z

These how-to videos will show you and your Scouts how to tie essential knots used in Scouting.

2017-04-10T20:25:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/dutch-oven-cooking-primer/ 2017-04-10T15:20:18.000Z

Break out your troop’s cast iron pots to create delicious meals using this guide to Dutch-oven cooking guide.

2017-04-10T15:20:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/how-to-head-off-homesickness-before-and-during-resident-camp/ 2017-04-10T13:00:44.000Z

Don’t let homesickness sidetrack your Scouts’ summer camp plans.

2017-04-10T13:00:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/04/plan-an-adventure-in-badlands-national-park/ 2017-04-09T16:58:58.000Z

Use this guide to plan a trip to explore the 244,000-plus-acre Badlands National Park, home to bison, badland formations, secluded campsites and more.

2017-04-09T16:58:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/challenge-boys-life-crossword-puzzle/ 2017-02-13T16:45:14.000Z

Find the crossword and solution to the Boys’ Life-themed puzzle.

2017-02-13T16:45:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/splash-idahos-salmon-river-high-adventure-base/ 2017-02-09T18:37:05.000Z

Learn why the Salmon River High Adventure Base made Scouting magazine’s list of top Cool Camps in the country.

2017-02-09T18:37:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/prevent-treat-mosquito-bites/ 2017-02-09T18:19:08.000Z

Buzz off! These tips and tricks will help you repel that itty-bitty insect out for blood — the pesky mosquito.

2017-02-09T18:19:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/plan-trip-cumberland-gap-national-historic-park/ 2017-02-09T17:27:29.000Z

Use these tips to plan a trip to the scenic Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, spanning three states: Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.

2017-02-09T17:27:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/pick-walking-pace-lose-belly-fat/ 2017-02-09T17:15:05.000Z

Pick up the pace using this example of a high-intensity interval training workout performed while walking — including extra tips for burning more belly fat.

2017-02-09T17:15:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/help-scouts-venturers-get-ready-long-distance-trek/ 2017-02-09T16:44:07.000Z

Is your Scout unit planning a backpacking trek? These tips will help you, as a leader, empower youth to get prepared for the journey.

2017-02-09T16:44:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/help-youth-special-needs-most-scouting/ 2017-02-08T20:15:11.000Z

There’s room for everyone in Scouting, especially Scouts with special needs.

2017-02-08T20:15:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/how-council-uses-stem-programs-grow-scouting/ 2017-02-08T15:44:56.000Z

The Old North State Council in North Carolina expanded its STEM program offerings and saw growth in Scouting membership, volunteers and fundraising.

2017-02-08T15:44:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/summer-camp-experience-empowers-teens-future-stem-careers/ 2017-02-08T15:37:27.000Z

Learn how Old North council breaks the mold when it comes to its summer-camp programs, setting tradition aside helping teens focus on future STEM careers.

2017-02-08T15:37:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/tips-working-scouts-special-needs-disabilities/ 2017-02-07T21:03:42.000Z

Proven strategies for working with Scouts with special needs, such as vision impairments, mobility impairments, hearing loss, ADD/ADHD and more.

2017-02-07T21:03:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/language-important-leading-scouts-special-needs/ 2017-02-07T20:47:14.000Z

Choose your words carefully. Here’s how you can use person-first language when dealing with Scouts with special needs.

2017-02-07T20:47:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/friend-suspected-cheating/ 2017-02-07T19:42:59.000Z

Use this dilemma — examining how to handle cheating — to lead your older Scouts and Venturers in an important and relevant conversation.

2017-02-07T19:42:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/meaningful-discussions-child/ 2017-02-07T19:32:05.000Z

It’s more than talk — it’s quality time that helps build a strong foundation with your son or daughter. Use these expert tips to have positive discussions.

2017-02-07T19:32:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/tips-navigating-orienteering-merit-badge/ 2017-02-07T19:26:17.000Z

Orienteering is one of Scouting’s more popular merit badges. Here’s how to help Scouts with the best orienteering resources, equipment and more.

2017-02-07T19:26:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/15059/ 2017-02-07T19:13:57.000Z

STEM, or science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be found throughout the Cub Scouting advancement program. Keep it fun with these activities.

2017-02-07T19:13:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/ok-complete-two-advancement-requirements-one-activity/ 2017-02-07T18:20:38.000Z

In some cases, it’s fine for Scouts to “double dip.” We break down when it’s OK to make the most out of one activity.

2017-02-07T18:20:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/one-veteran-scouters-tips-getting-scouts-hooked-nature/ 2017-02-07T18:08:23.000Z

This Eagle Scout and 60-year Scouting volunteer (yes, you read that right) shares how he makes nature exciting and engaging for young learners.

2017-02-07T18:08:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/revive-declining-pack-troop-crew-unit/ 2017-02-07T17:57:56.000Z

Don’t let your Scouting unit falter due to declining membership, gaps in adult leadership and other problems. Use these best practices for success.

2017-02-07T17:57:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2017/02/cheap-backpacking-gear-without-sacrificing-comfort/ 2017-02-07T15:17:34.000Z

Exploring the outdoors doesn’t have to require pricey equipment. Find out how to find high-quality outdoor gear at a cheap, low price.

2017-02-07T15:17:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/challenge-camp-cooking-crossword-puzzle/ 2016-12-21T17:26:30.000Z

Test your knowledge of camp cooking with this crossword puzzle.

2016-12-21T17:26:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/grand-time-camp-raymond-grand-canyon-council/ 2016-12-14T15:43:00.000Z

The heavens and earth unite at Camp Raymond near Flagstaff, Ariz., where a lack of pollution makes for stellar stargazing conditions and more.

2016-12-14T15:43:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/paddle-discover-mystical-ten-thousand-islands-florida/ 2016-12-13T21:13:05.000Z

Maximize your paddle potential at these remote Florida islands.

2016-12-13T21:13:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/adopt-seven-habits-lose-weight-improve-health/ 2016-12-13T20:50:46.000Z

Improve your health and fitness in the new year with these seven habits.

2016-12-13T20:50:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/use-edge-method-outdoors/ 2016-12-13T20:40:32.000Z

Help Scouts gain independence using EDGE.

2016-12-13T20:40:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/devices-help-keep-connected-traveling-backcountry/ 2016-12-13T20:24:15.000Z

No service? No problem. Choose one of these backcountry communication devices to stay connected in the wilderness.

2016-12-13T20:24:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/deal-parental-ultimatums/ 2016-12-13T20:00:14.000Z

Use this ethics debate to discuss how your troop or crew members would deal with parental ultimatums.

2016-12-13T20:00:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/male-role-models-matter/ 2016-12-13T19:55:34.000Z

Lenard Sax, author of “Boys Adrift,” shares how a positive male role model can be essential to a young man’s growth.

2016-12-13T19:55:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/tips-making-first-aid-merit-badge-lessons-last/ 2016-12-13T19:46:32.000Z

How to use hands-on demonstrations, learn-as-you go lessons and much more to make First Aid merit badge training last.

2016-12-13T19:46:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/six-easy-ways-channel-cub-scouts-energy/ 2016-12-13T19:36:55.000Z

Help get the chaos under control using these strategies to burn off Cub Scouts’ extra energy and help them stay focused.

2016-12-13T19:36:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/meet-den-leaders-best-friends-denners-den-chiefs/ 2016-12-13T19:19:59.000Z

Denners and den chiefs can help serve as positive role models and encourage boys to move to the next level of Scouting.

2016-12-13T19:19:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/meet-ginny-conway-scouter-supports-order-arrow/ 2016-12-13T17:44:38.000Z

The Order of the Arrow is no ordeal for Ginny Conway — it’s a way for her to help retain and recruit more Scouts.

2016-12-13T17:44:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/11/outdoor-gear-give/ 2016-11-28T14:10:27.000Z

Reward active outdoor adventurers with these gear items to give.

2016-11-28T14:10:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/11/eight-tips-help-take-discomfort-camping/ 2016-11-28T13:07:17.000Z

From DIY sleeping pad covers, fixing tarp or tent seams and much more, these tips will help you relax outdoors.

2016-11-28T13:07:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/how-to-start-hammock-camping-without-spending-tons-of-cash/ 2016-10-28T15:22:35.000Z

Hammock camping can offer you and your Scouts one of the most comfortable nights sleeping under the stars. Here’s how to get started on the cheap.

2016-10-28T15:22:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/expert-approved-tips-sleeping-comfortably-hammock/ 2016-10-28T15:20:15.000Z

Enjoy comfortable hammock camping when using these ideas for creating the best hang at your next campout.

2016-10-28T15:20:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/how-to-make-your-own-hammock-using-tablecloth/ 2016-10-28T15:17:17.000Z

This DIY project of sewing your own hammock from a picnic table cloth makes a great patrol activity.

2016-10-28T15:17:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/12-tips-sustainable-hammock-camping/ 2016-10-28T15:15:35.000Z

Scouts and Scouters can use these guidelines to leave no trace while hammock camping.

2016-10-28T15:15:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/dallas-ice-cream-shop-employs-scouts-syndrome/ 2016-10-26T13:00:47.000Z

Howdy Homemade, a Dallas ice-cream and sandwich shop where all the employees are young special-needs people with autism, Down syndrome or other challenges.

2016-10-26T13:00:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/challenge-merit-badge-themed-crossword-puzzle/ 2016-10-18T13:38:04.000Z

How much do you know about merit badges? Test yourself with this fun crossword puzzle.

2016-10-18T13:38:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/enter-gear-give-giveaway/ 2016-10-14T19:39:36.000Z

Enter for a chance to win one of seven awesome gear items featured in Scouting magazine. Contest ends Nov. 15.

2016-10-14T19:39:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/scouter-helped-people-caught-flash-flood/ 2016-10-13T18:46:12.000Z

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

2016-10-13T18:46:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/bike-hike-popular-rail-trail-missouri/ 2016-10-13T17:28:19.000Z

The Katy Trail is one of the longest rail trails in the country — perfect for a long hike or bike ride with Scouts.

2016-10-13T17:28:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/try-15-minute-sweat-circuit-get-fit/ 2016-10-13T17:20:09.000Z

Make the most of the limited time you have to exercise with this quick-hit routine of circuit exercises.

2016-10-13T17:20:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/scouts-gain-new-perspective-at-moviemaking-merit-badge-day/ 2016-10-13T07:30:54.000Z

At Moviemaking Merit Badge Day in Hollywood, Scouts explore Warner Bros. Studios and learn about the people behind the scenes in popular films.

2016-10-13T07:30:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/help-kids-develop-healthier-relationships-technology/ 2016-10-12T19:11:46.000Z

Helping the iGeneration balance technology use.

2016-10-12T19:11:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/exploring-ethics-car-accident/ 2016-10-12T19:03:19.000Z

Just a fender-bender? Use this guide to discuss the ethics of a minor car accident with your older Scouts or Venturers.

2016-10-12T19:03:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/make-earning-photography-merit-badge-picture-perfect/ 2016-10-12T18:59:25.000Z

The Photography merit badge is ready for its close-up!

2016-10-12T18:59:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/cub-scout-carnivals-made-easy/ 2016-10-12T18:54:06.000Z

Seasoned Cub Scouters share their ideas for planning, empowering the boys and creating a fun atmosphere at your next Cub Scout carnival.

2016-10-12T18:54:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/triple-crown-grand-slam-awards/ 2016-10-12T18:46:54.000Z

Everything you need to know about how to earn both the Triple Crown and Grand Slam awards — recognition for visiting the BSA’s high-adventure bases.

2016-10-12T18:46:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/10/scouting-couple-makes-difference-inner-city-troop/ 2016-10-12T18:31:40.000Z

Mike and Elaine Ross redefine diversity with their troop in one inner-city Texas community.

2016-10-12T18:31:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/09/roast-thanksgiving-turkey-dutch-oven/ 2016-09-19T18:19:10.000Z

Break out your Dutch oven and roast a turkey over coals using this delicious recipe.

2016-09-19T18:19:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/09/how-to-make-stuffing-in-a-dutch-oven/ 2016-09-18T21:05:11.000Z

Fire up the coals and bake this delicious stuffing for a hungry crowd.

2016-09-18T21:05:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/09/how-to-make-dutch-oven-cornbread/ 2016-09-18T21:02:02.000Z

This delicious side dish will compliment your Dutch-oven menu.

2016-09-18T21:02:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/09/how-to-make-a-pie-in-a-dutch-oven/ 2016-09-18T20:52:09.000Z

Dessert anyone? Use this delicious recipe to wow your friends with a delectable pie made in your Dutch oven.

2016-09-18T20:52:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/enjoy-island-life-camp-melita-island-montana-council/ 2016-08-15T18:53:36.000Z

Island living becomes literal at this Melita Island’s gorgeous camp setting in Montana.

2016-08-15T18:53:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/test-camping-gear-themed-crossword-puzzle/ 2016-08-15T14:24:57.000Z

Challenge yourself with a crossword puzzle featuring camping gear.

2016-08-15T14:24:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/mix-tradition-with-high-flying-fun-at-yawgoog-scout-reservation-narragansett-council/ 2016-08-14T12:36:12.000Z

Yawgoog, which has been around for more than 100 years, offers plenty of classic Scouting summer fun mixed with robotics, welding and much more.

2016-08-14T12:36:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/sparks-flying-onteora-scout-reservation-new-york/ 2016-08-13T13:30:40.000Z

From welding, robotics, 3D printing, auto mechanics and much more, Onteora Scout Reservation in New York has it all.

2016-08-13T13:30:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/scouts-soar-tahosa-high-adventure-base-denver-area-council/ 2016-08-12T13:33:46.000Z

High-altitude fun at Camp Tahosa includes COPE courses with a view of the Rocky Mountains, hiking, kayaking and much more.

2016-08-12T13:33:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/medieval-inspired-fun-camp-cedars-mid-america-council/ 2016-08-11T16:42:00.000Z

Try your hand at the medieval sport of jousting (plus much more!) during summer camp at Camp Cedars in Nebraska.

2016-08-11T16:42:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/effective-tricks-help-fight-back-stress/ 2016-08-11T14:54:59.000Z

Chill out. No, really. Use these strategies to help you reduce feelings of stress in your life.

2016-08-11T14:54:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/bandage-accidental-pocketknife-wound/ 2016-08-11T14:50:02.000Z

You’ve cut your finger on a campout. (Ouch!) Here’s how to bandage the wound in the field.

2016-08-11T14:50:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/exercise-caution-not-impatience-scout-trip/ 2016-08-11T14:38:33.000Z

Four scenarios prove that it’s better to exercise caution — not impatience — during an outing with Scouts.

2016-08-11T14:38:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/seven-pairs-shoes-prepare-trail-face/ 2016-08-11T14:20:38.000Z

Put your best foot forward with one of seven awesome pairs of shoes.

2016-08-11T14:20:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/hold-meaningful-discussion-scouts-ethnic-slurs/ 2016-08-10T20:10:41.000Z

This crafted ethics debate will help your Scouts or Venturers hold a discussion on ethnic slurs.

2016-08-10T20:10:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/positive-negative-powers-peer-pressure-teens/ 2016-08-10T20:04:27.000Z

How you can help teens harness the powerful (and sometimes positive) effects of peer pressure.

2016-08-10T20:04:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/easy-recipe-teaching-revised-cooking-merit-badge/ 2016-08-10T19:57:28.000Z

Help Scouts earn this Eagle-required merit badge *and* help them learn lifelong skills for life.

2016-08-10T19:57:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/five-secrets-successful-cub-scouting-service-projects/ 2016-08-10T19:25:53.000Z

Cub Scouts are never too young to learn the importance of giving back. Use these five tips to make your next project a success.

2016-08-10T19:25:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/file-incident-report-things-go-wrong-scouting-outing/ 2016-08-10T19:20:27.000Z

Filing an incident report is the right thing to do when things go wrong. Here’s how.

2016-08-10T19:20:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/cub-scout-leader-keeps-scouts-engaged-robotics/ 2016-08-10T16:54:01.000Z

The leader shares his insights on challenges as a Cubmaster, recruiting secrets, balancing fun and advancement and more.

2016-08-10T16:54:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/shed-pounds-pack-using-ultralight-backpacking-strategies/ 2016-08-10T14:30:02.000Z

Go farther, faster — with less. Help your Scouts lighten their backpacks using these tips from an ultralight backpacking expert.

2016-08-10T14:30:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/seven-steps-lighten-backpack/ 2016-08-10T14:29:57.000Z

Ditch the weight and go farther with less effort. Use these seven tips to lighten your pack.

2016-08-10T14:29:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/strategies-make-scouting-recruitment-event-successful/ 2016-08-10T14:10:13.000Z

Use these strategies to make your Scout night recruitment event a successful start to the new year.

2016-08-10T14:10:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/whats-in-his-pack-gear-planning-tips-from-an-ultralight-backpacking-expert/ 2016-08-10T13:58:11.000Z

Before you pack for your next hike, check out this gear-planning advice from an expert ultralight backpacker.

2016-08-10T13:58:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/three-things-every-scout-can-learn-ultralight-backpacking-montana-crew/ 2016-08-10T13:37:08.000Z

Amp up your Scouting adventures using three inspirational tips from an ultralight-backpacking crew in Montana.

2016-08-10T13:37:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/youth-discover-future-careers-bsas-exploring-program/ 2016-08-09T20:02:22.000Z

Explore a future career — or simply learn and have fun — with the BSA’s Exploring program.

2016-08-09T20:02:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/go-sea-level-camp-emerald-bay-western-los-angeles-county-council/ 2016-08-09T16:31:55.000Z

Scuba dive, mountain bike, kayak, sail and much more at the gorgeous Camp Emerald Bay in California.

2016-08-09T16:31:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/dutch-oven-southwestern-breakfast-casserole/ 2016-08-09T13:09:46.000Z

Start your day with this Scout-approved casserole that serves a crowd.

2016-08-09T13:09:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/scoutmasters-dutch-oven-lasagna/ 2016-08-09T12:45:50.000Z

Feed hungry Scouts with this guide to making a delicious Dutch-oven lasagna.

2016-08-09T12:45:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/make-pineapple-upside-cake/ 2016-08-09T12:29:51.000Z

Treat your tastebuds with this delicious recipe for a Dutch-oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake dessert.

2016-08-09T12:29:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/make-your-own-pizza-on-a-campout/ 2016-08-09T12:19:06.000Z

Can’t call for delivery? No worries! Use this guide to make your own Dutch-oven pizza on your next campout.

2016-08-09T12:19:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/make-dutch-oven-baked-apples/ 2016-08-09T12:18:13.000Z

This healthy — yet sweet — Dutch oven treat will reward hungry Scouts with baked apple goodness.

2016-08-09T12:18:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/master-chef-savory-winner-katahdin-surprise/ 2016-08-08T16:43:37.000Z

Use your Dutch oven as a fry pan, pot and oven as you make the chili-inspired dish that won the savory category of our Master Chef contest.

2016-08-08T16:43:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/master-chef-contest-first-runner-dutch-oven-reuben/ 2016-08-08T16:42:50.000Z

Satisfy your hunger for a reuben sandwich during a campout with this easy-to-make casserole, First Runner-Up in the Master Chef Contest, Savory category.

2016-08-08T16:42:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/master-chef-contest-savory-second-runner-rib-sticking-biscuits-gravy/ 2016-08-08T16:40:16.000Z

Bring your favorite diner breakfast of biscuits and gravy to the campsite with this savory runner-up winner of the Master Chef Contest.

2016-08-08T16:40:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/master-chef-contest-sweet-winner-apple-cheesecake/ 2016-08-08T16:23:48.000Z

This Master Chef contest winner topped the sweet category with the Apple Cheesecake dessert perfect for a crowd.

2016-08-08T16:23:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/master-chef-contest-sweet-first-runner-harvest-coffee-cake/ 2016-08-08T16:22:19.000Z

Just add your favorite seasonal fruit to this Harvest Coffee Cake and enjoy at your next camp breakfast.

2016-08-08T16:22:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/master-chef-contest-sweet-second-runner-chocolatey-chocolate-chip-cake/ 2016-08-08T16:21:16.000Z

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Master Chef Sweet Second Runner-Up recipe, a Chocolate Chip Cake!

2016-08-08T16:21:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/develop-horsemanship-ransburg-scout-reservation-crossroads-america-council/ 2016-08-08T15:58:10.000Z

The mane event at this camp? Horsepower — in the form of horsemanship programs and motor-boating.

2016-08-08T15:58:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/amp-winter-adventures-camp-wilderness-northern-lights-council/ 2016-08-07T15:25:18.000Z

Winter season brings out the fun at Camp Wilderness, including ice fishing, snowy broom ball, sledding and much more.

2016-08-07T15:25:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/08/plan-backpacking-trip-colorados-four-pass-loop/ 2016-08-07T14:40:23.000Z

Ring the bells on this classic Colorado backpacking trip on the Four Pass Loop outside of Aspen.

2016-08-07T14:40:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/survival-strategies-help-escape-forest-fire/ 2016-04-15T17:55:22.000Z

Use these fast-acting tips to evade or escape a dangerous forest fire.

2016-04-15T17:55:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/ten-probiotic-foods-cultivate-helpful-bugs-gut/ 2016-04-15T17:45:34.000Z

Add these prebiotic and probiotic foods to your diet to help support the healthy bugs that dwell in your digestive system.

2016-04-15T17:45:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/plan-trek-minnesota-superior-hiking-trail/ 2016-04-15T16:05:34.000Z

Your Scouts can go the distance using these planning tips for a long-distance trek on Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail.

2016-04-15T16:05:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/choose-futuristic-tent-amp-outdoor-adventures/ 2016-04-15T15:22:53.000Z

Our gear expert shares a selection of dynamic tent options that will make a great home base during your next adventure.

2016-04-15T15:22:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/boy-scoutings-required-positions-responsibility/ 2016-04-15T14:54:38.000Z

The power of the patch: Everything you need to know about Boy Scouting’s positions of responsibility.

2016-04-15T14:54:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/swim-check/ 2016-04-15T05:01:36.000Z

If summer camp swim checks twist your Scouts’ stomachs into square knots, here’s how to make the checks less stressful.

2016-04-15T05:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/scouter-karen-jones-helps-special-needs-scouts-succeed/ 2016-04-14T20:23:46.000Z

This volunteer received the Woods Services Award for her work with special-needs Scouts in the Heart of America Council.

2016-04-14T20:23:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/ready-made-dilemmas-make-ethics-exploration-engaging-easy/ 2016-04-14T19:32:23.000Z

The ready-made dilemmas in this important resource will help leaders make ethics exploration engaging and easy.

2016-04-14T19:32:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/tips-grounding-helicopter-parent-behaviors/ 2016-04-14T19:21:19.000Z

Cleared for landing: helicopter parents, it’s safe to come down now.

2016-04-14T19:21:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/help-bring-scouting-heritage-merit-badge-life/ 2016-04-14T19:10:21.000Z

Use these tips to bring the Scouting Heritage merit badge to life.

2016-04-14T19:10:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/make-den-meetings-productive-adding-action/ 2016-04-14T18:42:56.000Z

Use these tips to help make the most of your next den meeting.

2016-04-14T18:42:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/build-muscle-camaraderie-using-fitness-plan/ 2016-04-14T18:31:45.000Z

Troop 111 created a weekly fitness routine to help get in shape and build camaraderie — plus, the adult leaders join in, too.

2016-04-14T18:31:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/sea-scouts-learn-life-lessons-trip-to-alaska/ 2016-04-12T20:12:18.000Z

On a trip from Seattle to Ketchikan, Alaska, this group of Sea Scouts learn one of the most important lessons of all: how to get along with each other.

2016-04-12T20:12:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/great-smoky-mountains-national-park-superintendent-cassius-cash-got-start-scouting/ 2016-04-04T15:28:09.000Z

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash grew up in an urban environment, but he discovered his love for the outdoors in Scouting.

2016-04-04T15:28:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/03/troop-t-shirts-help-scouts-look-best/ 2016-03-21T13:55:29.000Z

Not all activity uniforms are created equal. A well-designed custom Boy Scout troop T-shirt creates a striking, eye-catching look that helps your Scouts feel like a team.

2016-03-21T13:55:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/test-yourself-with-a-bsa-council-themed-crossword-puzzle/ 2016-02-24T15:35:17.000Z

Challenge your knowledge of BSA councils with this fun crossword puzzle. Find the answers at the bottom of the post.

2016-02-24T15:35:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/eagle-scout-musher-competes-in-the-iditarod-trail-sled-dog-race/ 2016-02-19T17:22:30.000Z

Matthew Failor, an Eagle Scout and seasoned musher, will compete in the 2016 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race with his team, 17th-Dog.

2016-02-19T17:22:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/how-to-get-trained-for-emergencies-in-the-wild/ 2016-02-12T21:12:08.000Z

Wilderness First Aid training helps leaders and older Scouts be prepared for serious emergencies in the backcountry.

2016-02-12T21:12:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/tiger-cub-safari-celebrates-cub-scoutings-youngest-members/ 2016-02-12T20:49:07.000Z

Hear them roar! Tiger Cubs are the center of attention at this council event in California.

2016-02-12T20:49:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/how-to-build-the-best-campfire/ 2016-02-12T20:33:55.000Z

Pair your Leave No Trace know-how with these tools, tips and techniques to build a better campfire.

2016-02-12T20:33:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/how-to-choose-the-best-backcountry-communication-device-for-your-next-adventure/ 2016-02-12T20:22:46.000Z

Heading into the wild? Pair your Wilderness First Aid training with a reliable communication tool. Use this guide to select the best one.

2016-02-12T20:22:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/how-to-avoid-and-treat-tick-bites-in-the-wild/ 2016-02-12T20:21:19.000Z

Use these tips to prevent tick bites and, in the event you suffer a bite, avoid serious illnesses like Lyme disease.

2016-02-12T20:21:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/plan-a-trip-to-washingtons-olympic-national-park/ 2016-02-12T20:13:58.000Z

Use this guide to plan a trip exploring Olympic National Park’s North Wilderness Coast.

2016-02-12T20:13:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/health-and-fitness-tips-from-the-pages-of-the-1911-handbook-for-boys/ 2016-02-12T20:00:57.000Z

Helpful health and fitness hints to consider from the pages of the 1911 Handbook for Boys.

2016-02-12T20:00:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/what-to-do-when-a-scout-wont-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance/ 2016-02-12T17:36:54.000Z

Use this ethical dilemma to discuss what Scouts or Venturers should do when a peer refuses to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

2016-02-12T17:36:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/how-to-help-young-people-find-the-happiness-in-life/ 2016-02-12T17:06:16.000Z

Happiness doesn’t just happen. Here’s how you can help boost your kids’ morale and help them find the happiness in everyday life.

2016-02-12T17:06:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/how-to-add-interest-to-the-citizenship-in-the-community-merit-badge/ 2016-02-12T16:50:51.000Z

Earning the Citizenship in the Community merit badge can be sleep-inducing for some Scouts. Here’s how to make it fun.

2016-02-12T16:50:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/scouter-bob-roylance-introduces-scouting-to-refugees-in-utah/ 2016-02-12T16:14:47.000Z

Bob Roylance and his troop 1262 have helped involve more than 85 refugees from Myanmar in Scouting.

2016-02-12T16:14:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/research-proves-that-scouting-builds-character-in-youth/ 2016-02-12T15:16:08.000Z

Research led by Tufts University proves that Scouting experiences help build and strengthen character in youth.

2016-02-12T15:16:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/new-fishing-gear-to-put-in-or-around-your-tackle-box/ 2016-02-08T21:09:08.000Z

Part of the fun of being an angler is all the cool gear you get to use. Add these fishing tools to your tackle box.

2016-02-08T21:09:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/understanding-knife-safety-awards/ 2016-02-08T20:31:31.000Z

Learn more about the Whittling Chip, Totin’ Chip and Paul Bunyan Woodsman awards that address knife safety.

2016-02-08T20:31:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/evolution-of-the-eagle-scout-award-2/ 2016-02-08T13:32:49.000Z

Learn more about how the Eagle Scout award first began.

2016-02-08T13:32:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/01/how-to-earn-the-international-spirit-award/ 2016-01-12T16:24:12.000Z

Use these facts to help you or your Scouts earn Scouting’s International Spirit Award.

2016-01-12T16:24:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/test-yourself-with-a-merit-badge-crossword-puzzle/ 2015-12-15T17:16:04.000Z

How well do you know your merit badges? Take the challenge by completing this crossword puzzle.

2015-12-15T17:16:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/winter-camping-tips/ 2015-12-15T16:32:47.000Z

Don’t let snow or cold weather keep you and your Scouts indoors. Use these winter camping tips to stay warm and get outside.

2015-12-15T16:32:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/how-to-survive-a-wolf-encounter/ 2015-12-15T15:56:12.000Z

Although a wolf encounter is rare, it never hurts to be prepared.

2015-12-15T15:56:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/eight-ways-to-make-your-resolutions-stick-in-the-new-year/ 2015-12-15T15:44:16.000Z

Do your New Years resolutions involve strengthening your troop or recruiting more volunteers? Whatever they may be, these tips will help you stay motivated.

2015-12-15T15:44:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/weather-the-outdoors-with-these-top-notch-jackets/ 2015-12-14T21:47:14.000Z

Top off your outdoor wear with a jacket to keep you warm, block wind, deter rain and more.

2015-12-14T21:47:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/pedros-sidekick-retires-after-decades-of-illustrating-boys-lifes-mascot/ 2015-12-14T21:25:33.000Z

Longtime Pedro illustrator steps down after decades of breathing life into galaxy-hopping character.

2015-12-14T21:25:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/help-your-scouts-earn-the-signs-signals-and-codes-merit-badge/ 2015-12-14T20:54:20.000Z

What’s covered? How do you find counselors? Help your Scouts earn the Signs, Signals and Codes merit badge with these strategies.

2015-12-14T20:54:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/how-to-strengthen-family-ties-with-traditions/ 2015-12-14T20:47:56.000Z

Want to build the connections in your family? Try these tips to establish new traditions.

2015-12-14T20:47:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/ethics-debate-how-to-respond-to-inappropriate-internet-content/ 2015-12-14T20:40:46.000Z

One of your Scouts receives an R-rated Snapchat photo from a friend. How should he respond? Lead this ethics debate to help your Scouts and Venturers decide.

2015-12-14T20:40:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/how-scouting-helps-shape-lydialice-rodriguezs-family/ 2015-12-14T20:25:30.000Z

This Florida Scout leader shares why she involves her whole family in Scouting.

2015-12-14T20:25:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/communicate-without-talking-at-your-next-blue-and-gold-banquet/ 2015-12-14T20:09:42.000Z

Programs, placemats and PowerPoint: How to communicate without talking at your next blue and gold banquet.

2015-12-14T20:09:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/strive-for-scouting-success-using-journey-to-excellence/ 2015-12-14T20:01:17.000Z

Are you offering the best possible Scouting experience for your Scouts? With Journey to Excellence, you’ll know for sure.

2015-12-14T20:01:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/smartphone-apps-to-improve-your-digital-storytelling/ 2015-12-14T19:21:43.000Z

Check out this list of apps that will help you create and share photos and videos.

2015-12-14T19:21:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/guide-to-cool-camps-2/ 2015-12-14T19:05:35.000Z

Scouting magazine’s Guide to Cool Camps, a selection of the most interested Boy Scout camps in the country.

2015-12-14T19:05:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/tips-to-help-you-take-better-images-and-videos-of-scouts/ 2015-12-14T16:06:43.000Z

Use these digital storytelling tips to capture better images and videos of your Scouts or Venturers in action.

2015-12-14T16:06:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/get-the-gear-what-you-need-to-boost-your-digital-storytelling/ 2015-12-14T15:52:08.000Z

Boost your digital storytelling skills with these gadgets.

2015-12-14T15:52:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/how-to-effectively-capture-and-share-your-scouting-experiences/ 2015-12-14T15:42:25.000Z

Instructors from the BSA’s Visual Storytelling Workshop share their tips and tricks for taking better photos and video of your Scouts. Plus, they detail how you can share these images to help promote Scouting.

2015-12-14T15:42:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/20-tips-planning-hosting-best-pinewood-derby/ 2015-12-14T14:57:00.000Z

With this leader’s guide to planning a top-notch Pinewood Derby, it’s all downhill from here.

2015-12-14T14:57:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/respond-youre-caught-dangerous-snow-slide/ 2015-12-14T14:49:11.000Z

You’re out snowshoeing and hear a muffled whump … how should you respond quickly to survive an avalanche snow slide?

2015-12-14T14:49:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/how-to-get-younger-scouts-out-in-the-cold-with-the-right-leadership/ 2015-12-13T17:28:43.000Z

Older Scouts’ leadership proves key to helping younger boys enjoy cold-weather activities.

2015-12-13T17:28:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/new-cubmaster-finds-his-way-and-more-at-orienteering-event/ 2015-12-11T16:32:07.000Z

Directing a group of Cub Scouts as a Cubmaster can be full of twists and turns, sometimes quite frightening — but always incredibly rewarding.

2015-12-11T16:32:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/11/eight-essentials-for-staying-warm-while-cold-weather-camping/ 2015-11-28T15:00:40.000Z

Use these strategies to stay warm the next time you and your Scouts venture into the cold weather for a campout.

2015-11-28T15:00:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/11/build-emergency-shelter-blizzard/ 2015-11-28T14:15:06.000Z

Stay alive in severe winter weather using this guide for building a snow shelter.

2015-11-28T14:15:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/11/host-a-pinewood-derby-workshop/ 2015-11-08T14:00:28.000Z

Learn how a Pinewood Derby workshop can help Scouts who come from less-than-crafty homes build their race cars.

2015-11-08T14:00:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/11/scheduling-strategies-transform-packs-next-pinewood-derby/ 2015-11-08T14:00:28.000Z

Bracket-busting strategies to help make your next Pinewood Derby more efficient (and fun!) for all Scouts.

2015-11-08T14:00:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/11/scouters-speak-keeping-derby-dynamos-under-control-on-race-day/ 2015-11-08T14:00:02.000Z

Readers answer one leader’s question about how to keep Cub Scouts occupied when they are done racing at a pack’s Pinewood Derby races.

2015-11-08T14:00:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/test-yourself-with-a-holiday-themed-crossword/ 2015-10-30T14:27:36.000Z

Find the solutions in this edition in Myles Mellor’s crossword puzzle series.

2015-10-30T14:27:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/the-history-behind-the-pinewood-derbys-success/ 2015-10-15T13:00:16.000Z

What’s the secret to the event’s longevity?

2015-10-15T13:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/how-one-leader-makes-scouting-work-overseas-in-the-united-arab-emirates/ 2015-10-13T19:38:15.000Z

This Scouter earns his World Crest every day when leading a Scouting unit overseas in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

2015-10-13T19:38:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/winterfest-blends-competition-fun-explorers-venturers/ 2015-10-13T19:31:39.000Z

Teens participate in challenges that test their skills as firefighters, police officers and Venturers.

2015-10-13T19:31:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/money-saving-tips-to-help-you-experience-scouting-to-the-fullest/ 2015-10-13T19:13:49.000Z

Experience Scouting to the fullest with these tips for saving money.

2015-10-13T19:13:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/how-a-three-generation-scouter-fights-off-burnout-and-keeps-scouts-engaged/ 2015-10-13T18:37:31.000Z

Bill Shaffer has served more than three generations of Scouts and yet he remains energized and ready to keep Scouts engaged in the program.

2015-10-13T18:37:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/five-things-to-know-national-order-of-the-arrow-conference/ 2015-10-13T16:20:35.000Z

Five things to know about the biggest-ever National Order of the Arrow Conference held in August 2015.

2015-10-13T16:20:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/how-to-use-your-own-body-weight-to-build-muscle-and-strength/ 2015-10-13T16:16:37.000Z

Try this no-gym, no-excuses workout to build muscle and get fit for Scouting outings.

2015-10-13T16:16:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/how-to-clean-and-care-for-your-sleeping-bag/ 2015-10-13T14:58:41.000Z

Rest, rinse and repeat: How to care for your sleeping bag.

2015-10-13T14:58:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/awesome-outdoor-gear-to-give-or-receive-this-season/ 2015-10-13T14:19:11.000Z

Looking for gift ideas? This list of select outdoor gear will reward Scouters who give more than they receive.

2015-10-13T14:19:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/test-knowledge-backcountry-camping/ 2015-10-13T14:06:50.000Z

How will you fare out there? Find out if you’re ready to tackle a backcountry camping trip with this quiz.

2015-10-13T14:06:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/how-to-have-a-smooth-and-successful-webelos-transition/ 2015-10-12T21:00:39.000Z

Each potential Scouts fall through the cracks and leave Scouting for good after Webelos. The solution is a smooth Webelos transition process.

2015-10-12T21:00:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/what-to-do-when-videogames-are-playing-your-kid/ 2015-10-12T20:18:12.000Z

Use these winning points to help your child deal with a videogame obsession.

2015-10-12T20:18:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/tips-for-teaching-the-chess-merit-badge/ 2015-10-12T20:12:19.000Z

How to add some fun to earning the Chess merit badge.

2015-10-12T20:12:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/learn-more-about-the-oas-sashes-and-what-they-represent/ 2015-10-12T20:06:18.000Z

How do you properly wear an OA sash? What about commemorative sashes? Answer all of your OA sash questions here.

2015-10-12T20:06:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/five-steps-to-take-for-better-den-meetings/ 2015-10-12T19:23:49.000Z

What’s the plan? Make your den meetings more organized and efficient with these tips.

2015-10-12T19:23:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/highlights-of-the-order-of-the-arrows-first-100-years/ 2015-10-12T16:29:11.000Z

Celebrate the Order of the Arrow’s 100th anniversary with this glimpse at its history.

2015-10-12T16:29:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/pledge-to-perform-daily-acts-of-service-in-daretodo-campaign/ 2015-10-12T16:07:38.000Z

Join Arrowmen in the Order of the Arrow’s #DareToDo campaign, which encourages Scouts and leaders to perform daily acts of service and share on social media platforms.

2015-10-12T16:07:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/09/everything-need-know-new-cub-scouting-program/ 2015-09-01T18:26:57.000Z

In 2015, Cub Scouting got a big upgrade. Here you’ll find a road map to the new Cub Scouting program, including recent updates made in 2016.

2015-09-01T18:26:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/how-to-turn-down-the-volume-at-your-pack-meetings/ 2015-08-23T02:49:53.000Z

Overwhelmed by the roar of the crowd at your pack meetings? Use these strategies to help turn down the volume.

2015-08-23T02:49:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/understanding-the-new-cub-scout-advancement-program/ 2015-08-22T02:34:55.000Z

Adventure has arrive to Cub Scouting! Here’s all you need to know when navigating the new Cub Scout advancement program.

2015-08-22T02:34:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/wayne-brock-our-12th-chief-scout-executive-says-farewell/ 2015-08-20T16:32:43.000Z

In his final letter before retirement, Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock writes a note of thanks to dedicated volunteers in the Scouting movement.

2015-08-20T16:32:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/sponsored-spend-less-time-sewing-and-more-time-scouting/ 2015-08-18T17:08:56.000Z

There had to be a better way for sewing on badges. In 2004, after two years of research and development, one was invented.

2015-08-18T17:08:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/test-yourself-with-a-cub-scouting-crossword-puzzle/ 2015-08-14T16:10:41.000Z

Find the solution to the newest edition in Myles Mellor’s crossword puzzle series.

2015-08-14T16:10:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/scouters-in-action-he-saved-a-co-pilot-after-a-deadly-plane-crash/ 2015-08-14T15:48:12.000Z

Charlie Norwesh, 49, and his wife were inside their Riverwoods, Ill., home when they heard a loud noise above their house and saw a streak of light through a kitchen window. Within seconds, a fire

2015-08-14T15:48:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/explore-tube-caves-underground-in-lava-beds-national-monument/ 2015-08-14T15:25:46.000Z

Your Scouts and Venturers will love adventuring underground in the tube caves at Lava Beds National Monument in California.

2015-08-14T15:25:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/erase-common-ailments-with-items-already-found-in-your-pantry/ 2015-08-14T14:44:22.000Z

Before you reach for a prescription fix, try one of these tricks that use common pantry items that will help you feel better.

2015-08-14T14:44:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/how-much-do-you-know-about-purifying-water-in-the-wild/ 2015-08-14T14:17:33.000Z

Use this quiz to test your knowledge of purifying water in the wild.

2015-08-14T14:17:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/how-to-purify-water-no-matter-where-you-are/ 2015-08-14T13:46:21.000Z

Before you pack for your next trek, read this to determine the right water purification method in the wild.

2015-08-14T13:46:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/how-to-combat-altitude-sickness/ 2015-08-14T13:32:38.000Z

Heading to a higher elevation for a Scouting outing? Take a deep breath and read these tips on how you can prevent and treat altitude sickness.

2015-08-14T13:32:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/seven-multitools-to-keep-you-prepared-for-any-task-at-hand/ 2015-08-14T13:24:13.000Z

From a bracelet that doubles as a multitool device to a rugged solar battery pack, these handy multitools will keep you prepared in the wild or in your day-to-day activities.

2015-08-14T13:24:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/ethical-dilemma-what-should-scouts-do-when-another-scout-makes-oa-elections-political/ 2015-08-13T20:29:51.000Z

Discuss this ethical dilemma with your Scouts: What should you do when a Scout makes OA elections political?

2015-08-13T20:29:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/how-to-to-tell-stories-that-teach/ 2015-08-13T19:56:13.000Z

Use these storytelling techniques from the experts to teach your kids important life lessons.

2015-08-13T19:56:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/tips-for-teaching-the-wilderness-survival-merit-badge/ 2015-08-13T19:42:55.000Z

A retired Special Forces soldier shares his ideas and tips for teaching the Wilderness Survival merit badge.

2015-08-13T19:42:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/how-michigans-cole-canoe-base-cooks-up-fun-for-campers-and-staff/ 2015-08-13T16:50:28.000Z

Cole Canoe Base uses a special recipe for success — and a cooking event called Beast Feast — to keep campers and staffers coming back year after year.

2015-08-13T16:50:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/new-web-courses-make-training-more-accessible-to-scouting-leaders/ 2015-08-13T16:15:42.000Z

Scouting U’s new online training courses will help volunteers learn what they need when they need it.

2015-08-13T16:15:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/stem-activities-to-reinvigorate-your-scouts-focus-on-science-technology-engineering-or-math/ 2015-08-13T15:54:53.000Z

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to introduce these STEM activities to your Scouting unit.

2015-08-13T15:54:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/introducing-stem-scouts-the-bsas-newest-program/ 2015-08-13T15:23:31.000Z

In April, the BSA’s National Executive Board approved a plan to expand STEM Scouts, a new program of the Boy Scouts of America, to 12 additional councils.

2015-08-13T15:23:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/07/are-you-prepared-for-hiking-hot-weather/ 2015-07-17T13:01:50.000Z

Before you head out for a hike in the heat, test yourself to see how well you can stay cool when hiking in hot weather.

2015-07-17T13:01:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/scout-accounts-revisited/ 2015-04-29T13:56:06.000Z

Be reasonable, and remember that Scouting’s nonprofit status is at the heart of the matter.

2015-04-29T13:56:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/test-knowledge-outdoor-gear-crossword-puzzle/ 2015-04-16T19:27:54.000Z

Put your outdoor gear knowledge to the test with this crossword puzzle.

2015-04-16T19:27:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/scouters-action-scouter-saved-crew-stage-collapsed/ 2015-04-15T13:55:26.000Z

Garod Cavanaugh saved members of his sound crew after a stage collapsed during an Indianapolis music concert.

2015-04-15T13:55:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/a-mountaineering-gear-list-to-help-you-get-to-the-summit/ 2015-04-15T13:49:59.000Z

This mountaineering gear list will help get you and your Scouts or Venturers to the top.

2015-04-15T13:49:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/how-to-balance-risk-and-reward-in-childrens-play/ 2015-04-15T13:35:20.000Z

Risky play — done right — can be an important developmental step.

2015-04-15T13:35:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/float-away-from-stress-ozark-national-scenic-riverways/ 2015-04-15T13:10:53.000Z

Explore a Missouri paddling paradise at the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

2015-04-15T13:10:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/three-awards-recognize-tenure-in-scouting/ 2015-04-14T20:19:06.000Z

Service stars let you show off your tenure as a Scouter or Scout.

2015-04-14T20:19:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/scouter-phillip-martinez-shares-his-advice-on-how-to-motivate-boys/ 2015-04-14T19:59:09.000Z

School can be stressful, so this leader makes sure Scouting isn’t.

2015-04-14T19:59:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/quiz-well-know-animal-proof-campsite/ 2015-04-14T19:20:16.000Z

Know before you go: How well can you animal-proof a campsite?

2015-04-14T19:20:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/look-order-arrow-celebrates-100-years/ 2015-04-14T18:30:25.000Z

Learn more about how you can join in the celebration this year as the Order of the Arrow turns 100.

2015-04-14T18:30:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/go-inside-louisianas-popular-swamp-base/ 2015-04-14T18:29:24.000Z

Thanks to word of mouth and some smart marketing, reservations at Louisiana’s Swamp Base are pouring in. We visited the swamp to find the secret to success.

2015-04-14T18:29:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/tips-remember-animal-proofing-campsite/ 2015-04-14T18:28:06.000Z

Critters crashing your camp? Here’s how to focus on animal-proofing your campsite.

2015-04-14T18:28:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/master-these-tips-to-quickly-improve-your-health/ 2015-04-14T16:53:15.000Z

Improve your health with these 20 tips. Each tip takes 60 seconds or less; try one or master them all.

2015-04-14T16:53:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/get-in-shape-before-you-scale-a-mountain/ 2015-04-14T15:49:22.000Z

Before you pack your bags for a mountain ascent, you’ll need to prepare your body for the grueling trip.

2015-04-14T15:49:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/ethical-debate-is-it-ok-to-question-an-adults-actions/ 2015-04-14T13:41:01.000Z

Lead this discussion with your troop or crew to examine when it’s OK to question an adult’s actions.

2015-04-14T13:41:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/a-leaders-guide-to-the-personal-fitness-merit-badge/ 2015-04-14T13:24:57.000Z

Use this guide to help make Personal Fitness permanent among your Scouts.

2015-04-14T13:24:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/04/how-to-create-a-pack-handbook/ 2015-04-13T20:24:21.000Z

Create a pack handbook that helps keep families informed.

2015-04-13T20:24:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/protect-your-gear-make-it-last-for-years/ 2015-02-17T14:00:50.000Z

After each outing, teach yourself (and your Scouts) to get into the habit of caring for equipment before putting it back in the closet or garage.

2015-02-17T14:00:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/scouters-actions-help-victims-of-tornado/ 2015-02-17T14:00:40.000Z

Joplin, Mo. Scouter’s patience and clear thinking helped his coworkers live through a tornado.

2015-02-17T14:00:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/philmont-scout-ranchs-commissary-king-keeps-scouts-fed/ 2015-02-17T14:00:37.000Z

If 820,000 Philmont Scout Ranch trail meals were stretched out end to end, Barry Harper would be watching them like a hawk.

2015-02-17T14:00:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/scouts-make-barefoot-mailman-hike-in-miami/ 2015-02-17T14:00:23.000Z

Scouts and Venturers make ‘Barefoot Mailman’ hike to honor history.

2015-02-17T14:00:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/nurse-can-learn-lot-scouting/ 2015-02-17T14:00:18.000Z

Scout camp nurses are the ultimate givers, dispensing aspirin, dressing wounds, handling bee stings and occasionally dealing with serious injuries.

2015-02-17T14:00:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/survive-venomous-spider-bite/ 2015-02-17T14:00:16.000Z

The right response for a potentially harmful venomous spider bite.

2015-02-17T14:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/build-strength-for-summer-using-your-backpack-as-resistance/ 2015-02-17T14:00:14.000Z

Use your backpack as resistance to help build strength for summer adventures ahead.

2015-02-17T14:00:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/scouter-jim-ganley-shares-secret-to-succesful-venturing-crew/ 2015-02-17T14:00:13.000Z

Advisor shares the secret to a successful Venturing Crew.

2015-02-17T14:00:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/discussing-unearned-credit/ 2015-02-17T14:00:10.000Z

Use this dilemma to discuss unearned credit with your Scouts.

2015-02-17T14:00:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/teaching-children-failure-option/ 2015-02-17T14:00:06.000Z

Raising children to understand that failure is an option, in a ‘participation trophy’ society.

2015-02-17T14:00:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/run-bike-rodeo-cub-scouts/ 2015-02-17T14:00:04.000Z

A bike rodeo can be a fun way to teach bike safety to the Scouts in your pack — and to promote Scouting in your community.

2015-02-17T14:00:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/02/new-requirements-explore-duty-to-god/ 2015-02-17T14:00:00.000Z

These changes will give Scout leaders an avenue to help Scouts better understand and live out duty to God in their lives.

2015-02-17T14:00:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/01/safely-pitch-tent-snow/ 2015-01-24T20:42:30.000Z

Use these tips to perfectly pitch a tent during the snowy fourth season.

2015-01-24T20:42:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/01/teaching-the-new-digital-technology-merit-badge/ 2015-01-14T14:00:10.000Z

Here’s how to teach the new Digital Technology merit badge.

2015-01-14T14:00:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/scouters-in-action-hero-navy-yard-shooting/ 2014-12-17T21:16:27.000Z

A Scouter becomes a hero in a navy yard shooting in Washington, D.C.

2014-12-17T21:16:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/retaining-scouts-philadelphia-urban-camporee/ 2014-12-17T19:58:01.000Z

The Philadelphia Encampment, an annual camporee in the heart of the city that includes both urban youth and suburban Scouts from traditional units.

2014-12-17T19:58:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/choose-best-rain-gear-stay-dry-stormy-weather/ 2014-12-15T19:04:11.000Z

Use these tips to select the best rain gear to stay dry in whatever conditions Mother Nature might throw at you.

2014-12-15T19:04:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/well-know-stay-dry-rain/ 2014-12-15T18:51:36.000Z

Take this quiz to see how prepared you are for a rain storm during your next campout.

2014-12-15T18:51:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/one-council-recruits-new-scouts-store-suburban-mall/ 2014-12-15T18:08:53.000Z

The Northwest Suburban Council recruits more Scouting families to the BSA with a new “storefront Scouting” experience at a suburban mega-mall.

2014-12-15T18:08:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/simple-exercises-help-avoid-debilitating-back-neck-pain/ 2014-12-15T15:26:04.000Z

Back and neck pain: Avoid aches by strengthening your back and neck with these workouts.

2014-12-15T15:26:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/help-youth-leaders-build-scout-led-troop/ 2014-12-10T22:00:29.000Z

Does your youth-led unit display more chaos than control? Use these tips to help support youth leaders when establishing a Scout-led troop.

2014-12-10T22:00:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/test-bsa-high-adventure-base-knowledge-crossword/ 2014-12-10T21:07:06.000Z

How well do you know the BSA high-adventure bases? Test yourself with this crossword puzzle.

2014-12-10T21:07:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/scouter-owen-gibbs-gives-back-northern-tier/ 2014-12-10T20:37:30.000Z

A former Scout, this retired Texas native spends his summers giving back to Northern Tier.

2014-12-10T20:37:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/scouting-helps-fill-void-single-parent-households/ 2014-12-10T20:32:57.000Z

To find out more about Scouting’s impact on boys raised in single-parent households, we asked three single moms to sound off about the benefits of the BSA.

2014-12-10T20:32:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/strategies-help-recruit-replacement-leaders/ 2014-12-10T20:25:25.000Z

Try these tips to build succession leadership in your unit.

2014-12-10T20:25:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/use-dilemma-help-unit-discuss-offensive-names/ 2014-12-10T20:06:39.000Z

Looking for program material for your next unit meeting? Present this ethical dilemma to your troop or crew for discussion.

2014-12-10T20:06:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/stress-busting-tips-help-family-relax-new-year/ 2014-12-10T19:48:10.000Z

If your resolution is to relax, use these strategies to reduce stress in your family’s daily lives.

2014-12-10T19:48:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/tips-teaching-citizenship-nation-merit-badge/ 2014-12-10T19:27:32.000Z

A leader’s guide to the Eagle-required Citizenship in the Nation merit badge.

2014-12-10T19:27:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/great-survival-gear-on-a-budget/ 2014-12-10T19:06:00.000Z

A Scout is prepared — and thrifty. Here are seven survival gear items for $20 or less.

2014-12-10T19:06:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/understanding-scoutmaster-conference/ 2014-12-10T17:58:45.000Z

Scoutmaster conferences are a constant during a Boy Scout’s time in Scouting. Here’s how to make the most out of these chats.

2014-12-10T17:58:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/scouter-kansas-city-helps-teens-discover-potential-career-paths/ 2014-12-10T17:53:13.000Z

Explorer Post Advisor Lester McKinzy helps urban teens discover career paths that lead to future success.

2014-12-10T17:53:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/test-winter-camping-knowledge-crossword-puzzle/ 2014-10-30T15:54:04.000Z

Challenge your knowledge of winter-camping related vocabulary with this crossword puzzle.

2014-10-30T15:54:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/respond-safely-extinguish-kitchen-fire/ 2014-10-14T21:23:56.000Z

How to quickly extinguish two common types of kitchen fires.

2014-10-14T21:23:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/seven-natural-ways-deflate-high-blood-pressure/ 2014-10-14T20:22:32.000Z

Use these strategies to help you naturally lower your blood pressure.

2014-10-14T20:22:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/scouter-approved-outdoor-gear-give-holiday-season/ 2014-10-14T20:10:51.000Z

Make your Scout leader a happy camper with one of eight great gift ideas for the holidays.

2014-10-14T20:10:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/ten-service-project-ideas-help-initiate-action-unit/ 2014-10-14T19:55:00.000Z

Is your unit looking for a way to give back this season? Use these examples to help inspire a Good Turn in your community.

2014-10-14T19:55:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/positive-ways-help-correct-pack-meeting-problems/ 2014-10-14T18:43:56.000Z

Readers weigh in, providing positive ideas on how you might suggest solutions to pack meeting problems.

2014-10-14T18:43:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/activities-help-kids-beat-winter-boredom/ 2014-10-14T18:23:59.000Z

What do you do when your kids say, “I’m bored!” Use these activities to help keep them entertained during winter break.

2014-10-14T18:23:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/help-scouts-find-way-search-rescue-merit-badge/ 2014-10-14T18:13:01.000Z

Use this guide to help Scouts earn the Search and Rescue merit badge.

2014-10-14T18:13:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/scouts-can-take-scoutstrong-challenge/ 2014-10-14T16:46:52.000Z

A Scout is physically fit. Here’s how you can help your pack, troop or crew can take the SCOUTStrong challenge.

2014-10-14T16:46:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/advice-recruiting-cub-scouting-volunteers/ 2014-10-14T16:18:55.000Z

Start early and recruit often. Here’s how to gain more adult volunteers in your pack.

2014-10-14T16:18:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/check-answers-gps-device-quiz/ 2014-10-14T16:07:24.000Z

Are you positioned for success? Test your knowledge of GPS devices with this interactive quiz.

2014-10-14T16:07:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/behind-scenes-camp-steiner-great-salt-lake-council/ 2014-08-21T20:05:13.000Z 2014-08-21T20:05:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/test-cub-scouting-vocabulary-crossword-puzzle/ 2014-08-18T16:01:31.000Z

Find answers to the Cub Scouting crossword puzzle.

2014-08-18T16:01:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/test-knowledge-canoeing-skills/ 2014-08-18T15:13:33.000Z

Before you head down the river with your troop or crew, put your paddling skills to the test with this interactive quiz.

2014-08-18T15:13:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/find-drug-awareness-resources-troop/ 2014-08-15T21:13:52.000Z

The BSA and Boys’ Life magazine offer the “Drugs: A Deadly Game!” program kit, which may be used to satisfy the Second Class requirement, Webelos fitness requirements and more.

2014-08-15T21:13:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/lead-ethical-debate-accidental-guilt/ 2014-08-15T20:53:18.000Z

How should Scouts or Venturers do right when they didn’t mean to do wrong? Use this ethical debate at your next meeting

2014-08-15T20:53:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/discipline-child-without-resorting-spanking/ 2014-08-15T20:44:17.000Z

Ideas from experts: How to spare the rod when disciplining your children.

2014-08-15T20:44:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/tips-teaching-cycling-merit-badge/ 2014-08-15T20:38:55.000Z

Help them on the ride of their life as your Scouts venture into the Cycling merit badge. Here’s how to start, keep things exciting and help them continue riding after the badge is complete.

2014-08-15T20:38:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/make-pack-food-allergy-friendly-boys/ 2014-08-15T20:33:44.000Z

Just because a boy has a food allergy, doesn’t mean he can’t participate in Cub Scouting. Here’s how to make your pack welcoming to those with food allergies.

2014-08-15T20:33:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/two-special-awards-recognize-den-patrol-excellence/ 2014-08-15T20:26:55.000Z

Learn more about the National Den Award and the National Honor Patrol Award.

2014-08-15T20:26:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/cub-scouting-veteran-shares-advice-cubmasters/ 2014-08-15T20:21:45.000Z

With more than 30 years in Cub Scouting, Maureen Riley shares her tips and tricks for recruiting and retaining new Cubs, keeping the program fresh and more.

2014-08-15T20:21:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/plan-visit-guadalupe-mountains-national-park/ 2014-08-15T20:12:06.000Z

Adventure expert Larry Rice shares how you and your troop or crew can plan a trip to the top of Texas in Guadalupe Mountains State Park.

2014-08-15T20:12:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/survive-encounter-aggressive-moose/ 2014-08-15T20:05:37.000Z

If you’re ever caught in a standoff between you and an aggressive moose, here’s how you can take charge and stay safe.

2014-08-15T20:05:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/ten-healing-foods-add-daily-diet/ 2014-08-15T19:44:06.000Z

Can food cure all? Experts reveal healing attributes to ten foods you will most likely have in your kitchen.

2014-08-15T19:44:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/new-gear-help-start-trail-running/ 2014-08-15T19:36:55.000Z

Take your run off road with specialized trail-running shoes, socks, hydration packs and more.

2014-08-15T19:36:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/fifty-years-later-explorers-reunite/ 2014-08-15T19:12:21.000Z

A group of Bronx, N.Y., men — who once called Explorer Post 205 their own — reunite fifty years later to share memories of their time in Scouting.

2014-08-15T19:12:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/find-time-scouting-family-busy-life/ 2014-08-15T19:05:46.000Z

Eight Super Scouters share their tips on how to juggle family, work and Scouting.

2014-08-15T19:05:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/three-big-changes-announced-2014-national-annual-meeting/ 2014-08-15T18:18:56.000Z

Learn more about the three big changes announced at the Boy Scouts of America’s 2014 National Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

2014-08-15T18:18:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/get-trained-access-equipment-ignite-interest-welding-merit-badge/ 2014-08-15T16:00:33.000Z

Thanks to Lincoln Electric, Welding equipment, programs and training is now easier for troops to access across the nation.

2014-08-15T16:00:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/08/philmont-celebrates-one-millionth-visitor/ 2014-08-01T14:15:48.000Z

As Philmont Scout Ranch celebrates its one-millionth visitor, take a look at this map of the base from 1941 — when the camp was still called “Philturn.”

2014-08-01T14:15:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/07/eight-ingredients-make-good-scout-leader/ 2014-07-17T15:11:11.000Z

In the column, “A Scoutmaster Thinks It Over,” he lists seven “yardsticks” to help him measure how well he’s “making Scouting the satisfying experience boys dream about.” Whether you’re a Scoutmaster, a den leader or a crew advisor, this list still proves enlightening today.

2014-07-17T15:11:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/06/campers-wont-settle-bedtime-try-four-tips/ 2014-06-12T16:57:24.000Z

Use these tips from a 1950 issue of Scouting to help enforce some bedtime discipline among your Scouts and Venturers.

2014-06-12T16:57:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/06/11569/ 2014-06-05T16:52:42.000Z

During this first week of the month, let’s look back at five June cover images from the digital archives of Scouting magazine. Which cover is your favorite?

2014-06-05T16:52:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/05/looking-back-historic-bsa-national-annual-meetings/ 2014-05-22T18:13:42.000Z

As hundreds of professional and volunteer Scouters convene this week at the Boy Scouts of America’s National Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., it’s a great time to examine annual meetings highlighted in Scouting magazine during the years.

2014-05-22T18:13:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/05/look-back-cubbing/ 2014-05-15T19:50:57.000Z

At next week’s National Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., the BSA will announce revisions to the current Cub Scouting program. Until then, let’s take a look back at how “Cubbing” first began.

2014-05-15T19:50:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/05/city-like-without-scouts/ 2014-05-01T16:09:51.000Z

Set in the context of the 1921s — in the post-World War I, Roaring Twenties climate — it’s not too hard to imagine how Scouts (and plentiful Good Turns) helped strengthen communities.

2014-05-01T16:09:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/seven-reasons-scouts-try-pack-rafting/ 2014-04-25T20:52:58.000Z

Learn why you and your Scouts should try this versatile way to explore the outdoors.

2014-04-25T20:52:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/answers-will-fare-quiz/ 2014-04-17T14:50:51.000Z

Find answers for the “How Will You Fare Out There?” backcountry camping quiz.

2014-04-17T14:50:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/learn-one-troop-strikes-balance-service-work/ 2014-04-15T22:12:14.000Z

Troop 99 explores the Chesapeake Bay — which includes fishing, maritime history, beach combing and more. Not to mention their rebuilding efforts to leave the Chesapeake better than they found it.

2014-04-15T22:12:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/test-scouting-vocabulary-crossword-puzzle/ 2014-04-15T21:27:21.000Z

Put your summer camp Scouting vocabulary to the test with this crossword puzzle.

2014-04-15T21:27:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/game-life-eagle-helping-scouts-reach-finish-line/ 2014-04-15T21:11:20.000Z

Longtime Life-to-Eagle coordinators offer their best advice for ensuring every Scout comes out a winner in the game of Life to Eagle.

2014-04-15T21:11:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/wet-wild-kayaking-gear-beginners-experts-alike/ 2014-04-15T20:26:42.000Z

Find top-rated kayaking gear that will meet the needs of your Scouts and Venturers.

2014-04-15T20:26:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/stay-safe-unexpected-dust-storm/ 2014-04-15T20:00:35.000Z

Take cover during an unexpected dust storm with these tips for staying safe.

2014-04-15T20:00:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/eight-tips-fighting-back-sitting-disease/ 2014-04-15T19:35:55.000Z

Is your chair killing you? Take these steps to fight back against a sedentary lifestyle.

2014-04-15T19:35:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/ideas-gaining-support-pack-committee/ 2014-04-15T18:57:51.000Z

Ideas from the field: Advice for Cubmasters in need of parent and committee support.

2014-04-15T18:57:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/leaders-guide-kayaking-merit-badge/ 2014-04-15T16:57:10.000Z

Do your Scouts love to canoe? Then they’ll take quickly to kayaking. Here’s what every leader should know about this popular new merit badge.

2014-04-15T16:57:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/help-scouts-venturers-avoid-drug-alcohol-addiction/ 2014-04-15T16:34:59.000Z

Use this advice to recognize (and prevent) your child’s abuse of drugs or alcohol.

2014-04-15T16:34:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/offer-financial-assistance-scouting-families-need/ 2014-04-15T16:08:24.000Z

Does your pack feel compelled to offer a helping hand to families who wish to join Scouting but might need financial assistance for uniforms, camp or other expenses? Here’s how you can help.

2014-04-15T16:08:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/explore-ethics-shoplifting-dilemma/ 2014-04-15T15:52:10.000Z

Shoplifting may not lead the evening news, but it’s still a major problem. Explore the ethics of theft with your Scouts and Venturers with this dialogue.

2014-04-15T15:52:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/understanding-important-role-merit-badge-counselors/ 2014-04-15T15:06:39.000Z

This FAQ will help you better understand the important role of merit badge counselors.

2014-04-15T15:06:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/advice-leader-breaks-barriers-scouts-need/ 2014-04-15T14:47:51.000Z

Assistant Scoutmaster Jack Herman shares his strategies for bringing Scouting into his diverse community.

2014-04-15T14:47:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/eight-attributes-successful-scout-camps/ 2014-04-10T16:24:23.000Z

From the archives, we’ve dug up a list of eight attributes to look for in top-notch Scout camps.

2014-04-10T16:24:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/04/videography-tips-scoutings-black-white-film-era/ 2014-04-03T15:14:08.000Z

The 1930s-era videocamera was a far cry from today’s GoPro technology. But this article points out timeless cinematography tips that GoPro-wearing Scouts can use today to document Scouting activities in an exciting way.

2014-04-03T15:14:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/03/seven-gadgets-enhance-outdoors-without-distracting/ 2014-03-14T13:00:44.000Z

Reach for these seven tech tools to help make life on the trail easier and more fun. FROM GPS DEVICES to GoPro cameras, technology is ubiquitous today on any hiking trail. The good news: Savvy

2014-03-14T13:00:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/answers-get-bearings-quiz/ 2014-02-10T21:39:07.000Z

Find the answers to the GET YOUR BEARINGS QUIZ below. 1. A 2. B, 80 degrees 3. C, the vertical distance (in feet or meters) between contour lines 4. 1,000 feet. One degree of compass

2014-02-10T21:39:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/explore-topock-gorge-beginner-paddlers-nirvana/ 2014-02-10T20:14:56.000Z

Paddle this stretch of the newbie-friendly Colorado River.

2014-02-10T20:14:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/help-scouts-prepare-pass-fitness-tests/ 2014-02-10T20:06:04.000Z

Ideas from the field: How to help a Scout pass fitness tests.

2014-02-10T20:06:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/ethics-debate-balancing-development-outdoor-ethics/ 2014-02-10T19:58:52.000Z

Lead a discussion among Scouts and/or Venturers about balancing leadership development and survival training.

2014-02-10T19:58:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/leaders-guide-disabilities-awareness-merit-badge/ 2014-02-10T19:49:49.000Z

A badge that helps Scouts see the ability in disability.

2014-02-10T19:49:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/try-10-steps-help-scouts-develop-resilience/ 2014-02-10T19:42:41.000Z

Here’s how to help your kids (and Scouts, too) develop the “Fourth R” — resilience — to help them overcome adversities.

2014-02-10T19:42:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/craft-perfect-cubmobile-cub-scouts/ 2014-02-10T19:31:50.000Z

Ready to roll? Here’s how to craft the perfect Cubmobile car and let gravity do the rest.

2014-02-10T19:31:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/need-know-earning-historic-trails-award/ 2014-02-10T19:25:55.000Z

Learn more about the Historic Trails Award.

2014-02-10T19:25:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/advice-den-leader-calls-philmont-home/ 2014-02-10T18:57:53.000Z

Advice from Cub Scout leader Shelley O’Neill.

2014-02-10T18:57:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/alleviate-better-yet-avoid-encounter-poison-ivy/ 2014-02-10T18:10:11.000Z

During a hike, you notice the beginnings of a nasty, bumpy rash — you suspect it could be from poison ivy. What should you do?

2014-02-10T18:10:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/get-fit-quick-high-intensity-interval-training/ 2014-02-10T18:03:13.000Z

HIIT the fat-burn button with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

2014-02-10T18:03:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/get-cooking-quick-top-rated-outdoor-cooking-gear/ 2014-02-10T17:41:03.000Z

Whether you’re grilling a feast or preparing an easy meal, this top-rated gear will get you cooking fast.

2014-02-10T17:41:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/wood-badge/ 2014-02-10T17:30:49.000Z

Volunteers expect fun and fellowship at a Wood Badge course, but much more awaits. Read about how this training session helps new-to-Scouting adults lead more successful packs, troops and crews.

2014-02-10T17:30:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/02/sea-scout-base-galveston-makes-waves-texas/ 2014-02-10T16:45:46.000Z

How the new Sea Scout Base-Galveston changes Scouting’s course.

2014-02-10T16:45:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/navigate-without-gps/ 2013-12-17T17:51:25.000Z

What should you do if you find yourself lost without a GPS device?

2013-12-17T17:51:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/encourage-kids-shape-emphasizing-fun/ 2013-12-17T17:44:25.000Z

Find out what can parents do to encourage fitness outside of Scout meetings and weekend outings.

2013-12-17T17:44:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/six-reasons-scouts-venturers-take-swing-ice-climbing/ 2013-12-16T22:52:24.000Z

An offshoot of mountaineering, ice climbing has roots in high-altitude glaciers and gigantic frozen falls. But today the sport is almost as accessible as its rock-based cousin. And it’s no surprise that the sport will appeal to the adventurous spirit of your Scouts and Venturers.

2013-12-16T22:52:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/guide-buying-ice-climbing-gear/ 2013-12-16T22:42:44.000Z

Check out the crucial implements you’ll need to face a frozen wall and climb.

2013-12-16T22:42:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/help-scouts-adhd-succeed-without-hurting-anyones-feelings/ 2013-12-16T22:22:35.000Z

Tips and ideas for leaders working with Scouts who struggle with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

2013-12-16T22:22:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/tips-reining-grumpy-volunteer/ 2013-12-16T18:13:27.000Z

Ideas from the field: How to handle a Scouter in need of an attitude adjustment.

2013-12-16T18:13:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/explore-trouble-money-can-buy-ethical-dilemma/ 2013-12-16T18:06:03.000Z

Does “finders keepers” apply when a Venturer discovers money in a parking lot? Use this dilemma to discuss with your troop or crew.

2013-12-16T18:06:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/help-scouts-earn-citizenship-world-merit-badge/ 2013-12-16T17:44:01.000Z

Handled incorrectly, the Citizenship in the World badge can seem like an endless slog through vocabulary lists. Handled correctly, it can help Scouts understand what it means to be a citizen in a global society.

2013-12-16T17:44:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/try-methods-managing-kids-screen-time/ 2013-12-16T17:38:20.000Z

But reducing kids’ screen time from seven hours down to one or two is more than just an elementary math problem. For some expert advice, Scouting turned to two experts (and sisters): Pam Withers and Cynthia Gill, authors of Jump-Starting Boys.

2013-12-16T17:38:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/amp-next-blue-gold-ideas-star-wars/ 2013-12-16T17:27:23.000Z

Try one of these exciting themes — like Star Wars — at your pack’s next blue and gold banquet.

2013-12-16T17:27:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/help-venturers-discover-faith-earning-trust-award/ 2013-12-16T17:20:22.000Z

Venturing offers three expert awards: Ranger for outdoor skills, Quest for sports and TRUST for religious and community life. Here’s an introduction to the TRUST Award.

2013-12-16T17:20:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/venturing-leader-jeff-kay-shares-foster-crews-sense-adventure/ 2013-12-16T17:12:33.000Z

This former Boy Scout shares his advice for other Venturing leaders when it comes to fostering a crew’s sense of adventure.

2013-12-16T17:12:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/winning-recipes-scouting-boys-life-magazines-campout-cuisine-contest/ 2013-12-16T14:22:15.000Z

Check out the winning recipes from the 2013 Campout Cuisine Contest and try these delicious creations at your next Scouting outing.

2013-12-16T14:22:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/three-easy-recipes-making-dehydrated-backpacking-meals/ 2013-12-15T21:50:54.000Z

Three dehydrated food recipes — breakfast, lunch and dinner — to get you started as a backcountry chef.

2013-12-15T21:50:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/create-dehydrated-meal-plan-next-backpacking-trek/ 2013-12-09T16:46:49.000Z

Making your own dehydrated snacks and meals require a little advance planning and preparation, but the reward of enjoying great-tasting and nutritious food on the trail makes it all worthwhile.

2013-12-09T16:46:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/make-dehydrated-fruit-snacks-hiking-backpacking-treks/ 2013-12-02T16:26:48.000Z

Learn more about how to make several easy dried-fruit snacks.

2013-12-02T16:26:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/11/three-reasons-scouts-make-dehydrated-backpacking-meals/ 2013-11-22T16:27:59.000Z

FOLKS WHO EAT store-bought, freeze-dried meals don’t talk much about their camp dinners. But after learning how to dehydrate food, they can’t say enough about how much they enjoy their meals on the trail. Scouts

2013-11-22T16:27:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/11/basic-ingredients-make-home-dehydrated-backpacking-meals/ 2013-11-22T16:05:40.000Z

Get started dehydrating your own backpacking meals with instructions on making these basic ingredients.

2013-11-22T16:05:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/11/tips-tricks-consider-investing-food-dehydrator/ 2013-11-22T16:00:02.000Z

Before you invest in a food dehydrator, use these tips from a dehydrating expert in deciding which one is best for your needs.

2013-11-22T16:00:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/enter-receive-exclusive-scouting-magazine-patch/ 2013-10-18T19:35:47.000Z

The first 100 entries will receive an exclusive Scouting Magazine Centennial Patch celebrating 100 years of the magazine.

2013-10-18T19:35:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/relive-excitement-thrills-2013-national-jamboree/ 2013-10-18T15:49:44.000Z

Experience the breathtaking beauty and high-adrenaline adventure at the Summit Bechtel Reserve with an exclusive Scouting magazine video and photos from the big event.

2013-10-18T15:49:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/eat-healthier-during-holidays/ 2013-10-16T18:09:34.000Z

Smart strategies for avoiding overeating and overindulging during the holiday season.

2013-10-16T18:09:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/seven-top-gear-items-give-scout-scouter-holiday-season/ 2013-10-16T17:31:10.000Z

This holiday season, consider the top-rated, fresh-on-the-scene items to help get a Scout or Scouter on your list excited for another season of hiking, camping and exploring.

2013-10-16T17:31:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/recruit-female-venturing-leaders/ 2013-10-16T16:28:58.000Z

Ideas from the field: How to recruit female Venturing leaders.

2013-10-16T16:28:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/rev-engineering-merit-badge/ 2013-10-15T21:01:50.000Z

Read how can you bring excitement to merit badges like Engineering that might seem more scholastic than Scout-like.

2013-10-15T21:01:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/ethics-debate-write-students-college-essay/ 2013-10-15T20:52:13.000Z

Use this fictional ethical dilemma with your Scouts to explore the gray area between helping a friend and cheating on his behalf.

2013-10-15T20:52:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/expert-advice-unleash-childs-imagination/ 2013-10-15T20:44:41.000Z

Every child is wired to be creative. Use these strategies to help unleash your son’s or daughter’s natural creativity.

2013-10-15T20:44:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/encourage-volunteers-get-trained/ 2013-10-15T20:37:41.000Z

How can your unit create a culture that expects and encourages training? Two longtime Cub Scouters share their advice.

2013-10-15T20:37:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/facts-suggestions-leading-effective-boards-review/ 2013-10-15T20:11:40.000Z

Here’s a primer on keeping a key step in the advancement process — boards of review — from becoming a stumbling block.

2013-10-15T20:11:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/10/scouter-rebecca-feng-shares-tips-recruiting-scouts-immigrant-communities/ 2013-10-15T19:30:17.000Z

Learn how to recruit Scouts from immigrant communities and how to juggle multiple volunteer Scouting roles (in addition to busy family life).

2013-10-15T19:30:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/a-how-to-guide-for-bike-touring-with-scouts/ 2013-08-19T17:06:26.000Z

Scott Stoll, a former Scout who cycled around the world in four years, shares his tips for Scouts and Venturers when it comes to planning a bike-touring journey.

2013-08-19T17:06:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/affordable-quality-road-cycling-gear-for-beginner-riders/ 2013-08-19T16:49:34.000Z

Take the guessing game out of road-cycling gear with this list of favorites for beginner cyclists.

2013-08-19T16:49:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/rockwell-on-the-road-to-celebrate-100-year-partnership-between-bsa-and-lds-church/ 2013-08-19T16:20:11.000Z

Learn how you can celebrate the 100-year partnership between the BSA and LDS Church by visiting a special Norman Rockwell exhibition in Salt Lake City through October.

2013-08-19T16:20:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/explore-the-bsas-longtime-partnerships-with-diverse-religious-faiths/ 2013-08-19T16:03:29.000Z

To celebrate the BSA’s 100-year-long partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we examine the fabric of relationships with religious faiths our movement has woven over the decades. ASK R. CHIP TURNER, chairman of the

2013-08-19T16:03:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/moving-forward-together-after-the-2013-national-annual-meeting/ 2013-08-19T14:56:47.000Z

After a long, thoughtful process, BSA members amend the organization’s longstanding membership standards for youth.

2013-08-19T14:56:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/how-to-know-the-difference-between-healthy-competition-and-aggression/ 2013-08-15T13:00:51.000Z

Learn how to identify the differences between healthy competition among boys and dangerous aggression.

2013-08-15T13:00:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/how-to-build-an-emergency-shelter-if-youre-lost-in-the-woods/ 2013-08-15T13:00:42.000Z

Lost in the woods? Be prepared for anything with these tips for building an emergency shelter during a time of need.

2013-08-15T13:00:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/businessman-andi-vigue-shares-the-lessons-he-takes-from-scouting-to-the-office/ 2013-08-15T13:00:32.000Z

Busy businessman Andi Vigue — president of Cianbro, a national construction company — discusses how he balances Scouting with his corporate life.

2013-08-15T13:00:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/an-in-depth-look-at-the-stem-supernova-awards-program/ 2013-08-15T13:00:32.000Z

Learn more about the STEM Supernova awards available for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers.

2013-08-15T13:00:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/a-leaders-guide-to-the-new-sustainability-merit-badge/ 2013-08-15T13:00:24.000Z

Help your Scouts get started on the brand-new, Eagle-required Sustainability merit badge using this in-depth guide.

2013-08-15T13:00:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/keep-your-cool-using-these-stress-busting-techniques/ 2013-08-15T13:00:22.000Z

Don’t let stress get you down. Take these proactive steps to help reduce and manage the stressors in your life.

2013-08-15T13:00:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/escape-to-the-waters-of-floridas-lush-ocala-oasis/ 2013-08-15T13:00:19.000Z

Why Go: The setting is unlike any other in North America. Just over an hour’s drive northwest of Orlando, wedged between the Ocklawaha and St. Johns rivers, lie the Juniper Springs Recreation Area and the

2013-08-15T13:00:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/why-advancement-isnt-the-end-all-for-each-weeks-meeting/ 2013-08-15T13:00:13.000Z

Cub Scouting isn’t just about earning the next pin, patch, bead or belt loops. Read how these Cub Scout leaders focus both on advancement and fun.

2013-08-15T13:00:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/an-ethical-challenge-in-which-a-teasing-game-goes-bad/ 2013-08-15T13:00:06.000Z

Use this scenario to help your troop or crew discuss the pros and cons of this ethical dilemma.

2013-08-15T13:00:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/08/scouters-share-their-thoughts-on-when-to-hold-webelos-scout-ceremonies/ 2013-08-15T13:00:02.000Z

Wait listed: What do do when parents want Arrow of Light and crossover ceremonies completed before December.

2013-08-15T13:00:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/07/an-educated-quest-harvard-alumni-association-president-gives-back-by-paying-forward/ 2013-07-11T14:07:40.000Z

EAGLE SCOUT CARL F. MULLER left Harvard University in 1976, but Harvard has never left him. After returning to South Carolina with a trio of degrees (bachelor of arts, juris doctorate, and master of business

2013-07-11T14:07:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/a-last-minute-fitness-routine-to-help-you-get-fit-for-summer/ 2013-04-22T19:29:07.000Z

We Scouters are a realistic bunch, so we know that often life intervenes to throw a monkey wrench into the best-laid plans. If you have been less-than conscientious about your fitness, use this series of exercises to prepare your body for any Scouting adventure.

2013-04-22T19:29:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/ten-reasons-your-scouts-and-venturers-should-try-stand-up-paddleboarding/ 2013-04-19T19:56:38.000Z

Get your troop or crew started with a new water activity: stand-up paddleboarding. This list breaks down what’s so great about this versatile water sport.

2013-04-19T19:56:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/readers-vote-for-favorite-scouting-magazine-cover/ 2013-04-19T14:33:34.000Z

Nearly 350 readers voted in the exciting, March Madness-themed cover contest. In this post, we reveal the winning cover, and it might surprise you ….

2013-04-19T14:33:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/launch-a-sea-scouting-program-with-this-mates-advice/ 2013-04-15T13:00:46.000Z

Get started — or keep your Sea Scouting program afloat — with advice from Mate Adam Tunks.

2013-04-15T13:00:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/get-your-scouts-reading-with-tips-from-author-michael-gurian/ 2013-04-15T13:00:45.000Z

Boys continue to fall behind girls in reading skills. Bestselling author Michael Gurian, who just signed on to help boost the BSA’s new Literacy Matters campaign, shares how you can help reverse the trend.

2013-04-15T13:00:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/a-simple-and-hearty-dutch-oven-side-dish/ 2013-04-15T13:00:43.000Z

Killer Beans Start with a 14-inch Dutch oven. Place 14 coals on top and 20 coals below. Ingredients 1 lb. peppered bacon (regular bacon or pork shoulder trimmings work, too) 1 green bell pepper, diced

2013-04-15T13:00:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/waterproof-the-contents-of-your-backpack-using-these-expert-tips/ 2013-04-15T13:00:39.000Z

Heading out on the trail for a couple days—or weeks? Make sure your backpack is waterproofed with these techniques for keeping your stuff dry.

2013-04-15T13:00:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/encourage-mentoring-between-eagle-scouts-and-new-scouts/ 2013-04-15T13:00:24.000Z

Help new Scouts start their journey on the road to Eagle by encouraging mentoring between your troop’s Eagle Scouts and newbies.

2013-04-15T13:00:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/ground-your-helicopter-style-parenting-methods-fast/ 2013-04-15T13:00:23.000Z

Don’t let hovering parents—including yourself—wreck havoc on your troop or crew.

2013-04-15T13:00:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/how-to-survive-a-bear-encounter/ 2013-04-15T13:00:21.000Z

What should you do if you hear a bear pawing at your tent?

2013-04-15T13:00:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/pro-fisherman-tom-redington-shares-how-to-hook-scouts-on-fishing/ 2013-04-15T13:00:20.000Z

Get your Scouts hooked on fishing—especially when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math involved in the pastime—with tips from professional fisherman Tom Redington, father of a Tiger Scout.

2013-04-15T13:00:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/explore-michigans-pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore/ 2013-04-15T13:00:20.000Z

Map out a hike along this picturesque lakeshore with bluffs and views of one of the nation’s largest lakes.

2013-04-15T13:00:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/04/gear-up-for-a-stand-up-paddleboarding-trip/ 2013-04-15T13:00:01.000Z

Get started in the sport of stand-up paddleboarding with this list of essential gear for beginners.

2013-04-15T13:00:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/03/looking-back-at-scoutings-first-issue/ 2013-03-22T16:40:14.000Z

Learn more about why Scouting magazine was created and how its original purpose still holds true for today’s publication.

2013-03-22T16:40:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/03/vote-for-your-favorite-scouting-cover-and-you-can-win/ 2013-03-04T14:19:53.000Z

Vote for your favorite Scouting magazine cover in this March Madness-style contest — you could win one of 50 exclusive patches!

2013-03-04T14:19:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/january-february-2013-letters-to-the-editor/ 2013-02-26T15:36:04.000Z

Humor is Subjective When I opened the cover of the current issue (January-February), I was not impressed to see two Eagle Scouts choking (in fun) another person. Though the caption explained the situation, the photo

2013-02-26T15:36:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/a-six-week-fitness-plan-to-help-you-shape-up-for-the-jamboree/ 2013-02-19T16:18:12.000Z

Shape up for the Summit, or the summer, with this total-body plan to help you burn fat and lose weight.

2013-02-19T16:18:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/welcome-to-the-scouting-magazine-archives/ 2013-02-15T19:15:10.000Z

To celebrate our centennial anniversary, we’ve partnered up with the University of North Texas Digital Projects Unit to digitize every single issue of Scouting that ever rolled off the press.

2013-02-15T19:15:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/the-dos-and-donts-of-wearing-a-helmet/ 2013-02-15T18:16:19.000Z

Illustrated examples of how to safely wear a helmet.

2013-02-15T18:16:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/a-series-of-workouts-to-strengthen-your-glutes-and-more/ 2013-02-15T18:09:59.000Z

Exercises to help you strengthen your gluteus—ideal workouts for those who are shaping up for Scout outings, especially this summer’s 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

2013-02-15T18:09:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/the-10-essentials/ 2013-02-15T18:00:34.000Z

Don’t leave home for the outdoors without these basic items. They could save your life.

2013-02-15T18:00:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/scouting-magazine-celebrates-100-years/ 2013-02-15T17:49:10.000Z

Peek into the past 100 years of Scouting magazine as we celebrate 100 years of publishing.

2013-02-15T17:49:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/introducing-the-new-game-design-merit-badge/ 2013-02-15T15:57:25.000Z

The Game Design merit badge teaches planning and critical-thinking skills, while introducing Scouts to an industry that’s bigger than Hollywood.

2013-02-15T15:57:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/explore-the-science-behind-why-your-scouts-need-sleep/ 2013-02-15T15:44:34.000Z

IT’S 8 A.M. ON SATURDAY, and you’re not a happy camper. Although the members of the new-Scout patrol have been up and active since dawn, the senior patrol leader and half the patrol leaders are

2013-02-15T15:44:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/learn-more-about-religious-emblems-that-aim-to-promote-reverence/ 2013-02-15T15:31:36.000Z

A Scout pledges to do his duty to God. Helping him understand what that pledge means is the purpose behind the religious emblems programs Scouting recognizes.

2013-02-15T15:31:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/dr-lyn-graves-shares-how-you-can-bring-scouting-to-the-inner-city/ 2013-02-15T15:19:19.000Z

Dr. Lyn Graves shares inspiring advice for Scouters, encouraging leaders to bring Scouting to youth living in the inner city.

2013-02-15T15:19:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/choose-a-good-knife-with-these-tips-from-an-experienced-hand/ 2013-02-15T14:54:17.000Z

What’s the most important tool to take on a camping trip? If you said a good, sharp knife, you agree with the experts. Here’s some tips on how to pick the best knife for the job at hand.

2013-02-15T14:54:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/from-the-chief-a-salute-to-scouting-magazine-and-its-readers/ 2013-02-15T14:45:24.000Z

Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock shares a message with Scouting magazine readers honoring the publication’s 100th anniversary.

2013-02-15T14:45:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/secrets-to-teaching-the-webelos-activity-badges/ 2013-02-15T14:38:17.000Z

Take the panic out of planning your Webelos’ activity badges with these tips for accessing resources in your community.

2013-02-15T14:38:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/lose-weight-get-fit-for-the-2013-national-scout-jamboree/ 2013-02-01T18:09:03.000Z

Use this advice to start losing pounds today and building endurance for the upcoming jamboree—in addition to other physical Scouting activities.

2013-02-01T18:09:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/01/como-barajar-los-papeles-de-padre-y-lider-scout/ 2013-01-25T21:17:25.000Z

Los Scouters comparten ideas del campo de trabajo cuando se trata de barajar sus papeles como padres en posiciones de liderazgo dentro de su pack, tropa, grupo o equipo.

2013-01-25T21:17:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/01/baje-de-peso-pongase-en-forma-para-el-jamboree-nacional-scout-2013/ 2013-01-24T21:42:29.000Z

Use estos consejos para comenzar a perder libras hoy y aumentar su resistencia para el próximo jamboree, además de otras actividades físicas de Scouting.

2013-01-24T21:42:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/01/por-que-debe-tomar-el-curso-sobre-proteccion-juvenil-hoy/ 2013-01-24T21:30:10.000Z

Michael Johnson, director de Protección Juvenil de BSA, habla con la revista Scouting sobre los esfuerzos que se llevan a cabo para que todos los líderes y padres de los Scouts reciban Capacitación sobre Protección Juvenil.

2013-01-24T21:30:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/01/como-y-por-que-la-veterana-scouter-linda-case-sigue-comprometida-con-el-programa-scouting/ 2013-01-24T21:20:22.000Z

Una Cub Scouter veterana comparte sus consejos para reclutar nuevos Cub Scouts, involucrar a los padres y mucho más.

2013-01-24T21:20:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/01/como-reducir-su-velocidad-en-una-pista-de-esquiar-empinada/ 2013-01-24T21:10:53.000Z

Usted está en la ladera de una montaña para pasar un día esquiando. De repente, se encuentra bajando a toda velocidad y fuera de control por una pista empinada que es para expertos. ¿Qué debe hacer?

2013-01-24T21:10:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/01/consejos-para-los-padres-de-un-nino-obstinado/ 2013-01-24T20:08:21.000Z

La autora Cynthia Tobias ofrece sus consejos para el manejo de niños obstinados, lecciones útiles tanto para los padres como para los líderes Scout.

2013-01-24T20:08:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/01/planee-una-celebracion-de-domingo-scout-o-sabado-scout/ 2013-01-24T18:55:53.000Z

Las observancias del Domingo Scout y el Sábado Scout no tienen que ser complicadas. Sin embargo, hay algunas cosas que se pueden hacer para que sean lo más significativas posible para los miembros del pack y los miembros de la congregación.

2013-01-24T18:55:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/eight-winter-gear-items-to-help-keep-you-warm/ 2012-12-21T19:44:53.000Z

Stay warm during your next winter camping trip with one of eight great gear items.

2012-12-21T19:44:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/why-you-should-take-youth-protection-training-today/ 2012-12-14T14:45:01.000Z

Michael Johnson, the BSA’s Youth Protection director, talks with Scouting magazine about the ongoing effort to get all Scouting leaders and parents Youth Protection Trained.

2012-12-14T14:45:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/go-behind-the-scenes-of-the-reality-show-are-you-tougher-than-a-boy-scout/ 2012-12-14T14:40:22.000Z

Go behind the scenes of the new reality show that pits current Scouts against adult former Scouts in a rugged competition of outdoors skills to prove who’s “Tougher.”

2012-12-14T14:40:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/how-to-juggle-the-roles-of-dad-and-scout-leader/ 2012-12-14T14:00:57.000Z

Scouters share ideas from the field when it comes to juggling roles as a parent with leadership positions within your pack, troop, crew, or team.

2012-12-14T14:00:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/use-the-report-to-the-nation-to-share-scoutings-relevance/ 2012-12-14T14:00:40.000Z

The annual Report to the Nation, delivered to Congress in February by a diverse Scout delegation, is the placard upon which we showcases the BSA’s accomplishments and our continued relevance in today’s society.

2012-12-14T14:00:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/recognize-a-scouts-meritorious-actions-with-one-of-two-awards/ 2012-12-14T14:00:37.000Z

On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.

2012-12-14T14:00:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/a-quiz-to-test-your-knowledge-of-winter-camping/ 2012-12-14T14:00:34.000Z

Ready to build a quinzee? Are your snowshoes begging for a jaunt outside? Before you hit the snow, test your winter-camping skills with this quiz.

2012-12-14T14:00:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/advice-for-parenting-a-strong-willed-child/ 2012-12-14T14:00:29.000Z

Author Cynthia Tobias offers her tips for handling strong-willed children—useful lessons for both parents and Scout leaders.

2012-12-14T14:00:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/explore-coastal-californias-humboldt-redwoods-state-park/ 2012-12-14T14:00:26.000Z

Experience the wonders of an ancient world in California’s Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

2012-12-14T14:00:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/teach-cub-scouts-about-automobile-safety/ 2012-12-14T14:00:25.000Z

It’s never too early to start teaching kids about automobile safety. Learn more about a hands-on training course that your Cubs will love.

2012-12-14T14:00:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/how-and-why-longtime-scouter-linda-case-stays-committed/ 2012-12-14T14:00:20.000Z

A longtime Cub Scouter shares her advice for recruiting new Cubs, involving parents, and much more.

2012-12-14T14:00:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/cook-up-a-delicious-fruit-topped-dutch-oven-cake/ 2012-12-14T14:00:19.000Z

After a long day on the trail, reward Scouts with a sweet treat, such as the Dutch oven Poppyberry Cake.

2012-12-14T14:00:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/plan-a-scout-sunday-or-scout-sabbath-celebration/ 2012-12-14T14:00:09.000Z

Scout Sunday and Scout Sabbath observances don’t have to be elaborate. Still, there are some things you can do to make them as meaningful as possible for both pack members and members of the congregation.

2012-12-14T14:00:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/12/how-to-slow-yourself-down-on-a-steep-ski-run/ 2012-12-14T14:00:02.000Z

New to skiing and feeling out of control? Don’t let the slopes get the best of you. These techniques will help you on your next ski run.

2012-12-14T14:00:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/11/calienta-el-campamento-invernal-con-consejos-del-entrenamiento-okpik-de-northern-tier/ 2012-11-02T21:05:20.000Z

Cuando la temperatura cae en picada, la diversión comienza en la Base de Aventuras Extremas de “Northern Tier”. El Programa para Líderes Invernales Okpik ayuda a enseñar a los adultos a hacer que el camping de la cuarta estación sea más accesible en sus pueblos de origen.

2012-11-02T21:05:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/11/el-shakedown-de-la-summit-ofrece-una-vista-previa-del-jamboree-scout-nacional-del-2013/ 2012-11-02T20:59:44.000Z

Prepárate para el Jamboree Scout Nacional del 2013 haciendo este recorrido entre bambalinas del “Shakedown” de la “Summit”, que ofreció un adelanto de lo que está por venir en la “Summit Bechtel Reserve”.

2012-11-02T20:59:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/11/medidas-de-auxilio-para-revertir-la-ingestion-de-setas-venenosas/ 2012-11-02T20:41:03.000Z

¿Cómo se debe responder si uno de tus Scouts consume hongos silvestres? Prepárate con esta guía para lidiar con setas potencialmente venenosas.

2012-11-02T20:41:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/11/como-garantizar-el-pago-en-proyectos-de-recaudacion-de-fondos/ 2012-11-02T20:39:02.000Z

Ideas del campo: ¿Cómo responden ustedes cuando un Scout vende palomitas de maíz pero un padre deja de entregar el dinero?

2012-11-02T20:39:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/11/comisionado-de-unidad-comparte-la-manera-de-fortalecer-las-unidades-de-scouts/ 2012-11-02T20:35:46.000Z

El comisionado de unidad Hal Daumé comparte sus consejos para el fortalecimiento de las unidades de Scouts.

2012-11-02T20:35:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/11/diez-sencillos-pasos-para-aumentar-tu-felicidad/ 2012-11-02T20:33:33.000Z

Desde comer sardinas hasta escribir cartas, observa cómo estos 10 sencillos consejos pueden ayudar a mejorar tu estado de ánimo.

2012-11-02T20:33:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/11/reconocer-las-acciones-heroicas-de-un-scout-con-uno-de-tres-galardones/ 2012-11-02T20:31:41.000Z

Cómo los BSA reconocen los intentos de salvar una vida.

2012-11-02T20:31:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/11/ideas-para-ayudar-a-que-su-pack-gane-no-pierda-impulso-durante-los-dias-de-fiesta/ 2012-11-02T20:29:21.000Z

Los Scouters comparten sus ideas para ayudar a que tu pack se entusiasme (en lugar de descorazonarse) durante la temporada navideña.

2012-11-02T20:29:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/life-saving-steps-to-reverse-poisonous-mushroom-ingestion/ 2012-10-15T13:00:53.000Z

How should you respond if one of your Scouts consumes wild mushrooms? Be prepared with this guide to dealing with potentially poisonous mushrooms.

2012-10-15T13:00:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/tune-in-as-an-eagle-scout-expands-his-worldview/ 2012-10-15T13:00:45.000Z

Eagle Scout Chris Bashinelli set out to show people how others live and make a living in far-off places. His television show, Bridge the Gap, documents these experiences.

2012-10-15T13:00:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/how-to-ensure-payment-in-money-earning-projects/ 2012-10-15T13:00:44.000Z

Ideas from the field: How to respond when a Scout sells popcorn but a parent fails to turn in the money.

2012-10-15T13:00:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/ideas-to-help-your-pack-build-not-lose-momentum-during-the-holidays/ 2012-10-15T13:00:39.000Z

Scouters share their ideas for helping your pack building steam (versus slipping into a slump) during the holiday season.

2012-10-15T13:00:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/unit-commissioner-shares-how-to-strengthen-scout-units/ 2012-10-15T13:00:37.000Z

Unit commissioner Hal Daumé shares his advice for strengthening Scout units.

2012-10-15T13:00:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/a-note-from-the-chief-rest-up-for-2013/ 2012-10-15T13:00:32.000Z

A holiday message from Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock.

2012-10-15T13:00:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/make-your-own-hudson-bay-bread/ 2012-10-15T13:00:32.000Z

Use this recipe to make your own batch of the tasty treat, Hudson Bay bread.

2012-10-15T13:00:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/build-winter-camping-snow-structures/ 2012-10-15T13:00:27.000Z

From wind breaks to quinzees, we’ve got you covered with instructions on how to make these winter-camping shelters with your Scouts.

2012-10-15T13:00:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/recognize-a-scouts-heroic-actions-with-one-of-three-awards/ 2012-10-15T13:00:26.000Z

Learn how to nominate a Scout’s heroic actions for one of three life-saving awards.

2012-10-15T13:00:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/heat-up-winter-camping-with-tips-from-northern-tiers-okpik-training/ 2012-10-15T13:00:18.000Z

When the temperature plummets, the fun begins at Northern Tier High Adventure Base. The Okpik Cold Weather Leader Program helps teach adults how to make fourth-season camping more accessible in their hometowns.

2012-10-15T13:00:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/ten-simple-steps-to-boost-your-happiness/ 2012-10-15T13:00:16.000Z

From sardines to letter-writing, see how these 10 simple tips could help improve your mood.

2012-10-15T13:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/summit-shakedown-offers-a-preview-of-the-2013-national-scout-jamboree/ 2012-10-15T13:00:11.000Z

Get ready for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree by taking this behind-the-scenes tour of the Summit Shakedown, which offered a preview of what’s to come at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

2012-10-15T13:00:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/the-pigotts-support-scouting-with-outsized-contributions/ 2012-10-15T13:00:11.000Z

Chuck and Yvonne Pigott help support Scouting with (among other gifts) a donation to construct the new Charles Pigott Base Camp at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve.

2012-10-15T13:00:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/summit-shakedown-preview-patch-trading-at-the-2013-national-scout-jamboree/ 2012-10-15T13:00:06.000Z

See what your Scouts can expect when it comes to patch trading at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

2012-10-15T13:00:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/gift-ideas-for-the-savvy-outdoors-enthusiasts-on-your-list/ 2012-10-15T13:00:06.000Z

Gear items, including the new BioLite stove (shown at left), on this list make excellent holiday gifts for your favorite Scouting and outdoor enthusiast.

2012-10-15T13:00:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/reader-additions-to-the-new-leader-guide/ 2012-10-04T17:04:33.000Z

The September-October 2012 story titled “The get-started guide for new leaders” collected 33 comments from readers sharing their own advice for new-to-Scouting adult volunteers.  We took these comments and numbered them one to 33. And,

2012-10-04T17:04:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/quiz-are-you-ready-to-lead/ 2012-10-03T21:19:47.000Z

Test your Scouting leadership knowledge with this interactive quiz.

2012-10-03T21:19:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/que-hacer-cuando-tiene-problemas-en-la-carretera/ 2012-09-17T18:18:47.000Z

El ciervo herido se adentra cojeando en el bosque, pero el coche se estrella al lado de la carretera. ¿Qué debe hacer usted?

2012-09-17T18:18:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/ejercicios-para-fortalecer-y-estirar-sus-rodillas/ 2012-09-17T14:23:14.000Z

Nadie piensa en sus rodillas, a menos que duelan o cuando sus rodillas los estén llevando hacia arriba o hacia abajo por un sendero de una montaña empinada bajo el peso de una pesada mochila.

2012-09-17T14:23:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/saben-sus-scouts-como-comportarse-cuando-estan-solos-en-casa/ 2012-09-17T14:11:42.000Z

Como el joven Kevin, los adolescentes que están solos en casa gozan por lo general de libertad para tocar su música a todo volumen, dejar los platos sucios en el fregadero e invitar a sus amigos a jugar videojuegos. Pero la diversión puede terminar rápidamente si los amigos se salen de control.

2012-09-17T14:11:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/la-guia-de-comienzo-para-los-nuevos-lideres-de-scouting/ 2012-09-17T13:38:57.000Z

¡BIENVENIDOS A SCOUTING! Usted se está uniendo a un grupo de voluntarios con millones de miembros, algo que comenzó en el Scouting antes de que usted naciera.

2012-09-17T13:38:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/los-venturers-exploran-la-costa-de-la-isla-catalina-con-kayaks-de-mar/ 2012-09-07T15:02:28.000Z

Los Scouts han remado al interior de “Smuggler’s Cove” y a lo largo de las costas escarpadas de Catalina, durante décadas. Ellos vienen al Campamento “Emerald Bay” de lugares tan distantes como Corea, Japón, Dinamarca e Inglaterra para ver este paisaje salvaje y a aprender a navegar sus aguas en kayak.

2012-09-07T15:02:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/wayne-brock-el-nuevo-director-ejecutivo-de-los-bsa-comparte-su-vision-para-el-futuro-del-scouting/ 2012-09-07T14:57:21.000Z

Wayne Brock, el nuevo Director Ejecutivo de los “Boy Scouts of America” (BSA), comparte su visión para el futuro del Scouting.

2012-09-07T14:57:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/ganese-el-respeto-de-los-scouts-con-estas-estrategias-de-desarrollo-de-liderazgo/ 2012-09-07T14:51:03.000Z

Elium dice que los niños desafían a los líderes, desafiando sus reglas. Esto significa que los líderes que no establecen reglas no son líderes.

2012-09-07T14:51:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/ayude-a-los-scouts-a-cerrar-la-brecha-entre-las-responsabilidades-legales-y-morales/ 2012-09-07T14:37:01.000Z

La tensión entre las obligaciones legales y morales se encuentra en el centro del dilema ético que se describe a continuación.

2012-09-07T14:37:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/calme-el-caos-de-los-cub-scouts-con-estas-tecnicas-de-buena-conducta/ 2012-09-07T14:33:58.000Z

¿Cómo se puede evitar que eso suceda en su den? Aquí hay algunos consejos de Minniear y Caren Tamkin, una veterana Scouter de San Diego que ayudó a facilitar la conferencia Estrictamente para Cub Scouters en el Centro de Capacitación Philmont este verano.

2012-09-07T14:33:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/ten-tips-for-taking-great-cub-scout-photos/ 2012-08-31T16:34:58.000Z

Focus your camera on Cub Scouts to help produce better photos using these 10 tips from a skilled photographer.

2012-08-31T16:34:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/the-bsa-reintroduces-itself-to-america-at-the-2012-national-annual-meeting/ 2012-08-14T14:27:55.000Z

Learn why the BSA plans to reintroduce itself to America from this 2012 National Annual Meeting report, including details on the appearance by Eagle Scout Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs.

2012-08-14T14:27:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/author-and-eagle-scout-alvin-townley-visits-baden-powells-resting-place/ 2012-08-13T17:20:12.000Z

Author and Eagle Scout Alvin Townley writes of his journey to Robert Baden-Powell’s resting place in a small Kenyan town.

2012-08-13T17:20:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/what-to-do-when-you-run-into-trouble-on-the-highway/ 2012-08-13T13:00:54.000Z

Be prepared if you unexpectedly run into trouble on the highway while transporting Scouts.

2012-08-13T13:00:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/exercises-to-strengthen-and-stretch-your-knees/ 2012-08-13T13:00:51.000Z

NO ONE THINKS ABOUT their knees unless they hurt or when their knees happen to be carrying them up or down a steep mountain trail under the weight of an overstuffed backpack. Your knees deserve

2012-08-13T13:00:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/quell-cub-scout-chaos-with-these-good-behavior-techniques/ 2012-08-13T13:00:48.000Z

Use these tips to help wrangle enthusiastic Cub Scouts during your next pack meeting.

2012-08-13T13:00:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/september-october-2012-letters-to-the-editor/ 2012-08-13T13:00:43.000Z

Youthful Connections Let me offer a few words of encouragement to Slater Rhea [“What I’ve Learned,” May-June] and perhaps a few words of admonishment to other Scouters. Our troop has been successful in engaging Scouters

2012-08-13T13:00:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/venturers-explore-the-coastline-of-catalina-island-with-ocean-kayaks/ 2012-08-13T13:00:42.000Z

Grab a paddle and join this California crew as they explore the shores of Catalina Island with ocean kayaks.

2012-08-13T13:00:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/scouter-bill-chin-shares-how-cheerful-service-pays-off/ 2012-08-13T13:00:39.000Z

Bill Chin, an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow, shares how the OA’s “cheerful service” serves Scouts long after their youth.

2012-08-13T13:00:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/help-scouts-bridge-the-gap-between-legal-and-moral-responsibilities/ 2012-08-13T13:00:31.000Z

Help your Scouts or Venturers balance legal and moral responsibilities using this guided group discussion.

2012-08-13T13:00:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/defy-gravity-with-durable-rock-climbing-gear/ 2012-08-13T13:00:30.000Z

Check out the latest in rock-climbing gear (suitable for beginners and experts alike) that will help elevate your climbing abilities during your next trip.

2012-08-13T13:00:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/crew-420-ventures-to-catalina-island/ 2012-08-13T13:00:26.000Z

Web-exclusive photographs from Crew 420’s trip to Catalina Island.

2012-08-13T13:00:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/gain-scouts-respect-with-these-leadership-development-strategies/ 2012-08-13T13:00:24.000Z

Amplify your leadership strengths using these suggestions to help you gain Scouts’ respect—without tyranny.

2012-08-13T13:00:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/inside-the-museum-post-wwii-japanese-scouting-memorabilia/ 2012-08-13T13:00:22.000Z

Take a peek at post-WWII Japanese Scouting memorabilia that’s housed by the National Scouting Museum.

2012-08-13T13:00:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/an-experts-tips-for-avoiding-accidents-in-the-wilderness/ 2012-08-13T13:00:16.000Z

Equip your Scouts with these expert-approved safety and accident-prevention tips before heading out into the wilderness.

2012-08-13T13:00:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/the-get-started-guide-for-new-scouting-leaders/ 2012-08-13T13:00:15.000Z

New leaders: This jam-packed guide will bring you up to speed—fast—so that you can get started in your new role as a Scouting volunteer leader.

2012-08-13T13:00:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/how-to-use-beads-to-encourage-tiger-cub-advancement/ 2012-08-13T13:00:14.000Z

Learn how you can help encourage Tiger Cub advancement using the Tiger Cub beads.

2012-08-13T13:00:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/paul-and-muffy-christen-how-scoutings-values-shaped-them-for-life/ 2012-08-13T13:00:12.000Z

Paul and Muffy Christen share how Scouting’s values have shaped them for life—and why they feel strongly about supporting the BSA.

2012-08-13T13:00:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/its-personal/ 2012-08-13T13:00:08.000Z

Outside of my family and church, the next strongest influence on my life was Scouting.

2012-08-13T13:00:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/help-scouts-change-the-perception-that-scoutings-not-cool/ 2012-08-13T13:00:06.000Z

Add to the “cool factor” among your Scouts’ perception of Scouting using these reader-submitted ideas.

2012-08-13T13:00:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/wayne-brock-shares-his-vision-for-the-future-of-scouting/ 2012-08-13T13:00:04.000Z

Wayne Brock—the BSA’s new Chief Scout Executive—sits down with the editors of Scouting magazine to discuss his vision for what lies in the future for the Scouting movement.

2012-08-13T13:00:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/get-a-taste-for-the-bsas-future-when-exploring-west-virginias-greenbrier-river-trail/ 2012-08-13T13:00:03.000Z

Hike or bike the gorge Greenbrier River Trail to witness a tantalizing glimpse of the BSA’s future in West Virginia.

2012-08-13T13:00:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/september-october-2011-letters-to-the-editor/ 2012-08-09T18:29:27.000Z

Below you’ll find letters about the September-October 2011 issue, which you can read here. Read more Letters to the Editor from the current and previous issues, here. Modify the Meal? I read Mark Danner’s letter to the editor (“Too Much

2012-08-09T18:29:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/november-december-2011-letters-to-the-editor/ 2012-08-09T18:25:30.000Z

Below you’ll find letters about the November-December 2011 issue, which you can read here. Read more Letters to the Editor from the current and previous issues, here. I connected with the article “Sweat Equity” by Joe

2012-08-09T18:25:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/06/ten-reasons-why-you-should-try-hammock-camping/ 2012-06-29T13:54:33.000Z

What is hammock camping all about, and should your troop really take it seriously? Author and hammock-camping enthusiast Derek Hansen shares his top 10 reason why you should try hammock camping.

2012-06-29T13:54:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/06/mike-rowe-delivers-keynote-address-at-the-2012-national-annual-meeting/ 2012-06-28T15:09:38.000Z

Discovery Channel star (of “Dirty Jobs” fame) Mike Rowe speaks to the crowd at the BSA’s 2012 National Annual Meeting. Don’t miss this off-the-cuff conversation that stresses the importance of Scouting.

2012-06-28T15:09:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/los-frikis-heredaran-la-tierra/ 2012-04-30T19:42:49.000Z

¿Piensa usted que ‘friki’ sugiere insulto? No en el siglo 21, dice el Dr. Bernard A. Harris hijo., quien explica por qué los Scouts deben estudiar ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas — y cómo conseguir que se interesen.

2012-04-30T19:42:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/listos-para-montar/ 2012-04-30T18:58:04.000Z

Ahora que las motos acuáticas se han agregado a la lista de actividades aprobadas por el Consejo de los Boy Scouts de América, este campamento de Carolina del Norte ha acelerado un programa que satisface

2012-04-30T18:58:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/el-movimiento-scout-y-la-tarea-pueden-los-dos-coexistir/ 2012-04-29T21:25:49.000Z

Son las 5:30 de la noche del lunes y su hijo de 16 años de edad dice que tiene cuatro horas de tarea que debe terminar esta noche – todo para mañana. ¿Puede o debe su hijo asistir a su reunión de 90 minutos de la tropa a las 7 p.m.?

2012-04-29T21:25:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/retencion-seis-razones-por-las-cuales-los-scouts-desertan-y-como-evitarlo/ 2012-04-29T21:25:21.000Z

Los Boy Scouts de América ofrecen el mejor programa para la juventud, pero los Scouts necesitan los medios y el deseo de quedarse.

2012-04-29T21:25:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/un-boy-scout-de-el-paso-salva-a-su-maestra-de-ser-atropellada-por-un-auto-que-se-aproximaba/ 2012-04-29T21:24:34.000Z

Únase a la revista “Scouting” para felicitar a Fernando Espinosa, un Boy Scout de El Paso, Texas, que empujó a su maestra fuera de la trayectoria de un auto que se aproximaba cerca de su escuela secundaria.

2012-04-29T21:24:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/mejor-juntos/ 2012-04-27T20:30:28.000Z

Cómo los amigos que se pelean pudieran perjudicar a su grupo.

2012-04-27T20:30:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/crear-un-impulso-en-mayo/ 2012-04-27T20:26:12.000Z

Cuando termina la escuela, es hora de comenzar a divertirse.

2012-04-27T20:26:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/donde-esta-el-fuego/ 2012-04-27T20:22:48.000Z

Cómo equilibrar la ética al aire libre con la realidad al aire libre.

2012-04-27T20:22:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/hats-to-keep-you-cool-on-the-trail/ 2012-04-16T20:36:41.000Z

Put a lid on your head with hats designed to keep you more comfortable on the trail.

2012-04-16T20:36:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/letters-to-the-editor/ 2012-04-16T19:59:27.000Z

The below letters to the editor were submitted in response to Scouting magazine’s March-April and January-February editions. Something on your mind? Submit your own letter to the editor. Bigfoot’s Big Lesson Thanks for printing the informative

2012-04-16T19:59:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/farewell-letter-from-chief-scout-executive-robert-mazzuca/ 2012-04-16T19:57:19.000Z

As he prepares for retirement, Chief Scout Executive Robert Mazzuca recalls the successes of his journey with the Boy Scouts of America.

2012-04-16T19:57:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/a-world-of-uniforms-at-the-national-scouting-museum/ 2012-04-16T19:54:40.000Z

Dig into special items from the Scouting collection housed at the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Tex.

2012-04-16T19:54:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/lead-an-ethics-debate-on-leave-no-trace-values/ 2012-04-16T19:53:14.000Z

Read our Leader’s Guide to Leave No Trace and learn how—and why—you should teach Scouts the importance of Leave No Trace values. THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES of Leave No Trace (below) are intentionally open-ended—some might say

2012-04-16T19:53:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/how-to-get-eagle-scout-dads-to-help-cubs/ 2012-04-16T19:52:14.000Z

Question: The Eagle Scout dads in Cubmaster S.C.’s pack prefer to work with Boy Scouts, not Cub Scouts. An Eagle Scout himself, S.C. wants to persuade these men to get with the younger-boy program.

2012-04-16T19:52:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/former-astronaut-shares-how-to-get-scouts-hooked-on-stem-subjects/ 2012-04-16T19:50:14.000Z

Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares why Scouters must get boys interested in science, technology, engineering, and math topics and how the BSA’s new STEM-NOVA Award program can help.

2012-04-16T19:50:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/ideas-for-teaching-stem-subject-merit-badges/ 2012-04-16T19:48:34.000Z

Take note of this do-it-yourself merit badge clinic that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics.

2012-04-16T19:48:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/rebuilding-after-hurricane-irene/ 2012-04-16T19:46:48.000Z

See how Pamlico Sea Base has rebuilt its campgrounds since experiencing the wrath of Hurricane Irene in 2011.

2012-04-16T19:46:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/councils-offering-all-terrain-vehicle-program/ 2012-04-16T19:44:32.000Z

Check out this list of councils offering the new All-Terrain Vehicle program.

2012-04-16T19:44:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/rev-up-summer-plans-with-personal-watercrafts/ 2012-04-16T19:43:08.000Z

Read how a personal watercraft program can help rev up your Scouts’ summer plans.

2012-04-16T19:43:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/new-changes-in-eagle-scout-service-project-requirements/ 2012-04-16T19:13:29.000Z

Learn more about the changes to the Eagle Scout Service Project workbook, including why changes were needed to the project requirements.

2012-04-16T19:13:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/camp-in-comfort-using-these-handy-tips/ 2012-04-16T18:36:46.000Z

Brush up on your camping strategies — what you pack, how you travel — to help create a more comfortable camping experience.

2012-04-16T18:36:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/eight-steps-to-a-healthier-heart/ 2012-04-16T18:36:12.000Z

Try one (or all!) of these eight easy steps to improve your heart health.

2012-04-16T18:36:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/craig-and-mary-fenneman-discuss-scouting-philanthropy/ 2012-04-16T17:36:28.000Z

Learn what compels Craig and Mary Fenneman to give back to the Boy Scouts of America.

2012-04-16T17:36:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/councils-offering-personal-watercraft-program/ 2012-04-16T17:19:29.000Z

Find a full list of the councils offering Personal Watercraft programs.

2012-04-16T17:19:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/how-scouts-friendships-strengthen-patrols/ 2012-04-16T16:22:45.000Z

Experts weigh in on how friendships could actually strengthen development, especially when it comes to Scouting in patrols.

2012-04-16T16:22:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/build-momentum-for-cub-scout-summer-programs/ 2012-04-16T16:12:33.000Z

Use these strategies to build momentum leading into summertime Cub Scout programming.

2012-04-16T16:12:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/scouter-shares-strategies-for-earning-respect/ 2012-04-16T15:51:42.000Z

Scouter Slater Rhea, age 24, shares his advice on earning respect as a young Scouter.

2012-04-16T15:51:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/eagle-scout-award-celebrates-100th-anniversary/ 2012-04-16T15:38:59.000Z

Learn how the National Eagle Scout Association aims to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout award.

2012-04-16T15:38:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/04/continue-the-conversation-with-dr-bernard-a-harris/ 2012-04-12T18:43:21.000Z

Read exclusive “extras” from Scouting magazine’s interview with Dr. Bernard A. Harris, including his take on the future of the space program.

2012-04-12T18:43:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/03/campsmart/ 2012-03-05T20:27:36.000Z

U.S. Forest Service: www.fs.fed.us National Park Service: www.nps.gov Bureau of Land Management: www.blm.gov U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service: www.fws.gov

2012-03-05T20:27:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/from-the-chief-the-outdoor-classroom/ 2012-02-16T22:05:48.000Z

The leadership skills our young people learn while hiking, camping, and being stewards to the outdoors are lessons that last for a lifetime.

2012-02-16T22:05:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/a-muslim-scouter-reflects-on-scoutings-interfaith-strengths/ 2012-02-16T22:04:53.000Z

“The Scout Law, the Scout Oath—those are very Islamic values. In Islamic school, you learn the academic aspects of Islam. In Scouting, you get a chance to apply the religion.” —Abdul-Rashid Abdullah

2012-02-16T22:04:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/michigan-scouters-aim-to-reinvigorate-local-scouting/ 2012-02-16T22:04:26.000Z

Michigan volunteers reshape the future of Scouting in Area 2 with the revolutionary “Crossroads Recommendation.”

2012-02-16T22:04:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/learn-how-outdoor-free-play-helps-scouts-grow/ 2012-02-16T22:02:57.000Z

Scouting offers an ideal opportunity to restore some sanity to childhood. All we have to do is remember the words of Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell, who wrote: “Play is the first great educator.”

2012-02-16T22:02:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/read-an-excerpt-from-andrew-skurkas-ultimate-hikers-gear-guide/ 2012-02-16T22:02:18.000Z

Editor’s note: In his new book, Andrew Skurka, National Geographic Adventure and Outside magazine’s Adventurer of the Year, shows readers how to efficiently and effectively plan for an adventure. The book, The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide: Tools

2012-02-16T22:02:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/backpacking-advice-from-explorer-andrew-skurka/ 2012-02-16T22:02:13.000Z

Here’s what the world’s best-known long‑distance hiker, Andrew Skurka, can teach you about leading your Scouts on a day hike—or a 100-miler.

2012-02-16T22:02:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/help-scouts-know-the-gravity-of-telling-white-lies/ 2012-02-16T21:59:44.000Z

Each Boy Scout rank requires a Scout to demonstrate that he lives the values of the Scout Oath and Law in his everyday life, not just at troop events.

2012-02-16T21:59:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/six-stoves-to-heat-up-your-campout-menus/ 2012-02-16T21:58:04.000Z

For today’s primitive adventures, namely camping or backpacking deep in the woods, a reliable camp stove can still be a dream—turn on the gas, touch a match to the burner, and a blue flame pops to life, a torrent of channeled energy ready to do your culinary deed.

2012-02-16T21:58:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/scouters-advice-on-how-to-encourage-slower-hikers/ 2012-02-16T21:56:18.000Z

What do you do when a Scout is struggling during a group hike? Scouters’ share their tried-and-true tips on encouraging a slower hiker.

2012-02-16T21:56:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/jim-and-cathy-justice-describe-why-they-support-scouting/ 2012-02-16T21:55:26.000Z

The BSA “factory” produces good citizens. That’s why Jim Justice recently decided to become a major financial supporter of the Summit Bechtel Reserve, site of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree and located not far from his home in Lewisburg.

2012-02-16T21:55:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/travel-to-east-texas-big-thicket-national-preserve/ 2012-02-16T21:54:46.000Z

Deep in the eastern part of the Lone Star State, about 250 miles east of Austin, lies a vast, tangled quilt of pine and cypress forest, hardwood forest, meadow, bog, blackwater swamp, and arid sandhills appropriately called the Big Thicket.

2012-02-16T21:54:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/tips-for-teaching-cub-scouts-the-scout-law/ 2012-02-16T21:54:01.000Z

Memorizing the 12 words of the Scout Law (16 if you count “A Scout is” and “and”), and getting them in the right order, can be tough for Cub Scouts. To make it easier for Cub Scouts, here are some learning strategies that work better than rote memorization.

2012-02-16T21:54:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/the-health-benefits-of-getting-a-good-nights-sleep/ 2012-02-16T21:53:36.000Z

A good night’s sleep—seven to nine hours of uninterrupted slumber—can help you ward off colds and even heart disease, improve concentration and mood, keep you from putting on pounds, and make you look younger.

2012-02-16T21:53:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/a-scouters-guide-to-teaching-leave-no-trace-ethics/ 2012-02-16T21:52:39.000Z

Old school or not, any Scouter can—and should—get up to speed by learning, practicing, and teaching Leave No Trace behaviors. Here’s how.

2012-02-16T21:52:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/leave-no-trace-share-the-responsibility/ 2012-02-14T19:02:33.000Z

The Boy Scouts of America plays a significant and fundamental role in introducing millions of youth to the out-of-doors, a critical task among a generation increasingly disconnecting from the natural world.

2012-02-14T19:02:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/how-to-measure-a-scouts-participation-for-bsa-requirements/ 2012-02-08T19:49:32.000Z

What exactly does “active” mean and how can troop leaders measure participation?

2012-02-08T19:49:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/cookbooks-to-spice-up-your-camping-cuisine/ 2012-02-08T18:19:19.000Z

Spice up your campout cuisine with three new cookbooks by authors (and avid hikers) Christine and Tim Conners, who collect many of their recipes and tips from Scouts and Scouters.

2012-02-08T18:19:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/gotta-have-it-photojojo-iphone-telephoto-lens/ 2012-02-08T17:49:16.000Z

When you attach the robust 8X PhotoJojo iPhone Telephoto Lens, we guarantee you’ll have a totally new view.

2012-02-08T17:49:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2012/02/help-fight-malaria-with-nothing-but-nets/ 2012-02-08T15:26:10.000Z

Now’s your chance to make a difference in the battle against malaria, an insidious disease that kills nearly a million people a year—most of them children under the age of 5. As we approach World

2012-02-08T15:26:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/colorado-scouts-show-their-wall-power-in-ice-climbing-weekend/ 2011-12-19T17:27:32.000Z

Inching up a seven-story sheet of ice would give most anyone a cold rush of anxiety. But if these Scouts and Scouters make it to the top, they’ll know they’ve found their “Wall Power.”

2011-12-19T17:27:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/two-seasoned-scouters-help-you-plan-a-trip-to-kandersteg-international-scout-centre/ 2011-12-19T16:56:25.000Z

Scouters tell you how to give your boys an overseas adventure.

2011-12-19T16:56:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/scoutings-philanthropic-foundation-dale-and-gail-coyne/ 2011-12-19T16:48:15.000Z

Dale and Gail Coyne, owners of Dale Coyne Racing, share the reasoning behind their passion for supporting Scouting.

2011-12-19T16:48:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/how-a-district-planned-a-cub-scout-campout-at-a-drive-in-theater/ 2011-12-19T16:43:36.000Z

Planning a night at a drive-in theater takes more than just popping in for popcorn. Here’s how Pennsylvania’s Trexler District prepared to pump up a bunch of Cub Scouts for camping and Scouting.

2011-12-19T16:43:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/perfect-pants-for-outdoors-wear/ 2011-12-09T21:56:01.000Z

A versatile selection of pants to keep you happy while outdoors.

2011-12-09T21:56:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/how-your-varsity-scouts-can-earn-the-denali-award/ 2011-12-09T16:51:26.000Z

Denali Award offers another mountain to climb.

2011-12-09T16:51:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/from-the-chief-get-our-scouts-outside/ 2011-12-09T16:50:06.000Z

What keeps the movement vibrant and exciting.

2011-12-09T16:50:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/how-to-help-scouts-with-nutritional-problems/ 2011-12-06T15:44:57.000Z

Ideas from the field: Moving toward satisfactory solutions to nutritional problems.

2011-12-06T15:44:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/a-lesson-in-compromise-for-your-scouts/ 2011-12-06T15:44:07.000Z

An exercise for Scouts and Scouters who find they’re at an impasse.

2011-12-06T15:44:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/2011-philmont-photographic-workshop/ 2011-12-05T22:15:15.000Z

Watch these exclusive videos from behind the scenes at the 2011 Philmont Photographic Workshop, hosted by the Boy Scouts of America and Canon USA.

2011-12-05T22:15:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/six-ways-to-prevent-or-reverse-type-2-diabetes/ 2011-12-05T21:41:23.000Z

Are you at risk for metabolic syndrome, the precursor to Type 2 diabetes? Protect yourself with these six tips.

2011-12-05T21:41:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/survive-when-youre-snowed-in/ 2011-12-05T21:40:17.000Z

Follow these steps to stay safe and warm if you’re suddenly snowed in during a winter storm.

2011-12-05T21:40:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/12/tico-perez-introduces-the-new-scoutingmagazine-org/ 2011-12-01T17:23:43.000Z

Tico Perez, national commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America, gives visitors a tour of the newly redesigned scoutingmagazine.org. Find out what the new Web site has in store for you by watching this short video introduction.

2011-12-01T17:23:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/plan-a-colorado-snowshoe-adventure/ 2011-10-21T18:33:55.000Z

Trail expert Larry Rice shares his advice on snowshoeing plentiful trails outside of Buena Vista, Colo.

2011-10-21T18:33:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/how-to-recruit-cub-scout-leaders/ 2011-10-21T18:29:22.000Z

Scouter S.B. needs help—literally. Plenty of boys want to join the Cub Scout pack at his church, but few parents are willing to serve as leaders. He wants to know how to engage uninterested parents.

2011-10-21T18:29:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/holiday-gifts-for-the-outdoors-enthusiast/ 2011-10-21T18:26:31.000Z

Wondering what to get your Scout or a fellow Scouter as a holiday gift? Look no further than this outdoors-inspired list of Scouting must-haves.

2011-10-21T18:26:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/tips-for-sharpening-your-favorite-blade/ 2011-10-21T18:25:31.000Z

Keep your knife razor-like with these sharpening suggestions.

2011-10-21T18:25:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/escape-safely-from-smoke-or-flames/ 2011-10-21T18:24:13.000Z

Stay in-the-know when it comes to fire safety at your pack, troop, or crew’s meeting place.

2011-10-21T18:24:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/local-resources-help-revamp-camp/ 2011-10-21T18:21:35.000Z

Take note of this camp’s effort to use local resources—the engineers at an area college—to help update their camp’s facilities.

2011-10-21T18:21:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/play-safe-in-the-snow/ 2011-10-21T18:20:06.000Z

Use these guidelines to help you and your Scouts stay safe while participating in snow sports this winter.

2011-10-21T18:20:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/scoutings-philanthropic-foundation-wayne-and-christine-perry/ 2011-10-21T18:19:28.000Z

As longtime Scouters, the Perrys have insight into how to ramp up the adrenaline among significant donors.

2011-10-21T18:19:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/help-scouts-weigh-right-from-wrong/ 2011-10-21T18:14:15.000Z

Use Socratic techniques to teach your Scouts how to decipher the difference between good and evil.

2011-10-21T18:14:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/holiday-message-gratitude-in-season/ 2011-10-21T18:13:08.000Z

Rex Tillerson, National President, Tico Perez, National Commissioner, and Robert Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive share their wishes for the holidays.

2011-10-21T18:13:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/from-the-chief-together-for-peace/ 2011-10-21T18:10:02.000Z

The Chief Scout Executive shares his thoughts on World Scouting’s Messengers of Peace initiative.

2011-10-21T18:10:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/sweat-equity/ 2011-10-21T18:03:00.000Z

Breaking rocks. Raking roots. Digging dirt. All in a day’s work for Order of the Arrow volunteers during last summer’s trail-building program for the National Park Service. But what they really built was something much bigger.

2011-10-21T18:03:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/backstage-wsj/ 2011-10-21T17:53:00.000Z

After reading Senior Editor Bryan Wendell’s first-person account of the 2011 World Scout Jamboree in Sweden, check out more great World Jamboree content below. First, watch this exclusive video: Then catch up on Bryan’s blog

2011-10-21T17:53:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/a-new-worldview/ 2011-10-21T17:52:11.000Z

I traveled to last summer’s World Scout Jamboree not knowing exactly what to expect. I wondered if even Scouting could unite such diverse cultures and differing perspectives. After my first volleyball game, I knew I’d found the answer.

2011-10-21T17:52:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/10/summitcorps-trail-celebrated-by-hikers-and-cyclists/ 2011-10-21T17:38:07.000Z

The Arrowhead Hike and Bike Trail, a 12.8-mile pathway located just north of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, is now open to cyclists and hikers.

2011-10-21T17:38:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/09/fitness-build-more-muscle-in-less-time/ 2011-09-01T05:01:49.000Z

You can keep from shrinking by using resistance training to build more muscle. This 15-minute long circuit-training plan will help boost your strength with minimal time commitment.

2011-09-01T05:01:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/developing-scoutings-philanthropic-foundation/ 2011-08-23T20:29:18.000Z

Howard and Cristi Bulloch, leaders of two new donor societies, aim to inspire future philanthropy benefiting the Scouting movement.

2011-08-23T20:29:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/leaders-discuss-new-journey-to-excellence-metrics/ 2011-08-23T20:04:17.000Z

Stay in-the-know when it comes to the BSA’s newest strategy to better the movement: Journey to Excellence. This program — discussed in detail at this year’s National Annual Meeting in San Diego — rolls out a new metrics system used by councils, units, and leaders to measure success.

2011-08-23T20:04:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/canoe-race-teaches-teamwork-and-skills/ 2011-08-16T23:58:25.000Z

The competition might be fierce between paddlers in this 120-mile race. But the White River Showdown also teaches camaraderie — an not just with your buddy in the canoe.

2011-08-16T23:58:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/whitewater-tips-that-may-save-a-scout-or-scouters-life/ 2011-08-16T22:33:00.000Z

You’re whitewater rafting down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho when you approach a Class IV rapid. Midway through the rapid, you fall out and become separated from your craft. You’re wearing a helmet and PFD, but you need to act quickly before you’re seriously injured. What do you do?

2011-08-16T22:33:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/secrets-for-improvising-in-the-out-of-doors/ 2011-08-16T22:20:05.000Z

Why do I love camping? In spite of the obvious reasons, there’s always something new to learn. No one has a monopoly on good ideas, even those who’ve spent a lifetime outdoors. Here are some tricks I’ve stolen from friends and acquaintances.

2011-08-16T22:20:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/hiking-north-dakotas-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/ 2011-08-16T22:03:37.000Z

Consisting of 70,447 acres of rugged topography, of which nearly half is designated wilderness, Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers some of the best national park solitude south of Alaska. More than 100 miles of hiking trails wind through the park’s three units.

2011-08-16T22:03:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/seven-quick-healthy-starts-for-your-energetic-day/ 2011-08-16T21:46:02.000Z

When you’re outdoors and need energy for the day’s strenuous activities, a power breakfast is key.

2011-08-16T21:46:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/scouters-speak-the-unruly-parent/ 2011-08-16T20:41:58.000Z

Chartered Organization Representative J.S. has a problem: A troop parent is constantly badmouthing the Scoutmaster (who J.S. thinks is doing a great job). He is looking for ways to rein in this unruly parent.

2011-08-16T20:41:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/connecting-cub-scouts-to-their-new-pack/ 2011-08-16T20:31:29.000Z

Units like Pack 160 in Burton, Mich., know how to both recruit and retain members. The secret, says Cubmaster Julie Rencsak, is to get families to camp as quickly as possible.

2011-08-16T20:31:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/merit-badge-clinic-take-a-hike/ 2011-08-16T19:18:27.000Z

Tips for teaching your Scouts about the real destination.

2011-08-16T19:18:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/do-your-scouts-know-how-to-behave-when-theyre-home-alone/ 2011-08-16T19:07:44.000Z

Teenagers left home alone usually enjoy the freedom to play their music loud, leave dirty dishes in the sink, and invite friends over to play video games. But the fun can end quickly if the friends get out of hand.

2011-08-16T19:07:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/how-to-help-scouts-get-comfortable-in-the-woods/ 2011-08-16T19:00:22.000Z

Longtime Scouters say you can’t take the outing out of Scouting, but some Scouts would be happy to try. While most kids take to camping like dogs take to car rides, others consider sleeping in a tent (at night! in the dark!) to be intimidating, the say the least.

2011-08-16T19:00:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/how-your-venturers-can-earn-the-ranger-award/ 2011-08-16T05:01:13.000Z

Nothing attracts young people to Venturing as much as the outdoors and high adventure, and nothing demonstrates a Venturer’s outdoor expertise as much as the Ranger Award.

2011-08-16T05:01:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/05/how-we-plan-to-grow-scoutings-legacy-in-west-virginia/ 2011-05-01T05:01:35.000Z

When we unveiled plans for The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, we spoke of how this project would benefit the entire New River Gorge region. In July, we’ll again make good on that promise with the Order of the Arrow leading the way. That’s when we’ll launch SummitCorps—The New River Experience.

2011-05-01T05:01:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/05/going-rogue/ 2011-05-01T05:01:34.000Z

Power Down. Live it up. How a wild river taught Troop 223 the value of clearing its agenda for adventure.

2011-05-01T05:01:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/05/great-gear-climb-on/ 2011-05-01T05:01:20.000Z

When the going gets tough, get going on one of these rugged off-road bikes.

2011-05-01T05:01:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/structure-and-support/ 2011-03-01T06:01:57.000Z

Good advice for encouraging Scouts with Asperger’s or autism to succeed and thrive in Scouting.

2011-03-01T06:01:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/advancement-faqs-go-the-distance/ 2011-03-01T06:01:42.000Z

The 50-Miler Award recognizes hikers, bikers, and boaters who rack up the big Five-O.

2011-03-01T06:01:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/the-new-brownsea-boys/ 2011-03-01T06:01:36.000Z

How do you teach first-year campers the skills that will get them excited about Scouting? Learn from the staff at this innovative Maryland camp.

2011-03-01T06:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/why-outdoor-crossover-ceremonies-make-sense/ 2011-03-01T06:01:33.000Z

You don’t have to go somewhere special to have a great outdoor crossover ceremony. Just about any natural area will do—maybe even the grounds around your regular meeting place. The key is to do it outside.

2011-03-01T06:01:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/fitness-real-world-muscle/ 2011-03-01T06:01:28.000Z

Believe it! An inexpensive sandbag can get you fit for Scouting outdoors.

2011-03-01T06:01:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/dutch-treat-serve-something-cheesy/ 2011-03-01T06:01:25.000Z

Cheesecake from a Dutch oven? Believe it!

2011-03-01T06:01:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/ethics-a-winning-hand/ 2011-03-01T06:01:22.000Z

Card game can help you turn Leave No Trace principles into action.

2011-03-01T06:01:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/survive-this-bee-prepared/ 2011-03-01T06:01:17.000Z

How quick thinking and an EpiPen can save a life.

2011-03-01T06:01:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/great-gear-not-a-drop-to-drink/ 2011-03-01T06:01:07.000Z

These water-purification systems will ban nasty bacteria from your bottle.

2011-03-01T06:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/make-your-blue-and-gold-banquet-enjoyable/ 2011-01-01T06:01:57.000Z

The biggest Cub Scout event of the year doesn’t have to be the longest. After all, families shouldn’t have to bring a late-night snack to survive their pack’s annual blue and gold dinner.

2011-01-01T06:01:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/from-the-cse-toward-a-fit-future/ 2011-01-01T06:01:54.000Z

What’s behind the BSA’s plans for an all-out health and wellness initiative?

2011-01-01T06:01:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/heads-in-the-right-place/ 2011-01-01T06:01:32.000Z

Long miles, unrelenting rain, and sore ankles—but no whining. Troop 88’s attitude at the Mount Rushmore Pilgrimage was sheer optimism.

2011-01-01T06:01:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/scouters-speak-crying-foul/ 2011-01-01T06:01:25.000Z

Ideas from the field: Dealing with bad language from Scouts.

2011-01-01T06:01:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/ground-rules-rainy-day-wisdom/ 2011-01-01T06:01:19.000Z

How to start a fire in the woods, even when it’s wet.

2011-01-01T06:01:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/advancement-faqs-outdoor-achievers/ 2011-01-01T06:01:15.000Z

National awards recognize Scouts who excel in the great wide open.

2011-01-01T06:01:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/westward-snow/ 2011-01-01T06:01:14.000Z

Spring break turns into the ultimate winter adventure for a group of Twin Cities Venturers.

2011-01-01T06:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/survive-this-spinning-your-wheels/ 2011-01-01T06:01:04.000Z

What will get your car to go in the ice and snow.

2011-01-01T06:01:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/01/dutch-treat-the-eyes-have-it/ 2011-01-01T06:01:04.000Z

For the master potato heads in your unit, try this ‘udderly’ delightful dish.

2011-01-01T06:01:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/11/picture-perfect/ 2010-11-01T05:01:58.000Z

To produce this portfolio of photographs, we follow Central Illinois Troop 1036 from early morning until late at night as Scouters and Scouts make the most of last summer’s event that bid farewell to Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia.

2010-11-01T05:01:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/11/merit-badge-clinic-climb-the-family-tree/ 2010-11-01T05:01:39.000Z

How Scouts can break down walls between generations.

2010-11-01T05:01:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/11/trail-tips-in-the-loop/ 2010-11-01T05:01:33.000Z

Take an outsize Texas hike in Big Bend Ranch State Park.

2010-11-01T05:01:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/11/fitness-ski-prepared/ 2010-11-01T05:01:33.000Z

A total-body workout for the slippery slope of winter adventure.

2010-11-01T05:01:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/11/advancement-faqs-tread-lightly-2/ 2010-11-01T05:01:22.000Z

The World Conservation Award helps Scouts learn to take care of Mother Earth.

2010-11-01T05:01:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/five-tips-for-great-troop-leader-elections/ 2010-09-01T05:01:58.000Z

He’s right, and like the election for a state governor or U.S. Senator, proper planning is needed to make troop elections run smoothly and ensure that all candidates have a fair shot.

2010-09-01T05:01:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/nature-of-boys-successfully-shy/ 2010-09-01T05:01:57.000Z

Use the familiar to help new Scouts adapt to their environment.

2010-09-01T05:01:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/fuel-up-to-pack-or-not-to-pack/ 2010-09-01T05:01:43.000Z

Choosing the right foods for your kids’ next camp-out.

2010-09-01T05:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/advancement-faqs-merit-badges/ 2010-09-01T05:01:39.000Z

Merit badges lie at the heart of the Boy Scout advancement program. Almost every Scout earns at least a few, and a few Scouts earn them all. While merit badges cover a diverse range of subjects, they’re all earned the same way.

2010-09-01T05:01:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/survive-this-separation-anxiety/ 2010-09-01T05:01:36.000Z

You’re hiking in the wilderness, and three hours into the journey you’ve become hopelessly lost. Then you realize you’ve dropped your map somewhere along the way. What do you do?

2010-09-01T05:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/hail-to-the-chief/ 2010-09-01T05:01:34.000Z

Secrets for creating the real leaders of your den.

2010-09-01T05:01:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/hawaii-high-low/ 2010-09-01T05:01:26.000Z

On treks from the mountains to the sea to more than 1,700 feet underground, Troop 315 discovers you gotta hang tough when you search for adventure in paradise.

2010-09-01T05:01:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/trail-tips-walk-on-the-wild-side/ 2010-09-01T05:01:17.000Z

ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK is like no other park in the United States. Located in Lake Superior’s northwest corner, the park has no roads leading to it. Nor do any exist anywhere on the island. That’s because more than 98 percent of the land in Isle Royale is designated wilderness.

2010-09-01T05:01:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/ten-tips-for-making-your-scout-popcorn-sales-really-pop/ 2010-09-01T05:01:15.000Z

Question: What do movies and Scouting have in common? Answer: They both can be made better by popcorn.  It’s nearly fall, and that means it’s time for Scouts to sell popcorn to help fund all

2010-09-01T05:01:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/fitness-best-supporting-action/ 2010-09-01T05:01:14.000Z

Building a stronger midsection will make your whole body feel better.

2010-09-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/wanna-fight/ 2010-09-01T05:01:14.000Z

Ideas from the field: What to do when the fists start flying.

2010-09-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/great-gear-gimme-shelter/ 2010-09-01T05:01:14.000Z

Stake out the perfect tent so you can rest easy.

2010-09-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/merit-badge-clinic-a-laboratory-for-learning/ 2010-09-01T05:01:11.000Z

Fun and fieldwork make Environmental Science meaningful.

2010-09-01T05:01:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/the-troop-bully/ 2010-09-01T05:01:08.000Z

Is there a Scout intimidating someone in your unit? Here’s how to stop the troop bully.

2010-09-01T05:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/09/ethics-to-pay-or-not-to-pay/ 2010-09-01T05:01:08.000Z

How to talk to your guys about the dilemma of downloading.

2010-09-01T05:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/08/ground-rules-the-bear-facts/ 2010-08-01T05:01:39.000Z

How to critter-proof your campsite.

2010-08-01T05:01:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/fuel-up-caffeinated-camp-out/ 2010-05-01T05:01:57.000Z

Can’t abide the great outdoors without a decent cup of coffee? We have a few idea.

2010-05-01T05:01:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/advancement-faqs-roads-less-traveled/ 2010-05-01T05:01:51.000Z

How Scouts with disabilities can earn the Eagle Scout rank.

2010-05-01T05:01:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/let-em-hear-you/ 2010-05-01T05:01:42.000Z

Scoutmaster D.C.’s troop is exploring non-traditional ways to communicate with Scouts. He asked for tips on managing technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, and mass-calling systems.

2010-05-01T05:01:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/careful-with-the-kudos/ 2010-05-01T05:01:41.000Z

What builds durable self-esteem in kids? A scientific study offers some clues.

2010-05-01T05:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/the-real-game-boys/ 2010-05-01T05:01:40.000Z

The BSA ties the worldwide phenomenon of geocaching to its centennial, getting boys fired up about Scouting.

2010-05-01T05:01:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/how-to-tame-the-belt-loop-day-circus/ 2010-05-01T05:01:33.000Z

Learn how to tame the three-ring chaos of belt-loop day.

2010-05-01T05:01:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/survive-this-if-you-meet-a-snake-on-the-trail/ 2010-05-01T05:01:29.000Z

You’re hiking on remote national park land when you see a rattlesnake blocking the trail just ahead of you. What do you do?

2010-05-01T05:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/great-gear-brave-new-shoes/ 2010-05-01T05:01:24.000Z

In the woods or the mountains, you can’t go wrong with foot gear that fits your piggies perfectly.

2010-05-01T05:01:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/merit-badge-clinic-do-your-scouts-talk-the-talk/ 2010-05-01T05:01:22.000Z

Here’s how you can teach your scouts to face down their fears of public speaking.

2010-05-01T05:01:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/fitress-prepare-to-hike/ 2010-05-01T05:01:09.000Z

You’ll have a better outing if your body’s not aching.

2010-05-01T05:01:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/05/how-cub-scouts-earn-loops-pins-and-letters/ 2010-05-01T05:01:07.000Z

Boys learn about dozens of academic subjects and sports through the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program—and earn belt loops and pins as they improve skills.

2010-05-01T05:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/04/boy-scouts-of-america-promotes-nearly-30-years-of-comprehensive-youth-protection/ 2010-04-29T05:01:06.000Z

April is Youth Protection Month in the BSA. The event, designed to coincide with National Child Abuse Prevention Month, serves as an annual reminder to leaders that keeping Scouts safe continues to be a top priority in Scouting.

2010-04-29T05:01:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/plug-into-the-network/ 2010-03-01T06:01:47.000Z

Why hooking up with the homeschooled can boost your pack.

2010-03-01T06:01:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/fitness-you-have-no-excuses/ 2010-03-01T06:01:43.000Z

Follow this total-body workout now to ready your muscles for outdoor adventure with your troop or crew.

2010-03-01T06:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/when-lightning-strikes/ 2010-03-01T06:01:42.000Z

Follow these simple steps to keep your guys safe during a thunderstorm.

2010-03-01T06:01:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/ground-rules-storm-hero/ 2010-03-01T06:01:41.000Z

Seven tips to disaster-proof your campsite when bad weather moves in.

2010-03-01T06:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/dutch-treat-beef-italian-style/ 2010-03-01T06:01:40.000Z

From bland to grand — cooking the perfect pot roast.

2010-03-01T06:01:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/fuel-up-good-to-go/ 2010-03-01T06:01:33.000Z

After hours spent snowboarding, skiing, sledding, or just building a monster snowman, Scouts know their grumbling stomachs will be shouting, “Feed me!” But when it’s time for a snack, don’t load them up with junk food. Give them a healthy treat as well as a quick energy boost.

2010-03-01T06:01:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/what-would-you-do-leading-the-leader/ 2010-03-01T06:01:32.000Z

How do you work with an inexperienced and uncommitted SPL? Scouters speak out.

2010-03-01T06:01:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/just-for-the-halibut/ 2010-03-01T06:01:27.000Z

Hardly? Ohio Troop 520 also traveled 3,100 miles to fish Alaska’s Kenai River for salmon, trout, and Northern pike, reeling in some lessons about hard work along the way.

2010-03-01T06:01:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/great-gear-pain-relievers/ 2010-03-01T06:01:26.000Z

Grab some trekking poles. Your knees will thank you.

2010-03-01T06:01:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/merit-badge-clinic-boys-under-the-hood/ 2010-03-01T06:01:01.000Z

How some time spent tinkering gives Scouts the drive they need to succeed.

2010-03-01T06:01:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/03/trail-tips-better-than-a-10/ 2010-03-01T06:01:00.000Z

Where to find clear spring water, abundant wildlife, and fascinating side hikes year-round on Missouri’s Eleven Point River.

2010-03-01T06:01:00.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/lighten-your-load/ 2010-01-01T06:01:57.000Z

A five-step plan to help you stick with your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and exercise.

2010-01-01T06:01:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/great-gear-be-cool-in-the-shades/ 2010-01-01T06:01:45.000Z

We shine some light on five of the best sunglasses for slopes, trail, or road.

2010-01-01T06:01:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/hot-tips-for-cold-weather-fun/ 2010-01-01T06:01:44.000Z

Temperatures below freezing? Take these safety measures to keep Cub Scouts warm while enjoying cold-weather activities this winter.

2010-01-01T06:01:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/trail-tips-arkansas-traveling/ 2010-01-01T06:01:43.000Z

Heed the call of the wild on the Buffalo River Trail.

2010-01-01T06:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/nature-of-boys-im-no-good-at-sports/ 2010-01-01T06:01:36.000Z

Not every teen comes equipped with athletic prowess. Here’s how to help your guys find a team where they can star.

2010-01-01T06:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/ground-rules-from-nose-to-toes/ 2010-01-01T06:01:36.000Z

Canoe-trip packing tips for the persistent paddler.

2010-01-01T06:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/to-snitch-or-not-to-snitch/ 2010-01-01T06:01:30.000Z

Twitter, Facebook, and other online teen hangouts pose serious challenges for Scouts that adult leaders never imagined in their youth.

2010-01-01T06:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/survive-this-blind-as-a-bat-caving/ 2010-01-01T06:01:20.000Z

You’re caving with your crew when your light source burns out. Your batteries and other lights are in your pack, which is missing. And now you’ve become separated. How do you survive?

2010-01-01T06:01:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/01/what-would-you-do-ensuring-follow-through/ 2010-01-01T06:01:09.000Z

Do you want to get your boys to complete their merit badge requirements after summer camp is over? Here’s how.

2010-01-01T06:01:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/making-the-distinctions/ 2009-11-01T05:01:49.000Z

How the Venturing awards program works.

2009-11-01T05:01:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/fuel-up-pick-me-ups-gulps/ 2009-11-01T05:01:49.000Z

Find out which sports drinks have the ingredients you need to succeed in your favorite activities.

2009-11-01T05:01:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/train-tale/ 2009-11-01T05:01:41.000Z

Saddle up with Troop 466 for a weeklong cattle drive along the legendary Chisholm Trail.

2009-11-01T05:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/from-me-to-we-planning-service-projects-for-cub-scouts/ 2009-11-01T05:01:36.000Z

What does it take to give your Cub Scouts the tools to help other people? Other people.

2009-11-01T05:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/build-a-better-boy/ 2009-11-01T05:01:29.000Z

What will inspire success and happiness in your son? Give him a purpose. Best-selling author Michael Gurian tells you how.

2009-11-01T05:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/why-get-lost/ 2009-11-01T05:01:22.000Z

Test your mettle on a long winter hike in the King Range National Conservation Area.

2009-11-01T05:01:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/fitness-tis-the-season-to-overeat/ 2009-11-01T05:01:17.000Z

How to survive the holiday buffet without packing on the pounds.

2009-11-01T05:01:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/dutch-treats-no-soup-for-you/ 2009-11-01T05:01:14.000Z

How to make cobbler that really holds together.

2009-11-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/what-would-you-do-a-good-problem-solved/ 2009-11-01T05:01:11.000Z

Is your troop growing too fast? These Scouters give you first-hand tips on meeting the challenge.

2009-11-01T05:01:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/ethics-liar-liar/ 2009-11-01T05:01:08.000Z

Teach your kids the value of telling the truth.

2009-11-01T05:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/11/survive-this-that-sinking-feeling/ 2009-11-01T05:01:08.000Z

While whitewater canoeing, a hole appears in the bottom of your canoe. How do you repair your craft and get back in the water?

2009-11-01T05:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/advancement-faqs-above-and-beyond/ 2009-09-01T05:01:58.000Z

What it takes to earn the Eagle Palms.

2009-09-01T05:01:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/trail-tips-the-route-stuff/ 2009-09-01T05:01:56.000Z

Grab your paddle and head for the St. Regis Canoe Area in Adirondack Park, N.Y.

2009-09-01T05:01:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/when-its-time-to-settle-down/ 2009-09-01T05:01:55.000Z

Cub Scout den and pack leaders chip in with their thoughts on how to get young boys to get serious.

2009-09-01T05:01:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/fat-chance/ 2009-09-01T05:01:53.000Z

People who recite the Boy Scout Oath promise to keep themselves ‘physically strong.’ That goes for adult leaders, too. It’s time for you and your Scouts to get fitter and faster—and avoid missing out on Scouting’s greatest adventures.

2009-09-01T05:01:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/ethics-pressure-v-principle/ 2009-09-01T05:01:45.000Z

Teaching your teens to do the right thing isn’t a game. Or maybe it should be.

2009-09-01T05:01:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/nature-of-boys-just-the-facts-jack/ 2009-09-01T05:01:36.000Z

How to get the Scouts to open up and talk.

2009-09-01T05:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/st-john-the-divine/ 2009-09-01T05:01:21.000Z

New Jersey Scouts fly to a Caribbean paradise to camp, hike, and snorkel near the most beautiful beaches this side of heaven.

2009-09-01T05:01:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/merit-badge-clinic-dollars-and-sense/ 2009-09-01T05:01:14.000Z

The Personal Management Merit Badge is the best lesson in what money can buy.

2009-09-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/fuel-up-energizer-yummy/ 2009-09-01T05:01:14.000Z

These five snacks fit the bill when your body needs recharging to keep going and going.

2009-09-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/successful-go-see-it-outings-with-tiger-cubs/ 2009-09-01T05:01:08.000Z

Wrangling your Tiger Cubs on trips is like herding cats — plan on lots of people and lots of patience.

2009-09-01T05:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/fitness-train-for-the-trail/ 2009-09-01T05:01:08.000Z

Try this easy, no-gym exercise routine to lose weight and get fit for backpacking.

2009-09-01T05:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/from-the-cse/ 2009-09-01T05:01:07.000Z

Push your Scouts away from the table … and the remote control. As I travel to councils across the country, I often speak about the health of our young people and the challenges of the growing problem of youth obesity.

2009-09-01T05:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/509/ 2009-09-01T05:01:06.000Z

The 2010 BSA Handbook nods to the past, bows to the future.

2009-09-01T05:01:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/09/quick-methods-for-fixing-a-flat-tire-when-mountain-biking/ 2009-09-01T05:01:04.000Z

You’re mountain biking on Mount Mitchell when a rock punctures your tire. Foolishly, nobody has a patch kit. How do you get moving again?

2009-09-01T05:01:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/07/ground-rules-bedding-down-without-the-ow/ 2009-07-29T16:01:50.000Z

Get a good night’s sleep outdoors by staying dry, comfortable, and on the level.

2009-07-29T16:01:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/05/spirit-of-adventure/ 2009-05-01T05:01:43.000Z

What will the next generation of American leaders look like? Many of them will look like Eagle Scouts. And many of those already are shaping the future of America—and the world. They’re serving in the military, the Peace Corps, and Teach for America. They’re conserving natural resources, healing the sick, and competing for Super Bowl titles. They’re everywhere, and they’re serving others.

2009-05-01T05:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/05/as-good-as-it-gets/ 2009-05-01T05:01:39.000Z

More than 1,000 Arrowmen gathered in Wyoming for brotherhood, great adventures, and one giant-size good turn at ArrowCorps5, the largest service project in U.S. Forest Service history.

2009-05-01T05:01:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/05/easy-eats-skillet-savvy/ 2009-05-01T05:01:31.000Z

All-in-one dinners make mealtimes a breeze for busy families.

2009-05-01T05:01:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/05/scoutmasters-toolbox-want-a-great-program-plan-ahead/ 2009-05-01T05:01:25.000Z

The program planning conference lets your patrol leaders’ council brainstorm possibilities for a calendar full of exciting troop outings.

2009-05-01T05:01:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/05/different-strokes-for-canoeing-folks/ 2009-05-01T05:01:24.000Z

Once you’ve mastered these five basic canoeing maneuvers, you’ll be able to navigate flat-water lakes and gently flowing rivers.

2009-05-01T05:01:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/05/show-of-faith/ 2009-05-01T05:01:20.000Z

These religious emblems represent a youth or adult’s devotion to a supreme being. To help your group get started, check out our guide to the awards and how to earn them.

2009-05-01T05:01:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/03/first-among-equals/ 2009-03-01T06:01:52.000Z

Scouters from across the country put leadership skills into action at the Philmont Leadership Challenge.

2009-03-01T06:01:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/03/now-youre-cooking/ 2009-03-01T06:01:29.000Z

Scouting magazine presents the prize-winning recipes for entrées, side dishes, and desserts in our Great Tastes in Camp Cooking Contest.

2009-03-01T06:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/03/preparing-boys-for-leadership/ 2009-03-01T06:01:23.000Z

A three-level training continuum provides progressively sophisticated tools for developing youth leaders in your troop.

2009-03-01T06:01:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/03/get-the-message/ 2009-03-01T06:01:08.000Z

How can the BSA’s adult leaders and Scout parents spot the warning signs of child abuse and keep it from happening? Watch and learn.

2009-03-01T06:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/01/thorns-and-roses-and-a-bud/ 2009-01-01T06:01:47.000Z

No snowshoes? No problem. When snowdrifts blocked Troop 135’s mountain climbing in Adirondack Park, it improvised — taking its high-adventure trek to the Catskills.

2009-01-01T06:01:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/01/scouters-speak-encouraging-order-of-the-arrow-participation/ 2009-01-01T06:01:38.000Z

Scouter A.M. notices that many of his Scouts who join the Order of the Arrow rarely participate in OA functions. He’s looking for ideas to increase their participation.

2009-01-01T06:01:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/01/bsa-announces-2009-leave-no-trace-master-educator-courses/ 2009-01-01T06:01:30.000Z

Ethical principles guide a Boy Scout’s behavior in every area of his life. They also influence his behavior outdoors, whether he’s hiking in Wyoming’s Grand Tetons National Park, taking a weekend camping trip to his local council’s campground, or just enjoying a backyard barbecue some evening with his family.

2009-01-01T06:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/01/do-no-harm/ 2009-01-01T06:01:18.000Z

Scouts are the largest organized users of U.S. public lands. Here’s how you can minimize your impact through the ideals of Leave No Trace camping.

2009-01-01T06:01:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/01/freezing-cold-burning-calories/ 2009-01-01T06:01:12.000Z

The council Scout executive in northern Wisconsin provides a worthy incentive for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers to maintain a monthly schedule of active, outdoor events.

2009-01-01T06:01:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2009/01/let-your-scouts-lead/ 2009-01-01T06:01:09.000Z

Want to achieve a youth-led unit? Find the balancing point between helping them succeed and letting them flounder. Here’s how.

2009-01-01T06:01:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/11/night-moves/ 2008-11-01T05:01:51.000Z

When your budding young astronomers ask questions about that shining orb in a black-velvet sky, be prepared to explain the mysteries of the moon.

2008-11-01T05:01:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/11/this-is-not-a-test/ 2008-11-01T05:01:34.000Z

A board of review should gauge the quality of a Scout’s troop experience and encourage future advancement, not ask him to pass rank requirements — again.

2008-11-01T05:01:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/11/the-law-makers/ 2008-11-01T05:01:27.000Z

You can recite the Scout Law in less than 10 seconds. But this Boy Scout film crew spent an entire summer documenting true-life stories that give unexpected meaning to the 12 points.

2008-11-01T05:01:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/11/up-down-move-all-around/ 2008-11-01T05:01:07.000Z

A recharged Roundtable Themes Conference hot-wires leader enthusiasm with silly skits and serious intentions to make Cub Scout meetings more fun.

2008-11-01T05:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/11/controlling-misuse-of-cell-phones/ 2008-11-01T05:01:05.000Z

Parents in Scouter A.M.-O.’s troop want their sons to have use of cell phones during Scout activities. She asked for ideas that will prevent misuse of these devices but make parents feel secure.

2008-11-01T05:01:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/10/scouters-speak-getting-parents-excited-about-scouting/ 2008-10-01T05:01:55.000Z

Scouter N.L. has noticed that inactive Scouts tend to have uninvolved parents. She asked how other Scouters get parents excited about the program.

2008-10-01T05:01:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/10/heres-to-your-health/ 2008-10-01T05:01:43.000Z

A weekend’s variation on the traditional camporee educates New York Scouts about challenges faced by people dealing with disabilities and disease.

2008-10-01T05:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/10/peer-to-peer-the-oa-scoutreach-mentoring-program/ 2008-10-01T05:01:41.000Z

Some young boys grasp basic Scouting skills within a short time of joining a troop. Others need more time and someone to look up to. The Order of the Arrow’s Scoutreach Mentoring program tries to fill that gap.

2008-10-01T05:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/10/easy-eats-chili-tonight/ 2008-10-01T05:01:34.000Z

Spice up your family’s dinnertime with a delicious Southwestern delight. Stir it up firehouse hot or kid-friendly mild with meat, chicken, or turkey.

2008-10-01T05:01:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/10/dont-get-sick-on-the-trail/ 2008-10-01T05:01:32.000Z

Four factors loom large in illnesses when you’re hiking — poor judgment, inclement weather, inadequate clothing, and faulty gear.

2008-10-01T05:01:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/10/mixed-messages/ 2008-10-01T05:01:17.000Z

From video games to the Internet to TV, a deluge of messages bombards kids each day. That makes the task of teaching them media literacy even more important.

2008-10-01T05:01:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/10/scoutmasters-toolbox-the-scoutmaster-conference/ 2008-10-01T05:01:04.000Z

An important checkpoint for rank advancement, this boy/leader conversation can counsel, inspire, and motivate.

2008-10-01T05:01:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/10/shut-down-the-parental-atm/ 2008-10-01T05:01:02.000Z

Kiplinger’s Janet Bodnar dispenses some free advice on how to teach your kids the value of a dollar and how they can budget their cash.

2008-10-01T05:01:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/09/scouters-speak-creating-functional-boy-scout-patrols/ 2008-09-01T05:01:52.000Z

Scouter A.S.’s troop has two patrols: the “chaos” patrol of new Scouts and the “I’m too cool” patrol of veterans. He asked for ideas on creating a better unit structure, where older Scouts teach younger ones.

2008-09-01T05:01:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/09/parenting-solutions-saying-no-to-children-in-a-yes-culture/ 2008-09-01T05:01:34.000Z

If you think your job as a parent is to always make your children happy, think again. Helping kids understand the rules, the limits, and the consequences of their actions gives them something more important: self responsibility.

2008-09-01T05:01:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/09/design-of-the-times-2/ 2008-09-01T05:01:14.000Z

New fabric, new colors, new functions — get moving in the BSA’s redesigned high-performance uniform.

2008-09-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/09/guys-read-guy-books/ 2008-09-01T05:01:11.000Z

What’s the secret to boys and reading? Give them books about things they like: adventure, biography, science fiction, sports, and yes, even gross humor.

2008-09-01T05:01:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/09/easy-eats-fire-it-up/ 2008-09-01T05:01:07.000Z

Quick, nutritious meals cooked on the grill give busy families the luxury of eating together at dinnertime.

2008-09-01T05:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/05/outdoor-smarts-the-skin-game/ 2008-05-01T05:01:46.000Z

Want to play it safe when enjoying fun-in-the-sun Scouting this summer? Here’s how to protect your body from harmful, cancer-causing UV rays.

2008-05-01T05:01:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/05/a-world-of-scouting-opportunities/ 2008-05-01T05:01:42.000Z

A local Scout council’s international representative is an important resource for promoting the world brotherhood of Scouting.

2008-05-01T05:01:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/05/tracking-trinkets-and-treasure/ 2008-05-01T05:01:36.000Z

Geocaching, an Internet-based hide-and-seek adventure, is as challenging as most video games. But you play it in the great outdoors.

2008-05-01T05:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/05/help-scouts-avoid-homesickness-at-summer-camp/ 2008-05-01T05:01:35.000Z

Homesickness at summer camp is a common ailment, but parents and leaders can help Scouts win the battle, become more independent and have lots of fun.

2008-05-01T05:01:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/05/scouters-speak-make-campings-inconvenient-truth-convenient/ 2008-05-01T05:01:33.000Z

In Scouter J.C.’s troop, parents often pick up their sons from weekend outings before the process of breaking camp begins. Here’s how to ensure your guys share and share alike.

2008-05-01T05:01:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/05/easy-eats-cold-comfort/ 2008-05-01T05:01:27.000Z

Crank out your own sumptuous brands of homemade ice cream, guaranteed to stir up the whole troop’s taste buds.

2008-05-01T05:01:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/05/keep-your-child-safe-this-summer/ 2008-05-01T05:01:07.000Z

Parents can avoid most summertime trips to the doctor’s office — or worse, the hospital — by following these simple safety precautions with their children.

2008-05-01T05:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/03/frog-or-toad/ 2008-03-01T06:01:52.000Z

Here’s how to help your Cub Scouts identify a frog or a toad, plus learn more about amphibians.

2008-03-01T06:01:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/03/parenting-solutions-traveling-with-children/ 2008-03-01T06:01:43.000Z

Creating memorable moments while traveling with children require planning, flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude.

2008-03-01T06:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/03/scouters-speak-how-do-you-make-sure-camp-food-is-safe/ 2008-03-01T06:01:05.000Z

Scouter B.W.M. is concerned that his Scouts are careless in the way they handle food. He asked how to teach safe food-handling and dishwashing procedures.

2008-03-01T06:01:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/03/outdoor-smarts-tracking-and-stalking/ 2008-03-01T06:01:03.000Z

A field guide and magnifying glass can help you identify animal tracks in the wild or the critters running through your campsite.

2008-03-01T06:01:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/01/does-your-child-need-a-cell-phone/ 2008-01-01T06:01:41.000Z

Cell phones are communication tools, not toys. Can children who crave them understand the difference and treat them appropriately?

2008-01-01T06:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/01/know-your-knots/ 2008-01-01T06:01:30.000Z

Boy Scouts don’t get to have all the fun. Sure, they can earn more than 120 merit badges, but that doesn’t preclude adults from enhancing their uniforms. But for grown-ups with the urge to advance, it’ll take more than consulting a merit badge pamphlet. To earn a coveted square knot, volunteers must demonstrate continued leadership and service to the program’s ideals.

2008-01-01T06:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/01/scouters-speak-how-do-you-maintain-privacy-for-unit-members-registration-and-medical-information/ 2008-01-01T06:01:27.000Z

By necessity, BSA registration and medical forms contain significant personal information. Scouter M.W.B. is looking for ways to keep that information private within his unit.

2008-01-01T06:01:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/01/a-wisconsin-winter-weekend/ 2008-01-01T06:01:19.000Z

Boy Scouts and Venturers learn the basics of cold-weather camping during a weekend of hiking, cross-country skiing, and sleeping inside snow caves.

2008-01-01T06:01:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/01/against-all-odds/ 2008-01-01T06:01:07.000Z

After years of failed efforts to bring Scouting to an immigrant community in San Rafael, Calif., Scoutmaster Willy Coronado makes a breakthrough with the success of Troop 2000.

2008-01-01T06:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/11/scouters-speak-communicating-with-divorced-parents/ 2007-11-01T05:01:36.000Z

Several boys in Scouter K.C.’s Cub Scout den have divorced parents. She is looking for effective ways to communicate with adults who may not communicate well with each other.

2007-11-01T05:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/11/creative-money-earning-projects/ 2007-11-01T05:01:30.000Z

Packs, troops, and crews are using effective, and often innovative, techniques to fund their annual program activities.

2007-11-01T05:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/10/lets-hit-the-trail/ 2007-10-01T05:01:48.000Z

An Illinois pack’s monthly hiking program helps younger boys become more confident and comfortable outdoors, making for an easier transition to Boy Scouting.

2007-10-01T05:01:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/10/scouters-speak-encouraging-leaders-to-attend-training/ 2007-10-01T05:01:38.000Z

Scouter E.K. is frustrated because too many Scout volunteers skip basic leader training. How, she asks, can more adults be encouraged to attend training courses that will make them more effective Scout leaders?

2007-10-01T05:01:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/10/knots-to-know/ 2007-10-01T05:01:38.000Z

Knots and Boy Scouts go together like campfires and cobbler. Here’s how to tie three of the knots required to reach First Class, plus four more that can be very useful.

2007-10-01T05:01:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/10/take-better-pictures/ 2007-10-01T05:01:21.000Z

A veteran photographer offers simple tips for taking more dramatic and memorable photographs of his favorite subject — Scouting.

2007-10-01T05:01:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/10/theres-always-something-new-to-learn/ 2007-10-01T05:01:14.000Z

Adults who complete Scouting’s volunteer training courses have more confidence in their leadership roles and stay in the program longer.

2007-10-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/10/parenting-solutions-introducing-children-to-culture-and-the-arts/ 2007-10-01T05:01:06.000Z

Dance, music, and art are the foundation of a child’s cultural education, and experts say “no age is too young” to begin acquiring their lifelong benefits.

2007-10-01T05:01:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/09/teaching-bobcat-requirements-to-nonreaders/ 2007-09-01T05:01:41.000Z

Because most new Tiger Cubs can’t read, Cub Scout leader H.R. is looking for creative ways to teach Bobcat requirements to these young boys.

2007-09-01T05:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/09/getting-excited-about-high-adventure/ 2007-09-01T05:01:23.000Z

At Powder Horn training, Venturing and Boy Scout leaders experience high adventure activities and learn the best ways to share them with young people.

2007-09-01T05:01:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/09/boxes-books-people/ 2007-09-01T05:01:23.000Z

Help is all around when Cub Scout den leaders want to prepare the ultimate den meeting.

2007-09-01T05:01:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/09/starry-starry-night/ 2007-09-01T05:01:20.000Z

Fall and winter night skies offer great opportunities to view prominent stars, planets, and constellations, plus a meteor shower or two.

2007-09-01T05:01:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/09/parenting-solutions-bringing-up-a-responsible-child/ 2007-09-01T05:01:15.000Z

Providing children opportunities and tools to learn responsibility helps them become self-sufficient and accountable for their actions as teenagers and adults.

2007-09-01T05:01:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/05/outdoor-smarts-im-still-hungry/ 2007-05-01T05:01:45.000Z

Careful menu planning examines the rigors of high adventure activities and makes sure that calorie and nutrition levels not only meet energy requirements but also leave diners feeling satisfied.

2007-05-01T05:01:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/05/keeping-a-scouting-connection/ 2007-05-01T05:01:44.000Z

Young men who turn 18 and go away to college or enter the job market can still be involved in Scouting by volunteering in a troop, district, or council.

2007-05-01T05:01:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/05/helping-children-get-the-sleep-they-need/ 2007-05-01T05:01:43.000Z

The rising numbers of first graders through high school seniors who fail to get adequate rest are a wake-up call for parents to become more proactive in promoting healthy slumber.

2007-05-01T05:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/05/the-missinaibi-a-wilderness-river-journey/ 2007-05-01T05:01:38.000Z

Boy Scouts and Venturers overcome low water, long portages, and fierce headwinds to follow the French voyageurs’ historic trade route into northernmost Ontario, Canada.

2007-05-01T05:01:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/05/623/ 2007-05-01T05:01:37.000Z

Underwater and overland, older Scouts and Venturers discover challenging new programs at Catalina Island’s Camp Emerald Bay.

2007-05-01T05:01:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/05/to-the-end-of-the-trail/ 2007-05-01T05:01:13.000Z

In Maine’s wilderness, a Pennsylvania Venturing crew tackles the final 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail, finishing with a climb to the top of Mount Katahdin, the trail’s northern terminus.

2007-05-01T05:01:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/03/parenting-solutions-manners-do-matter/ 2007-03-01T06:01:47.000Z

Teaching children to be polite can be a challenge in a world where common courtesy is less and less common, but you can be successful by working at it a little at a time.

2007-03-01T06:01:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/03/a-wild-caving-weekend/ 2007-03-01T06:01:23.000Z

The colorful caverns of a state park, Kentucky Scouts discover a fascinating subterranean world.

2007-03-01T06:01:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/03/parenting-solutions-manners-do-matter-2/ 2007-03-01T06:01:21.000Z

Teaching children to be polite can be a challenge in a world where common courtesy is less and less common, but you can be successful by working at it a little at a time.

2007-03-01T06:01:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/03/scouters-speak-venturing-leader-needs-high-adventure-resources/ 2007-03-01T06:01:12.000Z

Scouter R.S. is the Advisor of a new Venturing crew in Memphis, Tenn. He is not aware of many high adventure opportunities in his area and asks for help in finding activities that will interest and challenge his Venturers.

2007-03-01T06:01:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/03/outdoor-smarts-lost-and-found/ 2007-03-01T06:01:09.000Z

People get lost in the wilderness more often than you might think. The keys to being found include preparing well, responding correctly, and carrying a well-stocked survival kit.

2007-03-01T06:01:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/03/race-to-adventure/ 2007-03-01T06:01:05.000Z

Venturers and Varsity Scouts tackle canoeing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and backpacking to clock the fastest time in a race to adventure.

2007-03-01T06:01:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/03/scouts-nayle-the-qualities-of-leadership/ 2007-03-01T06:01:04.000Z

A new course at Philmont’s Rocky Mountain Scout Camp reinforces Boy Scout leadership methods by focusing on strategies for group success in challenging high adventure activities.

2007-03-01T06:01:04.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/01/scouters-speak-retaining-webelos-scouts-after-they-cross-over/ 2007-01-01T06:01:56.000Z

Many troops work hard to recruit graduating Webelos Scouts, only to see them drop out because they don’t think they fit in. Scouter W.E.B. is looking for ways to make new Boy Scouts feel at home.

2007-01-01T06:01:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/01/what-it-means-to-be-an-eagle-scout/ 2007-01-01T06:01:46.000Z

A new book explores the impact of men who have earned Scouting’s highest rank from World War II to the present and beyond.

2007-01-01T06:01:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2007/01/staying-alive-in-avalanche-country/ 2007-01-01T06:01:43.000Z

Scouts in Northern Nevada learn the basics of avalanche safety while skiing some of Tahoe’s steepest slopes.

2007-01-01T06:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/11/advice-from-an-eagle-scout-mom/ 2006-11-01T06:01:57.000Z

How can parents best motivate their sons to continue on the Trail to Eagle? A mother of three Eagle Scouts suggests a one-step-at-a-time approach.

2006-11-01T06:01:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/11/parenting-solutions-helping-children-do-their-best-on-group-projects/ 2006-11-01T06:01:50.000Z

Adults can actively assist in raising the comfort level and performance abilities of their kids and other group members.

2006-11-01T06:01:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/11/grunt-sweat-and-glide/ 2006-11-01T06:01:47.000Z

The Oakland Strokes, a group of 140 Venturers in the BSA’s Piedmont Council, have a 33-year history of rowing four- and eight-person shells. Their exhaustive practice regimen and backbreaking determination have garnered regional, national, and international championships

2006-11-01T06:01:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/11/scouters-speak-making-better-use-of-den-chiefs/ 2006-11-01T06:01:29.000Z

Because den chiefs play such an important role in supporting den leaders and encouraging Cub Scouts to cross over into Boy Scouting, Scouter J.W. wants suggestions on how pack and troop leaders can recruit and retain quality Boy Scouts for this position.

2006-11-01T06:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/11/the-keys-to-high-adventure/ 2006-11-01T06:01:10.000Z

The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base offers fun and excitement for Venturers and older Scouts.

2006-11-01T06:01:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/11/to-help-other-people/ 2006-11-01T06:01:08.000Z

Since the BSA’s Good Turn for America initiative was launched in 2004, Scouts across the country have devoted more than three million hours of service to the needy—and they’re not done yet.

2006-11-01T06:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/10/preserving-the-past-enriching-the-future/ 2006-10-01T05:01:53.000Z

A home display is the best way to enjoy—and share—the memorabilia that represents the signposts along a Scout’s journey from child to young man.

2006-10-01T05:01:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/10/we-go-camping/ 2006-10-01T05:01:30.000Z

A New York State troop has conducted an outdoor activity for more than 400 consecutive months (nearly 35 years) by relying on a simple formula of program, planning, and parents.

2006-10-01T05:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/10/building-a-childs-personal-health-record/ 2006-10-01T05:01:23.000Z

Because much of the accuracy of a diagnosis relies on a medical and health history, parents can partner with their child’s health providers by creating and keeping a PHR up to date.

2006-10-01T05:01:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/10/where-riding-works-wonders/ 2006-10-01T05:01:15.000Z

Members of a Maryland special-needs Venturing crew sample a remarkably effective program known as ‘therapeutic horseback riding.’

2006-10-01T05:01:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/10/scouters-speak-reaching-out-to-new-immigrants/ 2006-10-01T05:01:06.000Z

Troop committee chairman M.B. says his area’s population is changing. Many new residents are recent immigrants who come from different religious traditions than more-established residents. What are ways to reach out to immigrant adults and youths and to deliver the program to them?

2006-10-01T05:01:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/09/parenting-solutions-honestly-now/ 2006-09-01T05:01:46.000Z

If parents stretch the truth or commit ‘harmless’ acts of dishonesty, their children are likely to do the same. Here are ways—besides setting a good example—to encourage children not to lie or otherwise be dishonest.

2006-09-01T05:01:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/09/connecting-cultures-through-scouting/ 2006-09-01T05:01:21.000Z

In California, Asian-Americans use Scouting to maintain ties to treasured traditions while helping newcomers become part of U.S. society.

2006-09-01T05:01:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/09/boys-with-autism-can-thrive-in-scouting-with-help/ 2006-09-01T05:01:02.000Z

Parents need to assist unit leaders in working with a Scout whose behavior is affected by one of a variety of neurobiological conditions known as autism spectrum disorders.

2006-09-01T05:01:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/05/at-the-peak-of-success/ 2006-05-01T05:01:49.000Z

Thanks to tireless training and dedicated leadership, Troop 474 Scouts reach the summit of Washington’s Mount Rainier for the 25th year in a row.

2006-05-01T05:01:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/05/the-sneaky-diseases/ 2006-05-01T05:01:48.000Z

An outdoor medical expert recommends ways to prevent tick-borne Lyme disease and mosquito-spread West Nile virus.

2006-05-01T05:01:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/05/the-wonder-of-the-woods-what-are-our-children-missing/ 2006-05-01T05:01:46.000Z

Fewer young people are experiencing the joy of playing outdoors and exploring nature, says a noted author, who shows how such neglect can be harmful and how programs like Scouting can help to reverse the trend.

2006-05-01T05:01:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/05/safeguarding-childrens-vision-and-ensuring-eye-health/ 2006-05-01T05:01:20.000Z

Early detection and treatment of eye problems are essential to a child’s health and the key to a lifetime of good vision.

2006-05-01T05:01:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/05/fix-it-guide-for-on-the-trail-repairs/ 2006-05-01T05:01:12.000Z

An ounce of prevention can make the difference when your gear breaks down.

2006-05-01T05:01:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/03/flash-bang-unpredictable-nature/ 2006-03-01T06:01:53.000Z

Lightning is one of the leading weather-related causes of death in the United States. Follow this advice and reduce your chances of being struck.

2006-03-01T06:01:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/03/parenting-solutions-helping-children-manage-anger-and-conflict/ 2006-03-01T06:01:52.000Z

Adults can play a key role as a child develops the skills of understanding what triggers strong feelings of displeasure and knowing the best ways to deal with them.

2006-03-01T06:01:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/03/a-journey-to-lifelong-health-and-fitness/ 2006-03-01T06:01:49.000Z

Teenagers who earn Venturing’s Quest Award can improve their diet and nutrition, develop teaching skills, and discover a sport they can play for the rest of their lives.

2006-03-01T06:01:49.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/03/scouters-speak-encouraging-scouts-who-dont-pass-boards-of-review/ 2006-03-01T06:01:47.000Z

Scouter C.K. asks how best to inform a Scout (and his parents) that the boy wasn’t fully prepared for a rank advancement board of review while still encouraging the youth so the setback won’t cause him to quit Scouting.

2006-03-01T06:01:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/03/saving-loggerhead-turtles/ 2006-03-01T06:01:43.000Z

During their annual visit to a wilderness barrier island off the South Carolina coast, Scouts help vulnerable hatchlings survive a perilous journey from nest to sea.

2006-03-01T06:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/03/venturing-crew-turns-grief-into-safety-campaign/ 2006-03-01T06:01:29.000Z

After a Venturer and her brother died in a car accident, crew members began a campaign to emphasize wearing seat belts.

2006-03-01T06:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/01/a-helping-hand-from-coast-to-coast-to-coast/ 2006-01-01T06:01:58.000Z

Scouts and Scouters across America have contributed in many ways to assist in relief and recovery efforts in the wake of last year’s devastating hurricanes.

2006-01-01T06:01:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/01/scouters-speak-cooking-eats-up-time-for-activities/ 2006-01-01T06:01:55.000Z

Scoutmaster P.T. says his Scouts spend so much time preparing and cleaning up after meals at district- and councilwide camping events, they miss some activities. How, he asks, can his troop streamline the routine so the boys have more time to participate?

2006-01-01T06:01:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/01/outdoor-smarts-fact-vs-fiction-in-the-outdoors/ 2006-01-01T06:01:02.000Z

Don’t let those tall tales told around a campfire confuse you. We shine some truth on 10 myths about the outdoors often misquoted.

2006-01-01T06:01:02.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/11/jamboree-2005/ 2005-11-01T06:01:59.000Z

The BSA’s 10-day outdoor extravaganza highlights the best of what Scouting offers boys—fun, fellowship, physical fitness, and patriotism—plus for some, a brush with fame.

2005-11-01T06:01:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/11/getting-specific/ 2005-11-01T06:01:54.000Z

Adult volunteers take a key step in becoming fully trained Boy Scout unit leaders by participating in council-level Leader Specific Training.

2005-11-01T06:01:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/11/parenting-solutions-using-humor-to-help-guide-your-family-through-life/ 2005-11-01T06:01:34.000Z

Kindhearted humor, lovingly applied, can be a healing balm to soothe the stresses and strengthen the standards of family life.

2005-11-01T06:01:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/11/how-they-do-it-successful-cub-scout-recruiting/ 2005-11-01T06:01:31.000Z

New Cub Scouts get ‘Official Pinewood Derby Licenses’ in the Last Frontier Council. Using innovative recruiting ideas and concepts, the council welcomed 3,562 new Cub Scouts after its 2004 campaign.

2005-11-01T06:01:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/11/scouters-speak-volunteers-who-fail-to-complete-assignments/ 2005-11-01T06:01:18.000Z

How do you deal with a volunteer who doesn’t follow through on his promises? Scouter E.K. noted that it’s awkward to tell a volunteer, “No, I don’t want you,” out of fear the task won’t

2005-11-01T06:01:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/11/the-minds-of-boys/ 2005-11-01T06:01:10.000Z

What’s going on inside your son’s brain? Author Michael Gurian has a good idea and gives advice to parents, teachers, and Scouters on how they can improve boys’ chances for success in both school and life.

2005-11-01T06:01:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/10/graduating-tiger-cubs-into-cub-scouting/ 2005-10-01T05:01:37.000Z

Committee Chairman E.R. is concerned that many of his pack’s Tiger Cubs and parents drop out of Cub Scouting. How, he asks, can leaders inspire the boys and parents to stay in Cub Scouting?

2005-10-01T05:01:37.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/10/a-halloween-tradition/ 2005-10-01T05:01:30.000Z

For 25 years, Troop 2’s Haunted Castle in Fort Wayne, Ind., has provided scary – but safe – fun for families while also funding the unit’s annual program and equipment expenses.

2005-10-01T05:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/10/a-family-together-feature-one-familys-jamboree-legacy/ 2005-10-01T05:01:29.000Z

When a Hawaiian Scout at the 1969 national jamboree asked if he could twirl another boy’s fireknife, a major element in the first youth’s life—and the lives of his future family—was set forever.

2005-10-01T05:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/10/cub-scout-recruiting-how-do-they-do-it/ 2005-10-01T05:01:06.000Z

Everyone wants great fall roundup ideas, and Scouters in Otetiana Council, Rochester, N.Y., are happy to share the strategies that fueled their 2004 campaign.

2005-10-01T05:01:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/09/scouters-speak-the-value-of-a-troop-venture-patrol/ 2005-09-01T05:01:17.000Z

E.A. says his troop’s Scoutmaster was reluctant to start a Venture patrol because he feared it would reduce the number of available boy leaders. How, he asks, do you convince Scoutmasters that Venture patrols keep older Scouts in Scouting?

2005-09-01T05:01:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/05/sale-time-in-chelmsford/ 2005-05-01T05:01:21.000Z

A troop’s annual yard sale earns money for Scouting and also benefits others far from the Massachusetts location.

2005-05-01T05:01:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/03/scouters-speak-age-appropriate-service-projects-for-webelos-scouts/ 2005-03-01T06:01:40.000Z

In our November-December 2004 issue, Webelos Den Leader H.S. noted that service projects are required for several Webelos activity badges and awards. He asked for examples of good projects. Readers offered several ideas.

2005-03-01T06:01:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/03/this-is-what-we-do/ 2005-03-01T06:01:36.000Z

After four hurricanes ravaged the Southeastern United States last year, Scout units organized to help clean up and rebuild.

2005-03-01T06:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/03/winning-recipes-for-campfire-cuisine/ 2005-03-01T06:01:13.000Z

We pick the top entrées, side dishes, and desserts from nearly 350 reader entries in Scouting magazine’s “Camp Food Favorites” recipe contest.

2005-03-01T06:01:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/03/havasu-heaven/ 2005-03-01T06:01:06.000Z

Scouts from Albuquerque Troop 166 hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and camp in a tropical paradise set between towering waterfalls.

2005-03-01T06:01:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/01/sailing-for-the-koch-cup/ 2005-01-01T06:01:51.000Z

An international group of Sea Scouts competes for Scouting’s most prestigious sailing trophy.

2005-01-01T06:01:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/01/this-is-how-it-was/ 2005-01-01T06:01:48.000Z

In a local council’s oral history project, Boy Scouts use tape-recorded interviews to preserve the personal recollections of U.S. military veterans.

2005-01-01T06:01:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/01/outdoor-smarts-camping-with-an-eye-to-the-weather/ 2005-01-01T06:01:46.000Z

No one would plan a camp-out in the path of a hurricane or blizzard, but forecasts of rain or snow shouldn’t always be a reason to cancel an outing.

2005-01-01T06:01:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/01/scouters-speak-convincing-parents-to-serve-as-unit-leaders/ 2005-01-01T06:01:29.000Z

Scouter T.H. wrote, in our October issue, that his troop was finding it hard to recruit parents as leaders. “How,” he asked, “can we instill some sense of volunteerism and commitment to Scouting among these parents?”

2005-01-01T06:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2005/01/parenting-solutions-helping-children-identify-areas-of-intense-interest/ 2005-01-01T06:01:14.000Z

Parents and significant adults can assist youths in recognizing and developing personal strengths and enthusiasms.

2005-01-01T06:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/11/using-boys-life-as-a-cub-scout-program-tool/ 2004-11-01T06:01:52.000Z

Readers give new Cubmaster C.T.B. tips on how to encourage Cub Scouts to read Boys’ Life and how to integrate the magazine into a pack program.

2004-11-01T06:01:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/11/parenting-solutions-managing-the-year-end-whirl/ 2004-11-01T06:01:26.000Z

These five strategies can reduce the stress of the hectic holiday season and allow more time for things that matter most to you and your family.

2004-11-01T06:01:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/10/paddle-and-portage-an-atikokan-journey/ 2004-10-01T05:01:44.000Z

On the remote waterways of a vast Canadian wilderness, a Texas Venturing crew finds adventure, beauty, and stories of grit and determination.

2004-10-01T05:01:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/10/a-new-vision-of-youth-leadership/ 2004-10-01T05:01:40.000Z

Revised council-level training will help prepare Scouts more than ever to provide important leadership to their troops.

2004-10-01T05:01:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/10/helping-children-stay-fit-and-healthy-2/ 2004-10-01T05:01:26.000Z

An active lifestyle and nutritious diet can help youngsters avoid serious health problems later in life.

2004-10-01T05:01:26.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/10/helping-children-stay-fit-and-healthy/ 2004-10-01T05:01:19.000Z

An active lifestyle and nutritious diet can help youngsters avoid serious health problems later in life.

2004-10-01T05:01:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/10/scouters-speak-younger-scouts-resent-troops-bossy-junior-leaders/ 2004-10-01T05:01:15.000Z

A Scouter asked how new Scouts—who were used to being led by adults as Cub Scouts and now complain about older Scouts’ authoritarian leadership—can be helped to accept boy leadership in the troop.

2004-10-01T05:01:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/09/scouters-speak-school-district-limits-recruiting-night-promotion/ 2004-09-01T05:01:42.000Z

Schools in Scouter C.S.’s area don’t let Scout units do much promotion for ‘School Night for Scouting.’ Packs and troops are limited to sending home fliers two weeks before the event. C.S. asks about other effective, low-cost ways to advertise recruiting nights.

2004-09-01T05:01:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/09/scouters-speak-dealing-with-an-unfriendly-scout/ 2004-09-01T05:01:13.000Z

A Scout is not welcomed in troop activities because the other boys say he is not friendly, reports a Scoutmaster. Readers offer ideas, including reminding Scouts to use the Scout Oath and Law in their relationships with other troop members.

2004-09-01T05:01:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/05/a-year-with-a-new-scout-patrol/ 2004-05-01T05:01:54.000Z

After joining Troop 1113 as graduating Webelos Scouts, the Tree Frog Patrol goes from novice to knowledgeable in 12 well-planned months of exciting troop adventures.

2004-05-01T05:01:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/05/words-cannot-express/ 2004-05-01T05:01:48.000Z

Every volunteer appreciates an occasional “thank you,” especially when delivered in a creative and (often) unexpected form.

2004-05-01T05:01:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/05/scouters-speak-keeping-webelos-scouts-active-in-their-second-year/ 2004-05-01T05:01:40.000Z

When committee member E.M.P. asked for ways to retain second-year Webelos Scouts, readers suggested more activities with Scout troops, unique service projects, and earning special awards.

2004-05-01T05:01:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/05/scouters-speak-older-scouts-just-want-to-hang-out/ 2004-05-01T05:01:25.000Z

Scouter S.C.’s troop tries to keep older Scouts busy teaching skills to younger boys, but a few just want to hang out with their friends. He’s looking for suggestions to keep these older Scouts engaged in the troop program.

2004-05-01T05:01:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/01/qualities-of-the-best-patrols/ 2004-01-09T19:58:55.000Z

Green Bar Bill recounts the qualities of good patrols. A TROOP’S BEST patrols exhibit enthusiasm, teamwork, and camaraderie—that special spark known as patrol spirit. How do your patrols measure up? Here are some tips for building

2004-01-09T19:58:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/01/claws-teeth-horns-and-hooves-dodging-dangerous-wildlife/ 2004-01-01T06:01:41.000Z

Although deadly confrontations are rare, you should know how to react to any unlikely encounter with bears, mountain lions, or large, hoofed animals.

2004-01-01T06:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2004/01/scouters-speak-how-do-you-best-serve-a-troop-with-many-leaders/ 2004-01-01T06:01:12.000Z

An assistant Scoutmaster says he feels unneeded in a troop with many adult leaders. Readers urge him to get plenty of training and use his skills and interests to find leadership opportunities.

2004-01-01T06:01:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/11/the-fun-of-cooking-with-kids/ 2003-11-01T06:01:57.000Z

In the kitchen, Cub Scouts gain confidence they can take to the campsite.

2003-11-01T06:01:57.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/11/scouters-speak-how-do-you-best-prepare-to-become-a-scoutmaster/ 2003-11-01T06:01:24.000Z

In our September issue, G.P. said he wanted to start a Boy Scout troop and that he had taken the first phase of Scoutmaster training. “Besides continuing training, what else can I do to ready myself for becoming a Scoutmaster?” he asked.

2003-11-01T06:01:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/11/honoring-scoutreachs-unsung-heroes/ 2003-11-01T06:01:14.000Z

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their dedicated efforts to bring Scouting to youth in urban and rural areas.

2003-11-01T06:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/10/labors-of-love/ 2003-10-01T05:01:32.000Z

Older Scouters provide volunteer maintenance and building work at council Scout camps.

2003-10-01T05:01:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/10/parenting-solutions-helping-children-handle-homework/ 2003-10-01T05:01:22.000Z

You may think you’re just a mild-mannered mom or dad. But here are some tips that can turn you into a superhero when your children need assistance with difficult homework assignments.

2003-10-01T05:01:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/10/scouters-speak-should-den-meetings-include-work-on-rank-advancement/ 2003-10-01T05:01:19.000Z

When Den Leader B.R. asked how much den meeting time should be devoted to advancement requirements, readers ranked working on achievements high on their list for planning meetings.

2003-10-01T05:01:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/09/outdoor-smarts-energy-for-the-trail/ 2003-09-01T05:01:50.000Z

Thirst-quenching drinks and high-energy snacks will prevent dehydration and increase your stamina on the trail.

2003-09-01T05:01:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/09/scouters-speak-how-can-a-large-troop-be-boy-led/ 2003-09-01T05:01:19.000Z

Readers respond to a unit committee member who asked how a troop of 100 boys might provide Scouts with opportunities to lead when adults find it easier to assume the leadership roles.

2003-09-01T05:01:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/09/all-aboard/ 2003-09-01T05:01:17.000Z

Getting “inactive” parents more involved in Scouting can add new resources to a troop’s leadership while enriching the Scouting experience for new Scouts and their families.

2003-09-01T05:01:17.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/09/parenting-solutions-ways-to-unlock-a-childs-potential/ 2003-09-01T05:01:14.000Z

Encouragement from parents and significant adults can play a vital role in helping a child realize his or her infinite possibilities.

2003-09-01T05:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/06/parenting-solutions-helping-children-overcome-procrastination/ 2003-06-01T05:01:54.000Z

Caught early and addressed in childhood, the frequent delaying of doing things can be corrected so that it will not develop into a lifelong, negative habit.

2003-06-01T05:01:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/05/the-20th-world-jamboree-share-our-world-share-our-cultures/ 2003-05-01T05:01:54.000Z

The 20th World Scout Jamboree took place in Thailand from Dec. 28, 2002, to Jan. 7, 2003. More than 24,000 Scouts and leaders, from nearly every Scouting association in the world, assembled for a festival of friendship and fun.

2003-05-01T05:01:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/05/scouters-speak-should-eagle-scout-court-of-honors-be-individual-or-group/ 2003-05-01T05:01:41.000Z

Readers argued strongly for both possibilities when Scouter B.T. asked whether Eagle Scout courts of honor should be staged separately or for more than one new Eagle at a time.

2003-05-01T05:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/03/where-the-boys-want-to-be/ 2003-03-01T06:01:56.000Z

When a fall recruiting drive and Webelos Scout graduation in the spring fail to reach all potential new members, a troop adds a spring open house, focusing on outdoor adventure and held…’Where the Boys Want to Be’

2003-03-01T06:01:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/03/parenting-solutions-ways-to-advance-your-childs-spiritual-life/ 2003-03-01T06:01:48.000Z

For children to live balanced lives, parents need to help them grow not only physically, emotionally, and intellectually, but spiritually as well.

2003-03-01T06:01:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/03/first-trail-2/ 2003-03-01T06:01:45.000Z

A well-planned weekend “mini-trek” introduces younger Scouts to backpacking and leaves them looking forward to high adventure programs reserved for older Scouts.

2003-03-01T06:01:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/03/first-trail/ 2003-03-01T06:01:36.000Z

A well-planned weekend “mini-trek” introduces younger Scouts to backpacking and leaves them looking forward to high adventure programs reserved for older Scouts.

2003-03-01T06:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/03/scouters-speak-how-packs-can-boost-attendance-during-the-summer/ 2003-03-01T06:01:11.000Z

When pack treasurer J.S. asked for ways to stimulate participation in summertime pack and den activities, reader suggestions included focusing on family involvement and “thinking big” when planning special events.

2003-03-01T06:01:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/03/a-best-friend-in-the-white-house/ 2003-03-01T06:01:10.000Z

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidential endorsement of the first national Scout jamboree continued his personal history of dedicated support for Scouting.

2003-03-01T06:01:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/03/outdoor-smarts-camp-stoves/ 2003-03-01T06:01:03.000Z

What are you looking for in a cookstove? Blowtorch heat, delicate simmering, or a variety of fuel options? Check out these models for backpacking chefs or campground gourmets.

2003-03-01T06:01:03.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/01/remembering-one-of-their-own/ 2003-01-01T06:01:30.000Z

Scouters find a way to honor Shawn E. Bowman Jr.’s memory and keep his name alive for generations to come.

2003-01-01T06:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2003/01/scouters-speak-how-leaders-deal-with-a-scouts-inappropriate-behavior/ 2003-01-01T06:01:13.000Z

A Webelos den leader asked what could be done when a boy lies, swears, and hits or chases other boys and his father will not intervene. Readers suggested better communication with and involvement of both parent and boy.

2003-01-01T06:01:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/11/evolution-of-the-eagle-scout-award/ 2002-11-01T06:01:58.000Z

The highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve began as a sort of “super merit badge” for Scouts who earned 21 other merit badges, five of them required.

2002-11-01T06:01:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/11/a-recipe-for-roundtable-success/ 2002-11-01T06:01:25.000Z

A dynamic district training session sparks enthusiasm and teaches skills for leaders to conduct successful monthly troop programs.

2002-11-01T06:01:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/11/parenting-solutions-growing-closer-as-a-family-even-if-youve-drifted-apart/ 2002-11-01T06:01:11.000Z

It is possible to remain connected in spite of today’s mobility and busy schedules.

2002-11-01T06:01:11.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/10/the-leaders-bag-of-magical-wonders/ 2002-10-01T05:01:58.000Z

During unexpected program lulls, a handy dandy collection of tricks and gimmicks can hold the attention of restless Cub Scouts.

2002-10-01T05:01:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/10/green-bar-bills-patrol-corner-take-a-patrol-hike/ 2002-10-01T05:01:29.000Z

Fall is a great time of year for hiking. The leaves are turning, and cool northerly breezes make temperatures just right for a walk outdoors.

2002-10-01T05:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/10/lifelong-learning/ 2002-10-01T05:01:27.000Z

The BSA’s new “training continuum” provides volunteer leaders with a seamless transition from one program to the next, with little repetition in content and much flexibility in presentation and scheduling.

2002-10-01T05:01:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/10/parenting-solutions-helping-children-know-when-its-important-to-fit-in-and-when-its-not/ 2002-10-01T05:01:22.000Z

Some children have a hard time balancing the desire to adjust to peer-group behavior with the need to draw the line when urged to join in inappropriate activities.

2002-10-01T05:01:22.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/10/the-way-it-was-from-doughboy-duds-to-oscar-de-la-renta/ 2002-10-01T05:01:19.000Z

Over nine decades, the basic Boy Scout uniform has changed with (and reflected) the times.

2002-10-01T05:01:19.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/10/scouters-speak-strong-well-publicized-programs-help-reduce-absenteeism/ 2002-10-01T05:01:13.000Z

Den leader C.A. asked: When boys repeatedly miss meetings, should leaders make a fuss or just ignore their absenteeism? Reader suggestions included improved communications and quality programs.

2002-10-01T05:01:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/09/behind-the-mask-of-teenage-anger/ 2002-09-01T05:01:54.000Z

It takes patience and determination to help a troubled teen identify and manage his feelings of anger. But a willingness to care and listen may be enough to save a young man’s future.

2002-09-01T05:01:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/09/parenting-solutions-helping-children-to-be-good-listeners/ 2002-09-01T05:01:42.000Z

It can sometimes be exasperating to get children to listen, but there are several positive ways for adults to get through to them.

2002-09-01T05:01:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/09/scouters-speak-when-older-scouts-stay-aloof/ 2002-09-01T05:01:28.000Z

After a three-year drought of new members, J.R.’s troop has had an influx of new Scouts. “How can we get our older boys to mingle with the new guys and show them what to do, instead of doing it for them because it’s easier?” he asked.

2002-09-01T05:01:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/05/do-the-right-thing-2/ 2002-05-01T05:01:44.000Z

When leaders emphasize the character-building values of the Scout Oath and Law, boys can be guided to do the right thing.

2002-05-01T05:01:44.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/05/the-nature-of-leadership/ 2002-05-01T05:01:40.000Z

The lure of Alaska’s Yukon River is the hook Venturing uses to teach teens management skills in the nature of leadership.

2002-05-01T05:01:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/05/parenting-solutions-teen-suicide-a-preventable-tragedy/ 2002-05-01T05:01:30.000Z

Deterring this all-too-frequent cause of death in teenagers and young adults begins with sensitivity, openness, and an active involvement in the life of a troubled youth.

2002-05-01T05:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/05/developing-an-effective-summertime-program/ 2002-05-01T05:01:24.000Z

Great weather and fun-filled outings help Cub Scout packs benefit from a well-planned summertime program. Also: Learn about the National Summertime Pack Award.

2002-05-01T05:01:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/05/1468/ 2002-05-01T05:01:01.000Z

D.B. said that once his Scouts get wound up at troop meetings, it’s hard to calm them down. Readers suggested planning plenty of interesting activities to capture the kids’ attention.

2002-05-01T05:01:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/03/scouters-speak-no-shows-and-cancellations-wreak-havoc-with-budget/ 2002-03-01T06:01:46.000Z

M.E. said that her pack loses event registration money it pays in advance when members cancel or don’t show up. Readers suggested a basic solution: “refundable deposits.”

2002-03-01T06:01:46.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/03/great-times-for-first-year-campers/ 2002-03-01T06:01:34.000Z

Special council programs ensure that younger Scouts have a summer camp experience that leaves them eager to return.

2002-03-01T06:01:34.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/03/wilderness-first-aid-ready-for-the-worst/ 2002-03-01T06:01:31.000Z

Keeping healthy and following basic safety measures help avoid tragedies on the trail, but when accidents do occur, specialized first-aid skills can make all the difference.

2002-03-01T06:01:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/03/outdoor-smarts-wilderness-first-aid/ 2002-03-01T06:01:20.000Z

Prepackaged first-aid kits take the guesswork out of what supplies you need—but you also must know how to use them.

2002-03-01T06:01:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/03/earn-the-50-miler-award-on-one-of-five-scenic-hikes/ 2002-03-01T06:01:13.000Z

These classic long-distance hikes wind through scenic wilderness areas that offer spectacular settings for earning the BSA’s 50-Miler Award.

2002-03-01T06:01:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/01/scouting-responds-to-a-national-crisis/ 2002-01-01T06:01:48.000Z

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Scout units from coast to coast and around the world went into action to help those in need.

2002-01-01T06:01:48.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/01/outdoor-smarts-how-to-keep-warm-in-campings-fourth-season-2/ 2002-01-01T06:01:43.000Z

To enjoy a winter outing, you need the right gear, know-how, and a good attitude.

2002-01-01T06:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/01/parenting-solutions-including-children-in-the-family-grieving-process/ 2002-01-01T06:01:43.000Z

When there is a death, children are often neglected mourners. But in order to adapt, adjust, and heal, children need guidance and support from significant adults.

2002-01-01T06:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2002/01/scouters-speak-scouters-young-age-is-a-problem-with-boys-and-leaders/ 2002-01-01T06:01:41.000Z

When a 21-year-old assistant Scoutmaster said that Scouts and Scouters see him as “a kid,” readers suggested steps—including more leadership training—to help improve his standing as an adult with both groups.

2002-01-01T06:01:41.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/11/telling-scoutings-positive-story/ 2001-11-01T06:01:40.000Z

Winning favorable media attention for your troop or pack may not be as difficult as you think.

2001-11-01T06:01:40.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/11/put-your-best-foot-forward/ 2001-11-01T06:01:27.000Z

Proper-fitting boots and moisture-wicking socks can save hikers the misery of hot spots and blisters.

2001-11-01T06:01:27.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/11/bringing-out-the-best-in-your-family/ 2001-11-01T06:01:25.000Z

When tough situations arise, strong and healthy families can pull together as a team, drawing strength from individual character traits and smart parenting.

2001-11-01T06:01:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/11/scouters-speak-working-with-opinionated-parents/ 2001-11-01T06:01:13.000Z

Scouter J.L.R. wondered how to react to outspoken parents who interfere with a leader’s ability to run the program. Readers agreed on one tactic: Ask the critics to become involved as registered leaders.

2001-11-01T06:01:13.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/11/amazing-fun-fantastic-cool/ 2001-11-01T06:01:10.000Z

Participants chose different superlatives to describe the 2001 National Scout Jamboree, but everyone agreed that the historic gathering was one unforgettable Scouting experience.

2001-11-01T06:01:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/11/outdoor-smarts-put-your-best-foot-forward/ 2001-11-01T06:01:09.000Z

Proper-fitting boots and moisture-wicking socks can save hikers the misery of hot spots and blisters.

2001-11-01T06:01:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/10/green-bar-bills-patrol-corner-ten-tips-for-being-a-better-patrol-leader/ 2001-10-01T05:01:58.000Z

What does it take to be a good patrol leader? Here are 10 keys to effective leadership that Scoutmasters can provide to a boy about to assume a role important both to the quality of Scouting experience his patrol receives and to his own personal development.

2001-10-01T05:01:58.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/10/scouters-speak-using-profits-from-money-earning-projects/ 2001-10-01T05:01:32.000Z

Money raised for Scouting should be spent for Scouting, readers agreed in responding to assistant Cubmaster J.E., who asked if boys could use sales earning for things other than Scouting activities and equipment

2001-10-01T05:01:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/10/keeping-trails-in-shape/ 2001-10-01T05:01:24.000Z

A Connecticut troop’s commitment to regular trail maintenance means safer hiking for the public and a rewarding outdoor service experience for the Scouts.

2001-10-01T05:01:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/10/outdoor-smarts-dont-get-drenched/ 2001-10-01T05:01:07.000Z

How to keep you and your gear dry.

2001-10-01T05:01:07.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/10/parenting-solutions-getting-children-to-cooperate/ 2001-10-01T05:01:05.000Z

The ability to work well in one’s family and with others is one of the most valuable skills a parent can help a child develop.

2001-10-01T05:01:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/09/volunteer-training-for-the-21st-century/ 2001-09-01T05:01:52.000Z

New BSA training — highlighted by a single, leadership-focused Wood Badge — provides Scouters with both timely program-specific skills and a broader knowledge and appreciation of the total Scouting program.

2001-09-01T05:01:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/09/scouting-vale-la-pena/ 2001-09-01T05:01:51.000Z

A BSA pilot marketing campaign in South Texas aims to bring more Scouting opportunities to the nation’s fastest-growing minority group.

2001-09-01T05:01:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/09/master-simple-magic-tricks/ 2001-09-01T05:01:31.000Z

Mastering simple magic tricks helps build self-confidence while turning Cub Scouts into instant entertainers.

2001-09-01T05:01:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/09/parenting-solutions-five-healthy-habits-to-instill-in-children/ 2001-09-01T05:01:21.000Z

Teaching these behaviors with diligence and discipline will reduce illness, promote safety, and encourage healthy living through diet and exercise.

2001-09-01T05:01:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/09/scouters-speak-getting-the-most-from-junior-assistant-scoutmasters/ 2001-09-01T05:01:05.000Z

When Scouter J.H. asked how to best use a troops 16- and 17-year-old leaders, readers cited many ways JASMs can contribute, while in the process gaining experience for a future role as an adult Scout leader.

2001-09-01T05:01:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/05/parenting-solutions-children-need-privacy-to-become-self-reliant-adults/ 2001-05-01T05:01:45.000Z

Parents can honor a child’s “personal space” while maintaining supervision and providing guidance.

2001-05-01T05:01:45.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/05/scouters-speak-instilling-pride-in-a-new-troop-and-its-patrols/ 2001-05-01T05:01:23.000Z

When Scoutmaster C.R. asked for help in motivating his young Scouts, readers noted that unit pride starts with adult leaders setting the right example while providing a program full of “gee whiz” activities.

2001-05-01T05:01:23.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/03/winners-of-great-taste/ 2001-03-01T06:01:29.000Z

The top entries in our outdoor recipe contest will please even the pickiest eaters on any camp-out.

2001-03-01T06:01:29.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/03/parenting-solutions-being-a-father-who-makes-a-difference/ 2001-03-01T06:01:25.000Z

An effective, involved father provides an important foundation for his children and their ongoing security, stability, and development.

2001-03-01T06:01:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/03/outdoor-smarts-the-signal-mirror-a-low-tech-lifesaver/ 2001-03-01T06:01:24.000Z

Any flat, shiny surface can be used to get the attention of potential rescuers, but a specially designed reflective signaling device works best.

2001-03-01T06:01:24.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/03/a-week-with-no-tv/ 2001-03-01T06:01:21.000Z

How did families in a Cub Scout den fare during their participation in National TV-Turnoff Week? First, they survived. Second, they even enjoyed it!

2001-03-01T06:01:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/01/butterfly-or-moth/ 2001-01-01T06:01:50.000Z

Knowing the difference between these colorful winged insects is a first step in helping kids discover the fun of studying nature.

2001-01-01T06:01:50.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/01/scouters-speak-some-ways-a-troop-can-economize-on-long-road-trips/ 2001-01-01T06:01:47.000Z

In our October issue, Scoutmaster J.C.H. asked for ideas on saving money during a troop high adventure trip. Reader suggestions included staying at military bases, college campuses, or Scout council camps.

2001-01-01T06:01:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2001/01/parenting-solutions-helping-children-learn-positive-values-from-sports-heroes/ 2001-01-01T06:01:14.000Z

If a child idolizes a sports superstar whose behavior is undesirable, it’s important for parents to point out that people may be fantastically talented in one thing and bad in something else.

2001-01-01T06:01:14.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/11/let-the-pack-meeting-games-begin/ 2000-11-01T06:01:53.000Z

Contests and competitions that Cub Scouts enjoy the most are often surprisingly uncomplicated, with inexpensive materials, rules taking less than a minute to explain, and minimal setup.

2000-11-01T06:01:53.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/11/scouters-speak-a-convincing-case-for-boy-run-troops/ 2000-11-01T06:01:51.000Z

When Scout M.S. noted in our September issue that adults in his troop won’t let junior leaders make decisions, readers responded with some strategies for realizing the important goal of boy-led troop leadership.

2000-11-01T06:01:51.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/11/theres-scouting-in-kazakhstan/ 2000-11-01T06:01:43.000Z

Starting a troop and a pack halfway around the world was both a challenge and a lot of fun.

2000-11-01T06:01:43.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/11/parenting-solutions-how-children-can-overcome-shyness/ 2000-11-01T06:01:42.000Z

Parents and others can help a child who’s ill at ease in social situations say “goodbye to shy.”

2000-11-01T06:01:42.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/11/green-bar-bills-patrol-corner-2/ 2000-11-01T06:01:28.000Z

How to plan a service project.

2000-11-01T06:01:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/11/ideas-for-pack-meeting-games/ 2000-11-01T06:01:01.000Z

Contests and competitions that Cub Scouts enjoy the most are often surprisingly uncomplicated, with inexpensive materials, rules taking less than a minute to explain, and minimal setup.

2000-11-01T06:01:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/10/ideas-for-cub-scout-blue-and-gold-banquets/ 2000-10-01T05:01:55.000Z

In our May-June issue, D.P. asked for innovative ideas for a Cub Scout pack’s blue and gold banquet. Readers offered an assortment of ideas on location for the banquet, methods of serving, and ceremonies.

2000-10-01T05:01:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/10/outdoor-smarts-hiking-sticks-give-your-knees-a-break/ 2000-10-01T05:01:52.000Z

Do your knees ache at the end of the hiking day? Is walking downhill harder than walking up? Have you ever tried leading a group of Scouts across a knee-deep stream? Trekking poles can help.

2000-10-01T05:01:52.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/10/you-are-boy-scouting/ 2000-10-01T05:01:28.000Z

A trained den chief plays a key role in conducting quality den meetings and encouraging Cub Scouts to make the transition from pack to troop.

2000-10-01T05:01:28.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/10/unit-leaders-and-add/ 2000-10-01T05:01:21.000Z

Effectively defusing problems caused by a behavioral disability like attention deficit disorder (ADD) requires specialized knowledge, flexibility, and lots of patience.

2000-10-01T05:01:21.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/10/parenting-solutions-dealing-with-sibling-rivalry-and-quarrels/ 2000-10-01T05:01:09.000Z

When siblings learn how to resolve conflicts at a young age, they grow up to regard each other not only as brothers and sisters but as the closest of lifelong friends.

2000-10-01T05:01:09.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/10/fitness-fun-for-cub-scouts/ 2000-10-01T05:01:05.000Z

A council’s autumn championship gets boys excited about exercise and provides packs with an early program activity.

2000-10-01T05:01:05.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/10/building-leaders-on-the-chesapeake/ 2000-10-01T05:01:01.000Z

Sea Scouting’s SEAL program teaches teenagers the leadership skills needed to sail a ship—and navigate through life.

2000-10-01T05:01:01.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/09/tiger-cub-year-starts-with-fun-activity/ 2000-09-01T05:01:55.000Z

A family day at the council camp helps launch a fun-filled program year for Tigers and their adult partners.

2000-09-01T05:01:55.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/09/parenting-solutions-help-your-child-to-be-a-better-student/ 2000-09-01T05:01:39.000Z

Brainpower is only part of the equation in being a good student. Some parental motivation and creativity can help any child do better in school.

2000-09-01T05:01:39.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/09/jamboree-memories/ 2000-09-01T05:01:38.000Z

For Scouts participating in the 2001 National Scout Jamboree next summer, the simple things that happen in basic areas like travel, food, and program activities can become the moments they’ll never forget.

2000-09-01T05:01:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/09/1458/ 2000-09-01T05:01:35.000Z

Scouter M.A. noted in our March-April issue that some Scouts almost never advance in rank. Should the troop committee’s board of review find out why? M.A. asked. What else might motivate boys to advance?

2000-09-01T05:01:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/05/parenting-solutions-teaching-children-to-bounce-back-ways-to-raise-resilient-kids/ 2000-05-01T05:01:08.000Z

When a crisis arrives, there are steps that parents and other significant adults can take to help children not only survive, but even to thrive.

2000-05-01T05:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/03/scouters-speak-ideas-for-a-memorable-eagle-court-of-honor/ 2000-03-01T06:01:32.000Z

Are your troop’s Eagle Scout ceremonies are lacking innovation and excitement? Readers offer many ideas on how to make the ceremony more memorable.

2000-03-01T06:01:32.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/03/parenting-solutions-how-to-talk-so-your-children-will-listen-and-learn/ 2000-03-01T06:01:31.000Z

Parents and other significant adults can employ several key communication techniques to “get through” to children about the tough issues kids face every day.

2000-03-01T06:01:31.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/01/when-disaster-strikes/ 2000-01-01T06:01:35.000Z

The experiences of several troops and a pack fighting a major flood show how Scouting’s community can be mobilized during a catastrophe.

2000-01-01T06:01:35.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/01/parenting-solutionswhat-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up/ 2000-01-01T06:01:33.000Z

Helping a child explore his personal interests and attributes gives him a starting point in the search for a career.

2000-01-01T06:01:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/2000/01/hands-on-science-for-cub-scouts/ 2000-01-01T06:01:06.000Z

Boys and parents on a “camp-in” at Liberty Science Center learn that “don’t touch” is no longer the standard rule in today’s high-tech museums.

2000-01-01T06:01:06.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1999/10/scouters-speak-raising-enthusiasm-and-attendance-at-patrol-leaders-council-meetings/ 1999-10-01T05:01:56.000Z

In our May-June issue, Scouter W.F. wrote that in all the troops he’s been associated with, enthusiasm and attendance at patrol leaders’ council meetings were poor. Realizing teen-agers lead busy lives, W.F. asked how we can ensure they participate in troop program planning.

1999-10-01T05:01:56.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1999/10/the-keys-to-successful-money-earning-projects/ 1999-10-01T05:01:25.000Z

What’s the best way to earn funds for a well-rounded program? Successful units follow three simple steps: determine financial needs well in advance, choose projects that meet BSA guidelines, and then work like beavers to complete them.

1999-10-01T05:01:25.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1999/10/making-wood-badge-more-accessible/ 1999-10-01T05:01:12.000Z

A course designed with scheduling flexibility and other special accommodations allows those participants with specific religious requirements to participate in the BSA’s highest level of volunteer training.

1999-10-01T05:01:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1999/09/scouters-speak-good-ideas-for-pack-money-earning-projects/ 1999-09-01T05:01:20.000Z

In our March-April issue, Pack Committee Chair P.B. requested some good ideas for the pack’s money-earning projects. Readers offered an assortment of success stories.

1999-09-01T05:01:20.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1999/03/how-to-energize-tiger-cub-dens/ 1999-03-01T06:01:59.000Z

Assistant Den Leader D.K.B. reports that the Tiger Cub den in her pack meets only sporadically. Tiger Cubs and their partners rarely attend pack meetings. How, she asked, can the den be energized so that it will become an active Wolf den?

1999-03-01T06:01:59.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1999/03/parenting-solutions-parents-do-matter-to-teens/ 1999-03-01T06:01:30.000Z

A nationwide study finds relationships with peers are important to character development in adolescents, but bonds with parents are also significant.

1999-03-01T06:01:30.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1999/01/parenting-solutions-helping-your-child-avoid-obesity/ 1999-01-01T06:01:38.000Z

Obesity in children can lead to adult weight problems and chronic disease. But unwanted pounds can be taken off overweight kids wisely and without too much fuss – or kept off those otherwise likely to gain.

1999-01-01T06:01:38.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1999/01/scouters-speak-battle-of-the-sexes/ 1999-01-01T06:01:18.000Z

In our October issue, M.B., a female Scouter, reported that the Scoutmaster of her troop did not work well with women leaders and passed along his “male chauvinist” attitudes to the Scouts. M.B. asked, “What should I do?”

1999-01-01T06:01:18.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/11/1234/ 1998-11-01T06:01:47.000Z

When youngsters are old enough to ask for something in the grocery store, it’s time to begin teaching them how to budget, spend wisely, and save.

1998-11-01T06:01:47.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/10/its-a-great-fit/ 1998-10-01T05:01:54.000Z

The BSA is a uniformed organization for good reason–Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Scouters in uniform represent a symbol of pride in Scouting’s timeless values.

1998-10-01T05:01:54.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/10/green-bar-bills-patrol-corner/ 1998-10-01T05:01:36.000Z

Athletics is October’s suggested troop activity. Create patrol team spirit by having boys practice several fun activities in preparation for an interpatrol field day at a fall camp-out. Great game ideas include Frisbee Golf, Double Action Volleyball, and Everybody Up.

1998-10-01T05:01:36.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/10/seeing-beyond-disabilities/ 1998-10-01T05:01:12.000Z

A special camporee lets Scouts personally experience the impact of different physical handicaps and also realize that such limitations need not keep a person from living a full life.

1998-10-01T05:01:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/10/parenting-solutions-when-the-blues-just-wont-go-away-helping-children-deal-with-depression/ 1998-10-01T05:01:12.000Z

Children, like adults, need loving support from others in order to manage and overcome feelings of painful and persistent sadness.

1998-10-01T05:01:12.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/10/scouters-speak-recruiting-qualified-scout-leaders/ 1998-10-01T05:01:10.000Z

Troop Committee Member J.B. reported in our May-June issue that her son’s troop has constant turnover among its adult leaders. Many activities have to be canceled when a Scoutmaster leaves, and the troop has no sense of unity. What can be done?

1998-10-01T05:01:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/10/scouters-speak-how-to-recruit-qualified-leaders/ 1998-10-01T05:01:08.000Z

Troop Committee Member J.B. reported in our May-June issue that her son’s troop has constant turnover among its adult leaders. Many activities have to be canceled when a Scoutmaster leaves, and the troop has no sense of unity. What can be done?

1998-10-01T05:01:08.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/09/parenting-solutions-raising-readers/ 1998-09-01T05:01:33.000Z

Introducing and reinforcing reading at home are vital to developing literacy and fostering learning.

1998-09-01T05:01:33.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/09/a-special-scout/ 1998-09-01T05:01:16.000Z

Tourette syndrome, a widely misunderstood disorder, has not kept Ryan Farrell from succeeding in Scouting and writing a book to explain the condition to others.

1998-09-01T05:01:16.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/09/what-to-do-when-a-scout-has-a-patch-sewn-on-wrong/ 1998-09-01T05:01:15.000Z

It’s hard to make sure patches and other insignia are placed correctly. J.S.D.’s troop has tried uniform inspections, but parents are reluctant to resew wrongly placed badges. What can be done?

1998-09-01T05:01:15.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/09/astronomy-for-scout-groups/ 1998-09-01T05:01:10.000Z

Observing the stars and planets makes a great group activity for evening meetings or camp-outs and can help to cultivate a lifelong interest in science.

1998-09-01T05:01:10.000Z https://scoutingmagazine.org/1998/09/scouters-speak-proper-placement-of-patches-on-a-uniform/ 1998-09-01T05:01:03.000Z

It’s hard to make sure patches and other insignia are placed correctly, Scoutmaster J.S.D. wrote in our March-April issue. J.S.D.’s troop has tried uniform inspections, but parents are reluctant to resew wrongly placed badges. What can be done?

1998-09-01T05:01:03.000Z