Den Chiefs Are a Valuable Part of the PackAs den chief, you’re not just an activities assistant. You're a role model, not only for the den but also for the entire pack.Scout Life·April 18, 2025
Lightning Safety: Avoid Becoming a ConductorWhen you hear a clap of thunder, you know a lightning storm is nearby. There’s no safe place outdoors in a lightning storm.Scout Life·April 18, 2025
Inside the May 2025 IssueHere's what you'll find inside the May 2025 issue of Scout Life magazine.Scout Life·April 18, 2025
How to Make Homemade Bath BombsMake your own bath bombs! Show Mom she’s the best with this fun DIY project that will make her bath time a relaxing escape!Scout Life·April 17, 2025
Scouts Discover History and Beauty at Pictured RocksTroop 141 explores shipwrecks, waterfalls, cliffs, dunes and a lighthouse at Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.Scout Life·April 17, 2025
Scouts deliver Scouting America’s Report to the NationLast year saw Scouting America reach more than 1 million youth, instilling them with the values of the Scout Oath and Law to help them prepare them for lives of impact and purpose.Scouting Magazine·April 17, 2025
What You Need to Get Started Mountain BikingMountain biking is a fun way to explore the outdoors. Here are a few things you should know before buying your first mountain bike.Scout Life·April 17, 2025
2025 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He packed 100,000 meals to feed HaitiansFor his exceptional efforts, Jamesly Jesse of Troop 85 in Moweaqua, Ill., received the 2025 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.National Eagle Scout Association·April 16, 2025
2025 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He packed 100,000 meals to feed HaitiansFor his exceptional efforts, Jamesly Jesse of Troop 85 in Moweaqua, Ill., received the 2025 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.Scouting Magazine·April 16, 2025
Kathy Leach: Undaunted and UndeterredThis story is about Kathy Leach. Her story highlights the challenges that came with being a pioneer at Philmont—and in Scouting America—as it began to invite (but not always welcome) young females.Scouting Alumni·April 16, 2025
When it comes to child protection, we are all mandatory reportersIt’s not up to us to render judgment on whether a child has been abused. It is only up to us to raise an alarm if we have legitimate concerns.Scouting Magazine·April 14, 2025
Scouting Alumni Performs CPR to Save Coworker’s LifeB.J. Wolff, an alum and Eagle Scout from Traverse City, Michigan, learned CPR as a Scout. Nearly 45 years later, he used this training to save a work colleague without hesitation.Scouting Alumni·April 14, 2025
The Transformative Power of Alumni EngagementScouting Alumni recently held a live webinar about the transformative power of alumni engagement in Scouting. A recording of the webinar is available now.Scouting Alumni·April 14, 2025
Now available, the Council Boatswain GuidelinesOur Materials and Literature task force has published a new guideline for Council Boatswains. You can download the guide from the Scout Resource Center.Sea Scouts News·April 11, 2025
Scouts build bat houses to help battle insects, plus other positive news in Scouting this weekScouts build bat houses to help battle insects, plus other positive news in Scouting this weekScouting Magazine·April 11, 2025
This astronaut was tasked with trying one of Scouting’s oldest skills … in space!Nearly 115 years after the importance of knot tying was detailed in the first edition Scout Handbook, it still holds true, both on Earth and in space.Scouting Magazine·April 10, 2025
Your Scout can help build America’s nuclear-powered submarine fleetTo maintain this nuclear-powered armada, it’s estimated more than 140,000 skilled workers from around the country will need to help build more submarines over the next decade.Scouting Magazine·April 9, 2025
Black Bears Are Majestic but PlayfulAmerican black bears are an iconic animal. While they are often portrayed as ferocious, they are actually quite shy and fearful of humans.Scout Life·April 8, 2025
Can You Name That Famous Bear?From cuddly cartoon classics to legendary big-screen grizzlies, see if you can name all the bears in our fun trivia game.Scout Life·April 8, 2025
Incident Reporting in ScoutingAt Scouting America, the safety and well-being of our members are of paramount importance. We are dedicated to providing a secure environment where Scouts, leaders, and volunteers can confidently engage in enriching Scouting experiences. Your role in promptly reporting incidents is crucial in maintaining the safety of our Scouting community. By reporting an incident, youScouting Wire·April 8, 2025