Write a funny caption for this photoWhat’s going on in this picture? What is this elephant doing, and what is it thinking? Write your funniest caption for this photo and we’ll post it for everyone to read.Scout Life·January 19, 2011
Secure your spot for a summer session at Philmont Training CenterIt’s still January, but if you’re already thinking about your summer vacation, you’re not alone. We hear ya! Now’s the time to start planning your family’s summer getaway, and many Scouters are heading to PhilmontScouting Magazine·January 19, 2011
Buttons on waterproof watchQ. Hi Gear Guy, I’m a swimmer and our coach has us time our laps with wristwatches, but every waterproof watch I try, the buttons don’t work underwater. What can I do?Scout Life·January 19, 2011
You’ve met the American Spirit Award finalists. Now vote!All four Boy Scouts nominated for the American Spirit Award are deserving of the honor, but only one can win. And you get a say in who that will be. Last week, you met eachScouting Magazine·January 17, 2011
Meet the American Spirit Award finalists: Day 4 of 4Since Monday, we've been talking about the American Spirit Award, an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." You've already met threeScouting Magazine·January 14, 2011
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Jan. 14, 2011)You better be ready for a challenge if you hope to name the council that wore this patch. That's right, wore. The council in question no longer exists because it merged with another council inScouting Magazine·January 14, 2011
The Summit will host the 2019 World Scout JamboreeThe World Scout Conference announced today that The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve will host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. That means that for the first time in 52 years, the global Scouting extravaganzaScouting Magazine·January 14, 2011
Meet the American Spirit Award finalists: Day 3 of 4By now, you should know all about the American Spirit Award, an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." We're halfwayScouting Magazine·January 13, 2011
Name That Council: Jan. 7, 2010 solution When you think of Florida, you think of amusement parks, space shuttles, and Florida orange juice (but not snow). So when you saw a patch with two of those three things on it, youScouting Magazine·January 13, 2011
Take the Philmont Field Guide along on your next trekThere are two parts of a Philmont trek—the destination and the journey—and both are important. Reaching the destination means that you and your Scouts accomplished an impressive goal that you'll all remember for a lifetime.Scouting Magazine·January 12, 2011
Meet the American Spirit Award finalists: Day 2 of 4On Monday, you read all about the American Spirit Award, an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." All this week, we'reScouting Magazine·January 12, 2011
Vote For The American Spirit AwardThe Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and Boys' Life need your help.Scout Life·January 12, 2011
Meet the American Spirit Award finalists: Day 1 of 4Yesterday, we told you about the American Spirit Award, an honor given to "one or more individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skill, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence in a challenging situation." And starting today andScouting Magazine·January 11, 2011
Cast your vote for the American Spirit Award winnerThe Boy Scouts of America and the spirit of America go hand in hand. So it makes sense that Boys' Life, the official youth magazine of the BSA, teamed up with the Congressional Medal of HonorScouting Magazine·January 10, 2011
Warm gloves on a budgetQ. Yo Gear Guy, I’m about to go on a winter camp-out and I need some good warm gloves but my budget is just $15. What could I do?Scout Life·January 10, 2011
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Jan. 7, 2011)Hmm, let's see. Which state do I think of when I see oranges and space travel? There's only one answer that works, and there's only one council that wears the patch seen above. Figuring outScouting Magazine·January 7, 2011
BSA unveils 2011 brand identity: “Prepared. For Life.”The Boy Scouts of America this week unveiled its brand identity pieces for 2011: "Prepared. For Life." The trademarked words incorporate the Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared," to show non-Scouts what Scouting is all about.Scouting Magazine·January 6, 2011
Which positions of responsibility work for Star, Life, and Eagle?To earn the Boy Scout ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle, a boy has to serve in a position of responsibility for six months (four months for Star rank). But not every position of responsibilityScouting Magazine·January 6, 2011
Best skateboardsQ. What skateboards are best for kickflips, grinds and ollies? Which board goes the fastest?Scout Life·January 6, 2011
New Boy Scout Requirements ArriveAlong with the new year, there are new Boy Scout requirements.Scout Life·January 5, 2011