Detailed 2010 National Scout Jamboree menus releasedJamboree leaders and parents sending their boys to the 2010 National Scout Jamboree can now view daily, meal-by-meal menus online. The BSA jamboree Web site also lists prices for the jamboree's many retail food outletsScouting Magazine·July 6, 2010
Name That Council winner: July 2, 1010Friday's challenge was perfect for the Fourth of July weekend. From the red, white, and blue colors to the iconic eagle, this patch screams patriotism. But were you able to Name That Council? Because theScouting Magazine·July 6, 2010
Buy a boat on a budgetQ. Gear Guy, I want a boat that is less than 8 feet and no smaller than a five-horsepower motor. The problem: My budget is $500. Do you have any ideas?Scout Life·July 4, 2010
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (July 2, 2010)Here's a shoulder patch shape you don't see often. The unique design of this patch complements the striking eagle that takes up most of the patch's real estate. It's up to you to Name ThatScouting Magazine·July 2, 2010
Don’t be in the dark about “A Shining Light Across America”Local units, districts, and councils have been celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting all year. But on July 31, it'll be time for everyone in America to come together for one "Shining" moment. Organizers areScouting Magazine·July 1, 2010
Exclusive interview with Alex Lloyd, BSA IndyCar driverAs driver of the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America IndyCar, Alex Lloyd has a built-in fan base of millions of Scouts, parents, volunteers, and alumni. And when he finished fourth at the May 2010 Indianapolis 500,Scouting Magazine·July 1, 2010
This July, send your Scouts on a quest for adventure (and great prizes)Next month, Scouts from across the country will converge in Washington, D.C., for ScoutQuest, a high-tech, interactive search that anyone can play. ScoutQuest is held July 24 and 25; the 2010 National Scout Jamboree beginsScouting Magazine·June 30, 2010
Adventure Base 100, Vol. 24: Cedar Rapids, Iowahttp://www.youtube.com/v/veU_Au-Tm8E&fs=1 Venturing Crew 2000 takes the spotlight during Adventure Base 100's latest stop. In the video, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based crew introduces the unique aspects of the Venturing program. Billed by Crew 2000's members asScouting Magazine·June 29, 2010
Non-inflatable sleeping padQ. Dear Gear Guy, My son and I are making plans for his first official summer camp as a Boy Scout. He has a problem and hopes you can help. Could you recommend a quality non-inflatable sleeping pad to help with that stiff back he wakes up with every morning after camping?Scout Life·June 28, 2010
Name That Council winner: June 18, 2010For last week's Name That Council challenge, the familiar sun symbol of the Zia and the red and yellow colors told you that the council in question was in New Mexico. After you figured thatScouting Magazine·June 28, 2010
Write a funny caption for this photoWhat’s going on in this picture? What is this bear doing, and what is it thinking? Write your funniest caption for this photo and we’ll post it for everyone to read.Scout Life·June 24, 2010
How to Clean and Care for Your GearIt's important to keep your outdoor gear clean and in good working order. Gear Guy tells you how.Scout Life·June 23, 2010
How to stay clean on the trailGear Guy tells you what you need to do to stay clean in the outdoors.Scout Life·June 23, 2010
AT&T creates jamboree communications networkThanks to support from AT&T, the BSA's exclusive communications services sponsor, it will be easy to stay connected at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree next month. As we reported in October, AT&T is offering aScouting Magazine·June 23, 2010
Jennifer Lowe selected as next Venturing presidentSpanish Fork, Utah, native Jennifer Lowe officially became the 2010-2011 national Venturing president at a ceremony last month. Lowe, who just completed her freshman year at Brigham Young University, takes over for Matthew McGroarty, whoScouting Magazine·June 22, 2010
Adventure Base 100, Vol. 23: Chattanooga, Tenn.http://www.youtube.com/v/2cCHJlVizzU&fs=1 This week, Adventure Base 100 splashes into Chattanooga, Tenn., an "outdoor mecca" full of fun opportunities for Scouts and Scouters. AB 100 is visiting during the nine-day Riverbend Festival, which draws up to 100,000Scouting Magazine·June 21, 2010
Turn sweat into energyQ. Hi Gear Guy. One time, I saw a TV ad about a special type of garment—particularly for athletes—that turns your sweat into energy. Is there really such a product and will it work?Scout Life·June 21, 2010
Pro Angler Demonstrates 5 Ways to Cast Your Fishing LineImprove your fishing with these casting tips from a professional fisherman.Scout Life·June 18, 2010
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (June 18, 2010)This edition of Name That Council features a patch that has two simple clues. If you can identify them, you shouldn't have much trouble figuring out which council wears this shoulder patch. Send us yourScouting Magazine·June 18, 2010
Boy Scouts and Lemelson-MIT Program introduce Inventing merit badgeThe inventive spirit of young people bursted onto the scene today in Cambridge, Mass., as hundreds gathered to see the first awarding of the Boy Scouts of America’s new Inventing merit badge. The ceremony wasScouting Magazine·June 17, 2010