What a Weekend: Extra! Extra! uses for newspaperHere’s a new spin on recycling the news: Keenan Klos and Pack 249 used hundreds of newspapers to celebrate the March Cub Scout theme, “Jurassic Pack.” Pack leaders asked the boys to roll newspaper tubesScouting Magazine·June 25, 2009
How to go fishing at nightFishing after dark takes skill. Here are tips to help you catch your limit.Scout Life·June 24, 2009
Knot of the Week: Cub Scout Den Leader AwardTake a break from corralling your den full of energized 7- to 10-year-olds, and listen up. We know you work hard as a den leader, and we want give you a hint on how youScouting Magazine·June 24, 2009
Scouting news for your eyes, earsWhat’s the best way to keep up with Scouting news, information, and tips on the go? That’s easy. Load the BSA’s official podcasts, audio or video files that you can download to listen to orScouting Magazine·June 23, 2009
Name That Council: June 19, 2009 solutionOK, last week’s Name That Council was tough. But you might have gotten it—if you looked closely at the most-prominent element of the patch (shown above). Follow the jump for the correct answer.Scouting Magazine·June 22, 2009
Achieve Scouting goals in your communityDid you ever have to make up your mind—between Scouting and sports? You’re not alone. Get input from fellow volunteers in Front Line Stuff from the current issue of Scouting magazine. Some great advice there. ButScouting Magazine·June 19, 2009
Name That Council: June 19, 2009This week we take Name That Council out to the high seas. The traditional-looking ship pictured is essentially your only clue. There’s no skyline, well-known landmark, or state flag to assist you this week. IfScouting Magazine·June 19, 2009
Centennial uniform helps ward off skin cancerIf you’re seeking extra protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays—and really, who isn’t—listen up. What you wear is as important as the sunscreen you put on. And by wearing any of the items inScouting Magazine·June 18, 2009
Excerpts From BL’s Interview With Tom Felton Who Plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter MoviesTom Felton first earned the ire of film fans in 2001 when he strolled onto the big screen as Harry Potter-nemesis Draco Malfoy. Boys’ Life spoke to Felton about life playing the bad guy. Listen in on exclusive excerpts of the interview.Scout Life·June 17, 2009
Knot of the Week: ¡Scouting… Vale La Pena! Service AwardScouting is universal. No matter where you go in the country, you’ll see Scouts of every religion, race, and socioeconomic level. In honor of the BSA’s desire to encourage development of Scouting programs in HispanicScouting Magazine·June 17, 2009
Scouting magazine wins two AEP awardsYou don’t mind if we toot our own horn for just a second, do you? Scouting magazine picked up two Distinguished Achievement awards over the weekend from the Association of Education Publishers. Our own JohnScouting Magazine·June 16, 2009
Which tent material handles the sun?Q. Dear Gear Guy, which tent material better handles prolonged exposure to the sun—150-denier oxford polyester or canvas?Scout Life·June 16, 2009
Name That Council: June 12, 2009 solutionWe gave you the whole weekend to figure out the council whose members wear the shoulder patch shown above. How did you do? Follow the jump to check your answer. Scouting Magazine·June 15, 2009
Name That Council: June 12, 2009Ready for the next Name That Council challenge? If you recognize the area depicted in this week's patch, then don't delay in e-mailing us your guess. We want the council name, your name, your unitScouting Magazine·June 12, 2009
Scouting has friends on Capitol HillRequirement 8 of the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge asks boys to write a letter about an important issue to their U.S. congressperson. Just think of it. Thousands of Boy Scouts each year sendScouting Magazine·June 11, 2009
Knot of the Week: George Meany AwardIf you think about it, labor unions are a lot like Scouting units. Both consist of a group of similarly minded people who are all working toward a common goal. That explains why thousands ofScouting Magazine·June 10, 2009
Meet the man behind the storiesIf you’re like us, reading Scouting magazine’s exclusive excerpts from Alvin Townley’s Spirit of Adventure helped increase your appetite for more great stories about Eagle Scouts. So, in search of additional inspiring and exciting stories, youScouting Magazine·June 9, 2009
Stuff We Like: PandoraOkay, so this one isn’t exactly a piece of gear, but it is something we really, really like. AND it’s free! It’s an online music program called Pandora (www.pandora.com) which is basically like a radio station on the Web that plays only the music YOU like.Scout Life·June 8, 2009
Name That Council: May 21, 2009 solutionIt seems like it was forever ago when we presented you with this Name That Council challenge, but now we're back with the answer. Some of you guessed that it was the Northern Lights Council,Scouting Magazine·June 8, 2009
4 Basic Workouts to Strengthen MusclesOnce your muscles are loose, try a few basic exercises like these to help you get stronger.Scout Life·May 25, 2009