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Boy Scouts

Boy Scouting — for boys ages 11-17, 10-year-olds who have completed fifth grade, or 10-year-olds who have completed Cub Scouting’s Arrow of Light — is designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer-group leadership.

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Ten reasons why your Scouts and Venturers should try stand-up paddleboarding

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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.

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How to head off homesickness before—and during—resident camp

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Don’t let homesickness sidetrack your Scouts’ summer camp plans.

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Encourage mentoring between Eagle Scouts and new Scouts

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Help new Scouts start their journey on the road to Eagle by encouraging mentoring between your troop’s Eagle Scouts and newbies.

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Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

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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.

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Gear up for a stand-up paddleboarding trip

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Get started in the sport of stand-up paddleboarding with this list of essential gear for beginners.

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The do’s and don’ts of wearing a helmet

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Illustrated examples of how to safely wear a helmet.

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Introducing the new Game Design merit badge

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The new Game Design merit badge teaches planning and critical-thinking skills, while introducing Scouts to an industry that’s bigger than Hollywood.

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Learn more about religious emblems that aim to promote reverence

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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.

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Recognize a Scout’s meritorious actions with one of two awards

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On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.

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A quiz to test your knowledge of winter camping

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Take this quiz to see how much you know about winter camping.

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