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Former astronaut shares how to get Scouts hooked on STEM subjects

Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares why Scouters must get boys interested in science, technology, engineering, and math topics and how the BSA’s new STEM-NOVA Award program can help.

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Ideas for teaching STEM-subject merit badges

$You might not expect rocks to be involved in an event focused on math, science, and technology. But this New Hampshire gathering exposes Scouts to nontraditional topics such as geology (below). Jim Frey, assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 28 in Dunstable, Mass., uses his college degree in geological engineering to discuss rock types with Scouts. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Hill.)$

Take note of this do-it-yourself merit badge clinic that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics.

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Rev up summer plans with personal watercraft

Read how a personal watercraft program can help rev up your Scouts’ summer plans.

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Camp in comfort using these handy tips

Brush up on your camping strategies—what you pack, how you travel—to help create a more comfortable camping experience.

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Eight steps to a healthier heart

Try one (or all!) of these eight easy steps to improve your heart health.

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How Scouts’ friendships strengthen patrols

Experts weigh in on how friendships could actually strengthen development, especially when it comes to Scouting in patrols.

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Continue the conversation with Dr. Bernard A. Harris

Read exclusive “extras” from Scouting magazine’s interview with Dr. Bernard A. Harris, including his take on the future of the space program.

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A Muslim Scouter reflects on Scouting’s interfaith strengths

“The Scout Law, the Scout Oath—those are very Islamic values. In Islamic school, you learn the academic aspects of Islam. In Scouting, you get a chance to apply the religion.” —Abdul-Rashid Abdullah

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Help Scouts know the gravity of telling ‘white lies’

Each Boy Scout rank requires a Scout to demonstrate that he lives the values of the Scout Oath and Law in his everyday life, not just at troop events.

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