Character Building

Character Building

Tune in as an Eagle Scout expands his worldview

By Scouting magazine

Eagle Scout Chris Bashinelli set out to show people how others live and make a living in far-off places. His television show, Bridge the Gap, documents these experiences.

Camping

Lead an ethics debate on Leave No Trace values

By Scouting magazine

Read our Leader’s Guide to Leave No Trace and learn how—and why—you should teach Scouts the importance of Leave No Trace values. THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES of Leave No Trace (below) are intentionally open-ended—some might say

Character Building

Learn how outdoor ‘free play’ helps Scouts grow

By Scouting magazine

Scouting offers an ideal opportunity to restore some sanity to childhood. All we have to do is remember the words of Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell, who wrote: “Play is the first great educator.”