Camping Archives - Page 14 of 16

Outdoor Smarts: Lost and Found!

By Scouting magazine

People get lost in the wilderness more often than you might think. The keys to being found include preparing well, responding correctly, and carrying a well-stocked survival kit.

Scouts 'NAYLE' the Qualities of Leadership

By Scouting magazine

A new course at Philmont’s Rocky Mountain Scout Camp reinforces Boy Scout leadership methods by focusing on strategies for group success in challenging high adventure activities.

'We Go Camping'

By Scouting magazine

A New York State troop has conducted an outdoor activity for more than 400 consecutive months (nearly 35 years) by relying on a simple formula of program, planning, and parents.

At the Peak of Success

By Scouting magazine

Thanks to tireless training and dedicated leadership, Troop 474 Scouts reach the summit of Washington’s Mount Rainier for the 25th year in a row.

The Wonder of the Woods What Are Our Children Missing?

By Scouting magazine

Fewer young people are experiencing the joy of playing outdoors and exploring nature, says a noted author, who shows how such neglect can be harmful and how programs like Scouting can help to reverse the trend.

Outdoor Smarts: Fix-It Guide for On-The-Trail Repairs

By Scouting magazine

An ounce of prevention can make the difference when your gear breaks down.

Flash, Bang! Unpredictable Nature

By Scouting magazine

Lightning is one of the leading weather-related causes of death in the United States. Follow this advice and reduce your chances of being struck.

What to do when cooking eats up time for activities

By Scouting magazine

Scoutmaster P.T. says his Scouts spend so much time preparing and cleaning up after meals at district- and councilwide camping events, they miss some activities. How, he asks, can his troop streamline the routine so the boys have more time to participate?