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

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

Illustrated examples of how to safely wear a helmet.

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Boy Scout 10 essentials: Items every Scout needs in the outdoors

Don’t leave home for the outdoors without these basic items. They could save your life.

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Explore the science behind why your Scouts need sleep

IT’S 8 A.M. ON SATURDAY, and you’re not a happy camper. Although the members of the new-Scout patrol have been up and active since dawn, the senior patrol leader and half the patrol leaders are still fast asleep in their …

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Life saving steps to reverse poisonous-mushroom ingestion

How should you respond if one of your Scouts consumes wild mushrooms? Be prepared with this guide to dealing with potentially poisonous mushrooms.

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Ten simple steps to boost your happiness

From sardines to letter-writing, see how these 10 simple tips could help improve your mood.

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Hats to keep you cool on the trail

Put a lid on your head with hats designed to keep you more comfortable on the trail.

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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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The health benefits of getting a good night’s sleep

A good night’s sleep—seven to nine hours of uninterrupted slumber—can help you ward off colds and even heart disease, improve concentration and mood, keep you from putting on pounds, and make you look younger.

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