Scouting magazine

Boy Scout Leadership

No, Sir! Who wins when a Scoutmaster and youth leader disagree?

The senior patrol leader wants the troop to go on its scheduled rock-climbing trip, but the Scoutmaster wants the Scouts to place flags on graves at the national cemetery for Memorial Day instead.
Life Skills

Grow your child’s brain in a healthy way

Help grow your child’s brain by encouraging the Yes Brain state.
Backpacking & Hiking

On your feet: How to prevent, treat blisters

Blisters can quickly turn an outdoor odyssey into a pity party. Follow these tips to keep your feet happy and healthy.
Boy Scout activities

A New Hope: Hosting a Scouting event can bring a unit together

Camp. Or camp not. There is no try. A Pennsylvania troop hosted a Star Wars-themed camporee where Scouts used their skills to lift X-wings and make out-of-this-world snacks.
Advancement & Awards

The Hornaday Award: One of Scouting’s rarest, most prestigious honors

Scouts and Venturers need patience, persistence and a passion for the environment to earn an award benefiting the Earth. About 1,200 medals have been awarded in the past 100 years.

Meritorious Action Award

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

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

Tips for teaching Scouts how to sharpen a knife

Keep your knife razor-like with these sharpening suggestions.

No, Sir! Who wins when a Scoutmaster and youth leader disagree?

The senior patrol leader wants the troop to go on its scheduled rock-climbing trip, but the Scoutmaster wants the Scouts to place flags on graves at the national cemetery for Memorial Day instead.
This volunteer builds the foundation for unit success
Play your cards right with credit card processing for your pack

Come sail away on a Great Lakes Sailing Adventure

Scouts and Venturers step aboard the Retriever, a 52-foot, two-masted sailboat, and set sail for a medley of memorable destinations in the Great Lakes.
Communication merit badge imparts an essential life skill
A New Hope: Hosting a Scouting event can bring a unit together

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