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Earn a BSA aquatics award this summer

By Mark Ray

From the Mile Swim award, Boardsailing, Stand Up Paddleboarding and more, find out how your Scouts can earn a special aquatics award.

Keep Your Head In The Clouds

By Robert Birkby

They’re not just for daydreaming: Clouds can provide signs for future conditions.

10 Historic BSA Moments Every Scouter Should Know

By Robert Birkby

From the first Eagle Scout to the first pinewood derby and more: How many of these historic BSA moments do you recognize?

Reaching New Heights at the Summit Bechtel Reserve

By Bryan Wendell

At VenturingFest, young people enjoy SBR’s seemingly endless menu of world-class venues, including mountain biking, zip lining, challenge courses, climbing, stand-up paddleboarding and more.

Philmont’s Family Adventure Camp Lets Everybody In On the Fun

By Aaron Derr

Philmont Scout Ranch isn’t just for youth old enough to spend multiple days in the backcountry. It’s for the entire family.

Pick the Perfect Pack for Your Daylong Diversions

By Michael Lanza

Tips to help you decide what type of daypack you need and recommendations for top-performing models.

Nine Easy Ways to Protect your Brain

By Jeff Cstari

Stop worrying you’re in early stages of dementia when you can’t find your keys. Your brain isn’t — to quote Igor in “Young Frankenstein” — “Abby Normal.”

A First-Timer’s Guide to Camping with the Whole Family

By Gretchen Sparling

Camping with kids can feel like a lot of work — it is a lot of work — but it’s also awesome to get in the woods with our kids. Camping trips leave us all feeling more connected to nature and to one another.

Sea Scouts Learn Nautical Skills and Life Lessons During Trip to Alaska

By Aaron Derr

Much as a 50-mile backpacking trek through the wilderness forces people to get along and accept each other, so does a three-week cruise on a Sea Scout vessel.

How to Survive if You’re Caught in an Avalanche Snow Slide

By Josh Piven

You’re enjoying a snowshoeing trek in Utah’s majestic Wasatch Mountains when suddenly you’re confronted with an uncontrolled avalanche. What are your options?