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What I’ve learned: Scouting in the Aloha State

By Mark Ray

In 2012, not long after moving to the Big Island, as the island of Hawaii is known, Truman Wold revived Troop 1, which is celebrating its 90th birthday this year.

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.

Cool Camp: Tesomas Scout Camp

By Michael Freeman

With about 65 merit badges to choose from, Scouts have plenty of reasons to be cheerful at Tesomas Scout Camp.

Scouters in Action: He Saved The Exhausted Swimmer!

By Grant Miehm

Brian Dailey was camping with his troop at a beach when a man from another group approached in distress.

Merit Badge Clinic: Sustainability

By Mark Ray

How to teach the Sustainability merit badge. (Plus, Some Great Life Lessons.)

Previewing the May 2021 issue of Scout Life

By Michael Freeman

Get Scout Life in print and digital! Go to scoutlife.org/subscribe and use code DIGPRT12 to unlock our special Scout rate — $12 for a full year of 10 issues!

Scouting Show and Tell: Virtual Pinewood Derbies

By Michael Freeman

Let’s go racing — online. During a pandemic, Scouters figure out ways to make an entertaining virtual Pinewood Derby.

Bodyflight: What It Is; How It Fits in Scouting

By Aaron Derr

According to a recent alert from the BSA’s health and safety team, requests from units who’d like to try indoor bodyflight have increased in the past few years.

Tips for a Successful Webelos-to-Scout Transition

By Mark Ray

Successful Webelos-to-Scouts BSA transitions are no accident. Instead, they stem from hard work both before and after the moment Scouts walk across a bridge.

Scouting FAQ: Chartered Organizations

By Mark Ray

Every Scouting unit “belongs” to a local organization like a school, religious institution or service club. Here’s an overview of this essential relationship.