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Here’s How to Sign Up for the Precious Few 2021 Philmont Spots

By Aaron Derr

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Here’s how to sign up now for an adventure at one of Scouting’s most significant and fun locales.

Learn How to Make a Dutch Oven Backcountry Dessert Sure to Please

By Robert Birkby

Fresh peach cobbler is a terrific way to end a campsite dinner and a great start to mastering Dutch oven cooking. Practice a few basics and you can turn out biscuits, stews, soups and pies as you tap into a cooking tradition as old as Scouting itself.

Cool Camp: Camp Loud Thunder

By Michael Freeman

Scouts can find a nice blend of fun activities and relaxation at Camp Loud Thunder.

Reach for the Summit’s Openings in 2021

By Aaron Derr

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve located near Beckley, W.Va., is a BSA property known for being a multipurpose year-round destination for Scouting activities and adventures. But the best news is that there are still openings for 2021.

Safety Quiz: Being Aware of Carbon Monoxide

By Aaron Derr

The way to Be Prepared to deal with carbon monoxide at home or at camp is to know where it comes from and how to avoid dangerous carbon monoxide-related situations.

What I’ve Learned: Family Scouting

By Mark Ray

“(Scouting) is a family sport for us, and the fact that I get paid to do this is really icing on the cake.”

Ethics: When Free Speech Isn’t Free

By Mark Ray

Tameka Scroggins loves being student council president at Torrance High School. But Principal Tyrone Buskirk says she shouldn’t be making public statements without his permission. What should she do?

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.

Previewing the March 2021 issue of Scout Life

By Michael Freeman

Scout Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel. Research shows that boys and girls who subscribe advance further, spend more time outdoors and stay in Scouting longer than those who don’t.

Scouters in Action: He Saved The Driver From The Burning Truck!

By Grant Miehm

PJ Putnam was driving in heavy rain and high winds when two semitrucks collided in front of him.