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Tips on Teaching the Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge

By Mark Ray

Many Scouts come to this badge with a decent base of knowledge from classes in school. First, get a sense of what Scouts know. Then, go just a little deeper.

Shape Up for High Adventure

By Jeff Cstari

Long before you don your hiking boots or snorkel and fins for a trip to a high-adventure base, prepare your body and mind for the challenge ahead.

How to Store Food Properly in the Backcountry

By Michael Lanza

Storing food properly in the backcountry is critical for a few good reasons.

How Pack 374’s Webelos Celebrate “Friendsgiving”

By Aaron Derr

A Boys’ Life article about a Scouts BSA troop from Connecticut that hosts an annual Thanksgiving camping event inspired this Cub Scout pack to start its own Thanksgiving tradition.

Previewing the December 2020 issue of Boys’ Life

By Michael Freeman

Boys’ 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. Plus, Boys’ Life helps start your youth on the path to becoming lifelong readers.

How to Parent in the Age of Instagram

By Mark Ray

Scouting interviewed John Palfrey, author of The Connected Parent: An Expert Guide to Parenting in a Digital World, to find out what parents need to know.