Leaders Archives - Scouting magazine

A path to earning the Hiking merit badge in a big city

Former Scoutmaster Mike DiTrani has completed five Philmont treks and frequently hikes in the Adirondacks, but some of his favorite hiking happens much closer to his Staten Island home.

Scouting helps these families make the most of their time together

From New York’s steel towers to the bayous of Louisiana, these five Scouting families make their world a better place.

Recruit families to your pack using a blend of online and real-world means

As Pack 90 in Centralia, Mo., discovered, you can get your pack’s message out even if #ourpackisawesome never trends on Twitter.

This California Scouter shares how Scouting crosses cultural and generational divides

This Scouter got on board with the National Vietnamese Scouting Committee and helped staff two national Vietnamese Wood Badge courses.

Two awards honor those who help Scouting grow

Two special awards recognize those who start or join new Scouts BSA troops, Cub Scout packs, Venturing crews or Sea Scout ships.

Step In, Speak Up: 10 actions you can take to help eliminate bullying

Bullying affects kids of every race, gender identity, grade and socioeconomic sector. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

World’s Best: International Scouters enhance BSA

Five volunteers bring their Scouting experience from other countries to the BSA.

World’s Best: Jan Helge Bøhn

This Scouter brought a Norwegian-inspired Scout-group concept to Blacksburg, Va., where Pack, Troop and Crew 158 work closely together.

World’s Best: Marcelo Guerra Hahn

This Washington Scouter’s memories of Scouting in Uruguay revolve around camping, games and lots of singing and clapping.

World’s Best: Natasha Brand

This Arkansas Scouter has no trouble remembering what Scouting was like back home in the U.K.