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How one BSA council is addressing the skilled-trades shortage

Four-day camp introduces area teens to job opportunities in skilled trades.

How leaders helped their Scouts plan — and replan — an epic trek

The leaders of Troop 65 knew when to step in — and when to step back — while planning their Yosemite adventure.

How summer activities benefit your pack

When your pack remains active over the summer, everybody is being reminded that they’re Scouts and are part of something bigger.

Answers to FAQs About Merit Badge Counselors

Merit Badge Counselors are essential players in the advancement program. Here’s what you need to know.

This Scouter makes a splash in Sea Scouts

Growing up in rural Arkansas, T.W. Cook spent only a year in Cub Scouting. But adult involvement was pretty much inevitable once he joined a Scouting family.

How one council is improving pack-school relationships

When packs and schools work together, everyone benefits, especially the children both seek to serve.

Barriers to Abuse: The finer points of the BSA’s Youth Protection policies

Here are answers to some common questions about the BSA’s Youth Protection rules.

Tips for managing a Cub Scout megapack

Leading a pack of 150 Cub Scouts offers its own unique challenges and rewards.

Scouting’s core leadership awards can help you be a better leader

The BSA’s training awards and keys can help you track your progress and help you be a more successful leader.

Philmont’s Family Adventure Camp lets everybody in on the fun

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