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What I've Learned Bill Chin Order of the Arrow

Scouter Bill Chin shares how cheerful service pays off

By Scouting magazine

Bill Chin, an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow, shares how the OA’s “cheerful service” serves Scouts long after their youth.

Gain Scouts’ respect with these leadership-development strategies

By Scouting magazine

Amplify your leadership strengths using these suggestions to help you gain Scouts’ respect—without tyranny.

The get-started guide for new Scouting leaders

By Scouting magazine

New leaders: This jam-packed guide will bring you up to speed—fast—so that you can get started in your new role as a Scouting volunteer leader.

Former astronaut shares how to get Scouts hooked on STEM subjects

By Scouting magazine

Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares why Scouters must get boys interested in science, technology, engineering, and math topics and how the BSA’s new STEM-NOVA Award program can help.

Ideas for teaching STEM-subject merit badges

By Scouting magazine

Take note of this do-it-yourself merit badge clinic that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics.

A Muslim Scouter reflects on Scouting’s interfaith strengths

By Scouting magazine

“The Scout Law, the Scout Oath—those are very Islamic values. In Islamic school, you learn the academic aspects of Islam. In Scouting, you get a chance to apply the religion.” —Abdul-Rashid Abdullah

Scouters’ advice on how to encourage slower hikers

By Scouting magazine

What do you do when a Scout is struggling during a group hike? Scouters’ share their tried-and-true tips on encouraging a slower hiker.

How to deal with an unruly parent

By Scouting magazine

Chartered Organization Representative J.S. has a problem: A troop parent is constantly badmouthing the Scoutmaster (who J.S. thinks is doing a great job). He is looking for ways to rein in this unruly parent.

Fat Chance

By Scouting magazine

People who recite the Boy Scout Oath promise to keep themselves ‘physically strong.’ That goes for adult leaders, too. It’s time for you and your Scouts to get fitter and faster—and avoid missing out on Scouting’s greatest adventures.

Preparing Boys for Leadership

By Scouting magazine

A three-level training continuum provides progressively sophisticated tools for developing youth leaders in your troop.