Emergency Preparedness How to respond to and safely extinguish a kitchen fire By How to quickly extinguish two common types of kitchen fires.
Camping How to survive an encounter with an aggressive moose By Aaron Derr If you’re ever caught in a standoff between you and an aggressive moose, here’s how you can take charge and stay safe.
Backpacking & Hiking How to alleviate or, better yet, avoid an encounter with poison ivy By Scouting magazine During a hike, you notice the beginnings of a nasty, bumpy rash — you suspect it could be from poison ivy. What should you do?
Camping How to navigate without a GPS By What should you do if you find yourself lost without a GPS device?
Camping How to build an emergency shelter if you’re lost in the woods By Aaron Derr Lost in the woods? Be prepared for anything with these tips for building an emergency shelter during a time of need.
Backpacking & Hiking How to survive a bear encounter By Scouting magazine What should you do if you hear a bear pawing at your tent?
Camping Choose a good knife with tips from an experienced hand By Scouting magazine What’s the most important tool to take on a camping trip? If you said a good, sharp knife, you agree with the experts. Here’s some tips on how to pick the best knife for the job at hand.
Advancement & Awards Recognize a Scout’s meritorious actions with one of two awards By Scouting magazine On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.
Camping Test your knowledge of winter camping with this quiz By Michael Freeman Ready to build a quinzee? Are your snowshoes begging for a jaunt outside? Before you hit the snow, test your winter-camping skills with this quiz.
Cub Scout Activities Teach Cub Scouts about automobile safety By Scouting magazine It’s never too early to start teaching kids about automobile safety. Learn more about a hands-on training course that your Cubs will love.