Life Skills – Page 4 – Scouting magazine

Communication merit badge imparts an essential life skill

By Michael Freeman

Communication is one of the merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank. But counselor Paul McDonald of Overland Park, Kan., thinks it’s even more important than that.

A New Hope: Hosting a Scouting event can bring a unit together

By Michael Freeman

Camp. Or camp not. There is no try. A Pennsylvania troop hosted a Star Wars-themed camporee where Scouts used their skills to lift X-wings and make out-of-this-world snacks.

The power is yours when it comes to screen time

By Michael Freeman

Simple rules for supervising screen time.

Flagrant foul: Reacting to special treatment

By Michael Freeman

With a term paper due, Nick makes a desperate move.

Camp meals fit for a nutritionist

By Michael Freeman

Healthy food doesn’t have to stay home when you hit the trail.

Safety Quiz: Go with your gut

By Michael Freeman

Take our quiz about food-borne illnesses — if you have the stomach.

Check out this gear for the New Year

By Michael Freeman

These gear basics will set you up for a year of fitness success.

Safety Quiz: Remember your ABCs

By Michael Freeman

How much do you know about the Annual Health and Medical Record?

Stay healthy with a year of fitness challenges

By Michael Freeman

Get in the best shape of your life one month at a time.

BSA invites girls into Scouting programs

By Michael Freeman

The Boy Scouts of America will officially invite girls into Cub and Boy Scouting. How did we get here? Here’s a complete look.

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