Magazine Archives - Scouting magazine

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan survived a storm to offer a great program this year

Stretching across 1,500 acres of beautiful forest, six lakes and one creek, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan is home to two full-service camps, a wilderness camp, a high-adventure base and a horse ranch.

Stop stumbling around camp with these great lamps

Illuminate your campsite with some of the best headlamps and camp lighting on the market.

Scouters in Action: He saved them after their car crashed!

Jon Beard was in a residential area near Jacksonville, Fla., when a car crashed through a fence and landed in a pond.

Tips for teaching Family Life merit badge today

Family Life merit badge can be both interesting and challenging for many Scouts, no matter what kind of family they come from.

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.

Safety Quiz: Just Say No to Prohibited Activities

There’s a reason the BSA has a specific list of what not to do.

Learn how to create a fire by friction

No matches? No lighter? No problem.

How one troop makes an outdoor tradition survive and thrive

Leaders for one Colorado troop share how they keep an annual campout fresh and engaging — sometimes with the help of a TV star.