Features Archives - Page 14 of 14

Leaders discuss new Journey to Excellence metrics

By Scouting magazine

Stay in-the-know when it comes to the BSA’s newest strategy to better the movement: Journey to Excellence. This program — discussed in detail at this year’s National Annual Meeting in San Diego — rolls out a new metrics system used by councils, units, and leaders to measure success.

Canoe race teaches teamwork and skills

By Scouting magazine

The competition might be fierce between paddlers in this 120-mile race. But the White River Showdown also teaches camaraderie — an not just with your buddy in the canoe.

Going Rogue

By Scouting magazine

Power Down. Live it up. How a wild river taught Troop 223 the value of clearing its agenda for adventure.

The New Brownsea Boys

By Scouting magazine

How do you teach first-year campers the skills that will get them excited about Scouting? Learn from the staff at this innovative Maryland camp.

A troop's rainy Mount Rushmore adventure

By Scouting magazine

Long miles, unrelenting rain, and sore ankles—but no whining. Troop 88’s attitude at the Mount Rushmore Pilgrimage was sheer optimism.

One Venturing crew heads west for a thrilling ski and snowboard adventure

By Scouting magazine

Spring break turns into the ultimate winter adventure for a group of Twin Cities Venturers.

A picture-perfect look at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree

By Scouting magazine

To produce this portfolio of photographs, we follow Central Illinois Troop 1036 from early morning until late at night as Scouters and Scouts make the most of last summer’s event that bid farewell to Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia.