Trailhead Archives - Scouting magazine

Sailing to success aboard the SSS Dominion

It’s official: The SSS Dominion, aka Ship 100 of the National Capital Area Council, has won the 2017 National Flagship Award.

Climb on at national climbing directors’ course

It’s common knowledge in the Scouting climbing community that Philmont Training Center offers one of the best climbing courses in the nation.

Challenge yourself with a Leadership Training Crossword

Find the crossword and solution to the Leadership Training-themed puzzle.

Challenge yourself with a Philmont Scout Ranch crossword puzzle

Find the crossword and solution to the Philmont-themed puzzle.

How to revive a declining pack, troop or crew

Don’t let your Scouting unit falter due to declining membership, gaps in adult leadership and other problems. Use these best practices for success.

Challenge yourself with a camp-cooking crossword puzzle

Test your knowledge of camp cooking with this crossword puzzle.

Dallas ice cream shop employs Scouts with Down syndrome

Howdy Homemade, a Dallas ice-cream and sandwich shop where all the employees are young special-needs people with autism, Down syndrome or other challenges.

Challenge yourself with a merit-badge themed crossword puzzle

How much do you know about merit badges? Test yourself with this fun crossword puzzle.

Test yourself with a camping gear-themed crossword puzzle

Challenge yourself with a crossword puzzle featuring camping gear.

Four stories of success from the John D. Tickle, Sr. National Training and Leadership Center

Four Scouting enthusiasts share their experiences at the Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Tickle National Training and Leadership Center.