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How Michigan’s Cole Canoe Base cooks up fun for campers and staff

By Aaron Derr

Cole Canoe Base uses a special recipe for success — and a cooking event called Beast Feast — to keep campers and staffers coming back year after year.

Go inside Louisiana’s popular Swamp Base

By Michael Freeman

Thanks to word of mouth and some smart marketing, reservations at Louisiana’s Swamp Base are pouring in. We visited the swamp to find the secret to success.

Learn how one troop strikes a balance between service work and fun

By Scouting magazine

Troop 99 explores the Chesapeake Bay — which includes fishing, maritime history, beach combing and more. Not to mention their rebuilding efforts to leave the Chesapeake better than they found it.

Explore the ethics of shoplifting with this dilemma

By Scouting magazine

Shoplifting may not lead the evening news, but it’s still a major problem. Explore the ethics of theft with your Scouts and Venturers with this dialogue.

Six reasons why Scouts and Venturers should take a swing at ice climbing

By Scouting magazine

An offshoot of mountaineering, ice climbing has roots in high-altitude glaciers and gigantic frozen falls. But today the sport is almost as accessible as its rock-based cousin. And it’s no surprise that the sport will appeal to the adventurous spirit of your Scouts and Venturers.

A guide to buying ice-climbing gear

By Scouting magazine

Check out the crucial implements you’ll need to face a frozen wall and climb.

A how-to guide for bike touring with Scouts

By Aaron Derr

Scott Stoll, a former Scout who cycled around the world in four years, shares his tips for Scouts and Venturers when it comes to planning a bike-touring journey.

Ten reasons why your Scouts and Venturers should try stand-up paddleboarding

By Scouting magazine

Get your troop or crew started with a new water activity: stand-up paddleboarding. This list breaks down what’s so great about this versatile water sport.

Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

By Scouting magazine

Get your Scouts hooked on fishing—especially when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math involved in the pastime—with tips from professional fisherman Tom Redington, father of a Tiger Scout.

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.