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Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

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

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.

Trail Guide Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Explore coastal California's Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Experience the wonders of an ancient world in California’s Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

Heat up winter camping with tips from Northern Tier’s Okpik training

When the temperature plummets, the fun begins at Northern Tier High Adventure Base. The Okpik Cold Weather Leader Program helps teach adults how to make fourth-season camping more accessible in their hometowns.

Venturers explore the coastline of Catalina Island with ocean kayaks

Grab a paddle and join this California crew as they explore the shores of Catalina Island with ocean kayaks.

Help Scouts bridge the gap between legal and moral responsibilities

Help your Scouts or Venturers balance legal and moral responsibilities using this guided group discussion.

Former astronaut shares how to get Scouts hooked on STEM subjects

Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares why Scouters must get boys interested in science, technology, engineering, and math topics and how the BSA’s new STEM-NOVA Award program can help.

Rev up summer plans with personal watercraft

Read how a personal watercraft program can help rev up your Scouts’ summer plans.

Backpacking advice from explorer Andrew Skurka

Here’s what the world’s best-known long‑distance hiker, Andrew Skurka, can teach you about leading your Scouts on a day hike—or a 100-miler.

A backstage pass to the World Scout Jamboree

After reading Senior Editor Bryan Wendell’s first-person account of the 2011 World Scout Jamboree in Sweden, check out more great World Jamboree content below. First, watch this exclusive video: Then catch up on Bryan’s blog