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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.

How to start a fire in the rain

By Scouting magazine

How to start a fire in the woods, even when it’s wet.

Fuel Up: To Pack, or Not to Pack?

By Scouting magazine

Choosing the right foods for your kids’ next camp-out.

Survive This! Separation Anxiety

By Scouting magazine

You’re hiking in the wilderness, and three hours into the journey you’ve become hopelessly lost. Then you realize you’ve dropped your map somewhere along the way. What do you do?

Great Gear: Gimme Shelter

By Scouting magazine

Stake out the perfect tent so you can rest easy.

How to bear-proof your campsite

By Scouting magazine

How to critter-proof your campsite.

Fuel Up: Caffeinated Camp-Out

By Scouting magazine

Can’t abide the great outdoors without a decent cup of coffee? We have a few idea.

Fitness: Prepare to Hike

By Scouting magazine

You’ll have a better outing if your body’s not aching.

Survive This!: When Lightning Strikes

By Scouting magazine

Follow these simple steps to keep your guys safe during a thunderstorm.