Leadership Archives - Scouting magazine

A New Hope: Hosting a Scouting event can bring a unit together

By Michael Freeman

Camp. Or camp not. There is no try. A Pennsylvania troop hosted a Star Wars-themed camporee where Scouts used their skills to lift X-wings and make out-of-this-world snacks.

How to help youth leaders build a Scout-led troop

By Scouting magazine

Does your youth-led unit display more chaos than control? Use these tips to help support youth leaders when establishing a Scout-led troop.

Quiz: Are you ready to lead?

By Scouting magazine

Test your Scouting leadership knowledge with this interactive quiz.

Advice on preventing bad language among Scouts

By Scouting magazine

Ideas from the field: Dealing with bad language from Scouts.

Hail to the Chief

By Scouting magazine

Secrets for creating the real leaders of your den.

Plug Into the Network

By Scouting magazine

Why hooking up with the homeschooled can boost your pack.

What Would You Do? : Leading the Leader

By Scouting magazine

How do you work with an inexperienced and uncommitted SPL? Scouters speak out.

What Would You Do? : A Good Problem Solved

By Scouting magazine

Is your troop growing too fast? These Scouters give you first-hand tips on meeting the challenge.

When It's Time to Settle Down

By Scouting magazine

Cub Scout den and pack leaders chip in with their thoughts on how to get young boys to get serious.

Nature of Boys: Just the Facts, Jack

By Scouting magazine

How to get the Scouts to open up and talk.