Scouting

Character Building

A Week with No TV

By Scouting magazine

How did families in a Cub Scout den fare during their participation in National TV-Turnoff Week? First, they survived. Second, they even enjoyed it!

Camping

Butterfly…or Moth?

By Scouting magazine

Knowing the difference between these colorful winged insects is a first step in helping kids discover the fun of studying nature.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

A convincing case for boy-run troops

By Scouting magazine

When Scout M.S. noted in our September issue that adults in his troop won’t let junior leaders make decisions, readers responded with some strategies for realizing the important goal of boy-led troop leadership.

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Backpacking & Hiking

Outdoor Smarts: Hiking Sticks Give Your Knees a Break

By Scouting magazine

Do your knees ache at the end of the hiking day? Is walking downhill harder than walking up? Have you ever tried leading a group of Scouts across a knee-deep stream? Trekking poles can help.

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Cub Scout Activities

Fitness Fun for Cub Scouts

By Scouting magazine

A council’s autumn championship gets boys excited about exercise and provides packs with an early program activity.

Jamborees

Jamboree Memories

By Scouting magazine

For Scouts participating in the 2001 National Scout Jamboree next summer, the simple things that happen in basic areas like travel, food, and program activities can become the moments they’ll never forget.

Advancement & Awards

Motivating Scouts who don't advance in rank

By Scouting magazine

Scouter M.A. noted in our March-April issue that some Scouts almost never advance in rank. Should the troop committee’s board of review find out why? M.A. asked. What else might motivate boys to advance?