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A Scouting Home: These three units offer more than a meeting place

After air, water and food, the thing humans need most is shelter. The same is true for Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturers.

Clearing up common questions about what we wear

Common questions to proper uniforming answered.

How your pack can live happily alongside other youth activities

It can be a juggling act to find time for Scouting, sports and other extracurricular activities, but it is possible.

Bigger, better BALOO training for Cub Scout leaders

New hybrid approach enhances outdoor learning.

No glamping allowed — Here’s what does and doesn’t count

These days, Scouts spend the night in cabins, yurts and museums — or even on aircraft carriers. So what kind of camping counts for Boy Scout advancement?

Blue and Gold and fun all over

You don’t have to be a wizard to plan a magical banquet. Start with these five tips.

The rewards from introducing kids to the wilderness

If we’re going to get today’s kids outdoors, we parents and adult leaders have to take them there.

Make the most of conservation projects in your community

As Scouts discover the fun they can have while caring for the environment, there’s no stopping what they can achieve.

Four tips for getting new Cub Scouts to camp

How to help new Cub Scouts prepare for camp and convince Mom and Dad to come along, too.

10 historic BSA moments every Scouter should know

From the first Eagle Scout to the first pinewood derby and more: How many of these historic BSA moments do you recognize?