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How to encourage volunteers to get trained

By Aaron Derr

How can your unit create a culture that expects and encourages training? Two longtime Cub Scouters share their advice.

Facts and suggestions on leading effective boards of review

By Scouting magazine

Here’s a primer on keeping a key step in the advancement process — boards of review — from becoming a stumbling block.

Why advancement isn’t the end-all for each week’s meeting

By Scouting magazine

Cub Scouting isn’t just about earning the next pin, patch, bead or belt loops. Read how these Cub Scout leaders focus both on advancement and fun.

The Scout 10 essentials: Items every Scout needs in the outdoors

By Scouting magazine

Don’t leave home for the outdoors without these basic items. They could save your life.

Choose a good knife with tips from an experienced hand

By Scouting magazine

What’s the most important tool to take on a camping trip? If you said a good, sharp knife, you agree with the experts. Here’s some tips on how to pick the best knife for the job at hand.

Recognize a Scout’s meritorious actions with one of two awards

By Scouting magazine

On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.

Recognize a Scout’s heroic actions with one of three awards

By Scouting magazine

Learn how to nominate a Scout’s heroic actions for one of three life-saving awards.

Ten reasons why you should try hammock camping

By Aaron Derr

What is hammock camping all about, and should your troop really take it seriously? Author and hammock-camping enthusiast Derek Hansen shares his top 10 reason why you should try hammock camping.

Camp in comfort using these handy tips

By Scouting magazine

Brush up on your camping strategies — what you pack, how you travel — to help create a more comfortable camping experience.

Tips for teaching Cub Scouts the Scout Law

By Scouting magazine

Memorizing the 12 words of the Scout Law (16 if you count “A Scout is” and “and”), and getting them in the right order, can be tough for Cub Scouts. To make it easier for Cub Scouts, here are some learning strategies that work better than rote memorization.