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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Ten reasons why you should try hammock camping

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

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

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.

Tips for teaching Scouts how to sharpen a knife

Keep your knife razor-like with these sharpening suggestions.

How to start a fire in the rain

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