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Cool Camps: Maine High Adventure Area still going strong after 50 years

January 12, 2023 5

Nearly 50 years since it was originally founded, Maine High Adventure Area, operated by the Katahdin Area Council, still provides Scouts and adults with a unique backcountry experience.

Yum! Here’s our favorite holiday-themed Dutch oven recipes

December 12, 2022 6

Option A: Take a recipe. Make it in your kitchen. Eat it at your dining room table. Option B: Take those same ingredients and make it in a Dutch oven while on a campout. It’s basically scientifically proven that Option B is going to taste better.

It’s basically scientifically proven that Option B is going to taste better.

Being prepared for Cold-Weather Camping

November 10, 2022 4

Sure, it might be cold. But as long as it’s safe to go outside, you should make every effort to get out there. Check our list below to Be Prepared for cold-weather outings.

Find your next adventure at BSA council camps

November 3, 2022 2

You often think of your council camp for summer or winter camp, but many councils offer camping opportunities throughout the year, providing the same fun activities Scouts enjoy during weeklong camps.

Teach your Scouts how to enhance their cooking skills using a Dutch oven

September 22, 2022 12

Traditionally, camping Dutch ovens are heavy cast-iron pots that make baking outdoors easy. You can also steam, fry, sauté or boil food in them.

Missouri camp features a rich history beyond its time as a BSA haven

August 23, 2022 0

Before Camp Arrowhead became a favorite spot for Scouts to have summertime adventures, Native Americans hunted the land in southwest Missouri for at least 8,000 years.

How to help inexperienced Scouts with a fear of camping

July 16, 2022 0

Getting some kids out of the house — and out of their comfort zones — can present a challenge to even the savviest Scout leader.

The two questions that must be asked before you start a campfire

July 15, 2022 7

There are two questions that must be asked before you build a campfire: Do we really need a campfire? And, are we building it the right way?

The longest continuously operating camporee returns after COVID-19 postponement

July 5, 2022 0

Since the 1950s, the event has been held every other year. This time, there’s been a three-year hiatus.

“I’m Still Hungry!”

June 25, 2022 0

Careful menu planning examines the rigors of high adventure activities and makes sure that calorie and nutrition levels not only meet energy requirements but also leave diners feeling satisfied.