On Scouting

What to know before taking Cub Scouts in or near the water

June 27, 2022 0

“My family owns a Jet Ski. Our kids are comfortable on it. Is it OK if we bring it to the campout and let the Cub Scouts drive it?”
From the Scouting magazine archives: “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.
Virtual roundtables: What they are; who they’re for; how they can help

June 24, 2022 0

Scouting roundtables — those monthly discussions hosted at the district or council level by volunteer roundtable commissioners — have been invaluable tools for BSA leaders for decades. Their purpose is to provide both the skills to

Does picking up trash constitute conservation?

June 23, 2022 9

We’ve received questions from Scouters regarding how intensive a conservation effort should be to fulfill requirements.
These three steps can help you beat the heat during a hot-weather outing

June 22, 2022 0

The only way you can safely beat the heat is with our three-step process: preparation, hydration and nutrition.
Show and Tell: Summer of Service

June 21, 2022 0

Last summer, the BSA asked Scouts to share how they were fulfilling their oath “to help other people at all times.” The initiative was called Summer of Service.

Find your next trail adventure with State Day Hikes guides from Waterford Press

May 24, 2022 Comments Off on Find your next trail adventure with State Day Hikes guides from Waterford Press

In 2020, 52 million people went hiking across the country. These guides are perfect for Cub Scout families, Scouts looking for a fun place to hike or anyone looking for a perfect daytrip location.

Worth Reading: Eagle Scout’s essay on “The Importance of Scouting in America”

June 20, 2022 0

What impressed us the most with was how Julia used the Scouts BSA uniform as a metaphor for everything that Scouting is about.
From the Scouting magazine archives: The advantages of hammock camping

June 18, 2022 1

Here are 10 reasons to consider hammock camping, according to Derek Hansen, a lightweight backpacker, Scoutmaster and “hammock enthusiast.”
Eagle Scout candidate refurbishes her father’s project from decades earlier

June 17, 2022 0

Anika Zoeller, an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 19 in Rockaway, N.J., chose to take on a very personal Eagle Scout project.
As you head into the woods, remember we’re not yet out of the woods with COVID-19

June 16, 2022 8

Although recent virus variants have generally shown less severe, they can still be a serious risk for Scouts and Scouters or their families — especially for those in high-risk groups.
Houston Eagle Scout uses service project to share his love of robotics

June 15, 2022 0

Ashwin Rao loves robotics, and he loves Scouting. So he chose an Eagle Scout project that would give more kids access to robotics.
Enthrall your Cub Scouts with tricks and puzzles from the updated Cub Scout Magic Book

June 14, 2022 0

With the updated Cub Scout Magic Book, you can teach your Cub Scouts many age-appropriate magic tricks in a fun, easy way.
Council’s fundraiser draws NASCAR star

June 13, 2022 0

After taking a hiatus the last two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event returned last week in a big way, with NASCAR star Ryan Newman acting as headliner.
From the Scouting magazine archives: Recruit families to your pack using a blend of online and real-world means

June 11, 2022 0

Picture a stack of 174 newspapers, each 85 pages thick. Back in 2007, researcher Martin Hilbert calculated that’s how much information the average person received every single day. And that was before Instagram, Snapchat and an endless stream of hashtags. Is it any wonder potential pack families didn’t see your School Night for Scouting flyer?
Philmont continues to navigate fire safety as season begins as scheduled

June 10, 2022 1

Programs at Philmont Scout Ranch and Philmont Training Center are moving forward this summer as efforts progress to control nearby wildfires.
Scouts spend quality time with their mothers during annual campout

June 9, 2022 1

Many mothers in Troop 29 in North Mankato, Minnesota, usually left the outdoor adventures to the fathers. But the dads and Scouts still wanted to involve the moms, so they created “Mom’s Camp.”
Scouts BSA troop sets shining example of what Scouts do — helping community members in need

June 8, 2022 2

When Adam Grau, Scoutmaster of Troop 007 in Blaine, Minn., went to his senior patrol leader and patrol leaders’ council with the opportunity to conduct a rather daunting service project in exchange for a donation, the Scouts had just one objection: They wouldn’t accept the donation.
Fraternal twins share leadership lessons as they serve as senior patrol leaders

June 7, 2022 0

Isabella and Victor Vaccaro enjoy doing a lot of activities together, like basketball and horseback riding. The twin 15-year-olds of Olathe, Kan., can add another one to the list: leadership.
Confidently including Scouts with special needs at summer camp

June 6, 2022 0

“I like to refer to it like learning a dance with the Scouts and parents and leaders, and in this particular case, the camp staff, too. Everybody has to be in communication with each other.”
From the Scouting magazine archives: How to find time for Scouting, family and your busy life

June 4, 2022 0

In our story from the September-October 2014 issue of Scouting magazine, we asked seven busy Scouting volunteers how they find the time to do it all.