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Month: December 2015

Eagle Scout

Note to Eagle Scout from Skip Yowell, co-founder of JanSport, has advice we can all use

December 14, 2015 3

When Paul Attwater’s son received a congratulatory note from JanSport co-founder (and former Scout) Skip Yowell in 2013, something was memorably different.

Philmont Scout Ranch

Is this the best-ever location for a Wood Badge beading ceremony?

December 11, 2015 21

A special Wood Badge beading ceremony at Philmont this past summer elevated an already meaningful moment into something truly remarkable.

Scouting Tips

In Scouting, failing to have a plan B is planning to fail

December 10, 2015 5

As Scouters, we’re prepared for the unexpected emergency during an event. But what about the possibility the event might not happen at all? Have a plan B.

Cub Scouting

5 ways to get Cub Scout parents ready to camp

December 10, 2015 19

Who’s more nervous about that first night sleeping in a tent: the Cub Scouts or their moms or dads? In some of our Scouting families, the answer is both.

Sponsored

20 years after I went, Space Camp still has Scouts reaching for the stars

December 9, 2015 4

SPONSORED: Space Camp offers an unforgettable week for your Scout-age kids — one that could spark a career in an important field that’s actually hiring.

Northern Tier

These five friends have been to every high-adventure base

December 9, 2015 20

“It’s a story of five boys adventuring together.” Friends from Troop 820 of Chapel Hill, N.C., have seen Scouting take them to every high-adventure base.

Camping

How do you rein in camp waste on Scout trips?

December 8, 2015 60

An assistant Scoutmaster wonders how using disposable paper and plastic products (camp waste) aligns with the BSA’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Training

Why take Wood Badge? 25 Scouters state their case

December 7, 2015 81

Why take Wood Badge? Scouters say it “made me a better leader,” “helped me turn my troop around” and is “one of the best training experiences I have had.”

Scout Life magazine

The Boys’ Life Warehouse Sale: Great collectibles, everything-must-go prices

December 4, 2015 5

The Boys’ Life Warehouse Sale: Limited-edition Boys’ Life products for sale at everything-must-go prices.

Advancement

New Boy Scout requirements put more emphasis on physical fitness

December 3, 2015 45

New Boy Scout rank requirements that take effect on Jan. 1, 2016, put a greater emphasis on Scouts being physically active.

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