Scouting magazine

In Michigan and beyond, Scouts stepping up to help Flint

February 12, 2016 6

Scouts in the Michigan Crossroads Council will collect and donate bottled water in an effort to help those affected by the water crisis in Flint, Mich.

What’s new in the January-February 2016 edition of Scouting

December 18, 2015 1

The January-February issue of Scouting will be reaching mailboxes this month. Here’s a sneak peek at the stories you’ll find inside!

New Cub Scout leader training available at my.scouting.org

September 8, 2015 30

The new, easy-to-access online training for Cub Scouting leaders at my.scouting.org will help you be prepared for your role as a volunteer.

Virtual reality zip line helps suburban Chicago council recruit more Scouts

September 23, 2014 11

More than 200 visitors experienced one of many high-adventure activities available to youth in Scouting at Woodfield Mall’s virtual reality zip-line event.

Your pick of the coolest Pinewood Derby car at Outdoor Retailer

August 6, 2014 6

Vote for your favorite car and help choose the People’s Choice award winner in the Pinewood Derby held at the Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Enter daily to win one of 10 hammocks

July 2, 2012 4

We’ve all been there: waking up in a haze of discomfort after sleeping on a rocky, uneven surface in a tent. It’s not pleasant. Derek Hansen says it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead,

Submit your ‘urban forest’ photos to win U.S. Forest Service contest

April 13, 2012 0

While you may dream of a picturesque backyard—dotted with mountain peaks, green trees, and acres of land for you to explore—more than 80 percent of the U.S. population resides in urban areas. And, as our

The new Scoutingmagazine.org

August 30, 2011 3

You rely on Scouting for relevant information to help you better serve Scouts. Now, you can find this same advice and much more on the Web, at the redesigned and easy-to-navigate scoutingmagazine.org. Whether it’s up-to-date

BeAScout.org simplified

August 19, 2011 8

Now, when a friend of your son or daughter—or even a fellow adult—asks, “How can I get involved in Scouting?” your answer just got easier: BeAScout.org. While the recruitment Web site isn’t new, the BSA

30 Years of summit success

July 25, 2011 2

Troop 474 Scoutmaster recounts his climb time on Mount Rainier. If your troop harbors a bunch of avid hikers-turned-mountaineers, summiting Mount Rainier could represent a lifetime achievement. But how about 30 consecutive years spent leading