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How to get trained for emergencies in the wild

November 11, 2022 0

A WFA certification helps prepare both adults and 14-and-older Scouts with the knowledge and hands-on training that can mean the difference between life and death for someone severely ill or injured in the wild.

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.

Nine easy ways to protect your brain

October 22, 2022 0

Once you’ve mastered the art of not losing your keys, you can start focusing on the more important task of keeping your brain healthy and mentally awake. The good news is that there is much you can do to boost your brainpower, and most of the strategies are the same ones that will keep your entire body healthy.

The remarkable set of circumstances that gave a Scout troop the opportunity to assist in saving someone’s life

August 22, 2022 5

To tell the story of how Troop 1299 in Allen, Texas, just happened to be in the right place at the right time to help prevent the tragic death of a young woman, you have to start from the beginning.

Pack light, pack right on your next backpacking trip

July 30, 2022 0

The 1911 Handbook for Boys suggested Scouts avoid long ventures, citing weighty canvas tents, cast-iron pans and heavy personal gear anchoring most troops to campsites accessible by automobile. Thankfully, things have changed since then.

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?

Building an emergency shelter

July 9, 2022 0

As evening approaches, you realize you’re not going to make it back to camp before dark. It would be dangerous to try to find your way, so you need to make shelter — fast. What do you do?

This troop gets all its adult leaders trained in first aid, and it paid off

May 30, 2022 1

“It’s good to have a lot of people out there who can help if they have to,” says Jay Fox, Scoutmaster and Red Cross-certified instructor. “Scouts should always Be Prepared, because, you know, stuff like this happens.”

Five takeaways from child abuse prevention month

April 29, 2022 0

Since youth protection is a year-round value, here are five things to keep in mind when it comes to keeping kids safe, both in and out of Scouting, all year long.

Are you prepared for Scouting adventures? You should ask your doctor

April 22, 2022 0

As more of us prepare for big adventures and extended treks this summer — or even getting back to summer camp — we need all take a good look at our health beforehand.