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Can AI help you create the best packing list ever? We found out.

February 20, 2026 0

We asked Artificial Intelligence to generate a camping list. How did it do? See what’s on the list and what our experts said.

App Feed

New summer opportunity for Sea Scouts

February 10, 2026 0

Sea Scouts, Venturers and anyone interested in nautical knowledge are invited to Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation from July 5-11. 

App Feed - For Leaders

Your golden gateway to summer fun is here

December 17, 2025 0

Whether your Scouts dream of scaling granite cliffs, mastering horsemanship, riding ATVs and mountain bikes, or trekking beneath towering redwoods alongside the Russian River, GGAC has a camp built for that passion.

App Feed

Campfire ring restored at historic Scouting site

December 12, 2025 1

Earlier this year, the Silver Bay YMCA held a rededication ceremony for the council ring.

App Feed

This New Hampshire council camp has gone to the cows

October 28, 2025 0

For the past three years, T.L. Storer Scout Reservation, a Spirit of Adventure Council camp, has invited more than Scouts to its property.

App Feed

Rebuilding a council camp from the ashes

September 25, 2025 0

Since the 1950s, Camp Silver Fir served as gateway into California’s Sierra National Forest.

A photo of a family camping at Philmont Scout Ranch
App Feed - For Parents

Which Scouting America Family Adventure Camp is for you?

July 15, 2025 1

If you asked 10 different families what makes an ideal vacation, there’s a good chance you’d get 10 different answers. For all these families, Scouting America Family Adventure Camp has a vacation for you.

App Feed - For Parents

How Scouting America is making its camps even more accessible to Scouts with special needs

July 2, 2025 0

Scouting America believes that every young person deserves to have a great experience at Scout camp. The Special Needs Prepared Camp program is a new initiative to help Scouting properties make sure that happens.

A photo of Anson Moyer and the MosquitOasis tent
App Feed - Health and Safety

This Scouting alumnus and his dad want your summer camp to be mosquito-free

June 2, 2025 0

There are very few things that can ruin a campout like mosquitos, the tiny terrorists that drive a camper mad when they get into your tent at night.

App Feed

Find adventures close to home like this Indiana troop did

May 27, 2025 0

Last year, Troop 202 of Carmel, Ind., found an awesome outing about a 30-minute drive away.

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