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[ August 17, 2018 ] ‘Scouting brought him back to us!’ say parents of boy with anxiety, autism Inspirational Stories
[ August 16, 2018 ] Help! This mom wants ideas for what to do with her son’s ‘mini stockpile’ of patches Awards
[ August 15, 2018 ] From knots to explosives awareness, Scouters in NATO guide Afghan Scouts Inspirational Stories
[ August 14, 2018 ] Female Webelos proves boys, girls have more in common than you might think Scouting in the News
[ August 13, 2018 ] In ‘SOS: How to Survive’ on The Weather Channel, Eagle Scout shares camp hacks that could save your life Camp Hacks

Could spending time outside help you live longer? A new study has the answer

August 8, 2018 0

A massive study concludes that exposure to the outdoors reduces your risk for Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death and high blood pressure.

Scout leaders, let’s shine some light on flashlight etiquette

July 26, 2018 12

It’s time to clarify that while flashlights are an important Scouting tool, you don’t need supermarket-level lighting to camp in the dark.

Five things I learned taking my son to our first Scout summer camp

July 16, 2018 24

Did everything go perfectly? No. Was it worth it in the end? Absolutely. Here are five things our writer learned at his first summer at camp with his son.

California Scouts share mountaineering tips after Mount Whitney ascent

July 10, 2018 2

One troop reached the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, but to do so required years of preparation and work.

Keeping your cool: Five tips for better Scouting in the heat

July 2, 2018 6

As temperatures climb to triple digits, it’s important for Scouts to remain prepared and safe as they set out on their next great summer adventure.

Backcountry Bingo cards encourage Scouts to pay attention to the world around them

June 15, 2018 19

A Scouter in California has created Backcountry Bingo Hunt cards to encourage his Scouts to pay attention to the details around them. He’s made them available to any fellow Scouters for free.

Troop committee member attending 59th consecutive summer camp

June 12, 2018 10

He was never in Scouts as a boy, but Robert Podboy, a volunteer in the Mason-Dixon Council, loves Scouting, especially summer camp.

The most important piece of summer camp gear for Scout leaders

June 11, 2018 45

It’s not a cot. It’s not bug spray. And it’s definitely not a laptop full of work stuff. Take a seat and read about the most important piece of summer camp gear for Scout leaders.

The mystery of the northern lights and its inspiration on Scouting

December 12, 2017 12

Seeing the northern lights is on many people’s bucket lists, but you don’t have to trek to the Arctic Circle to see them. Try BSA’s Northern Tier Base.

Don’t leave your bear bag at home this winter

November 28, 2017 3

You’re packing for a winter camping trip. Tent, check. Clothes, check. Food, check. Bear bag… Do you need one? It’s winter. Aren’t the bears hibernating?