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The Scout Life Job Board is the best way to find Scout camp jobs

March 15, 2023 0

Summer camp jobs can be some of most rewarding, character-building, team-bonding experiences an older teen can have.

Take your healthy eating habits with you to camp by using these recipes

January 20, 2023 0

Some of us leave our diets and healthy eating habits at home when we head out on a hike, campout or other outdoor adventure. But needing more calories to fuel your fun doesn’t mean you should eat like a teenager.

Lions, Tigers, Bears – and sharks! How an aquarium overnighter enhanced this pack’s program

January 17, 2023 0

The pack often plans a family overnighter every year. In the past, the Cub Scouts and their parents have slept at zoos and aboard an aircraft carrier. This was the first time they’ve stayed at an aquarium.

Cool Camps: Maine High Adventure Area still going strong after 50 years

January 12, 2023 5

Nearly 50 years since it was originally founded, Maine High Adventure Area, operated by the Katahdin Area Council, still provides Scouts and adults with a unique backcountry experience.

Yum! Here’s our favorite holiday-themed Dutch oven recipes

December 12, 2022 4

Option A: Take a recipe … any recipe. Make it at home, in your kitchen. Eat it at your dining room table. It probably tastes great. Option B: Now take those same ingredients and alter the

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.

Find your next adventure at BSA council camps

November 3, 2022 2

You often think of your council camp for summer or winter camp, but many councils offer camping opportunities throughout the year, providing the same fun activities Scouts enjoy during weeklong camps.

Teach your Scouts how to enhance their cooking skills using a Dutch oven

September 22, 2022 12

Traditionally, camping Dutch ovens are heavy cast-iron pots that make baking outdoors easy. You can also steam, fry, sauté or boil food in them.

Missouri camp features a rich history beyond its time as a BSA haven

August 23, 2022 0

Before Camp Arrowhead became a favorite spot for Scouts to have summertime adventures, Native Americans hunted the land in southwest Missouri for at least 8,000 years.

How to help inexperienced Scouts with a fear of camping

July 16, 2022 0

Getting some kids out of the house — and out of their comfort zones — can present a challenge to even the savviest Scout leader.