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How to plan the perfect pack overnighter for new Cub Scout families

October 19, 2018 4

Keep it simple, make it fun and remember that some of the families in your pack will be sleeping in a tent for the first time.

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 20

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.