Camping - Bryan on Scouting

Here’s a simple way of setting up a dining fly in an open field

October 17, 2019 9

A dining fly is one of the first structures you should put up at camp. But what if you’re in an area away from trees, how do you secure one?

Ginger has been able to enjoy Scouting adventures with both Keiran and Michaela.

Hiking brought volunteer closer to her son; then the same happened with her daughter

October 16, 2019 3

After forming lasting memories in Scouting with her son, this volunteer is getting to experience it all again with her daughter.

Here’s how to complete a square lashing in half the time

October 10, 2019 10

Making tight wraps and fraps when tying a square lashing can take some time, but not with this method.

In this Texas troop’s trip to Wyoming for summer camp, there’s a lesson for us all

October 4, 2019 5

The Scoutmaster approached the patrol leaders’ council with a suggestion. He encouraged the Scouts to select a summer camp that met two basic requirements.

It’s time to gear up to go camping with your family

October 4, 2019 1

Check out your local Scout Shop tomorrow through Oct. 12 for “Family Camping 101.” You can save 20% on camping gear when you spend $100 or more either online or in-store.

Here’s a tip to help your Scouts remember how to tie a clove hitch

October 3, 2019 4

Did you know a clove hitch is essentially two simple knots? When your Scout is tying lashings, all they need to know to create a clove hitch is how to tie a half-hitch. For the

Always tie a square knot correctly with this tip

September 26, 2019 10

Tying a square knot might be confusing for Scouts. “Right-over-left” or was it “left-over-right?” Here’s how to help them.

Remember to protect yourself from mosquitoes

September 24, 2019 0

The uptick in a rare disease is a reminder to protect you and your Scouts from mosquitoes, especially during dawn and dusk when the insects are most active.

Try this easy technique next time you need to whip a rope

September 19, 2019 10

Whipping a rope can be a little tricky. If your Scout is struggling with the traditional method, you can teach them another way, called “West Country whipping.”

There’s a ‘soft-skills gap’ in today’s youth, but Scouting is helping to close it

September 11, 2019 6

Technical skills can be learned in a few weeks. But soft skills like leadership and teamwork? Acquiring those takes the kind of immersion found in Scouting.