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This troop makes a splash at its annual aquatics campout

March 12, 2025 0

This annual campout serves as a way to introduce new Scouts to the fun activities the troop does.

A photo of Cub Scouts in the snow

What you need to know about Cub Scout winter camping

January 29, 2025 1

Camping is an essential part of the Cub Scout program, and the Cub Scout program is designed to run all year round. It stands to reason, then, that at some point you’re going to be outdoors in weather ranging anywhere from “cool” to “chilly” to “downright cold.”

Fly high or make a splash with AVA Rafting & Zipline’s adventure packages

November 4, 2024 0

You and your Scouts can go on unforgettable, action-packed adventures in Scouting. Some fun-filled activities you can do include zip-lining, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, horseback riding, and climbing – all of which AVA Rafting & Zipline can help you book.

These Scouts were the stars of a film festival-themed camporee

October 31, 2024 1

Camp Agawam was overrun by zombies, ghosts and evil rats. Fortunately, Scouts were in control of the situation.

What you need to know about Webelos, Arrow of Light and Scouts BSA camping

August 30, 2024 13

Whether fall temperatures have already arrived in your region, or even if they’re still a couple months away, now seems like a good time to review what you need to know about Webelos, Arrow of Light and Scouts BSA camping.

Troop adds sign to Rhode Island Scout camp’s collection

August 6, 2024 0

For four decades, painted wooden signs have hung in Camp Medicine Bow’s dining hall, highlighting campsite names. There’s Minnikesu, Weemat and Wuttah, just to name a few … and this summer, Troop 399 of North Babylon, N.Y., added a new one.

Bear Grylls pens an essential handbook for anyone who is a Scout or wants to be one

April 16, 2024 1

“It’s a book for anyone who is a Scout, was a Scout or hopes one day to be a Scout,” Grylls says.

A photo of a parent and two children walking along a trail in the snow

How cold is too cold for Cub Scout winter camping?

January 29, 2024 2

There is no national policy for Cub Scout winter camping temperatures. Instead, this is a local council-based discussion and decision.

Scouter creates fun game to help Scouts remember their knots

January 25, 2024 3

Enabling success happens when you show the learner that they can do the skill themselves. But for continued success, the learner should have opportunities to keep using the skill.

Scouters, troop restore favorite campsite at Pennsylvania council camp

December 28, 2023 3

Since 1981, Troop 117 of Coatesville, Pa., has been going to Camp Horseshoe, a Chester County Council camp, for summer camp. The troop has been helping improve the camp for decades.

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