Cub Scouting - Bryan on Scouting

Parents of boy with autism were told to ‘try Scouting,’ and this happened

June 12, 2017 74

If you had to pick just one point of the Scout Law to describe Isaiah V., it would be brave. That same word applies to his mom and dad, too.

4 ways the BSA is strengthening its relationships with schools

May 24, 2017 9

Ready to strengthen the relationship between Scouting and schools in your area? The BSA has several resources to help. Here’s a look at four big ones.

The big difference between Cub Scout advancement and Boy Scout advancement

May 3, 2017 19

Rank advancement in Cub Scouts is not like rank advancement in Boy Scouts. In Cub Scouts, it’s grade- or age-based. In Boy Scouting, Scouts hold the reins.

How to earn the National Summertime Pack Award

May 2, 2017 20

Extend the fun of Cub Scouting into the year’s hottest season by earning the National Summertime Pack Award. Here’s how it’s done.

Can Cub Scouts get extra time to finish requirements after school year ends?

May 1, 2017 62

But what happens if a Cub Scout isn’t quite there yet? What if he isn’t done with his requirements by the end of the school year?

Cub Scout day camp and twilight camp: 14 perfect planning tips

April 11, 2017 11

You can make Cub Scout day camp or twilight camp a fun and memorable learning experience for everyone involved. All you need to do is Be Prepared.

How to create a budget for your pack, troop or crew

April 5, 2017 8

Creating a budget for your pack, troop, team, post, ship or crew is an essential part of every well-managed, well-financed unit.

For this busy military family, Scouting maximizes that most precious of resources: time

February 14, 2017 5

Families like the Blackmores know that as schedules get busier, family time won’t just happen naturally. You must put on the calendar.

From Idaho to Indiana, this is how Pinewood Derby car kits get made

February 1, 2017 3

These wood blocks begin their journey as ponderosa pine logs at a sustainable lumber mill in Idaho. Then those blocks are transported to South Bend, Ind.

This Harry Potter Pinewood Derby car is muggle-made, wizard-approved

January 30, 2017 6

A Pinewood Derby car inspired by Harry Potter’s Nimbus 2000 broomstick has found its way onto a racetrack this season.