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Congrats to the first winner of our Scouting Safety Quiz

March 13, 2018 2

More than 770 people entered our inaugural magazine quiz. Find out who won and how everyone scored.

Nap on Safely: 5 steps toward achieving the optimal camp snooze

March 12, 2018 17

A 26-minute afternoon nap, enjoyed some time between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m., can make you more alert, healthier and less stressed.

Buddy check! The importance of getting a friend wherever you go

November 7, 2017 22

Do Scouts really need to get a friend for a quick trip to the latrine or when they meet with a merit badge counselor? Simply put, yes.

Is your unit’s fire extinguisher part of the Kidde recall?

November 6, 2017 16

Scout leaders should check their unit meeting site, troop trailers, trunks and garages today to see whether their Kidde fire extinguisher is included.

Let’s be blunt about pocket knife safety

October 10, 2017 42

A sharp blade can be a useful tool when setting up camp, fishing or cooking. It can also be dangerous when used carelessly.

3 fall-rific (and 1 not-so-great) uses for pumpkins at Scout meetings and events

October 6, 2017 41

Ah, pumpkins. Nature’s most fruitful fall fruit. Carve them, eat them or spice them. Just don’t fling them through the air.

Pledge to never, ever use your phone while driving, because #ItCanWait

September 20, 2017 1

Scouters, parents, and driving-age Scouts and Venturers should take the #ItCanWait pledge today. Commit to go phones down, eyes up.

BSA camps adding healthier options at dining halls, trading posts

August 29, 2017 38

At camps like Bashore Scout Reservation in Pennsylvania, the campaign to keep Scouts physically strong starts at the dining hall and trading post.

This is how to check your urine color to tell if you’re dehydrated

June 30, 2017 14

Monitoring your urine color is a great way to tell if you’re getting enough water. And getting enough water is a great day to stave off dehydration.

Why you should designate 1 responsible person to be a water watcher

May 24, 2017 8

If everybody’s in charge of watching kids in the water, that often means nobody is watching. By selecting a single, responsible adult, you could save lives.