Scouting archives Archives - Page 7 of 9

A Halloween tradition

October 30, 2021 0

We wrote about the haunted castle operated by Troop 2 in Fort Wayne, Ind., way back in 2005. You can imagine how thrilled we were when we checked and, sure enough, the same program is still going strong today!

A Halloween-themed recruiting event

October 23, 2021 0

When it comes to maintaining a healthy Scout unit, recruiting is king. The ability to consistently bring in new members is the lifeblood of every unit.

Plan now for a great crossover ceremony

October 17, 2021 2

We talked to two seasoned Cub Scout leaders who both start planning their AOL-to-Scouts-BSA crossover ceremonies months in advance.

Paddling in the Wake of Lewis and Clark

October 9, 2021 1

To learn how you (and your Scouts) can explore the area just like Lewis and Clark, check out this story from the September-October 2019 issue of Scouting magazine.

Cub Scout Adventures 101

October 2, 2021 0

Adventure is a hallmark of every level of the Scouting program. But in Cub Scouting, the word takes on a special meaning. For each badge of rank, Cub Scouts must complete a series of Adventures, which

Helping your Scouts become OA members

September 25, 2021 1

For more than 100 years, the Order of the Arrow has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Unit elections are permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing and

Scouting helped these families grow closer

September 18, 2021 0

From New York’s steel towers to the bayous of Louisiana, here are five Scouting families who worked to make their world a better place, and in the process, become stronger together thanks to Scouting.

Remembering a Scouter who died on 9/11

September 11, 2021 0

Among the victims of 9/11 was Shawn E. Bowman Jr., an Eagle Scout and veteran leader who had been active in Scouting for more than two-thirds of his life.

Angling for an easy outdoors activity?

September 4, 2021 0

One of the easiest and most effective ways to keep BSA youth members of all ages engaged in the program is to get them outdoors.

7 lifesaving tactics the Unbroken hero would have learned in Scouting

December 22, 2014 8

Hero of the book and film Unbroken, Louis Zamperini credits Scouting for teaching him to be prepared with life-saving survival skills.