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Bright idea: How a ‘good conduct candle’ can improve den meeting behavior

January 17, 2020 6

A good conduct candle is a proven way to mitigate mayhem at den meetings. It’s cheap, easy and gives the Cub Scouts a visual reminder to follow the rules.

In its effort to welcome a vegetarian Scout, troop embarks on a culinary adventure

January 1, 2020 28

When a vegetarian Scout joined the troop, a teachable moment emerged — a chance to show Scouts that vegetarian meals can be just as tasty.

Scouts invent handy way to remember first aid steps

December 19, 2019 9

These Chicago Scouts came up with a mnemonic device to remember the eight steps of handling an emergency.

When is Scout Sunday 2020? What about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

December 9, 2019 8

Scout Sunday 2020, held in February, gives Scouts a highly visible way to show their appreciation for faith-based chartered organizations.

Outwit, outplay, outrecruit: Troop holds ‘Survivor’-themed event for Webelos

November 29, 2019 1

This troop devised a clever Survivor-themed competition that tested Scout skills while showing the Webelos what kind of high-energy fun awaits.

Boys’ Life Wants to Tell YOUR Story

November 6, 2019 0

Do your Scouts want to land on the same pages as some of the most famous Scouts of all time? Here’s their chance! Whether you’re carving out the adventure of a lifetime in a snow-filled

It’s time for #Campsgiving, a great outdoor Thanksgiving tradition

November 5, 2019 7

Are you ready for #Campsgiving? It’s a time when the Boy Scouts of America encourages units go hiking, camping and cooking traditional Thanksgiving meals outside.

Here are some ideas to put outdoor skills into action at Scout meetings

October 24, 2019 3

Outdoor skills aren’t just for the monthly campout. There are plenty of ways your Scouts can hone their outdoor skills on a regular basis.

Holiday cards for heroes: A service project for our service members

October 18, 2019 2

Every year, Scouts and leaders from this council send hand-signed holiday cards to men and women serving in the armed forces.

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

October 4, 2019 6

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