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Hats off to this Cub Scout’s Mount Rushmore project

April 1, 2026 2

Cub Scout pack works to deliver what all Americans agree is a crucial addition to Mount Rushmore — a top hat for Abraham Lincoln.

Cover of the April issue of Scout Life magazine

Why the next issue of Scout Life is a must-read for kids

March 30, 2026 0

Whether you’re a parent or a Scout leader (or both!), here’s what your kids will get out of the April issue of Scout Life.

Want to get your Scout to talk? Try a chat around the campfire

March 24, 2026 1

Informal settings like campfires or hikes lower the pressure that comes with direct, structured conversations. It’s a place where teens feel emotionally safe and are more likely to open up.

The worst packing fails, as told by real Scout parents and leaders

March 17, 2026 3

How do you forget a sleeping bag? Happens all the time, parents and Scouters say. See what else makes the list because it didn’t make the trip to camp.

Why the next issue of Scout Life magazine is a must-read for kids

February 27, 2026 0

The March issue features outdoor tips, amazing camp options, STEAM, jokes and more.

A photo of hands performing chest compressions on a practice mannequin

Scouts learn lifesaving skills in this Indiana council program

February 14, 2026 0

See how “100 Hearts in 100 Days” will teach families how to perform CPR and use an AED.

A parent’s guide to blue and gold banquets

February 9, 2026 1

If you’re reading “blue and gold banquet” on your Cub Scout’s calendar for the first time, you’re probably wondering what the whole thing is about.

Help your Cub Scouts build safety skills for life

January 28, 2026 0

Safety is the highest priority for Cub Scouts. That’s why #CubChatLive recently welcomed back National Cub Scouting Commissioner Nilesh Shah for a detailed look at personal safety Adventures that span the Cub Scout ranks.

Four winter treks to inspire your next cold weather adventure

January 26, 2026 1

Let these winter outings push you out of your comfort zone and onto the memory of a lifetime!

Guest Blog: Here’s how we went from no Scouts to 100 in 4 years

January 22, 2026 4

Boston parent Kim Kulasekaran decided to get involved in Scouting four years ago. Today, the pack and troop are thriving and happily serve this urban community.