In a life-threatening situation outdoors, a Scout’s skills are only as good as his memory. That’s why mnemonic devices — popular for schoolchildren memorizing the order of the planets, the metric system, or the colors
What separates a successful Boy Scout troop from a foundering one? The answer hasn’t changed in a century. It’s the patrol method, and it’s been around since at least 1920 when Scouting founder Lord Baden-Powell explained it in his
You can learn the proper and improper ways to use BSA logos, the exact specs on official BSA colors, and tips on websites, social media, and photography.
Scouting isn’t free. Yes, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper to be a Scout than to participate on a club soccer or lacrosse team. But there’s still a cost in Scouting — dues, uniforms, gear,
Though certainly not a requirement for earning the Eagle Scout Award, an Eagle Scout Service Project video can be icing on the cake, celebrating and commemorating a boy’s hard work and planning. And with HD
Like The Hulk, you don’t wanna see Scouts when they get angry. But it’s a natural human emotion, so it’s bound to happen in your troop. When it does, do you know how to respond?
If your troop has 25 boys, odds are three of them have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a CDC report. Yes, 12 percent of boys ages 3 to 17 have been
A complete amateur radio station in a box can be sent to your council for free*! Too good to be true? Nope. That’s the offer from Icom America, the BSA sponsor I told you about
For new Cub Scouters, the terms “monthly core values” and “roundtable” might as well be in a foreign language. We’ve all been there, and Cubcast knows it. For newbies or anyone needing a refresher in