Naughty or nice? If you’re a Scouter, I’ll bet you’ve been nice (and Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, etc.) all year. After all, the BSA wouldn’t exist without the selflessness of adult volunteers like you. Surely Santa
“No Scouts for you until you start behaving, mister!” Come on, nobody says that, right? Wrong. Here’s proof: I am a den leader in a pack, and parents use coming to Scouts as a reward. If Scouts
Think you can spot a fake? Fake patches and other phony Scouting memorabilia, that is. These items are Scouting’s currency. You collect them, trade them, and pass them on to your children and grandchildren. And like
Get some of the nation’s top photographers together with a bunch of eager amateurs, and what’s the result? Perfect pictures. Want proof? Look no further than Brent Uberty, who serves as Western Region Venturing President
It’s 5:30 on Monday evening, and your 16-year-old son says he has four hours of homework to finish tonight — all due tomorrow. Can, or should, your son attend his 90-minute troop meeting at 7
When tracking your Scouts’ advancement achievements, you could find yourself in a sky-high pile of disorganized chaos. So what do you do as a den leader, Scoutmaster, advancement chair, or even a parent when a
The Scout Law isn’t just for meetings and campouts. And it’s not just for Scouts. Those 12 essential points have real-world applications that reach beyond the context of Scouting. Wherever you go and whatever you
Does a Scout in your troop have trouble reading the Boy Scout Handbook or merit badge pamphlets? Don’t let that get in the way of his enjoyment of the Scouting program. Instead, take time to make a
Frustrated by the prospect of keeping today’s always-connected kids safe from harm? Fear not; help is here. The Boy Scouts of America announced recently that it’s partnering with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to