The fundamentals of Scouting for Food are simple, but there’s still some finesse involved in making sure things run smoothly. These 10 tips should help.
http://www.youtube.com/v/qocLD26H3Aw Hang on for the ride of your life. When Scouting magazine visited the 2010 National Scout Jamboree this past summer, we brought along our newest toy: a GoPro HD Helmet Hero camera. It
“Troop elections are a microcosm of American democracy,” said Scouter J.C. Shepard on Scouting magazine’s Facebook page. He’s right, and like the election for a state governor or U.S. Senator, proper planning is needed to make
This Saturday, join the nationwide volunteer effort to better the great outdoors of the U.S. It’s the 17th edition of National Public Lands Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to teach your Scouts about the
Question: What do movies and Scouting have in common? Answer: They both can be made better by popcorn. It’s nearly fall, and that means it’s time for Scouts to sell popcorn to help fund all
Keeping the Scouts in your unit safe is partly your responsibility, and that means much more than simply keeping a well-stocked first-aid kit nearby. It also requires you to know how to spot
With 126 merit badges out there (including four for 2010 only), Scouting offers something for every boy in your troop. But when a Scout comes up to you with dreams of Drafting or visions of
Today’s hottest tech toys eventually become tomorrow’s electronic waste: E-waste. And it ends up in landfills all across the country—especially in California, which is home to Silicon Valley. That’s where Scouting came in. Earlier this
Want to make Cub Scout camps a great experience for boys? Then just make sure the camp has these 10 simple elements, courtesy of Dennis Kampa of the Rocky Mountain Council: Top-notch camp leadership and
Here’s a quick test of acronyms and initialisms for you. How many of these 10 can you name? BALOO PLC NAYLE ASPL COPE NYLT JOTA FOS NESA YIS Scroll to check your work…