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Enter daily to win one of 10 hammocks

July 2, 2012 4

We’ve all been there: waking up in a haze of discomfort after sleeping on a rocky, uneven surface in a tent. It’s not pleasant. Derek Hansen says it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead,

Points in the Paint: Ohio troop’s trailer a slam dunk for the BSA

June 18, 2012 19

Want to get your unit’s recruiting up to speed? Consider hauling your “Join Scouting” message everywhere your pack, troop, team, or crew travels. Start by taking a page from Canton, Ohio, Troop 4’s playbook, which

Ask the Expert: Interpreting Camping merit badge Requirement 9a

June 7, 2012 197

When it comes to life-changing experiences, there’s no substitute for camping. And when it comes to the Eagle-required Camping merit badge, there’s no substitute for Requirement 9A. It reads as follows: 9. Show experience in camping

Do the Trails Day two-step: Get outside, get a patch

May 23, 2012 2

Trails have been a part of Scouting since the beginning. There are figurative trails — the one to First Class and to Eagle — and literal ones, like the 350 miles of trails at Philmont

During National Park Week, the great outdoors becomes even greater

April 20, 2012 2

What’s the only thing better than visiting a national park with Scouts? Taking that same trip for free. That’s the beauty of National Park Week, held this year from April 21-29. For these nine glorious days

Merit Badge Calendar

April 4, 2012 434

Last update: Feb. 23, 2017 Wondering which merit badges are the newest? Looking for release info on upcoming merit badges? I’ve got you covered. This regularly updated page will keep you and your troop in

The 20 most (and least) earned merit badges of 2011

January 25, 2012 81

What were the hottest merit badges last year? I’ve got the answer. Maybe. So first, a caveat: The friendly folks at the Supply Division tell me there’s no way to determine exact numbers of merit

Record-keeping tips

August 8, 2011 20

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

10 ways to celebrate Earth Day with your pack, troop, team, or crew

April 19, 2011 2

Updated for 2024 Even Scouts need a reminder to protect our planet. And because it’s Earth Day, now’s the perfect opportunity to talk to the members of your unit about doing their part. Sure, the Boy Scouts

Name That Council: Oct. 29, 2010 solution

November 5, 2010 0

Thirty-two of you would make great detectives. That's the number of correct responses we got to last week's Name That Council challenge. Those eagle-eyed individuals knew that the patch above belongs to the Kinston, N.C.-based