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Why on Earth is Space Camp in Alabama?

April 19, 2018 0

This incubator of interplanetary innovation isn’t located in the obvious space places like Houston or Cape Canaveral, Fla. It’s in Huntsville, Ala.

Space Camp, like Scouting, delivers hands-on STEM experiences to young people

November 20, 2017 2

Space Camp, like Scouting, puts young people in an environment where all five senses are engaged and STEM learning comes naturally.

How to spend less time fundraising and more time Scouting

October 19, 2017 12

Nobody likes fundraising. But with the right online tools, you can make your next fundraising effort painless, efficient and — dare I say it? — fun.

10 ways to Leave No Trace when climbing

July 19, 2017 0

How do you Leave No Trace when climbing outdoors? The answer, in the form of 10 tips, comes from our friends at Jeep and the Access Fund.

Polaris ATV trails at the Summit Bechtel Reserve are full of thrilling twists and turns

June 16, 2017 14

A world-class ATV experience awaits Scouts and Venturers at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. It’s called the Polaris OHV Center for Excellence.

Multitasking camping gear: 5 items that can serve more than one purpose

May 18, 2017 Comments Off

Why buy separate camping gear items when things already in your backpack or trunk can pull double (or triple) duty? A Scout is thrifty, after all.

Fundraising lessons learned from the four councils who did it best in 2016

May 3, 2017 Comments Off

What did these four winning councils do so well? Read the four biggest takeaways, and get ready to make your next fundraiser really pop.

Boy Scout wins ‘MacGyver’ sweepstakes grand prize: a trip to the set

April 18, 2017 Comments Off

Jake G., a Boy Scout from Troop 565 of Round Rock, Texas, won the grand prize in the MacGyver Challenge: Scout Edition, hosted by Boys’ Life magazine.

Fresh meeting activity ideas to engage a Scout’s passion for exploration

April 6, 2017 Comments Off

Scout leaders, find hands-on meeting activity ideas at the all-new Nat Geo Kids Explorers Club. Visit the page on the Boys’ Life website to get started.

Use your Pinewood Derby track as an advancement ceremony centerpiece

January 12, 2017 4

With some advance preparation, your pack’s existing Pinewood Derby track can become the focal point for an advancement ceremony.