Aug 29, 2017 | Bryan on Scouting
At Bashore Scout Reservation in Pennsylvania, the campaign to keep Scouts physically strong starts at the dining hall. Starting last year, Scouts who attend summer camp at Bashore are served meals with more whole grains, leaner proteins, and increased fruits and... Aug 29, 2017 | Boy's Life
Camping gear is awesome, and we’re always looking for the latest outdoor tools, gadgets and equipment. But sometimes we discover camping stuff that makes us pause. Is this tool useful or over-the-top? Is this equipment fun or just funny? Is this gadget great or goofy?... Aug 28, 2017 | Scouting Magazine
Across 1. Scout ranch born in 1938 5. Excursion 8. Over, old way 9. Town near Philmont Scout Ranch 12. Bird’s babies-to-be 13. Suns, when Red 14. Tree juice 16. Make a knot 17. Took the initiative 19. Cub Scout group 21. Mount Baldy material 23. Distance measurement... Aug 28, 2017 | Scouting Magazine
WHEN THE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, the Boy Scouts of America and other World Scouting organizations launched the World Conservation Award in 1975, the patch was just for Boy Scouts. Since then, the award has expanded to include Cub Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts. The... Aug 28, 2017 | Scouting Magazine
ART WAS THE BSA’S 24th most popular merit badge last year, narrowly beating out Lifesaving. While most Scouts who earn the badge probably do so at summer camp, the badge is a great offseason option. In fact, art museums across the country offer workshops to Scouts,...