Sep 19, 2019 | Boy's Life
Sea Scout advanced leadership training (SEAL for short) is for the best of the best. A group of Sea Scouts from across the country — all of them leaders in their own ships — come together for 10 days of training at sea. It is a tough, demanding experience. It’s a...Sep 19, 2019 | Boy's Life
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Sep 19, 2019 | Boy's Life
Counting your steps is a good way to estimate distances as you hike, but first you need to know the length of your footsteps. Discover the length of your step with this method: Use a tape measure to mark a 100-foot course on flat ground. Walk at a normal speed from... 
Sep 19, 2019 | Bryan on Scouting
Whipping a rope can be a little tricky. If your Scout is struggling with the traditional method, you can teach them another way, called “West Country whipping.” For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has...Sep 19, 2019 | Southern Region OA
The Southern Region’s annual We Support Camping Award celebrated the completion of its sixth consecutive year of council camping support, again doing so in record fashion. Created in 2012 for the 2013 program year, the award’s purpose is to encourage lodges to sharpen...