May 18, 2020 | Boy's Life
Camping and backpacking are all about getting dirty guilt-free, right? Well, yes, but with an important reminder: The same hands we use for building campfires, exploring the wilderness and relieving ourselves outside will also — several times a day —... May 18, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
The stage was a grassy front yard with a brick-house backdrop. The guests wore face coverings and stayed at least 6 feet apart the whole time. At the end, a parade of cars saluted the latest recipient of Scouting’s highest honor. But other than that, Phillip... May 15, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
A text feels impersonal. An email can get lost in spam. But a handmade card with a personal message? That bit of extra effort makes the recipient feel special. With that thought in mind, a Scoutmaster in the North Florida Council mailed handcrafted letters to each... May 15, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
We all can’t wait to get back to outdoor Scouting adventures — camping, hiking, canoeing, swimming and more. As restrictions from COVID-19 shutdowns slowly lift, it’s important to Be Prepared for any future activity. Now may be a great time to review... May 14, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
The need for lifesaving blood doesn’t stop during a pandemic. Scouters in the Chickasaw Council in Tennessee and Yawgoog Scout Reservation in Rhode Island have been doing their parts to facilitate donations from healthy donors. Chickasaw Council partnered with...