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Now Everyone in This Family is a Scout
When the BSA announced that it would welcome girls into the Cub Scout program starting in 2018, that news was very exciting for families all over the nation, especially those with daughters who had already been participating in an unofficial way. One such family, the...
These Girls Are Already Making an Impact in Cub Scouts
It’s tradition for a Scout meeting to open with the Pledge of Allegiance and the recitation of the Scout Oath and Law. What hasn’t been common before now was having girls leading that activity. At a pack meeting in San Jose, the Bay Area NBC news team got an...
The Lion Program Is Becoming A Full Part of Cub Scouts
As its pilot phase comes to a successful close, the Lion program, which is designed for Kindergarten-age youth, will transition into an official part of Cub Scouting in the fall of 2018. Lion will join Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos as an official rank in Cub...
Start a New Tradition This Thanksgiving by Hosting a “Campsgiving”
What’s Campsgiving? It’s a chance to go outdoors with your loved ones and celebrate the day with delicious campfire meals, crafts, active fun, and – our most pressing suggestion – s’mores! From Dutch oven recipes for the campsite to crafts you can whip up in the...
A Very Dutch Oven Campsgiving
If you’re looking for a way to change up the ol’ kitchen mess this year for Thanksgiving … take it outside for Campsgiving! The opportunities for creative Dutch Oven cooking are endless, and these five classic and festive dishes will be right at home on your holiday...
How to Use Every Part of Your Carved Pumpkin
If you’re like us, it pains you to toss aside the insides and seeds from your carved pumpkin. That’s why we found awesome ways to utilize every part of these fall favorites. As you carve up your masterpiece (see the video below for tips), don’t throw away a single...
Best Halloween Candy According to Boys’ Life Online Readers
If you’re stocking up on candy to hand out on Halloween, we have sweet answers to the question, “What is the BEST Halloween candy?” Boys’ Life asked and kids answered. Here’s the trick to handing out the best treats: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups earned 23 percent of...
Cub Scouts Welcomes Girls to Expanded Programs
Cub Scouts is thrilled to bring the benefits of Scouting to more kids than ever! Beginning in the fall of 2018, Cub Scouts will be available for girls and boys. This means even more youth will have access to the character development and values-based leadership that...
6 Activities You’ll Remember if You Grew Up in Scouting
From outdoor fun to Scout style, if you grew up in Scouting, your mind probably brims with nostalgia for some of your favorite adventures. Here are a few Scouting milestones you’ll definitely remember from your time in Scouts: Pinewood Derby – This is what we hear...
Cook an Egg with No Cookware: Fry an Egg in a Potato Over Your Campfire
Did you know you can cook an egg in a potato? Try this resourceful and unique recipe brought to you by America’s cutest test kitchen: Cub Scouts! You Need: An egg A potato (with skin) A knife A spoon Toothpicks or twigs Tongs A campfire Be cautious around campfires...
Cub Scouts Race Pinewood Derby Cars in a SunTrust Park and Get a Visit From Their MLB Heroes
Nothing tops the feeling of sending your Pinewood Derby car flying down a track … unless, you’re racing that car on the field where baseball superstars hit it out of the park. That was just the case for 150 Atlanta-area Cub Scouts earlier this month. Cub Scouts from...
#ShareScouting to Win a $100 Gift Card for the Scout Shop!
Is your camera roll packed with photos of the pack? Do you love sharing updates about your Scout on social media? Now through October 6, you could win a $100 gift card to the Scout Shop when you share your Scouting story with friends and family via Facebook,...
5 More Camping Recipes to Cook in Oranges
When we shared our recipe for how to make a brownie in an orange, you responded with tons of your own camping recipes and reviews for the sweet and savory treats oranges can house! So we’re working our way through your list of camping delicacies as we head outdoors...
Her Son is on the Autism Spectrum so She Signed Him Up for This Activity…
If your son has a unique way of learning or different abilities than his peers, you may wonder what activities are available to help him form friendships and encourage social development. As Christine Rasure from the Greater St. Louis Area Council shares in the story...
3 Research-Backed Benefits of Being a Cub Scout
The benefits of being a Cub Scout make a big difference in the course of a Scout’s life. From developmental years to adulthood, research shows Scouts gain life skills that set them apart long after their days in pack meetings. Aside from the fun and friendship of Cub...
The Campfire Recipe Your Kids Will Love: Brownie in an Orange
If you’ve never tasted the citrusy, sweet concoction that is a brownie in an orange, here’s how to whip up this outdoor delicacy at a campsite or in your backyard. This recipe is part of the Webelos handbook and one of the many hands-on cooking experiences Cub Scouts...
Why Cub Scouting’s Program for Kindergarten-age Boys is Right for Your Family: About the Lion Pilot Program
The Boy Scouts of America’s program for 5 and 6-year-olds has families around the country thrilled to get their kindergarten-age boys started in Scouting. We listened to families already in the program, as they shared reasons Lions may be a good fit for your family...
5 Cool Things You Can Do if You’re a Cub Scout
Being a kid can be a lot of fun. But if you’re a Cub Scout, those years in elementary school are a whole lot more fun. Here are just a few reasons why life’s better when you’re a Cub Scout, and five things your family can experience if you sign up for Scouts this...
First Time Camping Guide: Beginner Camping for the Whole Family
Let’s get real – you don’t have to be a “camping person” to camp! I certainly wasn’t, but that changed after great outdoor experiences and the sense of accomplishment I got from properly preparing. To the masses of aspirational first-time campers and, dare I say,...
This Mom Wasn’t Sure About Her Son’s Pinewood Derby Car Design But Then…
When Sherry’s son had an ambitious idea for the design of his Pinewood Derby car, she wasn’t enthusiastic about it. In fact, a slew of questions came to her mind about the feasibility and logistics of a Pinewood Derby car that looked like a tornado. In her recent blog...
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These Cub Scouts Talked with an Astronaut in Space (Here’s How Your Pack Can Too!)
I hope and I wish for all of you that you never stop learning. – Expedition 52 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA For a group of Scouts to get to hear these words from an astronaut is a remarkable experience. But hearing an astronaut impart this wisdom while he’s...
How to View the Eclipse Everyone’s Talking About
The countdown to August 21’s total solar eclipse is on. And while we can’t take credit for scheduling this once-in-a-lifetime, North American astronomical event, we do have a really cool way to make sure your kids can safely view it. Here’s what you’ll need to...
What Do You Do in Cub Scouts? Answers From a Real Scout Mom
When I decided to put my son in Scouting, like many parents, I was looking for a way for him to make some friends outside of school and get him away from being entertained almost exclusively by electronics. Admittedly, I was leery of what kind of time commitment...
You Need to Know These Three Things When You Start Cub Scouts This Fall
We’ve got a few insider tips for Cub Scout parents, along with the moms and dads considering adding Cub Scouts to their kids’ fall rosters. With school and regularly scheduled activities about to kick into high gear, these three quick tips will have you rolling into...