Jan 17, 2020 | Boy's Life
Never be without your favorite jokes again. Download, print and fold these fun pocket-sized joke books and you’ll always Be Prepared to laugh. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Scissors Glue stick Printed joke book template (see below) DOWNLOAD AND PRINT A JOKE BOOK... 
Jan 17, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
Imagine if those weekly meetings at your office had a “good conduct candle.” Blake’s texting and missed a question from the boss? Candle goes out. Rhonda brought her breakfast? Bye-bye, flame. Peter forgot the PowerPoint? Poof. But if the candle... 
Jan 16, 2020 | Scoutingwire
Congratulations to Michael R. Marchese, who will serve as Scout executive of the Sequoia Council in Fresno, California, effective January 1, 2020. Mike began his Scouting career as a district executive, district director and then assistant Scout executive at the... 
Jan 16, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
Sometimes, a merit badge will spark a future career path for a Scout. For Brian White, it was a leadership outing. White, who earned the Eagle Scout Award with Troop 299 of Dublin, Ohio, in 2004, owns a restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. Six years ago, the business began... 
Jan 15, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
Zachary Schonfeld, an Eagle Scout from Virginia, has been elected by his peers to serve as National Chief of the Order of the Arrow for 2020. Zachary, along with National Vice Chief Noah Smith of Arkansas and four region chiefs, will serve and represent nearly 200,000... 
Jan 14, 2020 | Boy's Life
Summer 2021 might seem a long way off, but preparations for the 2021 National Scout Jamboree have already begun. You can Be Prepared by grabbing a parent or guardian and visiting the official Jamboree website at jamboree.scouting.org for information on the event, plus... 
Jan 14, 2020 | Boy's Life
These 10 animals have strong bites to help them eat, defend themselves and survive in the wild. To compare, the average adult human’s bite is only 150 pounds per square inch (PSI). 1. SALTWATER CROCODILE Bite strength: 3,700 pounds per square inch (PSI) 2.... 
Jan 14, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
We’re in the middle of registration periods for 2021 adventures at the BSA’s national high-adventure bases, with sign-ups at Sea Base starting this week. While you and your Scouts might have your sights on a specific experience, keep in mind that... 
Jan 13, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
This is Unsung Heroes, a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good...Jan 10, 2020 | Boy's Life
Need design inspiration. Check out this photo gallery of creative Pinewood Derby car designs sent to us by Boys’ Life readers, and then send us a photo of your 2020 Pinewood Derby car. Do you have a photo of your Pinewood Derby car? Send us a photo! Pinewood...