May 28, 2021 | Scoutingwire
The Boy Scouts of America held its National Annual Meeting (NAM) virtually in 2021, enabling attendees from all over the United States and around the world to tune in remotely to its National Business Meeting and other events throughout the week. Below are the top 12... May 28, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Early on a cold November morning in Korea in 1950, an American soldier left the safety of his position to draw enemy fire away from his fellow Army Rangers. That soldier, Ralph Puckett Jr., is an Eagle Scout. “With full knowledge of the danger, 1st Lt. Puckett... May 28, 2021 | Boy's Life
John Musgrove was on his first backpacking trip, and he was not a happy hiker. “I’m tired, and I think I’m going to barf,” he moaned. The eighth grader and his Scouts BSA patrol were hiking a section of the Appalachian Trial in the Mark Trail Wilderness of north... May 27, 2021 | Boy's Life
Want to give your dad something funny for Father’s Day? Why not tell him a joke. Here are 30 great jokes about dads sent in by Scout Life readers. Do you know a funny joke? Click here to send it to us. DOWNLOAD A FREE POCKET JOKE BOOK! Print and fold your own pocket... May 27, 2021 | Boy's Life
Father’s Day is coming up. Show Dad you care with a do-it-yourself gift. GET CRACKIN’ WITH THIS PEANUT BRITTLE Dad will love this homemade peanut brittle. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 1 cup of sugar ½ cup of light corn syrup 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine 1 cup of roasted... May 27, 2021 | Boy's Life
Father’s Day is coming up. Dad will be one happy guy with one of these cool gifts. TANGLED TWINE? “Knot” anymore with this handy twine dispenser. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Wide-mouth canning jar Needle Roll of twine Pencil Thin cardboard Scissors WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Poke the... May 26, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
At first, it sounds like a reality TV pitch: What happens when you bring together 64 strangers from across the country and challenge them to spend five days living, learning and working together? But the reality behind the National Wood Badge Course, planned for... May 26, 2021 | Boy's Life
Since 1968, it has been a tradition to have a mascot for each of the Olympic games. Take a peek at our photo gallery of Olympic mascots and then use the comments section to tell us which Olympic mascots you think were the wildest, craziest, weirdest and coolest. 1968... May 25, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Since den chief counts as a position of responsibility for Scouts BSA rank advancement, it can be natural to seek a Scout in the program to serve as a den chief. But Venturers and Sea Scouts can also contribute to your den’s success. “As a den chief, I helped the Cub... May 25, 2021 | Boy's Life
Q: I use a tote box for my gear because I can’t afford a backpack, but it doesn’t fit in my troop’s tents. What do I do? — Henry, Greenwood, Indiana A: First, kudos on your resourcefulness. Second, you’re going to have to be a little more resourceful, because it’s...