May 24, 2021 | Boy's Life
Here’s what you’ll find inside the June-July 2021 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to subscribe to the print or digital editions of Scout Life... 
May 24, 2021 | Boy's Life
Design and make your own board game to take family game night to the next level of fun. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A BOARD GAME Posterboard, cardboard or cardstock Game tokens, such as small toys Blank note cards or construction paper Dice Pencil, markers, crayons,... 
May 24, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
This is the 36th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. COVID-19 note: Some of these Eagle projects were completed before the pandemic, meaning the photos may not... 
May 21, 2021 | Boy's Life
Part 1 of an exclusive summer camp story by the author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Powered by WPeMatico 
May 21, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Fashion trends ebb and flow. And while this blog probably isn’t the place to discuss the ins and outs of skinny jeans or no-show socks, there is one clothing debate we can settle once and for all. It’s a question that’s been asked since at least the 1990s, when I... 
May 20, 2021 | Boy's Life
Nobody likes bug bites. And some insects can spread serious diseases, such as Lyme disease, West Nile virus and dengue fever. You can avoid biting insects using this three-part strategy. 1. DON’T GO WHERE BUGS ARE. Mosquitoes, ticks, no-see-ums, horseflies and the... 
May 20, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Your unit might have big plans this year, but it’s important to remember what shouldn’t be on your schedule. Throwing boomerangs? Tree climbing? Cliff-diving? You can find a list of many prohibited activities here in the BSA’s Guide to Safe Scouting. The guide,... 
May 19, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
If you’re supposed to bloom where you’re planted, then Life Scout Ian Simon is flourishing. And he’s helping a local orphanage do some growing of its own as well. For his Eagle Scout service project, Ian planned, developed and gave leadership to the construction of a... 
May 18, 2021 | Boy's Life
Q: What sleeping bag should I use if I don’t want the heat to get to me? — Gus, Atlanta, Georgia A: Many factors affect a sleeping bag’s comfort: rectangular or mummy design, temperature rating, down or synthetic insulation — it can be tough to find the right fit.... 
May 18, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Scouts help other people at all times, and after a year of staying home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of them are excited to start serving their communities like they did pre-pandemic. If your Scout has read this month’s issue of Scout Life magazine, he or...