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If you are considering a role in leading in Troop 13, here are a couple of training that are available to assist you to be more effective in that role. These two focus on Den Chiefs, an important role as you are an ambassador for Troop 13 and assist Cub Scouts as they prepare to transition from Cub Scouting to Scouts BSA, and Outdoor Ethics Guide another important role in helping the Troop properly care for the places we explore. In-person Training for Den Chiefs has returned. A course is being offered in Herndon, VA on Saturday, March 11. Registration…
We’ve turned some iconic Scout Life covers and photos into challenging jigsaw puzzles. Can you solve them? Click here for full-screen play. We’ve turned some iconic Scout Life covers and photos into challenging jigsaw puzzles. Can you solve them?
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In celebration of Black History Month, here are a few African American leaders who helped pave the way for other athletes, aviators, journalists, astronauts and activists.
What’s going on in this picture? What is that chicken doing or thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment form at the bottom of this page. After we approve it, your funny caption will be on this page for everyone to read. Click here to write captions for more funny photos.
The Big Dipper is part of which constellation? Ursa MajorOrionPiscesCassiopeia Click or tap on the North Star. {“id”:2,”score”:1,”description”:””,”type”:”circle”,”found”:false} Which constellation can be identified by three bright stars in a straight line? OrionTaurusCanis MajorAndromeda Which queenly constellation is shaped like a “W” or “M”? AndromedaCassiopeiaPerseusPegasus Which dog-shaped constellation contains Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky? Canis MajorPiscesAriesRover What is the name of the largest constellation? HydraCruxUrsa MajorPisces How many named constellations are there? 81888188 Which ancient Greek astronomer made the first known list of constellations? PtolemyArchimedesAristotleHippocrates Which U-shaped constellation is named for two mythological twins? GeminiLeoOrionScorpius Which constellation is…
Giraffe jokes will make you laugh for a long, long, long time! No need to stretch, these great jokes sent in to us by Scout Life readers are head and shoulders above the rest! Seth: What do you call it when a giraffe swallows a toy jet? Jake: Tell me. Seth: A “plane in the neck.” Joke submitted by Jake P., Vaihingen, Germany Nick: What do you get when you cross a giraffe and a Scout? Mick: I haven’t a clue. Nick: A person everyone looks up to. Joke submitted by Nick C., Windsor, Conn. Jack: Why do giraffes have…
Every year, Cub Scouts send us photos of their fun, fast and fantastic Pinewood Derby cars. And 2023 is no different. Check out this photo gallery of creative Pinewood Derby cars sent to us by Scout Life readers. Do you have a photo of your Pinewood Derby car? Send us a photo! 2023 Pinewood Derby Car Design Photo Gallery Click on images to see cars in a photo gallery. SEND US A PHOTO OF YOUR CAR Name of your car Describe your car Photo Important Note: Please only upload photos of your Pinewood Derby car. Because of privacy rules, we can’t post any photos that show people’s faces. Always ask for…
For seven years, I worked at NASA on the Mars Curiosity rover. It is just like a Pinewood Derby car, except it has six wheels, it’s nuclear powered and it shoots lasers. My Cub Scout son and I decided we would take the science principles I used while building stuff at NASA and apply them to making his Pinewood Derby car. Take a look at some of those science principles in this video and check out my list of the most important steps for making fastest Pinewood Derby car possible. SEVEN STEPS FOR MAKING THE FASTEST PINEWOOD DERBY CAR 1.…
Packs around the country are preparing to hold their annual Pinewood Derby. There are many ways to make your Pinewood Derby car go faster. Here are some of them. Basic Guidelines for Pinewood Derby Car Design The possibilities are endless when it comes to picking a shape for your Pinewood Derby car. Before you begin, consider the following general guidelines: Avoid designs with a pointed nose. A pointed nose will make it difficult for your Pinewood Derby car to rest on the pin at the starting gate. It may also cause your Pinewood Derby car to get bumped around when…