After spending 15 hours speeding down the slopes and rekindling his skiing skills, Nathan Kaley didn’t want his troop’s weekend ski trip to end. But the schedule and his body said otherwise. “I wish school was off so we could go another day, but I was tired,” the 12-year-old First Class Scout says. “If tiredness…

Whether you’re spelunking, digging through your pack at night or walking around camp after sundown, you need a good light. It’s one of the Scout Basic Essentials for outdoor adventures. A flashlight or headlamp can help keep you safe while exploring in the dark, serve as an emergency signal or provide a little illumination on…

You might have heard that you can lose at least half your body heat through your head. Well, that’s a myth. It’s closer to about 10% if your head isn’t covered. Still, that heat loss can leave you chilly, so it’s important to keep your noggin insulated. Here are some options: Stocking hat. These hats,…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the December 2022 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 magazine. DECEMBER 2022 FEATURES SNOW MUCH FUN! Councils offer tons of frosty adventures at winter…

Check out our fun photos of weird and unusual headlamps and flashlights. Each one is both a fun and effective way to light up your Scout outing. Transformers: This cute flashlight transforms into a lantern with feet that act like a tripod. Tripod Lamp: The bendable legs on this lamp can be twisted into any…

Councils across the country put on winter camps, but if you want a good chance of playing in the snow, you’ll have to head north. Many camps have organized winter programs. Sometimes, though, finding your own fun creates an unforgettable adventure. That’s what the Scouts in Troop 60 of Geneva, Illinois, discovered when they went…

Here are six interesting facts about blizzards: 1. A blizzard is a storm that lasts at least three hours and produces a large amount of snow. 2. In the U.S., blizzards are most common in the upper Midwest and the Great Plains. 3. Most blizzards occur between December and February. 4. The Great Blizzard of…

Across a frozen expanse, Scouts huddle around small holes carved into the ice. Below their feet, fish swim sluggishly, occasionally nibbling at the bait dangling in the chilly water. “You have to sit there and wait,” says Sky Riggs, 12, a Tenderfoot Scout with boys Troop 218. “It feels like every bite is a massive…

The holiday season is here! Celebrate with these sweet treats that you can make and decorate yourself. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIES 5 ½ cups flour 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup salted butter, softened 3 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Holiday-shaped cookie cutters Nonstick foil…

Life Jackets are designed to keep you safe. These personal flotation devices (also called life vests or PFDs) are essential equipment whenever you’re on the water. It’s important that properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets are worn by everyone engaged in boating activities. You can learn more about life jackets in the following three…