It’s the season for wish lists and giving gifts. To help you get started on your holiday shopping, here’s our annual Scout Life guide for some of the hottest toys and games of the year. Each top toy was kid-tested and approved. MIX IT UP Mix your own music with just a punch, swipe, twist…

What’s going on in this picture? What is that camel 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…

Do stalactites go up or down? Test your caving knowledge with this fun trivia quiz.

Here’s what you’ll find inside the October 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. OCTOBER 2022 FEATURES WHAT YOU FIND UNDERGROUND Scouts discover wildlife, fantastic formations and a…

There are dozens of useful knots. By mastering these seven basic Scouting knots, you’ll be ready for just about any situation that calls for tying ropes together, forming loops, and securing ropes to objects. After you have learned to tie a knot, practice it often. Carry a piece of rope in your pocket. When you…

Use a PVC pipe to make an indestructible time capsule that will keep your treasures safe for years. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A TIME CAPSULE One pre-cut PVC pipe 4 inches in diameter (We recommend 1 foot in length, but you can make yours larger or smaller, depending on how much you want to…

You can sleep under the stars, slip into a bivvy sack or hang a tarp, but if you want a more substantial shelter, get a tent. What kind of tent should you get? Here are come variables and features to consider so you can choose the right tent for your trip. WHEN CHOOSING A TENT…

Picking a place to pitch a tent isn’t always simple. You could find a flat spot, but the site might be in a low-lying area and prone to flooding if it rains a lot. To find a place you can safely and comfortably sleep and eat outdoors, consider these nine factors: Environmental Impact Use established…

In the middle of the woods, surrounded by moss-covered tree roots, a metal grate sits melded into the earth. It’s not very big — maybe a couple of feet wide. Peer through the door’s bars and you see very little: jagged rocks encircling a passage; beyond that, darkness. But through the darkness, a fascinating geological…

It’s important to eat balanced meals, but sometimes it’s nice to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here are four tasty recipes to try. Have a favorite dessert recipe? Send it to us! OWASIPPE SOUP Last summer at Owasippe Scout Reservation in Michigan, Matthew Hanson with Troop 41 of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, won a cooking contest with…