This story originally appeared in the January-February 2011 issue of Scouting magazine. The biggest Cub Scout event of the year doesn’t have to be the longest. After all, families shouldn’t have to bring a late-night snack to survive their pack’s annual blue and gold dinner. Yet some blue and gold banquets last longer than Gone with…

We know you’re ready to return to summer camp. When you can, consider one of these six amazing Scout camps. Click here to see more Scout Camps featured in previous years. CAMP SHANDS North Florida Council; Hawthorne, Florida; campshands.org POOL PARTY: Slide down one of two giant waterslides — both more than 100 feet long…

A lightweight backpacking stove provides a welcome hot drink and meal in the backcountry and might become critical gear if you must melt snow for water. Find the right stove for your adventures using these tips. 3 TYPES OF BACKPACKING STOVES Backpacking stoves fall into one of three basic categories, according to the type of…

Gliding to shore in their canoes, Scouts with linked troops 65 of Circle Pines, Minnesota, scanned for the portage trail. Nope, nothing but heavy brush. After getting out of their canoes and investigating, they found the hidden path. Hunting for the right way to go sometimes happened, as these Scouts were on a Northern Tier…

Read all about the Eagle Scout Award and the impact Eagle Scouts have made over the decades in this special digital edition of Scout Life magazine.

In a commencement speech years ago, writer David Foster Wallace told the story of two young fish that were out swimming. When an older fish swam by and said, “Morning, boys. How’s the water?”, one young fish thought for a moment, then said, “What’s water?” Culture is the water we swim in as people. It’s…

Let’s be honest: Doing the exercises is the easy part. What’s hard is finding the motivation to start exercising — and making the time to do it regularly. Here are three tips that’ll help you get past the hard part from trainer, coach and fitness personality David Jack: Motivation: “Remember that you are a unique, amazing…

This story originally appeared in the May-June 2016 issue of Scouting magazine. Leslie Kolke is wandering tentatively on the deck of the Sea Scout Ship Propeller. She’s a preschooler surrounded by teenagers, but she’s safe under the watchful eye of her mother and grandfather — and even at this age, she gets it. Leslie’s mom grew…

A Scout leader should look for a backpack with: For carrying group gear, 60 to 75 liters; or 50 to 58 liters if your Scouts carry their share. Organization that suits your needs, like external pockets and maybe a side zipper into the main compartment for quick access. The fit and carrying capacity you need.…

Everyone loves a joke. Even if you’re not into love, romance and all that kissy stuff, you’ll still love to laugh at these funny Valentine’s Day jokes and comics. Do you know a funny Valentine’s Day joke? Click here to send your joke to us. DOWNLOAD A FREE POCKET JOKE BOOK! Print and fold your…