You're standing on the shore, watching your friends have fun at the beach on a beautiful day, when you see someone slip under the water. There is no lifeguard, no whistle, and no time to waste. In...

A large-scale service project is one of the final obstacles that you'll need to overcome to reach Scouting's highest rank: Eagle Scout. If you're a Life Scout in the process of planning your own...

"Eagle Scout" is the highest rank a young person can reach in Scouting. In fact, only around 5% of all Scouts who join ever reach the Eagle rank. As such, becoming an Eagle Scout is an exceptionally...

Personal management is notorious for being one of the most difficult badges for any Scout to earn. With numerous in-depth knowledge requirements, as well as additional long-term projects, earning...

The American flag is one of the most important symbols of Scouting America (Previously called Scouts BSA). At almost every Scouting campout, Court of Honor, and troop meeting, Scouts will hold some...

When a town faces a tough issue, most people just argue online. However, Scouts who earn the Citizenship in the Community merit badge know they can do something more. In completing this...