Just like the first real snowfall of Winter, every January in Scouting feels like a clean slate, marking a new beginning. You’ve got fresh calendars, big goals, and that excitement that comes with...

Earning merit badges is one of the best parts of Scouting, but let’s be real - not all badges are created equal! Some, like Fingerprinting, can be finished in a single afternoon, while beasts like...

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...

There's something special about watching a Scout's face light up when they master a new skill or help a younger Scout succeed. It's those moments that keep us coming back, even when life gets busy,...