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...

There's something magical about winter camping: waking up to frost on your tent, the crunch of snow under your boots, and that first sip of hot chocolate that warms you from the inside out. But...

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...