Around the time that I first joined Scouting, smartphones had just started to become the new thing. My phone at that time was actually a flip phone and didn’t even come with a camera. Now, 10...

Most Eagle Scout service projects wouldn't succeed without the aid of an Eagle Project Coach. It's true! In fact, I can tell you firsthand that when planning my own Eagle project, I was asking...

Quick! You’re on a 10-mile hike and one of the younger scouts has just collapsed and appears unresponsive. What do you do? Luckily, once you have the Eagle-required, First Aid merit badge,...

As an Eagle Scout myself, I can say with confidence that advancing from Life to Eagle will be a much tougher task than any of the ranks you've climbed before. In order to advance to Eagle,...

Fingerprinting is one of the most commonly earned merit badges, and for good reason. With the right supplies, this five-requirement badge can be completed in less than an hour. For this badge,...

If you're involved in Scouting, you likely spend more time outdoors than most people. But how well do you understand the science of nature? To become an Eagle Scout, a Scout must broaden their...