If you're a scout who's good at strategy games, or if you've had some experience playing chess, the Chess merit badge will provide a fun way to develop critical thinking skills and earn an...

In Scouting, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is a monumental challenge that only 5 percent of scouts ever complete. Young men and women who embark on this life-changing journey are sure to...

Scouting in America has existed for over 100 years, with the original "Boy Scouts" having been founded in 1908 by Lord Robert Baden-Powell. This successful organization, which has taught...

One of the most dreaded parts of applying to colleges and universities are the supplemental essays. As an Eagle or Life Scout, you might be wondering how best to write about your Scouting...

The Environmental Science merit badge will teach you how to conserve humanity's most precious resource -- our own planet! To earn this Eagle-required badge, you'll need to learn a plethora of...

Scouting has a long and rich history in America. Millions of kids, teens, and young adults join every year to have fun and learn useful skills along the way. In fact, I was one of them! Parents...