Earning the Firem'n Chit (also sometimes mistakenly called the "Fireman Chip") is one of the first steps a Scout takes toward mastering fire safety. Scouts are known for camping and treating the...

How do we keep society safe from disease? By raising awareness of public health! In earning the Public Health merit badge, you’ll learn about different forms of illness, understand the systems we...

Interested in signing your child up for Scouting (or becoming a BSA/Boy Scout yourself)? If so, you're in the right place! Having personally been a Boy Scout, in this article, I'll be sharing with...

Rifle shooting is an activity that very few youth get to participate in - with the exception of BSA Scouts! So, get ready to hone your marksmanship skills and learn about firearm safety. Being able...

The Eagle-required Emergency Preparedness merit badge will test your planning skills in the face of unexpected disasters. After all, a Scout must be prepared for anything! In earning this badge...

Weekend campouts are one of the troop activities that practically every Scout loves. During these camps, members of Scouts BSA often participate in fun, action-packed activities like hiking,...