As a troop's Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), you’ll have many regular responsibilities, but one of the most important is your duty to organize and lead Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings. You...

Are you ready to take the leap and become your troop's next SPL? If you're up for the responsibility and running in your troop's next senior patrol leader election, an epic speech may just be...

The Scouts BSA uniform is one of the most recognizable articles of clothing in history! Your classic tan collared t-shirt, leaf-green pants and shorts, neckerchief, and patch-covered,...

Indian Lore is the study of the traditions, practices, and histories of American Indian tribes. Now, more than ever, we have a lot to learn by studying the wisdom of ancient Native American...

If you’re preparing to earn the Indian Lore merit badge, you've come to the right place! In this guide, I'll be teaching you about the history, culture, and contributions of the American...

As a new assistant patrol leader (APL), it’s easy to coast by and let your Patrol Leader (PL) do all the work. Too bad real scouts and real leaders don’t take the easy way out. Neither will...