A Scout Is Kind: What It Means, And How To Make It Normal In Your Troop
Kindness is the sixth point of the Scout Law. Here's what it actually asks of you, twelve small things you can do at your next troop meeting, what the research says you get out of it, and a 1911...
How To Welcome New Scouts Into Your Troop: Their First 90 Days
A troop's first 90 days with a new Scout decide whether they stay. Here's how the new-Scout patrol and troop guide are supposed to work, the two meetings worth running in month one, and a checklist...
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...
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...
How to Hold a Proper Flag Ceremony (According to Scouting America)
The American flag is one of the most important symbols of Scouting America (Previously called Scouts BSA). At almost every Scouting campout, Court of Honor, and troop meeting, Scouts will hold some...
"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...
