Posts by Cole

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 elective...

Since its very beginning, Scouting has relied on existing Scouts to recruit new members into the program. Thankfully, this has worked pretty well — as Scouting has been around for over 100 years!...

Surviving in the wilderness is the ultimate test of a Scout's knowledge, skills, and mindset. By earning your Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, you'll learn what to do if ever you're stranded alone in...

Courts of Honor are an essential and exciting part of everyone’s Scouting journey. If you’ve never attended one, a Court of Honor is a ceremony in which Scouts are honored for their achievements,...

Whether you’re a newly-joined Scout or well along the path to Eagle, making friends in a BSA troop can often feel like a challenge. However, it doesn't need to be! While many friendships develop...

First Class rank is a turning point in Scouting. Once a Scout has reached First Class rank, they'll have learned all of the basic skills for troop success. At this point, Scoutmasters and leaders...