Posts by Cole

It's a fact that Scouting has had a massive impact on many young people’s lives, myself included! If you’re one of the rare individuals who’d like to give back to Scouting, even after turning...

To be allowed into the water during any official Scouting function, it's required that every scout pass the BSA Swimmer's test. While the actual swim isn't considered to be too difficult, there are a...

As the highest rank in Cub Scouting, becoming an Arrow of Light is a huge accomplishment for any Cub. In fact, I still have my AOL award that I earned years ago! Once a Cub has reached the age of ten...

If you're preparing to earn the Public Health merit badge, you're in the right place! In this guide, I'll be providing you with all of the information that you'll need to understand pandemics, our...

In the Scout Oath, you promise to keep yourself physically strong. To earn the swimming, hiking, or cycling merit badge, you’ll need to make good on that commitment! I've written this article...

While you're probably aware that Scouting exists in other countries, what you might not know is that there are over 50 million participants in Scouting, worldwide! In fact, the United States only...