Posts by Cole

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...

A duty roster is a patrol's plan of responsibilities for a smooth and fun campout. To put it simply, duty rosters allow patrols to assign key jobs to specific Scouts, which helps make sure that every...

After electing a new Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) or appointing new Patrol Leaders, some troops might want to conduct a special ceremony to acknowledge the change in leadership. Often, this is done...