Posts by Cole

The Lifesaving merit badge is crucial for safely planning activities in or around water. To earn this Eagle-required badge, you'll need to learn a variety of first aid skills, rescue techniques, and...

There were some key updates to the world of Scouting in 2024, and one of the biggest was the retirement of the Cyber Chip. As of January 1st, the BSA officially retired the Cyber Chip program, but...

If you're a Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Committee Chair, or any other volunteer trying to run a Scout unit in 2026, you're probably stitching together at least four different tools just to keep your...

Cost is one of the biggest reasons families quietly leave Scouting. I don't have to tell you that, you've probably seen a family disappear and wondered what happened, only to find out later that...

As the summer sun comes out and school winds down, you might notice your family is spending a lot more time together. Sometimes it’s awesome, sometimes it’s, well… a little too much...

You've made it to Part 2 of the Sports merit badge. This is where the real work happens! If Part 1 was about building your knowledge base (safety, health, sportsmanship), Part 2 is where you actually...