Category: Best of ScoutSmarts

Being a BSA Scout isn't just an extracurricular activity; it's a incredible journey that transforms young people into leaders, adventurers, and compassionate citizens. For some, Scouting is a...

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...

The American flag is one of the most important symbols of Scouts BSA. At almost every Scouting campout, Court of Honor, and troop meeting, Scouts will hold some sort of opening presentation that...

Quick! You’re on a 10-mile hike and one of the younger Scouts has just collapsed and appears unresponsive. What do you do? Luckily, once you have the Eagle-required, First Aid merit badge,...

Citizenship in the World is an Eagle-required merit badge aimed at connecting Scouts to their global communities. In earning the Citizenship in the World merit badge, you’ll learn about...

Everyone knows that you can't become an Eagle Scout without ranking up! However, along the journey, it's easy to get stuck and stop making progress. Or, to become discouraged because there are...