Category: Best of ScoutSmarts

Unfortunately, not every boy scout (or girl) who joins a troop will stay involved in Scouting. In fact, out of every 100 people that join Scouts BSA, an average of 30 scouts will drop out within...

Did you join your Boy Scout troop with dreams of learning awesome survival skills, making friends, and earning your Eagle rank but, somewhere along the way, you began to lose motivation? Don't worry,...

As an American citizen and BSA Scout, you'll need to earn your Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge to reach the rank of Eagle. In this guide, I'll help you to learn much more about our...

As an American involved in Scouting, you'll need to earn your Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge to reach the rank of Eagle. This badge will teach you what it means to be a good citizen and give...

Are you ready to take the leap and become your troop's next SPL? If you're up for the responsibility and running in your troop's next senior patrol leader election, an epic speech may just be your...

The Scouts BSA uniform is one of the most recognizable articles of clothing in history! Your classic tan collared t-shirt, leaf-green pants and shorts, neckerchief, and patch-covered, diagonally-worn...