Category: Best of ScoutSmarts

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...

Being a BSA Scout is one of the most unique and rewarding activities that a young person can be involved in. From camping and earning merit badges to building friendships and even learning...

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,...

Are you ready to earn your Second-Class rank and take your next major step toward becoming an Eagle Scout? If so, you've come to the right place! The skills you'll learn in becoming a...

At some point, almost every Scout has wondered which merit badges they could earn most easily. I know I have! Because there are so many conflicting lists out there, I've decided to determine,...

It's no secret, some Eagle-required merit badges are harder to earn than others. If you're interested in difficulty rankings and recommendations of when to complete each Eagle-required merit...