Becoming a patrol leader is the first real taste of responsibility for most scouts. Suddenly, you're in charge of leading your peers and communicating their interests to the rest of the troop....
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Merit badges are one of the most recognizable elements of Scouting, and for good reason -- they give scouts the opportunity to explore new subjects and learn valuable skills! In fact, there's...
Cub Scouts vs. Boy Scouts: What’s Different? What’s Similar?
Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA (previously known as Boy Scouts) both have "Scouting" in their names. So what's the difference between them? While it is true that they're both BSA-headed...
One of the most dreaded parts of applying to colleges and universities are the supplemental essays. As an Eagle or Life Scout, you might be wondering how best to write about your Scouting...
The Environmental Science Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide in 2021
The Environmental Science merit badge will teach you how to conserve humanity's most precious resource -- our own planet! To earn this Eagle-required badge, you'll need to learn a plethora of...
Scouting has a long and rich history in America. Millions of kids, teens, and young adults join every year to have fun and learn useful skills along the way. In fact, I was one of them! Parents...