Category: Best of ScoutSmarts

Scout meetings can feel like a chore at times, but they definitely don't need to be that way! If you'd like to spice up your next troop meeting, I'd recommend trying out some awesome games and...

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...

"Is it really worth it to stay in Scouting?" is a question that almost every scout asks themselves at some point or another. And, honestly, the answer to this question could differ depending on...

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...

Are you ready to earn your First Class rank and start seriously preparing to become an Eagle Scout? You're actually a lot closer than you think! In earning First Class, you'll be finishing up...

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...