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...
Category: Best of ScoutSmarts
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...
The 5 Most Difficult Merit Badges In Scouting (And How To Earn Them)
It's a (literal!) badge of honor to succeed in earning an extremely difficult merit badge. When I was a Scout, I often wondered, "what's the hardest merit badge out there?" No need to wonder any...
Earning Second Class Rank⚜️: A Scout’s Ultimate Guide In 2023
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...
Sustainability is an Eagle-required merit badge that’ll teach you the incredibly important skill of conserving our planet's resources! In answering each of the requirements, you'll learn how...
Scout Camping Activities: 5 Outdoor Games Your Troop Will Love
Are scout campouts some of the best times of your life? They should be! Some of my favorite Scouting memories come from the activities and games my troop would play during our camps. In this...