Category: Best of ScoutSmarts

Part of your Scouting journey involves taking on leadership roles, which is fantastic because leadership is an important skill you'll constantly use throughout the rest of your life! Whether...

Are you ready to officially become an Eagle Scout? If so, completing an Eagle Scout rank application will be the final hurdle that you'll need to overcome. In this article, I'll be teaching you...

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 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...

It's no secret that camping is one of the all-time best parts of Scouting. Fun camp experiences provide Scouts with a greater appreciation of nature, opportunities to learn useful new skills,...

Do books and Cub Scouts mix? We sure think so! While some may argue that Scouting is all about adventuring in the great outdoors, children can also embark on inspiring adventures and experience a...