Is Scouting right for you? Whether you're just considering joining, or are already well into your Scouting career, seeing if you have these 9 traits can help you understand if you have what it...
Category: Scouting Culture
How To Hold A Successful Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Election
Senior Patrol Leader elections are one of the most important aspects of Scouting! Typically, your elected SPL will hold the position for at least 6 months, so it's crucial that your troop use a...
Scoutmaster’s Conference Preparation (With Example Questions!)
While preparing for an upcoming Scoutmaster conference, it’s easy to feel a little intimidated. Answering one-on-one questions from an authority figure is tough! However, Scoutmaster...
Have you ever wondered why Boy Scout popcorn sells for such high a price? Averaging $20+ a box, BSA popcorn sales may appear to be a greedy cash grab, but having been a Boy Scout myself, I'll...
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,...
The Aims And Purpose Of Scouting (BSA Methods And Activities)
Most people have heard of Scouts BSA, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, but few truly know and understand the purpose of this century-old organization. Having been a scout myself, in...