Scouting in America has existed for over 100 years, with the original "Boy Scouts" having been founded in 1908 by Lord Robert Baden-Powell. This successful organization, which has taught...
Category: Scouting Culture
Having CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) skills are one of the best ways that you can be prepared to save lives! It's a scary thought, but most...
BSA Individual Scout Accounts (From Fundraising): Everything To Know
If you've been in Scouting for a while, you may have heard the term "individual scout accounts" used when talking about fundraising or paying for camp. In this article, I'll be covering...
61 Amazing Troop Camping Tips And Hacks (From Scouts and Scoutmasters)
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,...
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...
Eagle Scout Scholarships Made Simple: How To Find And Win Financial Aid
The hard work, dedication, and service that it takes to become an Eagle Scout are not without their advantages. Scholarships might seem hard to come by, but there are many more scholarship...