Category: Scouting Culture

Unfortunately, not every boy scout (or girl) who joins a troop will stay involved in Scouting. In fact, out of every 100 people that join Scouts BSA, an average of 30 scouts will drop out within...

Did you join your Boy Scout troop with dreams of learning awesome survival skills, making friends, and earning your Eagle rank but, somewhere along the way, you began to lose motivation? Don't worry,...

As a scout, you'll occasionally come across some merit badges that require completing prerequisite requirements. Prerequisites mainly exist for safety reasons and will ensure that scouts don't...

The Scouting uniform is one of the most recognizable outfits worn by youths around the world. Therefore, it's crucial that all scouts wear their uniforms with a sense of pride and respect. To help...

Serving as your troop's Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is one of the most demanding leadership roles a young person can take on. Trust me, at one time, I was my troop's SPL! As Senior Patrol Leader,...

A troop minute, often delivered by your Scoutmaster or SPL, can be one of the most educational aspects of Scouting. This "minute" is an opportunity for your troop's leaders to relay important life...