Everyone knows that Scouting teaches useful skills and encourages personal growth. However, you might be wondering what exactly the skills covered in Scouting include. Look no further! In this...
Category: Scouting Culture
15 Favorite Scouting Movies And Books To Inspire BSA Leaders
We all need a bit of inspiration from time to time, and what better way to get it than from an incredible movie or book about Scouting! Maybe you’ve been in the same troop leadership role for a...
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, once...
One classic but often overlooked part of the Scouting experience are songs and chants! Who doesn't want to strike up a tune alongside friends seated around the campfire? On top of being fun,...
Wood Badge Training: A Scout Leader’s Ultimate Overview In 2025
Attending Wood Badge is like a university course for Scout leaders, but over a much shorter time frame! According to Scouts BSA, Wood Badge is an “advanced, national leadership course open only to...
Review Of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) By A Scout
One of the most unique and valuable experiences in Scouting is attending a National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). This six-day-long intensive course teaches Scouts essential skills for leading...