Category: Scouting Culture

Earning the Firem'n Chit (also sometimes mistakenly called the "Fireman Chip") is one of the first steps a Scout takes toward mastering fire safety. Scouts are known for camping and treating the...

Interested in signing your child up for Scouting (or becoming a BSA/Boy Scout yourself)? If so, you're in the right place! Having personally been a Boy Scout, in this article, I'll be sharing with...

Weekend campouts are one of the troop activities that practically every Scout loves. During these camps, members of Scouts BSA often participate in fun, action-packed activities like hiking,...

Kids ages 5-10 are able to become Cub Scouts and learn useful lessons in the outdoors. Like joining Scouting though, becoming a Cub Scout also costs money. In this article, I'll be breaking down all...

If you’ve been a BSA Scout for even a little while, you've probably already heard the phrase, “Leave No Trace.” Still, you may not know all there is to it! Leave No Trace is a nuanced subject,...

Over the years, Scouting has become a safer setting for numerous reasons. Long gone are the days of controversy, as Scouts BSA has taken extensive measures to make the experience of Scouting less...