Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera helps grow Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera, a former Boy Scout, serves as the honorary Round-Up Chairman for the Mecklenburg County Council.
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Let's look at the Cooking merit badge revise for 2016 (opens in a new tab)
Requirements for the Eagle-required Cooking merit badge have been revised for 2016, with better organization, fewer redundancies and a focused approach.
There's an Eagle Scout playing in Super Bowl 50 (opens in a new tab)
When the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers kick off Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016, an Eagle Scout will be among the starters.
William H. Macy, former Explorer Scout, sends Scouts to camp (opens in a new tab)
William H. Macy was an Explorer Scout, and he remembers a trip to Region 7 Canoe Base that changed his outlook on life.
4 of 7 who died in Challenger explosion were Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Four of the seven souls killed in the Challenger explosion on Jan. 28, 1986, had Scouting pasts. One of the victims, Ellison Onizuka, was an Eagle Scout.
Scout spreading awareness about organ donation (opens in a new tab)
Philip Sullivan had his camera recording when his son Trevor woke up from heart transplant surgery. The emotional video is raising organ donation awareness.
Summer 2016 spaces available at 3 of 4 high-adventure bases (opens in a new tab)
Philmont, Northern Tier and the Summit Bechtel Reserve each have openings for summer 2016. At Florida Sea Base, the lottery for 2017 spaces is now open.
What's the first merit badge a Scout should earn? (opens in a new tab)
There's no official recommended order for earning merit badges. So which merit badge makes the best "first merit badge" for Scouts?
BSA task force works to improve existing merit badges (opens in a new tab)
It's the job of the Merit Badge Maintenance Task Force to keep our current library of pamphlets and badge requirements up-to-date, relevant and fun.
On National Handwriting Day, an ode to cursive writing (opens in a new tab)
Cursive handwriting is a dying art, and with National Handwriting Day on Jan. 23, I asked the expert why cursive handwriting is so important.
Cub Scout gives Luke Kuechly his Pinewood Derby car (opens in a new tab)
A North Carolina Cub Scout gave Luke Kuechly his Pinewood Derby car, but Kuechly didn't have to be told what he was holding. Apparently he was a Cub Scout.
A Valentine’s Day service project Cub Scouts will love (opens in a new tab)
Valentine’s Day service project: One Tiger Den in Michigan will create handmade, handwritten valentines to send to our longest-tenured Eagle Scouts.
Scout Sunday 2016 is Feb. 7 (opens in a new tab)
On Scout Sunday 2016 and Scout Sabbath 2016, we set aside time to celebrate a partnership that benefits religious institutions and Scout units alike.
Before "The Revenant," Boys' Life wrote about Hugh Glass (opens in a new tab)
Twenty-seven years before "The Revenant" dramatized the life of Hugh Glass, Boys' Life shared the terrifyingly true story with its readers.
How Scouters can save money on outdoor gear and more (opens in a new tab)
Don't let expensive gear deter you and your Scouts from reaching for the next challenge. Here's how to save money on great brands like Coleman.
What to do when a Scout Mom or Dad is too involved? (opens in a new tab)
We want parents to be involved in their son’s pack, troop, team, post, ship or crew. Without dedicated parents, Scouting can’t function. But how involved is too involved? What if Dad insists on his tent being right next to his son’s tent?
Number of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets at 20 (opens in a new tab)
The future is officially here. There are now 20 different interactive digital merit badge pamphlets available, including every Eagle-required merit badge.
For mystery trip, Scouts trust the adults to plan the location (opens in a new tab)
The Scouts of Troop 870 of Denver wanted to prove their ability to Be Prepared for anything. So they gave the reins to the adults for a mystery trip.
8 ways Scouting is like Star Wars (opens in a new tab)
Good triumphs over evil, family matters most and all the best action happens outside. These are just a few of the ways Scouting is like Star Wars.
New Boy Scout requirements for 2016 now in effect (opens in a new tab)
On Jan. 1, 2016, the new Boy Scout requirements I've been blogging about for months became official. Here's your complete guide.
How do you encourage Scouters to attend roundtable? (opens in a new tab)
How do you encourage a fellow Scouter to attend roundtable? That can be tricky, and it's the subject of our latest Tuesday Talkback.
Race to 2016 Dremel Pinewood Derby Days at Lowe's (opens in a new tab)
This Pinewood Derby season, race to your nearest Lowe's Home Improvement Store for Dremel Pinewood Derby Days.
2016 Order of the Arrow officers elected (opens in a new tab)
The 2016 Order of the Arrow officers have been elected, and Hunter Jones of the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge of Nashville, Tenn., will serve as National Chief.
Dick Douglas, an Eagle Scout for 90 years, dies at 103 (opens in a new tab)
Robert Dick Douglas Jr., who won a trip to Africa in a Boys' Life contest, flew with Amelia Earhart and was the longest-serving Eagle Scout ever, has died.
Scouts using ATVs for trail building and conservation (opens in a new tab)
Thousands of Scouts have taken ATV training at Scout camps across the country. They're using their new skills as they explore — and build — ATV trails.
One thing you should include in every unit communication (opens in a new tab)
One volunteer suggests you turn a positive story into a recruiting message by including this at the end of every piece of unit communication.
The 15 most-read Bryan on Scouting posts of 2015 (opens in a new tab)
More than 5 million page views — up from 4 million last year — helped make 2015 the best year ever for Bryan on Scouting. These were the 15 most-read posts.
Dive into the latest issue of Scouting magazine (opens in a new tab)
The January-February issue of Scouting will be reaching mailboxes this month. Here's a sneak peek at the stories you'll find inside!
Crossbow pilot program coming to Summit Bechtel Reserve (opens in a new tab)
When Scouts and Venturers descend on the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at SBR, they'll be among the first in the BSA to try crossbows.
When do Scouts use the new Boy Scout requirements? (opens in a new tab)
Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, Scouts will use new Boy Scout requirements at every rank. But how does the transition process work?
Harrison Ford served on Boy Scout summer camp staff (opens in a new tab)
In 1957, Harrison Ford — before portraying that hero from a galaxy far, far away — played a heroic role much closer to home: Boy Scout summer camp staffer.
10 Pinewood Derby planning tips proven to work (opens in a new tab)
Want to make this next Pinewood Derby the best one yet? I've got you covered with these 10 Pinewood Derby planning tips.
Eagle Scout received handwritten note from Skip Yowell (opens in a new tab)
When Paul Attwater's son received a congratulatory note from JanSport co-founder (and former Scout) Skip Yowell in 2013, something was memorably different.
Wood Badge beading ceremony reaches new heights (opens in a new tab)
The morning of July 30, 2015, was just like any other morning atop Philmont’s Tooth of Time. Until it wasn’t. The sun had just cracked the horizon, and the view from that rocky 9,003-foot summit extended for miles. Then came something unexpected: two blasts from a kudu horn, the musical instrument used to signal the…
In Scouting, failing to have a plan B is planning to fail (opens in a new tab)
As Scouters, we're prepared for the unexpected emergency during an event. But what about the possibility the event might not happen at all? Have a plan B.
5 ways to get Cub Scout parents ready to camp (opens in a new tab)
Who's more nervous about that first night sleeping in a tent: the Cub Scouts or their moms or dads? In some of our Scouting families, the answer is both.
Space Camp has Scouts reaching for the stars (opens in a new tab)
SPONSORED: Space Camp offers an unforgettable week for your Scout-age kids — one that could spark a career in an important field that's actually hiring.
Five friends have visited every high-adventure base (opens in a new tab)
It's a story of five boys adventuring together." Friends from Troop 820 of Chapel Hill, N.C., have seen Scouting take them to every high-adventure base.
How do you rein in camp waste on Scout trips? (opens in a new tab)
An assistant Scoutmaster wonders how using disposable paper and plastic products (camp waste) aligns with the BSA's commitment to environmental stewardship.
Why take Wood Badge? 25 Scouters state their case (opens in a new tab)
Why take Wood Badge? Scouters say it "made me a better leader," "helped me turn my troop around" and is "one of the best training experiences I have had."
The Boys' Life Warehouse Sale is on now (opens in a new tab)
The Boys' Life Warehouse Sale: Limited-edition Boys' Life products for sale at everything-must-go prices.
New Boy Scout requirements emphasize physical activity (opens in a new tab)
New Boy Scout rank requirements that take effect on Jan. 1, 2016, put a greater emphasis on Scouts being physically active.
Bring your family to Philmont Training Center in 2016 (opens in a new tab)
With great conferences, terrific volunteers and professionals, and activities for children, Philmont Training Center is the ultimate family destination.
For #GivingTuesday 2015, invest in the future of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
On this #GivingTuesday, the Boy Scouts of America is asking you to invest in the future of Scouting by making a tax-deductible gift.
10 of the craziest places Scouts have camped (opens in a new tab)
A baseball stadium, an aquarium with sharks swimming above and the camp where Friday the 13th was filmed are among the craziest places Scouts have camped.
Post on nontraditional Eagle projects was music to his ears (opens in a new tab)
When 15-year-old Austin Secor of Broomfield, Colo., first proposed his idea for an Eagle project, he got some funny looks. The project, a musical instrument drive for foster children, was “met with a bit of skepticism, as it was a bit outside the box,” says Austin’s dad, Vincent.
When can adult leaders wear the BSA's Trained patch? (opens in a new tab)
The BSA's Trained patch sends a clear message to Scouts, fellow Scouters and parents. It says, "I know what I'm doing." Here's who can wear it.
In "Running Toward Danger," true tales of Scout heroes (opens in a new tab)
Running Toward Danger," a new book, features 170 of the most exciting rescues in the history of the BSA's heroism awards.
Cub Scout is officially the coolest kid in the carpool lane (opens in a new tab)
Webelos Scout Jake Nimark will become a legend in the lunchroom thanks to NASCAR driver and BSA supporter Scott Lagasse Jr., who dropped Jake off at school.
Philmont crew reunites to re-create photo taken 34 years prior (opens in a new tab)
A Philmont crew reunited to re-create a photo taken 34 years prior. This is the story behind the most-viral photo in Scouting magazine Facebook history.