Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo ready to serve Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Ken Niumatalolo is the Baltimore Area Council's honorary recruitment chair. Each new Cub Scout and the Scout who recruits him will meet Coach Ken.
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On righting wrongs in Scouting: When's the time to speak up? (opens in a new tab)
How do you go about righting wrongs you see in your pack, troop, team or crew? And what about adult leaders who try to right wrongs in inappropriate ways?
Post on Reading Rainbow blog tells of Scouting's power (opens in a new tab)
Boys' Life Senior Writer Aaron Derr penned a guest post on the Reading Rainbow blog, showing how the Scouting program brings out the best in all Scouts.
Ever had yak meat? If so, thank this Scouting founder (opens in a new tab)
Without Ernest Thompson Seton, the first Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America, yak might not even exist in North America
Virginia ship earns 2014 Sea Scout National Flagship Award (opens in a new tab)
Sea Scout Ship 1942 of Arlington, Va., was selected by the Boat Owners Association of The U.S. and the BSA as the 2014 Sea Scout National Flagship.
Boy Scouts of America announces Jack Link's partnership (opens in a new tab)
The BSA announced a multiyear partnership to make Jack Link’s the "Official Protein Snack of the Boy Scouts of America” and our four high-adventure bases.
Include STEM activities in your pack or troop's summer fun (opens in a new tab)
There is STEM (science, technology, engineering, math ) in nearly all summer outdoor activities you enjoy with your Scouts. Let’s find it. Let’s explore it.
On wearing a kilt with the Scout uniform (opens in a new tab)
What is the BSA policy on wearing a kilt with the Boy Scout or Venturing uniform? Find out what the experts said.
Amtrak train service to Philmont in jeopardy (opens in a new tab)
More than 5,000 Scouts will take Amtrak to and from Philmont this summer. But unless a financial dispute gets resolved soon, that option could fade away.
Tips to avoid texting and driving (opens in a new tab)
Make the promise to never be a victim of texting and driving, and do everything you can to convince your driving-age Scouts to do the same.
Boys' Life wrote about Louis Zamperini in its 1944 issue (opens in a new tab)
In its January 1944 issue, while Louis Zamperini was still missing in action, Boys' Life told of the time he ripped a swastika flag from its post.
Webelos to Arrow of Light transition gets a second option (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scouts who have earned Webelos as of June 1, 2015, and are moving to the Arrow of Light will now have two options for completing the Arrow of Light.
Which fictional characters are most likely to be Eagle Scouts? (opens in a new tab)
Captain America, MacGyver and Indiana Jones are just three of the fictional characters you said would be Eagle Scouts, if they existed in the real world.
How your pack and troop can get the most out of Boys' Life (opens in a new tab)
The latest episodes of CubCast and ScoutCast show you how Boys' Life can make your job in your pack and troop easier and more rewarding.
413 Eagle Scouts graduated from military academies in 2014 (opens in a new tab)
At least 413 Eagle Scouts graduated from our nation's military academies in 2014, which reflects the level of dedication Eagle Scouts have to our nation.
Purchase new MSR backpacking tent designed by Philmont (opens in a new tab)
The high-adventure base will now sell the MSR Thunder Ridge tent, a Philmont-approved tent designed specifically for Scouting use.
How (and why) to make Scout meetings more active (opens in a new tab)
Active Scout meetings are the focus of Part 2 in three-step approach to healthy living known as Drink Right, Move More, Snack Smart.
Are fireworks allowed in the Boy Scouts of America? (opens in a new tab)
Remember that setting off fireworks is unauthorized in the Boy Scouts of America, except when the display is conducted by licensed experts.
What drowning really looks like (it's not what you think) (opens in a new tab)
Movie drowning and actual drowning aren't even close cousins. Someone who is actually drowning undergoes an involuntary, automatic set of behaviors.
Utah Varsity Scouts lift SUV off woman at scene of deadly crash (opens in a new tab)
A group of five Varsity Scouts from the Utah National Parks Council lifted an SUV off a woman who had been pinned in a rollover crash Wednesday.
Can youth wear the NESA Life Member square knot? (opens in a new tab)
Justin, a youth and lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association, asks whether he can wear the silver-bordered NESA Life Member square knot.
Scouts can celebrate World Cup with a soccer-themed game (opens in a new tab)
Bring the World Cup to your Scouts' next unit meeting with this soccer-themed game.
Meet the Eagle Scout working at the 'CBS Evening News' (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout Scott Berger is associate director of the "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley," where he helps put out a 30-minute news program every weekday.
Poll: Are you ready to go digital with Scouting magazine? (opens in a new tab)
Would you read a digital version of Scouting magazine? If so, would you still want your print copy? The BSA’s magazine team is considering that right now.
6 revisions to the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook (opens in a new tab)
The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook (No. 512-927) is regularly refreshed to make it easier to use and understand.
Lightning Safety Awareness Week for Scouts (opens in a new tab)
In honor of Lightning Safety Awareness Week — June 22-28, 2014 — here are some ways to keep Scouts safe from deadly lightning strikes all year long.
Register now for the 2015 World Scout Jamboree in Japan (opens in a new tab)
The Boy Scouts of America is expecting to send about 1,600 people to the 2015 World Scout Jamboree, held Japan from July 28 to Aug. 8, 2015
Seven ingredients that make up a good Scouting leader (opens in a new tab)
In the column, “A Scoutmaster Thinks It Over,” he lists seven “yardsticks” to help him determine how to be a good scout leader.
Bryan on Scouting redesigned with new look, forums (opens in a new tab)
Easier navigation, a better mobile viewing experience and a forum feature. Bryan on Scouting has been redesigned to serve you better.
Should Boy Scout camps have electric-vehicle charging? (opens in a new tab)
The increasing prevalence of electric vehicles led two Scouters to make a case for adding charging at BSA camps and national high-adventure bases.
Mariano Rivera ready to pitch in for NYC's Cub Scout recruiting effort (opens in a new tab)
The greatest closer in baseball history is prepared to help New York Cub Scout packs close the deal on recruiting new members. Mariano Rivera, after a 19-year career with the New York Yankees, retired with more saves than any other pitcher in history.
Share your tips for building a Scout-led troop (opens in a new tab)
Becoming a Scout-led troop is the goal of most Scout leaders. But what does a Scout-led troop look like, and - better yet - how do you get there? That's exactly what we're looking to reveal in an upcoming Scouting magazine story, which means we need your help.
Minnesota Boy Scout finishes quest to sleep outside for a year
Um, perfect sleeping weather? Well, he actually did it. Defying hot, humid summers and below-zero winters, Rudy Hummel, a 17-year-old Life Scout from Minnesota, finished his quest to sleep outside every night for a year. I first told you about Rudy when he was 200 nights into his 365-night quest.
Eagle Scout becomes youngest to summit 27,766-foot Makalu (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout Matt Moniz keeps raising the stakes. On May 25, the 16-year-old became the youngest person to summit the 27,766-foot Makalu, the world's fifth-tallest mountain. A week earlier he summited the 26,905-foot Cho Oyu, Earth's sixth-highest mountain. Of course there's one mountain taller than these and any other: Everest, elevation 29,029 feet.
What's the scoop on a white-on-red Order of the Arrow sash?
As if you needed another reason to attend NOAC next summer. You know the National Order of the Arrow Conference is the OA's signature event. You know 2015 is the Order of the Arrow's 100th Anniversary. Right there you've got two incredible reasons to attend on Aug.
Scouter honored for heroism during Navy Yard shooting
Navy Capt. Edward "Chip" Zawislak is a real-life superhero, and he learned those skills in Scouting. Zawislak, an Eagle Scout and Scouter with Troop 903 in Southern Maryland, rescued and used first aid on a woman shot during the Washington Navy Yard attack on Sept.
From refugee camps in Myanmar to Scout camps in Utah
I believe every family needs Scouting, but this group of refugees might have needed it more than most. As the BSA-affirming video below explains, a group of refugee families fled brutal government leaders in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar (formerly Burma) in 2006.
Campers won't settle down at bedtime? Try these four tips
Heading to summer camp or your unit's first summer campout? If you've camped with Scouts before, then it's likely you've encountered energetic boys (and Venturers, too) who have a hard time settling down at bedtime. The woes of Scoutmaster Knott in the May 1950 edition of Scouting magazine will sound familiar.
Film showcases the power of Scouting but doesn't sugarcoat it
I mean no disrespect to Follow Me, Boys! , an an American classic. But that 1966 film doesn't speak to most of today's 30-something parents in need of a character-building organization for their son or daughter. It especially doesn't resonate with those parents in America's inner cities who desperately want a way to steer their children…
Help make the 2015 Journey to Excellence scorecards even better (opens in a new tab)
How do you know whether your unit offers the best possible experience for the Scouts and Venturers you serve? You keep score. Scouting's Journey to Excellence (JTE) gives you specific, measurable ways to track success based on a number of key factors like camping, service, advancement, training and retention.
9 things that'll be different for staffers at the 2017 jamboree (opens in a new tab)
Better transportation, more time off, a staff village and maybe, just maybe, warmer showers. That's just some of what's in store for volunteers at the 2017 National Jamboree. They're in for an even better experience than staffers had last summer.
Meet the young man leading Sea Scouting for the next year
Selecting Peter Schmidt to lead Sea Scouting seems like a no-brainer. I mean, take one look at the young man's Scouting résumé: Quartermaster Award, Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Silver Award. Numerous council, regional and national training courses and leadership roles.
Making history: First campers arrive at the Summit today
Northern Tier, 1923. Philmont, 1939. Sea Base, 1980. And now: the Summit, 2014. Remember this day, because today - June 8, 2014 - the first Scouts arrive at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit in West Virginia.
Why every Scout or Venturer needs to earn the Cyber Chip
It's been two years since I last blogged about the BSA's Cyber Chip . In the online world, that's like two lifetimes. The importance of the Cyber Chip has only grown in the time since it was introduced. Now having a current Cyber Chip is the first requirement for Scouts earning the Digital Technology and Programming…
New book explores how U.S. presidents helped shape Scouting
The first thing you notice when you pick up My Fellow Americans is its weight. The new book from Eagle Scout David C. Scott feels heavier than you might expect from the outside. Inside, though, Scott makes sure the stories about each U.S.
Five June Scouting magazine covers from the archives
Even though the first "official" day of summer is June 21, the start of this month reminds us that it's time for swimming pools, barbecues and, of course, Scout camp and Scouting adventures. During this first week of the month, let's look back at five June cover images from the digital archives of Scouting magazine…
President, governors make it official: June is Great Outdoors Month
Love the outdoors? I've got just the thing. June, a month whose arrival is celebrated by school-age children nationwide, doesn't just mean the end of classes. It means the unofficial beginning of outdoors season. June is Great Outdoors Month, and it's overflowing with reasons to head outside to celebrate our beautiful country.
These Eagle Scouts won three of NESA's biggest scholarships in 2014 (opens in a new tab)
You're going to want to meet Cody, Donald and Ryan. These three Eagle Scouts won three of the National Eagle Scout Association ‘s most prestigious scholarships in 2014 and have been spotlighted in a series of videos first shown at the BSA's National Annual Meeting in May.
Confessions of a Bully: In gripping video, Cub Scout shares his lesson learned
Cameron Thompson isn't a bully anymore. The second-grader and Cub Scout in Pack 322 of California's Inland Empire Council learned his lesson, and now he's sharing an anti-bullying message that's sure to resonate with your Cub Scout-age boys. The news media have taken notice; Cameron's positive story was on the Today Show this morning .
On National CPR and AED Awareness Week, share your lifesaving story (opens in a new tab)
Cardiac-related incidents are the No. 1 reason a fatality is reported within Scouting. That sobering fact, provided by BSA Health and Safety Team Leader Richard Bourlon, is all it should take to convince you that CPR and AED training is worth your time.