Inside the May 2022 Issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the May 2022 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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MAY 2022 FEATURES

‘WE ARE YOUNG BUT STRONG’

After Hurricane Ida tore through the country, Scouts stood up to help people recover.

• Scouts in Hurricane Ida’s Path Step Up to Help Their Communities Recover

GO WEST, VENTURER

A South Carolina crew gets snapshots of the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and the Sawtooth National Forest.

• Venturing Crew Treks to the Sawtooths

GEAR GUY UPDATE: REST EASY

Get a good night’s sleep on these camping mats and sleeping pads.

• How to Buy a Good Camping Air Mat or Sleeping Pad

SL HOW TO MAKE IT: MAGNETIC WAND

This fun magnetic device can help you increase coordination skills.

ONLY IN OUR SCOUTS BSA EDITION

SCOUTING AROUND: MASTER THE TRICKS

Before you attempt any tricks, become familiar with your board and practice balancing, foot positions, pushing off and stopping.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

THE STARS ALIGN

Scouts discover how vast and rich the merit badge program is at a council campout.

CUTE, FUZZY … PAINFUL

Some tiny caterpillars can pack quite a wallop. Learn how to identify them and what to do if you get stung.

• Watch Out for These 5 Stinging Caterpillars

NATURE’S RAREST EVENTS

From stinky flowers to rocks that seem to move themselves, count yourself lucky if you see these natural wonders.

• Take a Look at 6 of Nature’s Rarest Events

ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

LET’S LOOK AT SWIMMING

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

FAMILY TIME

Grab a parent and have some fun at Cub & Me.

AND MORE!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action and more! Only in the May 2022 issue of Scout Life!

• Wacky Adventures
• Pee Wee Harris
• Scouts in Action
• More S.I.A.