Inside the May 2026 Issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the May 2026 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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MAY 2026 FEATURES

TREKKING TO THE TOP

In pursuit of a cool award, this troop discovered new heights.

FICTION: GEORGE GOODWIN, DRAGON SLAYER: A SCOUTING LEGEND

Read an excerpt from the new book by Candace Lee and Eric Newman.

• Enter for a Chance to Win the Book!

NATURE CREW: CHORUS FROGS

Learn how these tiny rock stars belt out songs like nobody’s listening.

GEAR GUY: BECOME A WATER GLIDER

Find fun on the surface with stand-up paddleboarding.

• Stand-Up Paddleboarding Buying Guide

THE FUTURE IS HERE

Check out these new mind-blowing gadgets.

SCOUTING AROUND: PREPARE FOR THE SWIMMING TEST

Determine your skill level, learn how to stay safe and have fun!

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

SL HOW TO MAKE IT: MONARCH BUTTERFLY HABITAT

Build this protective habitat to give monarchs a safe place to grow.

• How to Make a Monarch Butterfly Habitat

AND MORE!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action and more! Only in the May 2026 issue of Scout Life!

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