Scouts help residents dig out after snowstorm
Snowmageddon 2015 may not have been all it was expected to be, but that doesn't mean there aren't people who need help. Time to send in the Boy Scouts.About Scouts
Snowmageddon 2015 may not have been all it was expected to be, but that doesn't mean there aren't people who need help. Time to send in the Boy Scouts.
Autistic Scout’s message: “You are not alone”
Michael Whary, a Boy Scout from Troop 120 in Elyria, Ohio, has a message for autistic children, and parents of children who have recently been diagnosed with autism.
Take an interactive tour of the Summit Bechtel Reserve
Take a virtual ride on the Big Zip and explore 360-degree panoramas of the Summit Bechtel Reserve in this interactive map.
For these swimmers, achieving Eagle is the norm
The swim team at a Washington state high school is loaded with Eagle Scouts.
Getting ideas for Eagle projects: Start with what you know
Looking for ideas for your Eagle Scout project? Start with what you know.
Boy Scout Saves a Life; Gets on TV
Emery Benson, a Scout from Maryville, Tennessee, was recently featured on The Meredith Vieira Show, one of TV's most popular daytime talk shows. Emery earned an Honor Medal for pulling one of his friends from the rapidly moving waters of a creek in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Eagle Project Idea: Renovating a Food Pantry
Food pantries exist to help those who aren't fortunate enough to know where their next meal will come from. But who helps the food pantries?
Boys’ Life Earns Parents’ Choice Magazine Award
For more than 35 years, the Parents' Choice Foundation has been helping parents find quality products for their kids. And for the third consecutive year, Boys' Life has earned a coveted Parents' Choice Approved Award.
Your Chance To Voice Your Opinion On Scouting
Since you're part of Scouting, you probably have some opinions, one way or the other, on the programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Here's your chance to make them heard.
Cub Scout Keeps Cool When Dad Is Injured
Jake Pritchard didn't panic when his dad fell and seriously injured his head during a rappelling trip to Putah Creek State Wildlife Area. Instead, the boy kept calm and called 911, and now his father -- though seriously injured -- is recovering at a hospital.
This Eagle Patrol Is Destined For Big Things
Seven boys from Afton, Minnesota, joined Scouting together as Cub Scouts in elementary school, and now, all seven are Eagle Scouts.
Photos from Troop 187’s cross-country skiing trek
For the older Scouts of Troop 187 in Breckenridge, Colorado, cross-country skiing is pretty much like backpacking. Take a look at photos from one of their cross-country adventures.
Lot Of Badges For Two Nebraska Scouts
Two Nebraska Boy Scouts have combined to earn 276 merit badges. Incredible!
Cub Scout receives Honor Medal for saving parents’ lives in fire
On August 31, 2013 8-year-old Cub Scout Zane Pollard woke up at 5:00 a.m. to thick smoke and a burning smell. It didn't take him long to realize it wasn’t just his mother cooking breakfast.
Cub Scouts Help Paralyzed Dog Get Moving Again
Thanks to one good samaritan and about 50 Cub Scouts, this adorable pooch can move around and play again.
Kansas Scouts Drive In, Camp Out
Around 30 Boy Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Cub Scouts and others from Dodge City, Kansas, relived the good old days earlier this fall when they camped out a local drive-in movie theater.
Scout’s Project Honors Fallen Police Officer
When an Ohio Boy Scout learned that a police officer had been killed, he knew right away what he was going to do for his Eagle Scout project.
The BSA Fieldbook: It’s Pretty Darn Good
The BSA's Fieldbook has always been a useful tool for Scouts. Now it seems everybody else is getting in on the act, too.
NASCAR driver gives Cub Scout a ride to school
Last Thursday, Cub Scout Caleb Sowinski showed up to school in style.
Challenging limits at Winterfest
See photos from Winterfest, an annual event that brings together 3,000 Venturers and Explorers in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
R.I. Eagle Scout publishes Minecraft novel
Sean Fay-Wolfe, an Eagle Scout from Troop 1 in Kingston, RI, recently published his first novel, “Minecraft:Quest for Justice”, an action-adventure novel set in
5 Cool “Scout-o-Lanterns” for Halloween
It’s Halloween season, and in our excitement, we went scouting to find the coolest pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns we could find that also showed a little Scouting
Scouts save dog’s life in Oklahoma
Four Scouts from Troop 65 in Harrah Okla., are being called heroes after saving a the life of a dog. The Scouts were recently camping outside a church, when they heard
Bronx Scout honored for saving elderly neighbor and toddler from apartment fire
A 17-year-old Scout received the Honor Medal on October 16 after racing into a burning apartment building in January to save his elderly neighbor and a toddler. Jack Dailey
Nominate inspirational youth for Outdoor Inspirations Awards
A true outdoor community event, the Outdoor Inspiration Awards celebrates individuals, groups, and companies whose efforts go above and beyond in inspiring others in their
Eagle Scout Survives Venture Into Shark Tank
Noah Cahoon, a 14-year-old Eagle Scout from American Fork, Utah, was recently a guest on the ABC show Shark Tank, where ambitious entrepreneurs pitch ideas to some hungry — and sometimes unpleasant — businessmen. And he did just fine.
Troop 1015’s Turkey Feed recipes
Every November, Troop 1015 invites almost everyone they know to attend their Turkey Feed. Here are the recipes they use to feed 100 people.
Illinois Boy Scout Uses Goats To Remove Weeds
Gavin Burseth, a 16-year-old Boy Scout from Illinois, recently brought in 38 goats to remove invasive species from the Blackwell Forest Preserve Family Campground.
Eagle Scout Lands New Skate Park
Scout uses passion for skateboarding to fuel Eagle Scout project.
Scouts Save Stranded Kayaker on Wyoming River
When they saw a man stranded in the middle of a fast-moving river, these Scouts knew just what to do.
It Was A Busy Summer For These Cycling Eagle Scouts
In between finishing out the school year last spring and starting another one this fall, the Eagle Scouts of Troop 165 in Fredericksburg, Va., had a busy summer. As in, cycling-3,800-miles-across-the-country busy.
Nice Catch! Scout Celebrates Eagle With 335-Pound Fish
Jackson Hobbs was vacationing in Alaska to celebrate earning his Eagle Scout when he won a $10,000 fishing competition.
Scout Gives Back To Hospital That Saved His Life
For his Eagle Scout project, Nebraska Scout Doug Pepper gave back to the hospital that saved his life two years earlier.
Nebraska’s Camp Eagle Get Itself A Nice-Looking Statue
Camp Eagle, a Mid-America Council Boy Scout camp located near Cedar Bluffs., Neb., got a new statue earlier this summer to mark its entrance.
Video Of Big D Fleur-de-lis Is Big-time Cool
A neat service project from the Circle Ten Council designed to encourage recycling has resulted in a neat time-lapse video.
What’s Your Favorite Magazine? (Well, duh.)
The good folks over at Adweek are asking readers to vote for their favorite magazine. For us, the choice is obvious.
Trucker’s hitch how-to video is tons of fun
We can't vouch for the accuracy of the instructions in this knot-tying video, but what it lacks it practicality it makes up for in silliness.
Cool Video Of Cub Scout High-Tech Balloon Launch
The fourth- and fifth-graders from Cub Scout Pack 382 from Centerburg, Ohio, earned their Science and Engineering activity badges by launching a balloon into space.
Learning Scout skills at the Philly Encampment
Pioneering skills and other Scouting thrills are on display at the Philadelphia Encampment.
The Right Way To Load A Backpack
Packing your backpack the right way can go a long way toward making your backpacking trek a fun one.
Get Ready For The BSA’s Kindle Library
The Boy Scouts of America is in the process of making its merit badge pamphlets available for purchase on Amazon's Kindle platform.
This Video Will Make You Want To Pack Your Bags For Japan
Maybe the best part of the upcoming 23rd World Scout Jamboree is just getting the opportunity to meet and hang out with Scouts from around the world.
Behind The Scenes Of Scouts In Action
Go behind the scenes of one of the most popular sections in Boys' Life: Scouts in Action.
Where Does Scout Life Get Ideas For Scout Stories?
Scout Life wants to hear from you! Tell us about your unit's upcoming outing plans and you might see yourself in our magazine.
Eagle Project Idea: Repairing A Hiking Trail
A couple of Maryland Boy Scouts used their Eagle projects to restore a local hiking trail.
Eagle Project Idea: Installing a Sundial
For Michigan Boy Scout Geno Chandler, installing a sundial made for the perfect modern-day Eagle project.
Scout’s Video Perfectly Captures The Majesty Of Philmont
A Boy Scout from Fort Worth, Texas, filmed his trip to Philmont, and the resulting video is terrific.
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Sprucing Up An Older Eagle Scout Project
A Massachusetts Boy Scout took up the task of sprucing up a hospital courtyard.
Scout Learns Archery; Dedicates His Eagle Project To It
Once this Colorado Boy Scout developed a love of archery, he knew exactly what he wanted to do for his Eagle Scout project.
