A Scout is Friendly … Especially When Welcoming Visiting Webelos
At the Hallo-Weekend campout, the older Scouts treat Cub Scouts like friends.
Scouting Around
Does your unit have a cool outing coming up? Tell us about it and it could appear in Scouting Around!
Get Ready for Family Fun Fest this Saturday!
Cub Scouts, start your engines! Watch the live National Pinewood Derby 500 at Texas Motor Speedway!
What You Need to Know About the Rank of Scout
Even if you're a Cub Scout, it's not too early to start thinking about the first rank you'll earn in Scouts BSA.
Make This Year the Best Scouting Year Ever!
Fun. Leadership. Fitness. And, of course, the great outdoors. Whether it's online or in person, it's all there for you in Scouting.
Learn How to Draw and Send Us Your Awesome Artwork
Join the Art-O-Ree! Learn about art -- and even work on the Art merit badge -- with our video series.
Hard Work is Worth the Reward on an Epic Maine Adventure
Preparation and teamwork are the only paths to success on this high-adventure challenge.
Hike! Paddle! Bike! Troop 141 Did It All on One Epic Adventure
When Troop 141 couldn’t choose between kayaking and cycling, they decided to both. And some backpacking.
Troop 220 Fits Plenty into a Weekend, Including a Beachside Horseback Ride
The horseback ride on the beach capped off a fun weekend campout.
5 Good Turns You Can Do From Home
Scouting service doesn't have to stop. Here are some ideas to help you "Do a Good Turn Daily" while still staying safe.
Did this Troop Backpack Into a Whole New World?
Lava caves, rare plants and stark scenery — is this troop on another planet?
How to Make a Face Mask Using a Scout Neckerchief
Try these three easy methods to make a no-sew face covering using a T-shirt, a bandana or a Scout neckerchief.
Eagle Scout Shares 5 Great Ways to Stay Connected With Scouting
Even though many Scouting programs are on hold, there are still many ways to stay connected to Scouting on the internet.
Even at Yosemite, Prepare to Be Flexible!
One troop makes the most of a chilly Yosemite surprise.
Keep on Scouting
Even though lawsuits and bankruptcy do affect the national organization of the BSA, they don’t affect you or your Scout unit. Your fun continues non-stop.
Camp Introduces Teens to Skilled Trades
The camp also introduced the teens to Exploring, a BSA program that focuses on learning about careers.
Scouts Explore Laurel Caverns
Can these explorers keep cool when their eyes play tricks on them and their headlamps go out?
Have the Time of Your Life in 2020 at These 8 Exciting Scout Camps
Get ready for summer camp! Make plans to visit one of these great Scout camps.
Move Over Summer Camp: Scouts Have a Blast at Blizzard Camp
Earn merit badges, learn how to handle the cold and bond with friends at winter camp.
9 Things to Know About Cold-Weather Hiking
It's just like hiking in summer! Except for the temperature ... and the clothing ... and the gear ... and the scenery ... .
An Awesome Aviation Experience With a Little Scouting on the Side
At Air Camp, Scouts can do lots of Scouting activities. But mostly, it's about aviation.
Backpacking the Mad River: A Decades-Old Scouting Tradition
Backpacking along California's Mad River is a challenging, rewarding experience. Just Be Prepared to get wet.
Troop 66 Celebrates Turkey Day With Activities, Games, Food and More Food
Connecticut troop hosts a Thanksgiving campout that's all about family and food.
The Only Way to Truly Experience the Largest Swamp in the Country
Crew 62 explores a unique environment that many have seen on TV or in movies but few ever get to experience in person.
Glassblowers Sculpt Masterpiece from Scout’s Sketch
See how one Webelos Scout's idea came to life, thanks to molten glass, two Eagle Scout glassblowers and a 2,100-degree oven.
Have YOUR Voice Heard on BSA’s Youth Advisory Panel
This group of Scouts will work with BSA leadership to give insights on issues that matter to kids and teens today.
Is There Life After Earning Eagle Scout?
Scouting offers plenty of ways to stay active in your troop, help others and earn some really cool awards.
7 Things to Know About Scouts From Around the World
The language might be different, but the spirit of Scouting is the same across the globe.
This Camporee is All STEM, All the Time
At the STEM Camporee in New Mexico, Scouts learn that catapults are a fun way to learn about physics and engineering.
Seven Ways Scouts Can Give Back at Camp
Camp gives you a lot — food, fun and a place to rest your head at night. Why not give a little something back?
Scouts Take in the Sights and Sounds of The Great Lakes by Kayak
Explore this grand adventure of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Cub Scouts is All About Living It Up at Camps Like Cub World!
Relive the moments that made Scouts realize how awesome Cub Scouts really is!
A Trek Up Utah’s Highest Peak is a Crowning Achievement
Backpacking 50 miles to the summit of Utah's Kings Peak was both a physical and a mental challenge for Troop 125.
9 Things to Know About Orienteering
An orienteering competition is a great way to test your map-and-compass skills.
Youth Angler Education Day Gets Scouts Fishing
There’s a lot more to fishing than catching fish.
The Great Scout Community Campout
Lead the way by hosting a campout for your entire community!
Practicing Wilderness Survival with the ‘Survivormen’ of the Rockies
It might be a made-up contest, but what Scouts learn in the Colorado wilderness could prove vital in a real survival situation.
Have the Best Week Ever at One of These Chill Summer Camps for 2019
Make plans for fun with our guide to eight amazing Scout camps.
9 Things to Know About Merit Badges
Important tips to help you get the most out of your merit badge experience.
Venturing’s Epic 20th Birthday Party at the Summit Bechtel Reserve
At the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Venturers learn you don’t have to face your fears alone.
How to Prepare for a Long Backpacking Trip? Try This!
This is a great way to be prepared for a longer trek!
Tips for Getting an Eagle Scout Service Project Done Right
Here are the most important steps in completing the Eagle Scout service project.
St. Louis Scouts Collect Millions of Food Items for Hungry Families
How do you collect nearly 2 million food items in a single weekend? One can, bag and box at a time.
Scouts Launch High-Altitude Balloon and Capture Amazing Photos
See the incredible photos captured by Troop 544 when they launched a balloon 20 miles into the air.
Save the Bats! Scouts Protect Bug-Eaters and Their Habitat
Making caves safer for the bug-eating nocturnal mammals is important work – and lots of fun.
Starting Your Adventure With Cub Scouts
Welcome to the best adventure of your life.
7 Tips to Elevate Your Scouting Adventure
Where will your Scouting adventure lead? You decide, and we will help you get there.
Backpacking Along California’s Point Reyes National Seashore
A backpacking trip on the Northern California coast leads to spectacular sightseeing and adventure for Troop 606.
Scouts Chase Adventure and Elusive Trout in Rocky Mountain National Park
Troop 208 made time for hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping and, of course, fishing!
Five Easy Tips for Planning a Successful Scout Event
If you're a Scout tasked with planning a Scouting event, here are tips to make the event go as smoothly as possible.
Scouts Go Intergalactic for This Star Wars Camporee
To succeed at a camporee, you have to know your outdoor skills and be able to work as a team.