Features - Scout Life magazine

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How to Be a Good Citizen Even if You Can’t Vote

There is a lot you can do to be a good citizen — not just during an election year, but all the time.

Explore Our Super-Fun Guide to the Greatest Toys of 2024 and Win!

Check out our annual Scout Life Toy Guide for all the epic stuff you need to have on your holiday list!

101 Funny Halloween Jokes and Comics

Happy Halloween! We dare you not to laugh at these funny and spooky comics and Halloween jokes.

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17 Funny Pirate Jokes and Comics

Your mateys will yo ho ho with these funny pirate jokes sent in by Scout Life readers.

Try 40 Trail Mix Ingredients That Go Beyond GORP

Trail mix doesn't have to be boring. Mix and match these ingredients to create your own perfect trail snack.

They’re Super! These 4 Supercars Show Off Power and Style

These high-performance supercars really get up and go!

Watch Video of Team USA’s Top 10 Olympic Moments

Every Olympics creates inspiring stories. Watch these 10 memorable moments in U.S. Summer Olympics history.

Meet the Mascots: Check Out the Wild and Wacky Olympic Mascot Photo Gallery

Since 1968, it's been a tradition to have a mascot for each of the Olympic games. Take a peek at our mascot photo gallery and comment with your favorites.

Laugh at 25 Funny Olympic Jokes

Let the Olympic groans begin! Here are 25 funny Olympic jokes sent in by Scout Life readers that deserve a gold medal in humor.

50 Funny Back-To-School Jokes

Summer vacation is over, and that's no laughing matter. But you can go back to school with a smile on your face, thanks to these funny jokes.

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Laugh at 30 Funny Shark Jokes and Comics

Laugh at these 30 jaw-some shark jokes!

California Troops Catch Some Waves at Annual Surfing Campout

Scouts learn how to catch some waves at Surf Camp.

60 Funny Cat Jokes and Comics

These hilarious cat jokes and comics will make you howl with laughter.

21 Funny Summer Vacation Jokes

Celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer with these 21 funny summer vacation jokes sent to us by Scout Life readers.

Katie Ledecky Rules the Kingdom of Freestyle Swimming

The greatest female swimmer of all time is headed to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

30 Funny Baseball Jokes and Comics

You'll hit a humor home run with these funny baseball jokes and comics sent in by Scout Life readers.

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20 Funny Solar Eclipse Jokes

These totally funny solar eclipse jokes will guarantee your humor won't be overshadowed on April 8, 2024.

Send Us Your Eclipse Photos, Videos or Drawings!

Share your eclipse knowledge for a chance to be featured in the Scout Life livestream during the April 8 eclipse!

30 Funny St. Patrick’s Day Jokes and Comics

Even if you remember to wear green on March 17, you'll still get a "pinch" of humor from these funny St. Patrick's Day jokes.

12 Ways Leaders, Parents, Scouts Can Plan Now for the April 8 Eclipse

Ideas and resources to make the eclipse a day of science, creativity and a whole lot of fun.

Be Prepared for the Total Solar Eclipse

Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse coming to North America on April 8, 2024.

What Time Can I See the Solar Eclipse?

The exact start times of the solar eclipse on April 8 will depend on your location. Here's when you should go outside.

Where Can I Get Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses?

Find out where you can get approved solar eclipse viewing glasses.

How To Do First-Aid When a Tooth is Knocked Out

Teeth treated within 30 minutes of being knocked out have the best chance to be saved.

35 Funny Valentine’s Day Jokes and Comics

Even if you're not into love, romance and all that kissy stuff, you'll still love to laugh at these funny Valentine's Day jokes and comics.

How to Earn the BSA Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Emblem

The BSA is offering a Total Eclipse 2024 Emblem to youth members who complete five simple requirements.

12 Fast Facts About Snow

Amaze your friends with these 12 fun facts about snow!

Cool Jobs: These Eagle Scouts Are Helping Revolutionize the Car Industry

Eagle Scout automotive engineers help build all-electric adventure truck.

‘How I Learned to Fly’ by Orville Wright

When Orville Wright wanted to tell the world of his and Wilbur's adventures, to which magazine did he turn? This one, of course. Read the article from our September 1914 issue.

Enter the 2023 Scout Life Toy-A-Day Giveaway!

Want to win some of the great stuff we review in the November 2023 issue? Here's your chance!

Making a List? Here Are Some of the Greatest Toys of 2023

Check out Scout Life's guide for some of the best toys and games of the year.

Vote for Your Favorite Futuristic AI Concept Car and Share Your Designs!

Check out these 10 futuristic concept cars, all designed using the magic of artificial intelligence.

Check Out These 4 Cool Concept Cars

You might see these vehicles -- or parts of them -- on the road one day.

15 Funny Wolf Jokes and Comics

If you've been howling for some side-splitting humor, we have fur-ociously funny wolf jokes that will make your tail wag uncontrollably.

Discover the Cool, Unusual Horned Lizard

What's that strange-looking creature? It's a horned lizard, one of the most unusual reptiles in the U.S.

Laugh at 30 Funny Fourth of July Jokes

Light the funny fuse on your Fourth of July celebration with these hilarious jokes from Scout Life readers.

40 Funny Jokes and Comics for Father’s Day

Want to give your dad something funny for Father's Day? Tell him a joke! Here are 40 great jokes about dads sent in by Scout Life readers.

The Great Summer Joke Challenge

Upload a video or audio of yourself cracking your best joke or submit a hand-drawn comic to really bring your joke to life!

How to Escape From a Rip Current

When caught in a rip current, don't panic and don't exhaust yourself trying to swim against the current. Here's what to do.

12 Funny Giraffe Jokes and Comics

Giraffe jokes will make you laugh for a long, long, long time! No need to stretch, these great jokes are head and shoulders above the rest!

5 Ideas To Help Prevent Crime in Your Neighborhood

Citizens, including youth, play an important role in crime prevention in the community.

Led by his team of sled dogs, Eagle Scout Brent Sass mushes in the Iditarod, a nearly 1,000 mile race in Alaska.

Eagle Scout Wins Famous Sled-Dog Race

Keep mushing! Brent Sass credits Scouting with helping him conquer Alaska's Iditarod.

Summer Will Be Tons of Fun at These 8 Awesome Scout Camps

Camp time! Be Prepared for summer fun at these eight Scout camps around the country.

6 African American History Makers

In celebration of Black History Month, here are a few African American leaders who helped pave the way for other athletes, aviators, journalists, astronauts and activists.