How to Make a Monarch Butterfly Habitat
To help out these beautiful monarch butterflies, you can build this protective habitat.
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100 Awesome Books That Every Kid Should Read
How many have you read? Download our checklist of 100 great books that every kid should read!
Get Inspired by These Hand-Carved Wooden Neckerchief Slides
Carve your own neckerchief slide and send us a photo!
Try These 40 Trail Mix Ingredients That Go Way Beyond GORP
Trail mix doesn't have to be boring. Mix and match these ingredients to create your own perfect trail snack.
Skateboarding Video Tips and Tricks
Learn some basic skateboarding techniques from a world record-holding skater.
How to Do the Magnetic Pencil Magic Trick
The magnetic pencil is a magic trick that's easy to learn but will still take practice to pull off.
Add a Photo of Your Boat to the Raingutter Regatta Racing Showcase
Upload a photo of your incredible boat to the Raingutter Regatta showcase and explore a collection of unique designs from fellow racers.
How to Make a Super-Cool Paper Airplane
Follow these simple instructions to fold a paper airplane that can do stunts.
5 Things to Check Before Every Bike Ride
For a safe and fun bicycle ride, make sure you check and maintain these important parts of your bike.
How to Cook Campfire Nachos
Campfire nachos are a fun, easy and delicious meal to enjoy outdoors.
How to Make the Perfect Jar of Hot Chocolate Mix
This jar of hot chocolate mix makes the PERFECT holiday gift for everyone on your list!
9 Optical Illusions to Confuse Your Brain
Your eyes can play tricks on you. See if you can figure out these awesome optical illusions.
How to Start a Collection of Practically Anything
Rocks, action figures, buttons, cereal boxes, baseball cards -- here's how to start a collection of practically anything.
How to Play Capture the Flag
The goal is to capture the other team's flag and bring it back to your side.
10 Funny Campfire Skits
Need a knee-slapping skit for your next campfire? Try one of these entertaining skit ideas.
How to Throw a Ball
Downtime at camp can turn really fun when you toss in a ball. Here's how to throw one.
How to Make Invisible Ink for Writing Top-Secret Messages
Create your own top-secret invisible messages with this simple technique.
How to Get Started Birdwatching
Birdwatching can be a fun pastime. All you need are binoculars and a bird guide to start.
Learn About 5 Types of Leather Used in Leatherworking
Here are five popular types of leather, what makes them unique, and what kinds of things you can make with them.
How to Draw a Cat
Grab a pencil (NOT a pen!) and let's learn how to draw a cat! Here's how.
5 Easy Tips to Help You Snag a Free Baseball at a Game
How often have you gone to a baseball game hoping to catch a ball that goes into the stands? It's not as hard as it seems.
How to Fold Your Own Pocket-Sized Joke Books
Never be without your favorite jokes again. Download, print and fold these fun pocket-sized joke books to take with you.
Learn Morse Code With This Morse Translator and Decoder
Use this helpful tool to translate between morse code and text.
10 Tips to Become a Chess Champ
If you want to be a chess champ, it'll take lots of learning and lots of practicing. Here are 10 tips to get you started.
How to Easily Take Fingerprints With Household Items
You can take fingerprints using a pencil, a sheet of paper and clear adhesive tape.
How to Use Lashings to Build a Comfortable Camp Chair
Relax around camp by lashing together a comfortable camping chair. It's easy if you have the pioneering skills.
How to Make a Paper Fortune Teller
Learn how to fold this classic paper game and fill it with hidden messages.
How to Do the 4 Thieves Card Trick
This simple magic trick is all about storytelling -- and a little sleight of hand. Learn how to do it with our step-by-step video.
Learn How to Draw a Bear From a Pro
Learn to draw a bear from an Oscar-nominated animator who worked on the Brother Bear movie.
Improve Your Chess Skills With These 9 Expert Tips
Chess grandmaster and Eagle Scout Kayden Troff shares his nine tips to become a better player.
Combat Food Waste with These 5 Easy Recipes
Perfectly good food scraps get tossed in the trash when they can be used to help make another meal.
11 Tasty S’mores Recipes
There's no reason to mess with this classic camping dessert. But if you're feeling adventurous, here are 11 tasty S'more variations.
How to Throw a Tomahawk and Hit a Target
Tomahawk throwing can be a rigorous yet rewarding activity. The secret to throwing tomahawks is "lots of practice and follow-through."
How to Build a Cooking Tripod
Use your lashing skills to make this simple tripod to hang a pot over a cooking fire.
Download a Scout Life Coloring Book
You're never too old to color, so grab some crayons or colored pencils and download our fun coloring book.
How to Customize a Coffee Mug for Father’s Day
Give dad a cup full of love and warmth by customizing a coffee mug for him.
Download a Printable Paper Chess Set That You Can Make at Home
Play chess anywhere with this downloadable paper chess set. Just cut out the pieces and start playing!
How to Make a Homemade Photo Album for Mother’s Day
Highlight your favorite moments with mom by making her a photo album.
10 Videos Guaranteed to Make You Smile
If you're bored, cooped up or just want to smile, check out these mood-boosting videos!
Stuck Inside? 25 Fun Projects to Do at Home
Be creative! Try these easy indoor activities and projects and send us photos!
How to Tie a Heart Knot
The heart knot is easy to tie, and you can use it to make a necklace, bracelet or keychain.
15 Community Service Projects Perfect for Kids and Cub Scouts
You can make a BIG difference in the world, no matter your age!
How to Do the Surefire Card Trick
Learn how to use a "key card" to perform this easy magic trick using only a deck of cards.
Learn How to Do the ‘Torn and Restored Dollar Bill’ Magic Trick
Rip a piece out of a dollar bill and then miraculously repair it. Watch a video of the trick in action to learn how to do it.
6 Top Tips for Building Better Lego Creations
An Eagle Scout professional Lego master shares his top tips for building better creations. Plus, send us your Lego photos.
The Friendship Knot: How to Secure Your Neckerchief Without a Slide
Learn how to tie the friendship knot and find out the really cool story behind it!
How to Start a Rock Collection
Becoming a rock hound -- an amateur collector of rocks and minerals -- is easy! Here's how to get started.
How Much Would You Weigh on Other Planets?
Use this calculator to find out what you'd weigh on the other planets in our solar system.
How to Wash Your Dog
Being a responsible dog owner means keeping your pup clean. Try these dog-bathing tips from the Dog Care merit badge pamphlet.
How to Make a Plaster Cast of Animal Tracks in the Snow
Don't give up. Making plaster casts of animal tracks in snow is tricky but not impossible.