How to Build a Hand Wash Station
This wash station is sturdy, portable and very useful when camping away from washroom facilities.
Hobbies & Projects
Hobbies, projects, art and crafts. Get science project ideas, fun kids projects and great activities to do with children.
Pedro’s Nitro Derby
Collect nitro boosts as you race your car on nine challenging courses in Pedro's Nitro Derby.
How to Make a Monopod Hiking Staff for your Smartphone
Keep your smartphone steady and at the ready to take videos and photos on the trail -- or anywhere else.
Six Projects to Make With Recycled Plastic Bottles and Jugs
Recycle empty plastic bottles and jugs and turn them into fun and useful projects.
Make This Bottle-Cap Disc-Golf Game
With a tin can and paper clips, you can make a mini disc-golf basket.
Cub Scouts Race Pinewood Derby Cars in SunTrust Park and Get a Visit From Their MLB Heroes
Nothing tops the feeling of sending your Pinewood Derby car flying down a track … unless, you’re racing that car on the field where baseball superstars hit it out
Learn How To Be a Ventriloquist
A world-famous ventriloquist shares the secrets of how to do ventriloquism.
How to Keep Spiders as Pets
Spiders can make fascinating pets. Here are a few steps to get you started keeping spiders.
How to Carve a Willow Whistle
Make a variable-pitch whistle that you can use to signal, play a tune or just show off your carving skills.
How to Make Slime With Glue and Borax
Simple slime is made of glue and borax. Here's how to make your own batch of stretchy slime.
How to Build a Mason Jar Bird Feeder
This fun project can help keep backyard birds fed during the winter.
How to Make a Twig Number Sign
This rustic plaque is a perfect way to identify your pack or troop's unit number.
How to Make Homemade Dog Treats
Here's how to make some yummy, homemade treats that your dog will love.
This Mom Wasn’t Sure About Her Son’s Pinewood Derby Car Design But Then…
When Sherry’s son had an ambitious idea for the design of his Pinewood Derby car, she wasn’t enthusiastic about it. In fact, a slew of questions came to her
Build a Chuck Box for Camp Cooking
Make camp cooking easier and more convenient with this portable kitchen box.
Build a Wooden Bee House to Make a Home for Solitary Bees
This easy-to-make shelter provides solitary bees with a warm, dry place to nest.
How to Make an Invisible Bookshelf
Your books will appear to be magically floating on the wall when you make this fun, invisible bookshelf.
How to Build a Secret-Code Wheel
Writing secret messages is easy with this cipher wheel. It scrambles the alphabet so nobody can read your message.
This Scout Dad’s Use for Old Pinewood Derby Cars Will Make You Want to Get Crafty
Love the Scouting memories but need a new use for those fewer-than-five-ounces blocks on wheels? Neil Fern, father to two Scouts, is here to save the seasoned Pinewood Derby
How to Grow Your Own Crystals
It might seem like magic, but all you're doing is collecting salt crystals from evaporated salt water. (It's still cool!)
Putting Science to Work for Pinewood Derby – Tips From a Former NASA Engineer and a Scout Mom
Ask a Cub Scout his favorite activity of the year. There’s a good chance he’ll tell you Pinewood Derby. And whether kids realize it or not, part of enjoying
My Pack Decided to Make a Massive Pinewood Derby Car
My name is Stacie Keenan, and I’m a leader from Pack 1475. We built what we like to call “The World’s Largest Scale Pinewood Derby Car”! About Pack
Make a ‘Hide Rack’ Display For Your Patches
Show off your patches and other stuff on this rustic “hide rack” display.
Take the Best Videos With These Videography Tips
Everybody has their own style, but here are some tips that will help you take the best videos.
Make a Rustic Concrete Candle Holder
This stylish tea light candle holder makes a great gift.
Make a Homemade Candy Dispenser
You can make this fun wooden dispenser for jelly beans, gumballs or any other hard candy that will fit in it.
Can You Spot 30 Hidden Animals in These Photos?
Some animals have amazing natural camouflage. Can you find where they're hiding?
Hosting a Pinewood Derby for Children with Special Needs
Amid the typical cheers and laughter heard at Pinewood Derbies across the country, something very special was happening at April 22’s Pinewood Derby in Neenah, WI. As
How to Build and Fly a Box Kite
Most altitude records for kite flying are held by box kites. Here's how to make a high-flying box kite with easy-to-find materials.
5 Fun Backyard Games
Summer is for outside, and these fun games are just the things to get you out there.
How to Make a DIY Chess Board
Challenge your friends on this awesome DIY chess set.
How to Make An Authentic Native-American Arrow
Make history when you make an arrow the way Native-Americans did long ago.
Build a Giant Wood Block Game
Challenge your friends and family with this giant version of a classic game.
100 Fantastic Pinewood Derby Car Designs of 2016
Here are some of the best Pinewood Derby cars of 2016 sent in by Boys' Life readers.
How to Make a Rustic USB Drive Case
Add a touch of nature to your USB drive with this DIY case.
How to Build a Balance Board
This easy-to-build training gear will prepare you for rocky trails.
How to Make a Rustic Twig Table
With a few tools and some twigs and branches, you can make this durable rustic table today.
How to Make a Platform Bird Feeder
This simple bird feeder makes an ample platform for serving a flock of seed eaters.
How to Build a Step Stool
If there is something too high to reach, this stool can help.
Make a Weather Barometer
Make a barometer to give you a heads-up about weather conditions.
Build a Log Cabin Birdhouse
Attract birds to your backyard with this fun and stylish log cabin birdhouse.
Make a Twig Picture frame
You can build this picture frame with materials found around the house or yard.
How to Maintain Your Motor
Whether it's powering a sports car or a lawn mower or a go-cart, here's how to keep your engine running year after year.
Use an LED Light to Make a Firefly Lantern
Want a natural nightlight? Use an LED light to catch some fireflies and make a firefly lantern.
Make a Pencil Holder From Household Materials
Store pencils, markers and brushes in this handy DIY pencil holder.
Use Nature to Make 8 Unique Gifts for Mother’s Day
Show your mom just how great she is by making her a gift inspired by Mother Nature herself!
How to Make a Tetrahedral Kite
Learn to fly! Build one of these simple kites and reach for the skies.
Pinewood Derby Workshop Honors Late Scout Leader
A Personal Tragedy Felt By the Whole Community In the days before Christmas, Cub Scout Pack 22 in Whitman, Massachusetts lost a long time Scout leader and volunteer to a
Amaze Your Friends with These 4 Awesome Magic Tricks
Learn how to do four magic tricks with the help of our video tutorials.
Sportsmanship is the Real Winner at Pinewood Derby
In some ways, Pinewood Derby can be disappointing for young, hopeful minds and hearts, especially considering the fact that most of the racers don’t end up technically