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Scout Life Pick-A-Toy Giveaway

We're giving away all the incredible toys, games and gadgets featured in our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to lucky Scout Life readers!

Boys’ Life covers by Norman Rockwell

During his career, artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell's work was used on dozens of Boys' Life covers. Take a look at this gallery of covers and tell us which ones are your favorites.

Make These 3 Awesome Kites That Really Fly

Catch the wind! Get step-by-step guides for making a homemade tetrahedral, box or diamond-shaped kite.

Watch the Winning Videos in the 2017 Summer Fun Video Contest

The Boys’ Life Sierra Trading Post 2017 Summer Fun Video Contest saw hundreds of excellent submissions from readers like you. Here are the winners and their 17-second

Olympic Athletes With a Scouting Connection

Scouting Magazine profiles Olympic athletes and coaches who have a connection to the world of Scouting.

AD: Win a Week at Space Camp!

Enter for a chance to win a weeklong trip to Space Camp, located in Huntsville, Ala., or win an official Space Camp flight suit with customized name patch.

Enter the Summer Fun Video Contest

Create a 17-second video showing summer fun for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Sierra Trading Post and other prizes!

AD: National Geographic Kids Explorers Club

Enter a sweepstakes, earn a patch, take a fun interactive career quiz and more!

2012 Boys’ Life reading contest winners

Here are the winning essays from the 2012 Boys’ Life reading contest.

Fishing Q&A videos

Does loud noise scare the fish? Pro angler Tom Redington shares secrets to help you become a successful fisherman.

Game Design merit badge

Get requirements, tips and advice to help you earn the BSA's new Game Design merit badge.

Information on Scouts in Action

The subjects in the Scouts in Action section of Boys' Life magazine are selected from a lengthy list of award winners the magazine receives from the National Court of Honor. If you'd like to nominate someone for a life-saving medal, please contact your local council.