How to Make an Origami X-Wing Fighter
Use these instructions to fold your very own Star Wars X-Wing ship.
Indoor Activities
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 Make a Paper Fortune Teller
Learn how to fold this classic paper game and fill it with hidden messages.
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.
How to Make a Homemade Snow Globe
Shake up your winter routine with this easy-to-make snow globe keepsake.
How to Make Invisible Ink for Writing Top-Secret Messages
Create your own top-secret invisible messages with this simple technique.
How to Make a Duct-Tape Wallet
Use duct tape to make a handy wallet that will last for years.
How to Make an Animated Flip Book
Learn how to make a flipbook animation and easily bind it into your own animated picture book.
Six Projects to Make With Recycled Plastic Bottles and Jugs
Recycle empty plastic bottles and jugs and turn them into fun and useful projects.
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 Make Homemade Dog Treats
Here's how to make some yummy, homemade treats that your dog will love.
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!)
Make a Twig Picture frame
You can build this picture frame with materials found around the house or yard.
Make a Pencil Holder From Household Materials
Store pencils, markers and brushes in this handy DIY pencil holder.
How to Make a Classic Diamond-Shaped Kite
A diamond-shaped kite is easy to fly and will fly even in low wind speeds. Here's how to make one with newspaper.
How to Make Twig Pencils
Twig pencils are fun, easy and cheap to make. And the expressions on your friends’ faces when you start scribbling with a stick will be writetious!
6 Weird Science Experiments
Have fun with the wacky world of science. Try these simple experiments.
How to Draw Cartoon Dogs
A professional illustrator shows how to make your penciled puppies come to life.
Make a Water Drop Microscope
With just a few common items from around the house, you can make a simple microscope that's straight out of history.
Conduct 7 Sweet Candy Experiments
Candy isn't just a sugary treat. You can learn something by using it in some fun science experiments.
How to Make a Balloon-Powered Hovercraft
Make a fun flying vehicle with stuff found around your house.
Amazing Science Tricks with Common Household Items
You can demonstrate cool scientific laws using common objects around the house.
How to Build a Lemon-Powered Clock
Power a digital clock by making a battery out of lemons.
Make a Paracord Watchband or Bracelet
A paracord watchband makes a great gift or can be used as a survival tool. Unraveled, it provides about 10 feet of handy paracord for fixing tent lines or tying together broken gear.
Reuse a 2-Liter Plastic Bottle to Grow Plants Indoors
You don’t have to wait for the right season to plant your flower and vegetable seeds. Grow plants indoors any time of year with this easy project.