9 Optical Illusions to Confuse Your Brain
Your eyes can play tricks on you. See if you can figure out these awesome optical illusions.
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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.
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.
How to Make Invisible Ink for Writing Top-Secret Messages
Create your own top-secret invisible messages with this simple technique.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Amazing Duct-Tape Creations You Can Make Right Now
Is there anything you can’t make with duct tape and a little imagination?
How to Keep Spiders as Pets
Spiders can make fascinating pets. Here are a few steps to get you started keeping spiders.
Can You Spot 30 Hidden Animals in These Photos?
Some animals have amazing natural camouflage. Can you find where they're hiding?
Amaze Your Friends with These 4 Awesome Magic Tricks
Learn how to do four magic tricks with the help of our video tutorials.
6 Weird Science Experiments
Have fun with the wacky world of science. Try these simple experiments.
How to Find Fossils
Sometimes a rock's just a rock ... and sometimes it's a fossil. How can you tell the difference?
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 Cook Some Goofy Grub
We scoured the Internet for these six strange recipes and oddball cooking methods. Then we challenged a Scout troop to try them out.
How to Cook Camping Doughnuts
Like most food, doughnuts taste even better when you're camping. Here's a simple recipe to cook fresh doughnuts on your next outing.