Top Fun Stuff – Scout Life magazine

There's no reason to mess with this classic camping dessert. But if you're feeling adventurous, here are 11 tasty S'more variations.

Trail mix doesn't have to be boring. Mix and match these ingredients to create your own perfect trail snack.

You're never too old to color, so grab some crayons or colored pencils and download our fun coloring book.

Learn how to fold this classic paper game and fill it with hidden messages.

Never be without your favorite jokes again. Download, print and fold these fun pocket-sized joke books to take with you.

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.

An Eagle Scout professional Lego master shares his top tips for building better creations. Plus, send us your Lego photos.

Create your own top-secret invisible messages with this simple technique.

Being a responsible dog owner means keeping your pup clean. Try these dog-bathing tips from the Dog Care merit badge pamphlet.

The goal is to capture the other team's flag and bring it back to your side.

Is there anything you can’t make with duct tape and a little imagination?

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.

Your eyes can play tricks on you. See if you can figure out these awesome optical illusions.

Spiders can make fascinating pets. Here are a few steps to get you started keeping spiders.

Some animals have amazing natural camouflage. Can you find where they're hiding?

Chess grandmaster and Eagle Scout Kayden Troff shares his nine tips to become a better player.

Learn how to do four magic tricks with the help of our video tutorials.

Relax around camp by lashing together a comfortable chair. It's easy if you have the pioneering skills.

Have fun with the wacky world of science. Try these simple experiments.

Sometimes a rock's just a rock ... and sometimes it's a fossil. How can you tell the difference?

Candy isn't just a sugary treat. You can learn something by using it in some fun science experiments.

We scoured the Internet for these six strange recipes and oddball cooking methods. Then we challenged a Scout troop to try them out.

Like most food, doughnuts taste even better when you're camping. Here's a simple recipe to cook fresh doughnuts on your next outing.