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Retention-ReadyFun Cub Scout leadership training is just a click away

This three-part video series offers practical tips a pack leader can use to welcome new members.

Retention-ReadyWhat makes a great Scout meeting? A Scoutmaster — and ‘Scout Life’ experts — weigh in.

Hands-on activities, mixing things up, going off script occasionally and getting outside are keys to success for any troop or pack.

Retention-ReadyHere’s the Cub Scout retention checklist every leader needs

Keeping your pack engaged doesn’t require a complicated formula. Two Cub Scout leaders share simple ways to make families want to stay.

How to survive your next road trip

These tips work whether you’re traveling with a bunch of excited Scouts or just with family.

The secret to retention: Fun! (According to this new book)

Plus: Real activities to keep youth, parents, and volunteers engaged in this book by Eagle Scout and longtime Scouting volunteer Larry Green.

The perfect family vacation: Philmont! (Plus how to get a discount.)

The Philmont Training Center has you covered this summer. Adventure and family fun for kids of all ages are available – and affordable.

Hats off to this Cub Scout’s Mount Rushmore project

Cub Scout pack works to deliver what all Americans agree is a crucial addition to Mount Rushmore — a top hat for Abraham Lincoln.

Can AI help you create the best packing list ever? We found out.

We asked Artificial Intelligence to generate a camping list. How did it do? See what’s on the list and what our experts said.

Troop Traditions: See what this council and the KC Royals have in common

Scouting America councils organize amazing annual events for their troops and packs. Read about this baseball outing in Kansas City.

How the Super Bowl can inspire Scouts to earn merit badges

Sure, the Super Bowl is all about athletics, and, yep, there’s a merit badge for that! But there are merit badges for plenty of other non-sports-related activities at the Super Bowl too!

See which Eagle Scout could play in Sunday’s Super Bowl

Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert, an Eagle Scout since 2012, is expected to suit up for Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Pro racing meets Pinewood Derby in this fun event

Scouting America held a Pinewood Derby in conjunction with the World of Outlaws sprint car season finale in Charlotte, North Carolina. See how it came together!

Hillcourt Foundation recognizes 13 for their contributions to Scouting history

Initial class of Scouting historians are honored with the Hillcourt Foundation Bronze Awards. Read about their amazing contributions to Scouting history.

Snow day? Check out 5 ideas to keep kids active

Whether school is canceled or you just need your kids to get outside for a minute, we’ve got you covered with no-stress snow-day ideas that put brains to work indoors, then get kids moving outdoors. And without devices or screens? Double the win!

Your golden gateway to summer fun is here

Whether your Scouts dream of scaling granite cliffs, mastering horsemanship, riding ATVs and mountain bikes, or trekking beneath towering redwoods alongside the Russian River, GGAC has a camp built for that passion.

Register Soon for Your High Adventure Experience

Registration opens next month for Scouts and crews looking to experience the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Northern Tier and Sea Base in 2027. If you’re looking for a Philmont Scout Ranch option, registration is open.

Scouting gets cameo in Stranger Things

In Season 5 of Stranger Things, Scouting makes an appearance in episode three. Holly, played by Nell Fisher, discovers a wooden chest with the BSA logo on the top and Boy Scouts of America written on the side.

This Eagle Scout national yo-yo champion shares how a yo-yo can introduce you to the world

When Jared Marcus first saw someone perform the Mach 5 yo-yo trick, he was instantly mesmerized and wanted to learn how to do it.

The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super

Superman, often referred to as the Big Blue Boy Scout, is back in theaters this weekend with an all-new cast, writer and director leading the way.

This astronaut was tasked with trying one of Scouting’s oldest skills … in space!

In the first edition of the Scout handbook published in 1911, there’s a chapter called Knots Every Scout Should Know. Nearly 115 years later, the importance of knot tying still holds true, both here on Earth and in outer space.

Breaking: Scouting musical to premiere at Jamboree 2026 then move to the Sphere in Las Vegas

Check out “Do a Good Turn and Take a Bow”, the new Scouting musical! Preview the soundtrack and learn how to get tickets.

Greatest hits: The 10 most-read blog posts of 2024

2024 was quite the year in Scouting, and we at Aaron on Scouting were honored to be part of it. As we turn the page to 2025, take a look at the top 10 most-read posts of last year.

The story behind the Boy Scout Tree, a 2,000-plus-year-old redwood

Thousands of years ago, two saplings simultaneously sprung up from the damp California ground. Now, that tree is known as Boy Scout Tree.

It’s eclipse day! Follow along with us during our live broadcast

An epic day like today deserves an epic live show. Tune in to Scout Life Eclipse Live!, scheduled to begin at noon Central time and run for around 4 hours — basically, the entire time it will take for the eclipse to make it way across this great land of ours.