To help support successful recruitment, Scout Life mini-mags are now available for councils to print and distribute (at their own cost). Packed with articles, games and comics, these pocket-sized versions of Scouting America’s official youth magazine give kids a fun introduction to Scouting and help get them excited about joining the movement.
Just download the print-ready file on this page and provide it to one of Scouting America’s licensed print companies with these specs:
PAGES: 16-page self-cover
FINAL FOLDED DIMENSIONS: 5.25” by 7.5”
TEXT INK: 4CP / 4CP
TEXT STOCK: 50# or 60# white offset
BINDERY: Saddlestitch
Here are some tips to get the most out of your mini-mag:
- Get mini-mags into the hands of your unit membership chairs for distribution at Scout nights, kid talks, craft fairs, field days or other community events.
- Offer a mini-mag or two to current Cub Scouts and older Scouts, encouraging them to share it with non-Scouting friends.
- Use the mini-mag in addition to your recruitment fliers for a stronger marketing effort.
- Keep a stash of mini-mags in the council office and with each district and unit membership chair or district executive to use in recruiting throughout the year.
80% of parents say the magazine helps kids understand the Scout Oath and Law, and 73% say it gives kids the tools to succeed in Scouting. So make sure all your youth subscribe to Scout Life to help them get the most out the program — and want to stay for more.
Have a happy recruitment season!