Health & Wellness - On Scouting

We have the secrets to healthy camp food

Most campout food can be delicious and good for you at the same time – with a few tweaks.

Here’s why Upper Crust is a top choice for camp food

Upper Crust’s attention to detail and deep knowledge of Scouting makes the camp food service company an obvious choice.

7 steps to de-stinky-fying skunk spray

Skunks won’t bother you if you don’t bother them. But sometimes, it’s too late and you just got sprayed.

Survival hacks that might save a life

You might have to improvise in a survival situation. Here are some hacks we hope you’ll never have to use.

A photo of hands performing chest compressions on a practice mannequin

Scouts learn lifesaving skills in this Indiana council program

See how “100 Hearts in 100 Days” will teach families how to perform CPR and use an AED.

Help your Cub Scouts build safety skills for life

Safety is the highest priority for Cub Scouts. That’s why #CubChatLive recently welcomed back National Cub Scouting Commissioner Nilesh Shah for a detailed look at personal safety Adventures that span the Cub Scout ranks.

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!

Want Scouts to stay safer? Check out our Safety Moments

Scouting America’s Safety Moments range from treating asthma to proper food storage to water bottle rocket safety. There’s even one on bunk beds!

Six New Year’s resolutions from the Personal Fitness merit badge

We took a look at the Personal Fitness merit badge to inspire six goals attainable for Scouts and adults, alike, who want to pay special attention to their health in 2026.

Prepared Hero and Scouting America team up on fire safety

Scouting America and Prepared Hero have teamed up to offer co-branded fire blankets. Safety experts say fire blankets are perfect for small fires — particularly grease fires — because they’re easy to use.

Take your healthy eating habits with you to camp by using these recipes

Some of us leave our diets and healthy eating habits at home when we head out on a hike, campout or other outdoor adventure. But needing more calories to fuel your fun doesn’t mean you should eat like a teenager.

Let’s close the debate on open-toe shoes vs. closed-toe shoes at Scouting events

It’s a question that’s been asked for generations: Should Scouts wear open-toe shoes or closed-toe shoes on campouts and trips?

Remember to drink up — before and during a trek

Don’t hoard water when you’re on a hike. Drink up! Here are some tips for how much to drink and filtering untreated water.

Remind your Scouts to combat bullying by showing kindness to their classmates

The BSA is asking Scouts to wear their uniform to school Oct. 16, so they can show their classmates that they have an ally against bullying.

Could spending time outside help you live longer? A new study has the answer

A massive study concludes that exposure to the outdoors reduces your risk for Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death and high blood pressure.

BSA camps adding healthier options at dining halls, trading posts

At camps like Bashore Scout Reservation in Pennsylvania, the campaign to keep Scouts physically strong starts at the dining hall and trading post.

This is how to check your urine color to tell if you’re dehydrated

Monitoring your urine color is a great way to tell if you’re getting enough water. And getting enough water is a great day to stave off dehydration.

You’re not dreaming: Camping actually does help you sleep better

What is it about camping that produces such satisfying slumber? Thanks to science (and a new scientific study), we now know.

So you’ve been bitten by a venomous snake? Here’s what to do.

When traveling in areas where you might encounter a venomous snake, knowing what to do is just as important as knowing what not to do.

How to perform CPR

You can’t learn how to perform CPR from a blog post. Consider the CPR guidelines here to be a jumping-off point before you take more-formal training.

Drink Right: Why now’s the time to replace soda and bug juice with water

By replacing bug juice and soda with water, your pack, troop, team, crew, ship or post can be a part of the effort to Drink Right, Move More, Snack Smart.