How to prepare Cubs for their first campout
These four tips will help your first-time camper sleep outside like a boss.
How prepared are most hikers? Not very, new study says.
See how you’d fare on this wilderness preparedness survey.
Burns happen. Here’s what to do.
Emergency physician and medical director of the upcoming Jamboree offers tips on what to do in case of a burn injury.
See a scorpion? Here’s why you shouldn’t panic.
Scorpions in the U.S. don’t pose much of a danger to Scouts on a campout. That sting can hurt, though! Here are some tips and fun facts about the spider’s cousin.
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.
The worst packing fails, as told by real Scout parents and leaders
How do you forget a sleeping bag? Happens all the time, parents and Scouters say. See what else makes the list because it didn’t make the trip to camp.
6 fears Scouts might have before their first campout (and how to help)
From bugs to bathrooms, first-time campers have a lot of questions and fear of the unknown. Here’s how to prepare your young Scout before heading out.
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.
Four winter treks to inspire your next cold weather adventure
Let these winter outings push you out of your comfort zone and onto the memory of a lifetime!
Get Bissett lore and more in this new book
Read about amazing canoe trips, gold, wild animals and more in this new book about Northern Tier – Bissett and its unique place in Scouting history. Written by Don Richard and Chuck Rose, it’s available in the Northern Tier Trading Post online store.
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.
This New Hampshire council camp has gone to the cows
For the past three years, T.L. Storer Scout Reservation, a Spirit of Adventure Council camp, has invited more than Scouts to its property.
Why the Multisport merit badge was the perfect outdoors activity for these Scouts
For three Scouts from Troop 737 in Evergreen, Colorado, the Multisport merit badge arrived at just the right time.
Here’s one big reason to make your 2026 high-adventure base reservation now
The Scouting America National High Adventure Department just announced some exciting incentive pricing for certain 2026 treks.
Find adventures close to home like this Indiana troop did
Last year, Troop 202 of Carmel, Ind., found an awesome outing about a 30-minute drive away.
What you need to know about Cub Scout winter camping
Camping is an essential part of the Cub Scout program, and the Cub Scout program is designed to run all year round. It stands to reason, then, that at some point you’re going to be outdoors in weather ranging anywhere from “cool” to “chilly” to “downright cold.”
How cold is too cold for Cub Scout winter camping?
There is no national policy for Cub Scout winter camping temperatures. Instead, this is a local council-based discussion and decision.
Scouter creates fun game to help Scouts remember their knots
Enabling success happens when you show the learner that they can do the skill themselves. But for continued success, the learner should have opportunities to keep using the skill.
Scouters, troop restore favorite campsite at Pennsylvania council camp
Since 1981, Troop 117 of Coatesville, Pa., has been going to Camp Horseshoe, a Chester County Council camp, for summer camp. The troop has been helping improve the camp for decades.
Five things to think about when asking Scouts to camp in the cold
Whether your Scouts are veteran winter campers or newcomers to this whole spending-the-night-outside thing, here are five things to think about before sending them out into the cold this winter.
Six steps to planning a successful campout for Venturers, Sea Scouts and Scouts BSA members
Campout planning can be a challenge for both youth and adults. What activities do we do? How do we fit
What’s the most “indulgent” piece of camping gear you’ve ever purchased?
One of my coworkers tipped me off to this fascinating thread over on the r/BSA subreddit, and boy, did the people show up with answers!
Hammock camping, the BSA way
When done correctly, hammock camping can result in a better night of sleep, a lighter backpack, and a smaller impact on the environment. On the other hand, an improper hammock setup can cause an idyllic scene to come crashing down – often literally.
What do you put in your Scout’s summer camp care package?
As Scouts get ready to head off for summer camp — some for the very first time — be mindful of how they’re feeling.
How Scouts with disabilities can have the best summer ever (and how you can help make it happen)
Working with Scouts who have disabilities or special needs often requires two simple things: support and accommodation. And accommodating Scouts
How to help Scouts who have anxiety about attending summer camp
Anxiety is a perfectly naturally emotion for some Scouts to feel in the weeks and months leading up to summer camp. The good news is, we – the adults – are the perfect people to help.
Yum! Here’s our favorite holiday-themed Dutch oven recipes
Option A: Take a recipe. Make it in your kitchen. Eat it at your dining room table. Option B: Take those same ingredients and make it in a Dutch oven while on a campout. It’s basically scientifically proven that Option B is going to taste better.
It’s basically scientifically proven that Option B is going to taste better.
The 10 essentials — a 21st century update
As technology has improved, the list of 10 essentials has changed. But the concept remains the same: having these items in your possession greatly increases the chances of you surviving a few unexpected nights in the wild.
Being prepared for Cold-Weather Camping
Sure, it might be cold. But as long as it’s safe to go outside, you should make every effort to get out there. Check our list below to Be Prepared for cold-weather outings.