Some council camps boast more than a century in operation, a few dating back to the 1910s, just a few years after Scouting America incorporated. This week, Camp Tahquitz, a Long Beach Area Council camp, adds its name to that list of camps that have hit the 100-year mark. The camp’s all-volunteer staff, nicknamed the

A few years ago, Chris Vargas noticed an evening news story about the rise of veterans experiencing homelessness. He wondered why they weren’t being helped. “Veterans have done so much for this country, and I just want a turn to help them out when they are in need,” Chris says. Chris Vargas So the Life

For 115 years, Scouting America has helped shape this country’s youth to be leaders in their communities, nation and world while learning valuable skills and exploring the outdoors. Incoming national commissioner, Devang Desai, envisions opportunities to retell the organization’s incredible century-long history as well as showcase the many ways today’s youth can grow and have

In 2010, a catastrophic earthquake rocked Haiti, causing billions of dollars in damage and leaving more than 220,000 people dead – with some estimates soaring to more than 300,000 dead. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Among those pulled from the rubble was 2-year-old Jamesly Jesse. Jamesly Jesse, 2, after

The Scouts BSA Test Lab is live! A product of the Scouts BSA National Committee, the Scouts BSA Test Lab is a way for Scouts and adults to try out new potential merit badges, report back on their experiences and, in the process, help shape the future of Scouting. “We want to give our youth

Three Scouts grip onto a large towable tube. A motorboat steadily pulls them across the lake. It’s a lot of fun, but when water from the boat’s wake splashes them as the boat gently turns, that’s when the real excitement begins. “One of the best parts is when one of the Scouts starts to fall

The city of New Orleans is known for a lot of cool and interesting things. Snow is not one of them. But earlier this winter, the city of New Orleans got 10 inches of snow in one fell swoop, eclipsing at the time the entire amount of snow Salt Lake City had gotten all winter

Multisport, an athletic competition that features a combination of two or more sports, is now a Scouting America merit badge. Scouts BSA members, along with Sea Scouts and Venturers who have earned the rank of First Class in a troop, may begin work on the merit badge beginning in March 2025, when the pamphlet becomes

On February 9, Cub Scouts from Pack 651 of Summit Station, Pennsylvania, delivered Valentine’s Day gifts to senior residents at two local nursing and rehab centers. The Cub Scouts made gifts and signed cards during their weekly meetings. The activity helped them earn time for their citizenship and community service-related requirements. Cubmaster Kevin Huneke shared

The Scouts BSA program is designed to be led by youth and guided by adults. You’d have a hard time finding a better illustration of that philosophy than at this week’s Scouting America National Executive Board meeting when a handful of members from the Scouts BSA National Youth Council spoke eloquently and powerfully to a