Kate Benson was enjoying a peaceful morning hike in Yosemite National Park when she spotted a bear headed toward her down the trail. Benson, Scouting America’s national director of Cub Scouting, was ...

Public school officials in Osage County, Okla., were looking for a fun, creative activity for its middle schoolers last year. They found one by partnering with Scouting America’s Exploring program.

A bobcat slips through the trees. A bird lands on a nearby branch. A turtle slowly makes its way across the trail. When this happens on a hike or camping trip, a kid’s first instinct might be to get ...

During political events, Scouts may participate in things like the presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. Once a candidate or party is being endorsed, Scouts and Scouters may not ...

David Garrett designed a park in North Kansas City in 1981 for his Eagle project. He just attended the ribbon-cutting ...

On Scouting posts before and after pictures of Eagle Scout projects to show how these projects transform communities.

The October issue of Scout Life is packed with wild adventures, fascinating animals, Halloween fun and activities that will keep Scouts exploring all month long. Here’s what’s waiting inside: They’ll ...

Shreemann is a Summit Award recipient, Distinguished Conservation Service Award recipient and Eagle Scout, as well as a recipient of the Council and Territory Venturing Leadership Awards. He ...

Fire can start in an instant, but its consequences can last a lifetime. The good news is that most fires — whether on a campout, at your home, or anywhere else — are preventable through preparation ...

Life becomes more complex as you get older. From managing bills and daily schedules to charting a career path, navigating adulthood successfully requires preparation. The new Scouting America Personal ...