Scout Shop Blog

New to fishing? Look no further! Read on to find out why you should definitely start (there are actual health benefits!), what you need to get started, and how to get started! We've made it simple for you to embark on this amazing hobby.

Do we really need to justify going camping every weekend? No… no we don’t. But sometimes it is nice to have a little backup information for those rare conversations with people that don’t “get it.” Check out these seven reasons why you should make camping a priority for you and your family!

Patch collecting and trading are a big deal at the World Scout Jamboree – and how could they not be? With as many as 50,000 Scouts and leaders coming together from more than 200 countries and territories, it is a literal hotspot of diversity and opportunity for new friendships!

Trading has been dated as far back as 5,000 years ago. Today, swapping is alive and well at the World Scout Jamborees! It is a fun way to meet new people and celebrate different cultures.

These merit badges are completely underrated, and you should make sure you have them on your list to earn for 2019! Don't believe us? Read on...

The Tenderfoot rank is the second rank in Scouts BSA and the beginning to the three ranks where you learn skills that you will later build upon so you can be a strong leader.

Happy National Chili Day! To honor today, I called my dad and took the time to write down his chili recipe that I have been eating since I was a wee little kid. It is simple, classic, and DELICIOUS! 

The first rank you can earn in Scouts BSA is the “Scout” rank. This rank shows you, your fellow Scouts, and your leaders that you know and understand Scouting’s basic premises. 

This blog will walk you through creating powerful goals, step-by-step. You will be able to use these steps to create goals with your family, Cub Scouts, or Scouts in Scouts BSA. One of the most powerful advantages of kids going through the programs created by Scouting America is that kids develop perseverance to work through obstacles and learn to problem solve to achieve amazing things. 

From Jenga with a twist to Touchdown Celebrations, we've come up with a few fun ideas for you to try out at your next Den Meeting! ... Because sometimes, you just need a little inspiration to get your Cub Scouts up and moving!