Scout Life

Scout answers reader mail! Glad to hear you liked Derrick’s job! I think I speak for many of us animals when I say we’re so glad he’s out there helping us. And I like your idea, Harvey. We cover all kinds of professions in our “Cool Jobs” features. A

Improve your baseball skills in a fun way with the Backyard League app by Playfinity. The app comes with a Smart Gaming Baseball that measures speed, distance, throws, catches and more. You can also experience real-time coaching feedback and compete

June 17 is International Surfing Day. Surfing helps teach balance and coordination. The best time of the year to surf is in the winter because the waves are bigger, stronger and more reliable. Donald Dettloff of Hawaii owns the most surfboards in the

Learn about your favorite animals from largest to smallest and from fiercest to cutest in Ultimate Mammalpedia. The encyclopedia has everything you need to know about more than 200 creatures, including what they eat, where they live and more. By Step

We started collecting stamps a few years ago. We have stamps from more than 10 countries. Elliot and Samuel C., Los Angeles, California I collect coins. My 1943 penny is made from steel instead of copper and is one of my favorites. Karn N., Maple Val

Q: I’m looking for comfortable hiking boots that are affordable and waterproof. —Charles, Canal Winchester, Ohio A: START THINKING ABOUT YOUR FOOTWEAR WELL BEFORE YOUR HIKE. Being prepared applies to shopping, too, especially if you want to save some

Scouts and others with big stories. Life Scout Competes at Worlds Age: 17 Hometown: Belmont, California Scout Rank: Life Scout (Troop 27, Belmont) Made Headlines: For representing Team USA in the International i420 doublehanded racing boat class at t

There’s nothing quite like it. Thousands of Scouts from around the country in one place, making new friends, showing off Scouting skills and having so much fun they’ll remember that week-and-a-half for the rest of their lives. It’s the National Jambo

Max Kennedy looked out the windshield. But instead of an open road, he faced puffy clouds and a whirring propeller. The 14-year-old First Class Scout was flying more than 1,500 feet above the ground inside a Cessna 172 Skylane airplane. He could see

I WAS READY to have the best time of my life in space, checking out the music and social clubs — until I heard the words that I dreaded most at 14. “A-Leon,” Mom said, “look after your little sister. We’re going shopping.” The Space Station Vacation,

Be a competent swimmer and especially know how to handle a situation in which you find yourself suddenly underwater. Wear a life jacket. Make sure it’s the right size and is adjusted correctly. Wear a solid helmet that’s fitted correctly. They are re

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Studies show that whole grain will keep you healthier and sustain your energy throughout the day. Plus, it contains more fiber, vitamins and nutrients, and reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Food labels should inc

DAD WILL LOVE THIS HOMEMADE PEANUT BRITTLE. • 1 cup of roasted peanuts• 1 cup of sugar• ½ cup of light corn syrup• 1 tablespoon of melted butter or margarine• 1 teaspoon of vanilla• 1 teaspoon of baking soda• Baking sheet• Pot holders• Whisk• Spatula

Emory: What do you call a swatting fly? Faith: No idea. Emory: A flyswatter. —Emory M., Monterey, Indiana AARON: Why did the scuba divers start laughing when they got near the coral reefs? KAYLEE: Why? AARON: They saw a clownfish. Aaron B., Fremont,

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