June/July 2024

Scout Life

The Magazine for All Youth!

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Aerie On The Prairie
You’re a rare bird to make my day like this, Nathan! The team here does it all for great Scouts like you. And feel free to send really nice letters like this as often as you want. YOUR “NINE FISHING KNOTS TO KNOW” ARTICLE was very useful on a recent
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Who Made This Magazine?
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Michael Goldman MANAGING EDITOR Paula Murphey DESIGN DIRECTOR Eric Ottinger SENIOR EDITOR Aaron Derr ASSOCIATE EDITORS Michael Freeman Sheniece Chappell SENIOR DIGITAL EDITOR Bryan Wursten SENIOR DIGITAL PRODUCER Gina Circelli Mulc
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What's Up This Summer?
June 16 is Father’s Day. Do something special for Dad! Summer begins on June 20. July is National Parks and Recreation Month. July 4 is Independence Day. Celebrate the Stars and Stripes! July 24 is National Tell an Old Joke Day. Find thousands at go.
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Bugs
Ants are social insects that live in colonies and have specific jobs as workers, soldiers or queen. They play important roles in our ecosystem as pollinators, decomposers and food sources for various animals. Bees pollinate flowering plants, a big st
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Outdoors
Head to go.scoutlife.org/campingpics to share your photos and end up on this page! COURTESY OF THE FAMILIES (6); GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO ■
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Collecting
Scout Life will send you this Official Contributor patch if we include your collection. Send a description to Collecting, Scout Life, S306, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079, or through an e-form at scoutlife.org. Please, no samples.
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Canoeing With My Troop
I went on a 50-mile canoe trip with some of my friends from my Scout troop. I brought all my food and water in my canoe for the four days I would be away. We stopped on islands along the way and pitched our tents. After that, we packed up our tents a
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Ask The Gear Guy
Q: I need to replace my old lantern. Any suggestions? — Kail, Des Moines, Iowa A: LANTERNS ARE GREAT LIGHTING OPTIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CONDITIONS ARE NOT IDEAL FOR A CAMPFIRE. Camping lanterns usually run off propane or batteries. Each produces a spe
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Headliners
Age: 18 Hometown: Riverton, Utah Scout Rank: Eagle Scout (Troop 1115, Riverton) Made Headlines: For competing on the USA Luge team at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in South Korea. The Scoop: In the sport of luge, competitors slide down a 1,000- to 1,5
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More Headliners
Age: 17 Hometown: Lacey, Washington Scout Rank: Eagle Scout (Troop 9250, Tumwater, Wash.) Made Headlines: For winning bronze at the USA Taekwondo (USATKD) National Tournament in both 2022 and 2019. The Scoop: Tommy is a third-degree blackbelt and com
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She Rules The Pool
At an age when most of us are barely comfortable getting our feet wet, Katie Ledecky was a natural in the water. When Katie was a toddler growing up in Bethesda, Maryland, her parents noticed how she was totally comfortable in the pool. More than 20
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Write Your Adventure
DAY 1 Flew to Salt Lake City. All the meals were planned out, so we just walked into Walmart, filled up the carts and bought it. “When we first got there, that was the most beautiful Walmart I’d ever seen. It had the mountains behind it. You don’t se
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Dive Right In
The underwater world is magical. With snorkel or scuba gear, you can observe fish, coral and other aquatic life in this wondrous environment. Snorkeling offers the most affordable and accessible way to explore, and with some basic gear, anyone can do
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Wild Horses
“Here he comes,” Eric said to his sister. Anna’s eyes weren’t on the arena but looking down at the booklet detailing the pedigrees of the horses being auctioned today. “You know I want a filly,” said Anna. “Just look, OK?” Anna put down the booklet t
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Scouting Around
go.scoutlife.org/scoutingaround Living the Scout Oath and Scout Law means having high standards. Scouts should keep their bodies and minds fit. Keep your character clean by monitoring what you view and read. Surround yourself with positive people who
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Merit Badge Minute
Four Dangerous Weather-Related Conditions Where the Buffalo Roam For the Great Plains Indians, the bison was like a general store on hooves. Bison meat was the staple food of the Plains tribes. They ate the liver and kidneys raw. They roasted the int
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Stay Sun Safe
Stay hydrated. Drink water even before you’re feeling thirsty. Wear sunglasses labeled 100% UV protection or UV 400. Use water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Reapply every two hours or after sweating or swimming. Wear a hat to protect you
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Religious Emblems: United Methodist
The Jesus and Me emblem is for Cub Scouts in kindergarten and first grade. This program introduces Jesus as the Son of God in familiar terms so that young children can see Jesus in their own day-to-day experiences as a storyteller, teacher, friend an
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Let The Summer Games Begin
GAMELOFT FOR IOS Exciting news! Disney Speedstorm is making its way to iPhones this July, offering an arcade racing experience inspired by Disney and Pixar movies. With six seasons to explore, including the latest “Under the Sea” themed after The Lit
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Which Scout Activity Should Be In The Olympics?
CAPTURE THE FLAG – 38% GAGA BALL – 33% PINEWOOD DERBY – 16% KNOT-TYING RELAYS – 7% STEAL THE BACON – 6% We asked. You answered. Here are the results of one of our online reader polls. Let us know your favorites at go.scoutlife.org/polls ■
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What’s Up On Scoutlife.org?
Run, jump or swim to go.scoutlife.org/olympics for an exclusive peek at quirky Olympic mascots and Summer Games trivia. Plus, check out thrilling videos of Team USA’s top 10 moments and laugh at jokes that deserve a podium finish for humor! NAME THAT
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THINK & GRIN
Jeffrey: Knock, knock. Joseph: Who’s there? Jeffrey: Woo. Joseph: Woo, who? Jeffrey: What are you cheering for? We didn’t win a medal. — Jeffrey L., Dayton, Ohio ABINAYA: What book doesn’t have a cover? GAIL: Tell me. ABINAYA: A Chromebook. Abinaya A

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