Indholdsfortegnelse for June/July 2024 i Scout Life

I really enjoy reading Scout Life magazine! Lots of great stories, and the jokes get me every time. The comics are amazing, and the Scouting heroes are phenomenal. I really love this magazine and would like to thank everyone who works on it for always bringing some joy into my day!— Nathan L., Marshall, Minnesota 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 canoeing trip I went on with my troop. I think it is a great article that should be read by every Scout to prepare for…

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“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 to watch the shaggy, golden pony as he was led around the arena. “He’s a beauty,” she admitted. “He’s the one!” said her brother. “Not unless I say so too,” Anna said. “We both have to agree, remember?” “I remember,” Eric muttered, still watching the spunky little pony which before today had never been touched by human hands. It was early on a July morning and Eric and Anna were at the annual pony penning in Chincoteague, an island off the coast of Virginia. The…

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 your head and face from getting too much sun. Also, wear light colors with long sleeves and pants. Try to avoid exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest.…

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., Montvale, New Jersey Nolan: What kind of test do zombies take? Bennett: I’m stumped. Nolan: No-brainers. Nolan R., Minnetonka, Minnesota ADAM: Where did the duck go to eat? DAN: I don’t know. ADAM: Quack in the Box. Adam H., Pocatello, Idaho ANDY: Why did the scarecrow win a medal? SANDY: Why? ANDY: Because it was outstanding in its field! Andy R., Simsbury, Connecticut RAAGHAV: Knock, knock. JIM: Who’s there? RAAGHAV: Water. JIM: Water, who? RAAGHAV: Water you telling jokes for right now? Don’t you have things to do?…

CALENDAR 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.scoutlife.org/jokes On This Date June 4, 1783: The first hot-air balloon flight takes place in Annonay, France. June 21, 1997: The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) plays its first game. July 1, 1847: The United States issues its first postage stamps. July 29, 1954: The Fellowship of the Ring, the first book of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is published. SEE IT Riley, a teenager, faces unexpected emotional changes in Inside Out 2. Her familiar emotions — Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear…

I have 30 knives. I’ve been collecting them since I was 9. My knives are more than just pieces of sharp metal: They are tools with stories to tell.Aiden S., Kyle, Texas I collect hockey cards. My favorite one is of retired player Glenn Anderson.Thomas M., DeWitt, Michigan I like to collect sundae glasses and old fountain glasses. So far, I have about 60. I’ve gotten some from auctions, and others were given to me.Angela F., Bunker, Kansas I collect things like old art books, Legos and Funko Pops.Aaron S., Euclid, Ohio I love to collect trains. I have tons of wooden trains and a few electricpowered ones. My favorite train car is an O-gauge Lionel Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Flatcar because it has a Pinewood Derby kit on top.John…

ORSON COLBY 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 1,500-meter track feet first while lying on their backs on a one- or two-person sled. Orson was the only U.S. male single slider to qualify for the 2024 Youth Olympics, where he placed 14th in men’s singles and ninth in team relay. He won gold at the 2024 North America Continental Cup, silver in the 2024 USA Luge Youth Start Race, gold at the 2023 National Championship USA Luge Men’s Youth A, silver at the 2020 USA Luge Men’s Youth A National Championship and gold…

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 see stuff like that in Maryland.” — Jonah Sorna, 15, Life Scout DAY 3 Visited Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis, Wyo. Hot springs are made when magma heats groundwater. The water in the park’s bathhouse was 104 degrees. It was a little too hot for some of us. But for about 20 minutes, it was pretty relaxing. “We sat back and relaxed in the hot spring — it was nice.” — Jonah DAY 4 In Cody, Wyo., we ate a chuckwagon…

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 and headed for the next islands. In general, canoeing can be super fun if you do it with friends. — Austin H., Glendora, New Jersey Has anything exciting happened to you lately? If you have had an adventure and are under 18, write about it and send it to Readers’ Page, Scout Life, S306, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079, or via the e-form at scoutlife.org. You will receive this Official Contributor patch if we print your submission.…

TOMMY LARSON 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 competes on the U.S. Martial Arts Center Demo Team, which has won multiple gold and silver medals at the state level. Tommy also won silver at the USATKD Regional Grand Prix West Tournament in 2023 and 2022. Certain martial arts are prohibited within the Scouting program, but not for individuals participating outside Scouting events. TARUN PURI Age: 13 Hometown: Aurora, Illinois Scout Rank: First Class Scout (Troop 889, Naperville, Ill.) Made Headlines: For being selected as one of three overall winners in the 2023 Nuclear Powers Illinois art competition. Students…

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 Little Mermaid, players can master each character’s skills to dominate races against friends and family. It’s already a hit on PC and consoles; get ready to drift into your phone’s ultimate hero-based racing game. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes An epic fantasy story with monsters, magic and armies, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a game for gamers. Choose your hero. Build your army. Everyone you meet has unique abilities and goals. The opportunities are endless. You’ll have people to meet, a town to build, wars to win and magic to master.…

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 NATIONAL PARK We’ll show you a photo and you guess the park. Try it at go.scoutlife.org/parkquiz DAD’S DAY IS JUNE 16 Find do-it-yourself gifts, fun projects and witty dad jokes at go.scoutlife.org/fathersday CAPTIONS THAT MADE US This is much better than my hamster ball workout! (Submitted by CoyoteScout) Time to burn off all that cheese! (DeQuavius) Gotta lift these 0.05 weights! Heave! (Someone) Hey, Dwayne Johnson. You have got some competition! (insertaname) I just got my rat-ical personal best! (CatKid) Must get ready for swimsuit season! *squeak*…