Innehållsförteckning för August 2025 från Scout Life

Scout here, eagle-eyed and ready to swoop in and answer your letters. Let’s make this month rock harder than my favorite band: Flock of Eagles! Dear Scout, I read a lot of your magazines when I was little. Often, I would go straight to the jokes, but the more I grew as a Scout, the more I appreciated the other things. A big inspiration for me to continue Scouting was the stories of Scouts saving others. Thank you for all the work you do inspiring the young generations of Scouts. – Michael F., Omaha, Nebraska I LOVE to hear how Scouts like you have been inspired by the pages of Scout Life. And, Michael, you get it! The jokes are a hoot, but the stories of bravery, adventure and leadership…

SIENNA NICAS NOTICED THE DARK SMOKE WHEN SHE LOOKED OUT THE WINDOWS THE MORNING OF JAN. 7 The 16-year-old didn’t think much of it — this was California, after all. Wildfires happen often, and they usually stay in the mountains. This fire was different. By the afternoon, Sienna was scrambling through her bedroom, gathering whatever keepsakes she could. Her yearbooks. Her favorite stuffed animals. Her merit badge sash. This wasn’t supposed to happen. The Nocas family lived just one block from a fire station in the Pacific Palisades. But as the flames swept through the Los Angeles neighborhood, even the fire station was in danger of being burned to the ground. “It was so unreal,” the Life Scout from Troop 223 says. “It happened so fast. It looked like the…

TOO MUCH PAINT 1 OH, NO! SAM PAINTED HIMSELF INTO A CORNER AND HAS RUN OUT OF PAINT CAN YOU GET HIM BACK TO HIS SUPPLY WITHOUT STEPPING IN RED PAINT? 2 USE THE ITEM’S ON THIS PAGE LABELED WITH A LETTER TO FILL IN THE BLANKS! 3 WHILE HE READ THE PAPER, FRED GOT "RED" TOO! IF ONLY THE SIGN HADN'T BLOWN AWAY! CAN YOU UNSCRAMBLE THE WORD’S TO SEE WHAT FRED SHOULD HAVE READ? INFLATABLE FUN! 1 CAN YOU GET THE POINTY PIN THROUGH THIS BUNCH Of BALLOONS WITHOUT POPPING ANY? 2 UNSCRAMBLE THESE WORDS TO DISCOVER THE THREE THINGS BALLOON ANIMALS FEAR THE MOST! DOWN ON THE FARM! FOLLOW THE STEPS TO DRAW YOUR FAVORITE BARNYARD BUDDIES! PIG CHICKEN COW TOOL TIME 1 IT LOOKS AS IF…

WATCH IT Every August, the best young softball and baseball players compete in the Little League World Series Championships. Catch all the action on ESPN’s platforms, Aug. 3 to 24. CALENDAR Aug. 14 is National Financial Awareness Day. Take this time to work on your Personal Management merit badge. Aug. 19 is World Photography Day, a great time to work on your Photography merit badge. Also, you can get a free two-year student membership to the Photographic Society of America. Check it out: go.scoutlife.org/photosociety Aug. 25-31 is Be Kind to Humankind Week. Treat others as you want to be treated. On This Date Aug. 2, 2018: Apple becomes the first publicly traded U.S. company to reach $1 trillion in value. Aug. 11, 1866: The world’s first roller-skating rink opens in Newport,…

Have a question and don’t know who to ask? Jenny and Steve are here for you. Q: My parents don’t like me going on troop outings, and they make me stay home instead. What should I do? STEVE: Explain to your parents exactly why going to these events is important to you and what lessons and skills you hope to take away from them. For example, rank advancement and merit badges are nearly impossible to earn without going on these outings. In other words, it’s not all about socializing and goofing around with your friends. For good measure, throw these stats at them: More than 75% of former Scouts agree that the values they learned in Scouting continue to be important to them today. They are also more likely to…

Garter snakes are some of the best-known snakes. But why are they called garter snakes? Well, they look a lot like an old-fashioned piece of clothing by the same name. Before stretchy socks were created in the 1930s, people wore garters to keep socks from sliding down. These garters often had striped or checkered patterns. So one story goes that when biologists were naming the snakes, they thought they looked like sock garters. Some people believe the name comes from a twist on the word “garden,” since garter snakes are often found in or near gardens. THEY’VE GOT THE LOOK Garter snakes belong to the genus Thamnophis (Greek for “bush snake”). They are found from southern Canada to Costa Rica and live in all of the lower 48 states. Most…

Preston Dalie, 15, was about to go snorkeling with his father during a family vacation in the Caribbean when Preston’s dad slipped and fell down the side of a cliff. Mr. Dalie hit the jagged rocks on the side of the cliff, injuring his head and arm and sustaining several deep cuts, before falling into the ocean. Preston saw his dad floating face down, motionless and bleeding. He quickly jumped into the 12-foot-deep water to attempt a rescue. Preston lifted up his dad’s head so he could breathe and used his shirt to control the bleeding. He treaded water to keep them both afloat in the powerful waves. Preston screamed for help. Several members of the hotel staff ran to the scene then swam out to assist Preston in moving…

The Light of Christ program helps younger Cub Scouts (first and second grades) develop a personal relationship with Jesus and learn more about their family, their baptism and the importance of daily prayers. The Parvuli Dei (Children of God) program for older Cub Scouts (third through fifth grades) helps boys and girls discover God’s presence in their daily lives and make contributions to their communities. Roman Catholic Scouts (seventh through 12th grades) in the Ad Altare Dei (To the Altar of God) program study the seven Catholic sacraments to grow spiritually. Venturers and older Scouts (ninth grade to college) in the Pope Pius XII program examine how Christianity affects their daily lives, learn how to become more active in the Catholic community and share their faith. For more information, contact…

WATERMELON RIND IS NUTRITIOUS. You can eat it pickled or in stir-fries. Some cultures use the rind to make jam and juice. THE LARGEST WATERMELON ever was grown by a man in Tennessee in 2013. It weighed more than 350 pounds. Watermelon is full of nutrients, like vitamins A and C and a bit of potassium. It’s also a great low-calorie snack! Watermelons aren’t melons! They’re classified as “pepos,” A TYPE OF BERRY WITH A TOUGH RIND. The fruit is one of the symbols of summer. A watermelon is more than 90% water. They originated in northeastern Africa. Watermelon seeds have been found in 4,000-YEAR-OLD EGYPTIAN TOMBS. Watermelons come in different colors, including red, orange, yellow and white.…

DON'T EXPECT TO STAY DRY ON THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER. OR INSIDE WORLEY’S CAVE The Scouts from Troop 33 of Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered that last summer as they went whitewater rafting, caving and tubing in eastern Tennessee. The group added a day to their weekend trip to do it all. “I really like this idea of a trip,” says Caden Todd, 15, a Life Scout. “One of the main logistical barriers is to get enough adults to go on an extra day. If we don’t have enough adults, it can’t happen.” It took a year of planning, but the effort paid off in a fun four-day adventure. WHAT A RUSH! Leaving on a Thursday, the troop headed to the USA Raft Adventure Resort in Erwin, Tenn., where they set…

Some Ideas For Your Next Merit Badge Adventure Start with a simple kit consisting of a body tube, nose cone, fins, engine mount and parachute. Take time to read all of the directions twice before starting. Buy your engine separately, but be sure to buy the recommended engine for your kit. You can buy kits and engines online or in toy and hobby shops. Once your rocket is prepared for flight, check it for stability by tying a piece of string around the body of the rocket so that it is perfectly balanced. Then twirl the string over your head. Acquire a launchpad. You might be able to borrow one from a local model rocket club, or you can buy your own. Choose a proper launch site, such as a large, open field…

He Saved Someone From Dangerous Waters! Quinn Cook, 17, was at a beach in Santa Barbara, California, when he noticed a girl who had wandered too far into the ocean and was struggling in the powerful surf. It became clear that the girl would be unable to return to shore. Quinn ran through the water to reach her then carried her to safety. When the girl lost consciousness and began throwing up, Quinn cleared her airway and made sure she was breathing. Quinn carried the girl to the nearest road so that emergency services would have an easier time reaching her. He called 911 and continued trying to revive the girl until an ambulance arrived. The girl was taken to a hospital and later recovered. Eagle Scout Quinn Cook, a…