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How to Choose an Eagle Scout Project: 6 Important Things to Consider

2Jul

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How to Choose an Eagle Scout Project: 6 Important Things to Consider

The Eagle Scout Project is your last big step to getting the coveted Eagle Scout Rank. In this, you're turned loose from the usual constraints of requirement-earning, and guided only by your abilities and the help of your advisors, you need to successfully propose, plan, and execute a project that will provide significant benefit to your community. As you can imagine, the possibilities are endless, bringing up the questions: How to Choose an Eagle Scout Project? What should I do for my Eagle Scout Project? To answer these questions, we've compiled 6 points to ask yourself when deciding as a sort of guideline to help you choose an Eagle Project! #1: What are the resources available to you? What is your skillset + time commitment? First of all, we need to assess your limitati...

Guide To Florida Sea Base: Boy Scout High Adventure Camp – 16 Important Factors

8Aug

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Adventure, Outdoors, The Scouting Trail, Travel

Guide To Florida Sea Base: Boy Scout High Adventure Camp – 16 Important Factors

Apart from regular meetings and campouts, each Boy Scout has an opportunity to participate in 1 of 4 exclusive high-adventure camps situated across the nation. In this article, we will be pin-pointing a marine-based camp in a Guide to Florida Sea Base. Thinking of starting scuba diving in prep for Sea Base? Check out this article for a beginner's guide! Guide to Florida Sea Base is just one of the many high-adventure camps for Boy Scouts. Here are the 4 high adventures that Boy Scouts of America offers: Florida National High Adventure Sea BasePhilmont Scout Ranch High AdventureSummit Bechtel Reserve National Scout CampNorthern Tier High Adventure In this article, we will be providing a guide to the Florida Sea Base, outlining the following topics: This article focuses on F...

Should You Join Boy Scouts? Here Are 5 Compelling Reasons

18Dec

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The Scouting Trail

Should You Join Boy Scouts? Here Are 5 Compelling Reasons

Should you join Boy Scouts? Scouting has long been hailed as a phenomenal program that turns young boys into men and develops skills for a lifetime of success, stretching back over 100 years and holding many public figures to its name. However, whether you're wary of Scouting's state of purgatory, or simply unsure of whether Boy Scouts of America is the right fit for you or your child, joining the BSA is no small endeavor. But never fear! We're here to assure you that joining Boy Scouts is an opportunity to grow that no other program can offer! Not convinced? Read on to get 5 reasons why you should join Scouting. Should You Join Boy Scouts? 1. You get to appreciate and enjoy the outdoors. As Scouts, you could imagine that we spend much of our time in the outdoors. It's unfortunat...

How to Put Out a Fire With Safety and Care

27Aug

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Outdoors, Safety, Survival

How to Put Out a Fire With Safety and Care

Now that you've started a fire with How to Build and Start a Fire and enjoy it safely with Managing a Campfire, it's time for the fun to end. By this, that means we need to put out the fire. Putting out a fire can be very simple, but is important to know nevertheless the proper technique; you don't want to be the cause of a forest fire or worse! Step 1: Let the Fire Burn Out It is highly recommended that you follow this step and only put out the flame once it is dosed; it is much safer this way. This also makes your life easier, as it takes less effort to actually clean up. It also doesn't waste your wood. Step 2: Spread Out the Remains of the Fire Spreading out the fuel ensures no ember is left smoldering after you douse the fire, and saves water and time. Step 3: Dou...

What to Do Before Starting A Campfire: The Best 4-Step Checklist

26Jul

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Outdoors, Safety, Survival

What to Do Before Starting A Campfire: The Best 4-Step Checklist

Learn about what to do before starting a campfire. Gone are the days when we would ignorantly throw a pile of wood on the ground, pour a liter of oil on top, and light a fire ablaze. One, that isn't safe or environmentally friendly, and two, that is inefficient. We now have a responsibility to take care of nature and our loved ones by using safe and sustainable methods of fire-starting. But don't worry; we've assembled a simple four-step procedure for what to do before starting a campfire, for safety, convenience, and effectiveness. What to do Before Starting a Campfire: Step 1: Check your area. Be sure to pay attention to where you are camping to mitigate potential forest fires and to be considerate to nature. Any flammable materials of some sort should be as far away as p...

23Jul

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Outdoors, Other Skills, Survival

How to Start a Fire Easily

Learning how to start a fire is one of the most fundamental skills of camping. But chances are you're doing it wrong! Understanding how to start a fire is essential, whether doing leisure camping or trying to survive in the backwoods, mastery of fire-starting is one of the best skills you can add to your outdoor skills toolkit. How to Start a Fire: Basic Information The most important concept you need to know in order to learn how to start a fire, no matter the lay or shape, is the fire triangle. The fire triangle is a helpful visual to show us the 3 essential "ingredients" of fire: fuel, oxygen, and heat. For more information about the fire triangle and what you need to know about how to start a fire, read What are the Components of The Fire Triangle? What is the Fire Triangle?. ...

19Jul

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Outdoors, Safety, Survival

Campfire Safety: 8 Important Things to Keep in Mind

Ah, the epitome of the outdoors; the campfire. Sitting around with friends and family, roasting smores, and smelling the fresh pine smoke. But beware! Without proper campfire safety, the flames can inadvertently go out of control, setting your tent or the ground ablaze. Read on to learn to learn about campfire safety and start a fire without burning a forest down! Here are the best ways to stay safe with fire in the outdoors: Prepare the desired location for the campfire. It is of utmost importance to choose and fix a location that allows you to make the safest campsite possible. Check out 4 Steps You Need to Take Before Starting a Fire to ensure your campsite is ready to roll. Learn how to start a fire properly and safely. This is a no-brainer. Definitely when it come...