Tag: Scouts

The Flying Wedge

Build the Pinewood Derby® Legend: The Flying Wedge   The instructions given on this webpage are intended to convey general information about building the car.  Guards have been removed from equipment in many illustrations for clarity.   Always read and follow…

Boys’ Life – July 1913 Edition

Check out this issue of Boys’ Life from 1913.   All I can say is “wow.” Boys used to actually read.  There are articles on shooting on swimming, shooting an air rifle, trek cart camping and more. But the best thing…

Welding Merit Badge

One of the newest merit badges is also one of the most fun.   Beginning this year, scouts can earn a merit badge in welding.  There are two videos online that you should show your scouts before showing up for the…

Cub and Boy Scouts

One of the very best organizations to help you raise successful boys is the Boys Scouts of America (BSA).  I am a third generation scout, and all four of my boys have been in the scouts.  Not only has the…