Articles by Chris Paulino
Articles by Chris Paulino
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October 23, 2025
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October 27, 2025
Need some support on Cub Scout uniform insignia placement? Check this out - we've got the perfect at-a-glance guide for you!
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October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025
Explore Scouting America’s newest merit badges for 2025—Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Learn what Scouts will study, how to earn them, and why they matter for the future.
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October 20, 2025
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October 20, 2025
The Buddy System pairs Scouts to look out for each other, ensuring safety, teamwork, and accountability on every adventure.
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October 20, 2025
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October 20, 2025
From November 8 to December 14, your local Scout Shop is helping Scouts in need through the annual Giving Tree. Each tag on the tree represents a Scout who needs essential uniform pieces or gear. Pick a tag, make a purchase, and give the gift of belonging. Every donation helps a Scout stay active, confident, and ready for adventure.
Do a Good Turn this season—support your Scout Shop Giving Tree.
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October 8, 2025
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November 12, 2025
Family Camp Kitchen Night reminds us what together feels like—simple food, real laughter, and time that counts.
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October 8, 2025
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November 12, 2025
Create a new family tradition with the Campfire Time Capsule, a simple way for families to reflect, connect, and make lasting memories together.
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October 7, 2025
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November 12, 2025
This Christmas, Scout Shop is helping families make time for what really matters. Moments That Matter is a campaign built around simple ways to reconnect—through shared adventures, meaningful memories, and the gear that helps make them happen!
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October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
Looking for inspiration? Meet Micah, an Eagle Scout who earned 138 merit badges, multiple Hornaday Awards, and a reputation for pushing past every challenge. His story shows how Scouting America empowers youth to set big goals and achieve them.
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October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025
As a new Scouting year begins, we revisit stories from Scouts who completed their first year in Scouting America. Their experiences—what they loved, what they learned, and the advice they shared for new Scouts—still ring true today.
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October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025
Halloween is almost here, making it the perfect time to plan some spooky fun for your unit or family. These Halloween camping ideas work just as well for an overnight trip as they do for a regular meeting at the park. Pick your favorites, or try them all, and bring the season to life outdoors.