http://boyslife.org Play challenging online games, laugh at funny jokes, build amazing projects and find lots of fun at the online home of Boys' Life, the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:01:24 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/41acad7df9a45e8ceca784a5be71bbe5?s=96&d=http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://boyslife.org http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/11118/scuba-diving/ http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/11118/scuba-diving/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:13:47 +0000 Boys' Life http://boyslife.org/?p=11118 ]]>
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]]> http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3290/salesmanship/feed/ 1 Boys' Life http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3125/metalwork/ http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3125/metalwork/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:33:44 +0000 Boys' Life http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3125/metalwork/ Scouts will begin their work on this merit badge by learning about the properties of metal, how to use simple metalworking tools, and the basic metalworking techniques. Then they will practice using these tools and techniques before concentrating on the more intricate skills of one of four metalworking options.]]>

]]> http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3125/metalwork/feed/ 1 Boys' Life http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3007/bird-study/ http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3007/bird-study/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:02:02 +0000 Boys' Life http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3007/bird-study/ Birds are among the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Many are beautifully colored. Others are accomplished singers. Many of the most important discoveries about birds and how they live have been made by amateur birders. In pursuing this hobby, a Scout might someday make a valuable contribution to our understanding of the natural world.]]>

]]> http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3007/bird-study/feed/ 2 Boys' Life http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/2965/american-business/ http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/2965/american-business/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:28:59 +0000 Boys' Life http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/2965/american-business/ Earning the American Business merit badge can help Scouts learn practical business matters that will be useful throughout life. Learning how businesses function will help you understand society and uncover a number of career options.]]>

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]]> http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3174/woodwork/feed/ 2 Boys' Life http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3173/wood-carving/ http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3173/wood-carving/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:01:50 +0000 Boys' Life http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3173/wood-carving/ As with any art, wood carving involves learning the basics of design, along with material selection and tools and techniques, as well as wood-carving safety. The requirements of the Wood Carving merit badge introduce Scouts to an enjoyable hobby and that can become a lifetime activity.]]>
]]> http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3173/wood-carving/feed/ 6 Boys' Life http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3172/wilderness-survival/ http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3172/wilderness-survival/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:01:19 +0000 Boys' Life http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3172/wilderness-survival/ In their outdoor activities, Scouts learn to bring the clothing and gear they need, to make good plans, and do their best to manage any risks. But now and then, something unexpected happens. When things go wrong, the skills of wilderness survival can help make everything right again.]]>

]]> http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3172/wilderness-survival/feed/ 11 Boys' Life http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3171/whitewater/ http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3171/whitewater/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:00:42 +0000 Boys' Life http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/merit-badge-requirements/3171/whitewater/ Canoeing or kayaking through whitewater rapids can be a thrilling experience. Safe whitewater fun requires each participant to understand the the equipment and techniques and to have a firm respect for the power of nature's waterways.]]>

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