Video and audio
Ski School video
Wisconsin Scouts go from fish out of water to seasoned skiers during one weekend with a water-ski show team. Watch video of them performing in front of a live crowd.
Dastardly Draco Returns
Tom Felton first earned the ire of film fans in 2001 when he strolled onto the big screen as Harry Potter-nemesis Draco Malfoy. Boys’ Life recently spoke to Felton about life playing the bad guy. Listen in on exclusive excerpts of BL’s interview.
‘Scouting for Adventure’ TV show
Boys’ Life brings its Scout adventure stories to The Outdoor Channel television network in the second season of “Scouting for Adventure — Presented by Boys’ Life,” premiering July 1, 2009.
Goldfish Gourmet magic trick
Your friends will be surprised and disgusted when you grab a live goldfish and eat it.
Watch Venturers take part in Road to Ranger program
Venturers from the Lone Star State take significant steps toward earning the Ranger Award during a week at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in north Texas.
Stuff We Like: BaliYo pen
File this one under Strange but Fun. From the maker of some of the best knives on the market, Spyderco, comes the new BaliYo. It’s a pen that you can use to do tricks.
Money for Nothing magic trick
Amaze your friends by making a wad of cash appear magically in your hands.
How to fit a backpack
Watch as Eagle Scout Jon Almquist, who works for national outdoors retailer REI, shows you how to fit a backpack in this exclusive BL video.
Riding the Atlantic Ocean’s coolest waves
Watch as Florida Scouts get their hot-weather high-adventure fix by learning to ride the Atlantic Ocean’s coolest waves.
One Way card trick
According to magician Mac King, this spectacular trick is one of the best “pick a card and find it” tricks in the world.
Super Slick Card Trick
Here’s a great card trick that’s simple to learn and will amaze your friends.
Tackling the trail at Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch
Watch as Scouts from Troop 776, Goddard, Kan., tackle the rugged terrain at Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch in Colorado.
Learning to beat-box with Shockwave
While touring the soundstage for “The Electric Company” TV show, a Cub Scout gets a beat-box lesson from Chris Sullivan, who plays Shockwave on the show.
Crash Course video
Watch as Scouts get in the driver’s seat to learn how NOT to crash.
5 great downloadable games
Here’s a look at some of the best downloadable games for your broadband-connected game system.
Fish catching tips
It feels like I’m the only one who doesn’t get fish when I go fishing with anyone. How can I make sure I’m not the only one not bringing home fish?
Video of a super-fast pinewood derby track
Watch video of Indiana Cub Scouts experiencing a whole new speed of pinewood derby at this giant track.
Video of Troop 007’s curling match
Watch video of the Scouts of Troop 007 in Lewiston, Me., spending a day last February at Maine’s Belfast Curling Club learning and competing in a curling match.
String Together magic trick
Take two pieces of string and magically connect them together into a single string.
LittleBigPlanet game review
All the imaginative dreams of everybody in the world float upward to a fantastical place called LittleBigPlanet. What if you could use all these things to make your own game, one that’s fun, easy and creative? That’s what LittleBigPlanet, the game, is all about.
Christopher Paolini chats about new book
Following in the footsteps of “Eragon” and “Eldest,” “Brisingr” will be the third of four planned books in Christopher Paolini’s fantasy adventure. In an interview with Boys’ Life, Christopher spoke of reading, dreaming and adventure as a child in Paradise Valley, Mont.
Beijing 2008 game review
Sega’s Beijing 2008 keeps the excitement of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games alive with a game full of 38 Olympic events. But does Sega win a gold medal? Find out in this video game review.
More Bounce to the Ounce magic trick
Drop a normal bread roll onto the floor and watch it bounce right back up onto the table!
No Noggin magic trick
Imagine your parent’s surprise when they discover that you’re sitting at the table without your head!
They Saved the Baby from the River!
John Fitzgerald, 9, Christian Nanson, 11, and other members of Pack 100 and Troop 100 were swimming in Nebraska’s Platte River when Christian spotted a baby floating facedown in the water. Listen as they describe how they saved the baby in a true story of Scouts in Action.
He saved the boy from the riptide!
As Todd Staszak, 15, was bodyboarding at Hatteras, N.C., he heard cries for help. A man was trying to save his son and his son’s friend as a powerful riptide pulled the boys away from shore. Listen as Todd and others describe how he rescued the boys in a true story of Scouts in Action.
He saved his friends from the oncoming car!
As Trevor Robinson, 18, and four friends were walking across the parking lot of their school in Carmichael, Calif., a car traveling almost 30 miles an hour rounded a corner and headed straight for them. Listen as Trevor and others describe how he saved his friends’ lives in a true story of Scouts in Action.
He saved the boy from drowning!
Alex Lambert and David “Junior” Tyree, both 12, and John Buchanan, 13, were swimming. As John began to tire, he panicked and jumped onto Junior’s back. Both boys started to go under. Listen as Alex and his mom describe the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action.
He saved the man from icy waters!
Jake Silfies and Matt Mikosky, both 12, were hiking during a winter camping trip on Lake Stillwater, Pa., when Matt’s dad fell through the ice. Listen as they describe the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action.
He saved his family from Hurricane Katrina
Jimmy Kennedy, 13, woke his family as Hurricane Katrina struck his home in D’Iberville, Miss., in the early morning hours. The electricity was out, and floodwaters were surging into the house. Listen as Jimmy and his mother describe what he did to save his family in a true story of Scouts in Action.
