Here’s what you’ll find inside the June 2012 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

To subscribe to Boys’ Life magazine, please visit http://boyslife.org/subscribe.

ROAD TRIP

On an adventure to the Bahamas, Florida Scouts find no air-conditioned hotels or fine dining. Instead they get only wilderness — and one lonely paved road.

THE KING OF HIS SAND CASTLE

Get some sand-sculpting know-how from a pro.

BOOT UP!

The Gear Guy brings you the latest, greatest — and most affordable — footwear options.

BL WORKSHOP: BEAT THE BUGS

If your tent lacks mosquito netting or you camp in an unscreened shelter, make your own mosquito-netting frame.

MAKING THE TEAM

FICTION. “Country” wants nothing more than to be accepted by his fellow kayakers. When they suddenly face a life-or-death situation, can he truly make the team?

SCOUTING AROUND

Living right: It really isn’t hard to live a healthly lifestyle. Eating good food, exercising and having a good attitude go a long way toward being all-around healthly.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

THE NEW RIVER EXPERIENCE

SummitCorps 2011 offers Order of the Arrow members a little bit of fun and a whole lot of hard work at the BSA’s newest high-adventure base.

BE CYBER SAFE (AND SMART)

Think twice — or maybe three times — before you post that.

BE SAFE — AND NICE — ONLINE

The Internet can be fun. Just be sure to use it right.

LET’S LOOK AT NATIONAL PARKS

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

Click here to see all the links featured in the June issue of Boys’ Life!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the June issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Emergency Preparedness

Opening Shot

• Sign up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree

This Month

• “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” stampedes into theaters June 8

News & Notes

• Robots compete in RoboCup soccer competition

BL Headliners

• 2011 Heroes of Conservation Award from Field & Stream magazine

Road Trip

• Find out more about the BSA’s 50-Miler Award

Guy Gear Update: Boot Up!

• Hi-Tec Sports Osprey hiking boots ($70)
• L.L. Bean Pathfinder Hikers, Mid hiking boots ($79)
• Cabela’s Laramie Peak Mid Hikers ($80)
• Wenger Outback hiking boots ($90)
• Tecnica Brezza II hiking boots ($85)
• The North Face Men’s Tyndall hiking boots ($80)
• Vasque Vector WP hiking boots ($115)

Scouting Around

• Follow the progress at The Summit, BSA’s new national high-adventure base
• Gear Guy’s advice on choosing a good hammock system
• See video of Troop 2′s robot in action (coming soon)

Be Safe — and Nice — Online

• Read more about Internet safety for kids at netsmartzkids.org
• Learn more about the BSA’s new Cyber Chip award

The New River Experience

• Follow all the Summit goings on their blog
• Register for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree
• More information about the Order of the Arrow

Be Cyber Safe (and Smart)

• Find more information about Internet safety for teens
• Learn more about the BSA’s new Cyber Chip award

BSA’s Got Talent!

• Submit your video for your chance to perform at the Jamboree

Fitness First

• Sun safety tips to help you avoid sunburn, heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Games

• Design your own protective skin for your electronic devices

Here’s what you’ll find inside the May 2012 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

To subscribe to Boys’ Life magazine, please visit http://boyslife.org/subscribe.

BACKPACKING ON BIKES

Nebraska Boy Scouts combine their newfound passion for mountain biking with a multiple-night camping trip.

GET GEARED UP FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

The Gear Guy makes it a snap to be picture perfect in the great outdoors.

SOCCER’S HOT SHOTS

These young guns prove one thing: Major League Soccer is a league of extraordinary youth.

SCIENCE GUYS

Maryland Boy Scouts gather at a U.S. Army facility to work on science-related merit badges.

BL WORKSHOP: MAKE A CATHEDRAL BOX

Build a handy place to keep your keys, coins and other small stuff.

SCOUTING AROUND

Being Prepared for Emergencies: Keeping your cool in the face of trouble isn’t something that comes naturally to most people. You have to practice to be good at it.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

ADVENTURE IN THE ALLEGHENY

It didn’t seem like a very challenging trip. But these Pennsylvania Scouts learn quickly how things can change.

GET A JOB

Working a summer job will get you more than a few bucks.

MOTHER’S DAY

Cub Scouts conquer a climbing wall, bang out some bull’s eyes and wrangle their way across a rope bridge — all with a little help from Mom.

LET’S LOOK AT ELECTRIC GUITARS

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

Click here to see all the links featured in the May issue of Boys’ Life!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the May issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Emergency Preparedness

Opening Shot

• Learn how to earn the BSA’s NOVA award

This Month

• May 5 is Free Comic Book Day at stores across the country
• “The Avengers” flies into theaters May 4

Let’s Talk

• Win autographed CDs, posters and more from the June Junes

Hobby Hows

• “The Big Book of Whittle Fun” by Chris Lubkemann *

Reading Contest

• How to enter the 2012 Boys’ Life reading contest
• Read 2011 winners’ complete reports

Ask the Gear Guy

• Entry-level mountain skateboards from MBS Mountainboards
• Magellan eXplorist 110 GPS receiver

BL Headliners

• Brownells/NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award

Get Geared Up for Digital Photography

• Kodak EasyShare M522 point-and-shoot camera *
• Canon Powershot S100 point-and-shoot camera *
• Nikon D3100 with 18-55mm VR lens DSLR camera *
• Canon EOS-7D DSLR camera *
• Pentax Optio WG-1 camera *
• Panasonic Lumix DMC G10K ILC camera *
• Sony Alpha NEX-7 ILC camera *
• GoPro HD Hero Original POV camera *
• Contour+ POV camera *
• Mountainsmith Cyber II camera bag *
• DAKINE Sequence camera bag *
• Adobe Photoshop Elements *
• Aquapac Mini Camera Case *
• Canon Waterproof Case for Canon S100 *
• Joby GorillaPod Original tripod *
• Davis & Sanford Provista 7518 tripod *

Science Guys

• Learn about the BSA’s STEM program and STEM-related awards

Scouting Around

• Take the pledge: Don’t text while driving
• Read more about the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam initiative

Adventures in the Allegheny

• The Allegheny National Forest in northern Pennsylvania

Get a Job

• Check youth employment rules for your state
• Suggestions for presenting your best self to employers
• Review samples of teen resumes
• Five most common interview questions

BSA’s Got Talent

• Submit a video for a chance to perform at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree

Fitness First

• How to do squats correctly

Games

• GameTruck brings video games to your party

Now on Boyslife.org

• Pee Wee and the Lost Scrolls
• Winning essays from the 2011 Boys’ Life reading contest
• The Games Guru reviews FIFA Street video game

* Purchases from starred links help support Boys’ Life and the Boy Scouts of America.

Here’s what you’ll find inside the April 2012 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

To subscribe to Boys’ Life magazine, please visit http://boyslife.org/subscribe.

ABOARD THE TITANIC

FICTION. If there’s anything Henry learned from Scouts, it was to “Be Prepared.”

A TITANIC MYSTERY

The world’s most famous shipwreck occurred 100 years ago this month. Its discovery in 1985 was the result of a top-secret mission.

• Listen to BL‘s interview with Titanic discoverer Dr. Robert Ballard (coming soon)

GET GEARED UP FOR SKATEBOARDING

The Gear Guy fills you in on everything you need to know to skate great.

THE JOYS OF SUMMER

Now’s the time to start thinking about which activities you’re going to experience at Scout camp this year.

BL WORKSHOP: MAKE A RING TOSS GAME

This game is perfect for a picnic, Scout meeting or just hanging out with friends and family.

SCOUTING AROUND

Save Your Gear: Taking proper care of your gear between campouts keeps your stuff working better and lasting longer.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

WATERLOGGED

New York Scouts take a historic hike along a channel of water more than 120 miles long.

DON’T DO DRUGS

The best way to avoid drug abuse? Don’t get started.

ROBINS IN THE ‘HOOD

Don’t miss these birds’ springtime show.

DON’T DO DRUGS

The best way to avoid drug abuse? Don’t get started.

LET’S LOOK AT MOUNTAIN BIKES

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

Click here to see all the links featured in the April issue of Boys’ Life!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the April issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Camping

This Month

• Get ideas for Earth Day on April 22
• Watch the Masters Golf Tournament, April 5-8
• Boston Marathon takes place April 16

News & Notes

• Find out about Save the Frogs Day (April 28)

Ask Us Anything

• Check out Nerf’s N-Strike gear

BL Headliners

• Parker Abed racing
• Jeopardy game show

A Titanic Mystery

• “Explore Titanic” by Peter Chrisp
• “Titanic Sinks” by Barry Denenberg
• “Titanic: Voices from the Disaster” by Deborah Hopkinson
• The JASON Project
• Listen to BL‘s interview with Titanic discoverer Dr. Ballard

Get Geared Up for Skateboarding

• California Blank skate deck ($19-$26)
• Almost Mullen Super Uber Light V3 skate deck ($110)
• Pro-Tec B2 SXP Multi-Impact helmet ($33)
• Independent Stage 10 Forged Hollow Koston Pro trucks ($55)
• Mini Logo S-1 58mm 97a wheels ($18.50)
• BONES Wheels Dyet Rocker Street Tech Formula 52mm 103a ($32)
• Positiv Andy Macdonald Monster skateboard ($80)
• Alien Workshop Dyrdek Rising Complete skateboard ($130)
• Santa Cruz Jammer ($127)
• Sector 9 Sidewinder Series Shattered Complete ($189)

The Joys of Summer

• Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch in West Texas
• Camp Rainey Mountain in Georgia
• Camp Fiesta Island and Mataguay Scout Ranch in San Diego
• Camp Roosevelt in Maine
• Lewis & Clark Camp in South Dakota

Scouting Around

• Join the fight against malaria with Nothing But Nets
• Learn more about the Edison Nation invention challenge
• Join the band at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree

Waterlogged

• Interactive map and itinerary of Troop 163′s journey

Robins in the ‘Hood

• The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
• Audobon
• eNature

Fitness First

• Find routines for your D-I-Y weights and bands

Games

• Portable P4 Pico Projector
• Make games with classmates with Globaloria

Now on Boyslife.org

• Play Scouts vs. Aliens!
• Listen to our interview with Titanic explorer Dr. Robert Ballard
• Record-setting skateboarder shows you his tricks

Here’s what you’ll find inside the March 2012 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

To subscribe to Boys’ Life magazine, please visit http://boyslife.org/subscribe.

DISCOVERING SCUBA

Alabama Scouts find plenty of thrills during a class that will get them started on the road to certification.

ZOO-MING AFTER HIS DREAM

This Eagle Scout realized that he truly belonged in a zoo.

AFTER THE STORMS

Scouts rush to help in areas battered by record-breaking tornadoes.

BL WORKSHOP: VENTRILOQUIST’S FIGURE

Build this goofy-looking puppet, then put on a show using this ventriloquist’s tips.

SCOUTING AROUND

Managing Wildlife at Home: You might not be an expert, but that doesn’t mean you can’t manage wildlife around you.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE

An Eagle Scout project can challenge you in ways you never would have thought.

• Share your Eagle project ideas and tips

MAKING A GOOD THING BETTER

Sure, you’ll earn a neat patch. But the best reason to recruit a friend into Scouting is all the cool stuff you’ll get to do together.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Get a taste of some unusual foods from around the world.

BAT BOYS

There’s a lot more to these flying creatures than most people think.

LET’S LOOK AT HORSES

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

Click here to see all the links featured in the March issue of Boys’ Life!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the March issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Wildlife Management

Opening Shot

• How to get started in scuba

This Month

• Major League Soccer returns this month
• March 22 is the United Nations World Day for Water
• “The Hunger Games” shoots into theaters March 23
• “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” rides into theaters March 2

Let’s Talk

• Listen to clips of BL‘s interview with LeVar Burton

News & Notes

• World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis, Mo.

Ask the Gear Guy

• Log your outdoor activities on the RunKeeper website

BL Headliners

• USA Cycling website
• Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition

Discovering Scuba

• Find out how to get started in scuba
• Video taken by scuba divers at Vortex Spring

Zoo-ming After His Dream

• San Diego Zoo’s guide to becoming an animal keeper
• American Association of Zoo Keeper’s career guide
• Other cool jobs at the zoo
• Polar Bear International Arctic Ambassador Program

Scouting Around

• Get Patrol Z updates from the Summit high-adventure base
• Register for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree
• Complete list of merit badge requirements

Bat Boys

• How to build a bat house in your backyard

Soar Like an Eagle

• Get more Eagle project ideas and share your ideas

Making a Good Thing Better

• Have a friend who wants to know more about Scouting? Visit beascout.org

Magazine Madness!

• Vote for your favorite BL cover for a chance to win a PSVita game system

Fitness First: Fuel Up With Breakfast

• Find something tasty and healthy for breakfast
• Healthy breakfast options

Games

• Exercise with games with Striiv, a high-tech pedometer

Now on Boyslife.org

• Pick the best BL cover ever and get a chance to win a PSVita
• The Games Guru reviews Sony’s new PlayStation Vita
• Get ideas and tips for a great Eagle project, and post your own

Here’s what you’ll find inside the February 2012 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

To subscribe to Boys’ Life magazine, please visit http://boyslife.org/subscribe.

WHITEOUT

Montana Scouts know that wintertime is the right time to explore one of America’s busiest national parks.

SLEEP RIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT

Here are some great sleeping bags for every kind of sleeper.

KNOCK ‘EM DOWN

Here’s how demolition pros take down an old building.

BL WORKSHOP: MAKE A FLASHLIGHT HOLSTER

Don’t be left in the dark. This leather holster keeps your flashlight handy.

LOST AND FOUND IN THE BLACK HOLE

FICTION. Poor Darin. Everything he touches just disappears. But he’s about to learn to care about things — or lose them forever!

SCOUTING AROUND

Part of cultural awareness is attempting to understand how people with disabilities face obstacles that able-bodied people never even think about.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

WINTER WARRIORS

Scouts in Minot, N.D., know plenty about winter camping. They experience it much of the year.

MODERN-DAY SHIPWRECK EXPLORERS

It takes a high-tech team of experts to find historic shipwrecks deep under the sea.

ALL THE MARBLES

Earn your Marbles belt loop — and have tons of fun — by playing a marbles game called ringer.

LET’S LOOK AT ARCHERY

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

Click here to see all the links featured in the February issue of Boys’ Life!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the February issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Hobbies

News & Notes

• The International Quidditch Association

Guy Gear Update: Sleep Right, Sleep Tight

• Kelty Cosmic Down 20 sleeping bag
• Cub Scout Lightweight Bag
• Coleman Adjustable Comfort Sleeping Bag
• REI Lumen 25 sleeping bag
• The North Face Aleutian sleeping bag
• Big Agnes Haybro 15 sleeping bag
• Mountainsmith Kenosha 20 Degree sleeping bag
• BSA Mountaineer sleeping bag

Scouting Around

• Get started on your PALA Challenge to get fit
• Register for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree
• Learn how to earn your congressional award

All the Marbles

• Learn more about Cub Scouts and the rules of marbles

Winter Warriors

• How to help Scouts in Minot, N.D., recover from flood damage

Modern-Day Shipwreck Explorers

• Visit Odyssey Marine Exploration’s virtual museum
• Details about Odyssey’s discoveries and lots of great pictures
• Read “Atlas of Shipwrecks & Treasure” and other books

Fitness First

• Learn how to do more basic workouts

Hobby Hows

• “Who Do You Think You Are? Be a Family Tree Detective” by Dan Waddell

Games

• Video games on the Kindle Fire

Here’s what you’ll find inside the January 2012 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

To subscribe to Boys’ Life magazine, please visit http://boyslife.org/subscribe.

COOL AS ICE

Varsity Scouts learn that with proper training and preparation, anybody can overcome fear and conquer a 100-foot wall of ice.

PHINEAS AND FERB

Find out what it takes to get a hit animated TV show on the screen.

BUILD A BLUEBIRD NEST BOX

Thanks to nest boxes and monitored trails, bluebirds are making a comeback.

THE BALLAD OF RUNNY NOSE

FICTION. Jimmy Dugan is known by many nicknames. But now, he has to live up to the nickname “Great Hunter.” Lives are at stake, including his own.

SCOUTING AROUND

Hiking a nearby historic trail is a great way to learn about your area.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

AN AWARD FOR BEING OUTDOORS

You might be on your way to earning the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement.

GET FIT AND STAY FIT

You can do it. Just take it one step at a time.

GET FIT AND STAY FIT

You can do it. Just take it one step at a time.

LET’S LOOK AT MEERKATS

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

Click here to see all the links featured in the January issue of Boys’ Life!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the January issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Hobbies

This Month

• The Winter Youth Olympic Games take place Jan. 13-22

Ask the Gear Guy

• Customize your Princeton Tec Spectrum headlamp

BL Headliners

• Huggable Heroes from Build-A-Bear Workshop

Scouting Around

• Video of the Venturers working and climbing at the New River Gorge
• Register for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit
• How to become a Leave No Trace trainer
• Find a BSA-approved historic trail near you

Get Fit and Stay Fit

• MyPlate: Dietary guidelines recommended by the U.S. government
• “Go, Slow and Whoa” foods and eating tips

An Award for Being Outdoors

• The National Medal for Outdoor Achievement and other badges

Fitness First

• SCOUTStrong Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) challenge

Build a Bluebird Nest Box

• North American Bluebird Society
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Games

• Find out the winners of the 2011 Boysie Awards
• Pokemon Trading Card Game Online

Now on Boyslife.org

• Enter for a chance to win a Nintendo DSi XL
• Games Guru picks the Boysie Awards
• Pinewood derby photo gallery
• Submit your photos and vote for your favorites

Here’s what you’ll find inside the December 2011 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

To subscribe to Boys’ Life magazine, please visit http://boyslife.org/subscribe.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

FICTION. His folks gone, Matt heads west to live with relatives, hoping to make the best of a sad situation. But who knew this would happen?

COVERING 100 YEARS!

Celebrating our past, one colorful month at a time.

• Vote for your favorite December cover

WINTER GAMES

Idaho Scouts stand up to chilly, wet conditions and thrive at their winter survival camp.

• How to build a safe, dependable igloo

• Gear checklist for a cold-weather outing

BL WORKSHOP

To close out our 100th birthday year, here’s a peek at projects past.

• Visit the BL Workshop for project plans

SCOUTING AROUND

Model making, the art of creating smaller or larger copies of actual objects, isn’t just a fun hobby. It’s also a skill used in industries like film and architecture.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

A WINTER LUAU

New York Scouts discover the secret ingredient to make their annual Klondike derby different.

• The winning Spam recipe plus Spam haikus

MONEY SMARTS

Saving and spending can be easy if you follow a few simple tips.

THE (REALLY) LONG WALK

A Scout and his dad spend six months hiking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail.

• Listen to portions of BL‘s interview with Cameron Pendleton

LET’S LOOK AT BACKYARD ANIMALS

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

• Can you identify these animal tracks?

Click here to see all the links featured in the December issue of Boys’ Life!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the December issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Hobbies

BL Wayback Machine

• Step into the Wayback Machine and read anything from BL’s first 100 years

This Month

• “The Adventures of Tintin” barks into theaters Dec. 21

News & Notes

• Ozark Medieval Fortress being built in Arkansas

Cool Stuff

• Spotify music-streaming service
• “Zoom In, Zoom Out” book by DK Publishing
• “Brotherband Chronicles: The Outcasts” is the first book in John Flanagan’s new series
• Nerf Vortex guns blast discs at powerful speeds
• Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit from the famous survival expert

BL Headliners

• Operation Poverty raises awareness and funds to fight poverty
• Orienteering USA

Covering 100 Years!

• Vote for your favorite December cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

Winter Games

• Learn how to build a safe, dependable igloo
• What you need to stay safe and warm on a cold-weather outing

Scouting Around

• YouTube video of the da Vinci Si surgical robot
• Learn more about Troop 845′s 517-mile hike through Spain
• BL‘s guide to water treatment systems on the trail
• Enter the National Park Foundation’s photo contest

The (Really) Long Walk

• Hear Cameron talk about his experience on the Appalachian Trail

A Winter Luau

• See the winning Spam recipe
• Spam haikus from the Onondaga District Klondike

Money Smarts

• TheMint.org: Fun financial literacy activities
• Kidsmoney.org: Financial advice for teens
• MakingAllowances.com: Financial health for teens

2011 Gift Guide Contest

• Enter to win everything in the Boys’ Life holiday gift guide

Trail Tips

• Learn how to build a snow shelter

A Peek at Projects Past

• See BL projects from decades past

Collecting

• Collect more than 100 Trashies characters

Games

• Nintendo 3DS drops its price by $80

Now on Boyslife.org

• Can you identify animal tracks? Take the quiz and find out
• Vote for your favorite BL covers of the past 100 years
• Laugh at the funniest holiday jokes sent in by BL readers
• The Games Guru reviews Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
• Write your own funny photo caption

Here’s what you’ll find inside this month’s issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

To subscribe to Boys’ Life magazine, please visit http://boyslife.org/subscribe.

GET GEARED UP FOR SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Gear Guy fills you in on the gear you need, plus a couple of tips that’ll have you shredding in no time.

• Check out the Gear Guy’s buying guide

COVERING 100 YEARS!

Celebrating our past, one colorful month at a time.

• Vote for your favorite November cover

CONQUERING THE MOUNTAIN

A Venturing crew climbs through the dead of night up super-steep slopes and eventually tackles all that Mount Shasta has to offer.

• Watch video of Crew 491′s climb

TOYING AROUND

Here are some of the best ways to have fun this holiday season.

• See a gallery of this season’s bet

BL WORKSHOP: LET’S TALK TURKEY

Put your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers to good use with these projects.

THE 50-CENT COMPUTER

FICTION. It was bad enough that I had to go live with my boring uncle in the middle of nowhere, But then he tries to help me. And what do I do? Get in trouble.

SCOUTING AROUND

Tracking an animal is like being a detective. You must look for clues, be aware of your surroundings and most important, you must be very, very quiet.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

STRESSED OUT?

Sometimes life seems overwhelming. Hang in there. You can do something about it.

OUR POCKET PAL

Pocket gophers are rare sights, indeed. Unless you happen to be in Doc Hawk’s backyard.

MASCOT MANIA

An artichoke? A banana slug? Here are some unusual mascots.

• Vote for your favorite mascot

OPERATION SNOWSHOE

North Carolina Webelos Scouts make their own snowshoes and put them to good use.

• Learn how to make snowshoes

LET’S LOOK AT MONEY

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

Click here to see all the links featured in the November issue of Boys’ Life!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the November issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Tracking

BL Wayback Machine

• Step into the Wayback Machine and read anything from BL’s first 100 years

This Month

• Major League Soccer’s top two teams take to the pitch Nov. 20
• See Kermit and crew in “The Muppets,” bounding into theaters Nov. 23

Nature

• Underwater sculpture garden in Mexico’s National Marine Park near Cancun

Ask the Gear Guy

• The Garmin Foretrex 301 is a slim, wrist-mounted GPS receiver

BL Headliners

• USA Snowboard Association
• Requirements for the BSA’s new Robotics merit badge
• Chicago Toy & Game Fair’s Young Inventor Challenge

Covering 100 Years!

• Vote for your favorite November cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

Conquering the Mountain

• Watch video of Crew 491′s climb up Mount Shasta

Get Geared Up for Skiing & Snowboarding

• Find links to the skiing and snowboard gear featured in the Nov. 2011 issue

Toying Around!

• Find links to all the cool toys mentioned in the Nov. 2011 issue

Scouting Around

• Video of the planting of the first tree in the BSA Centennial Forest
• Kids testify in front of Congress about juvenile diabetes
• How to get started in scuba diving
• Wisconsin Scouts try out the sport of hurling

Operation Snowshoe

• Learn how to make your own homemade snowshoes

Stressed Out?

• More information about how to cope with stress

Mascot Mania

• Vote for your favorite unusual college sports mascot

Trail Tips

• Learn how to properly sharpen a knife

Let’s Talk Turkey

• Learn more about the Society of Primitive Technology
• Listen to the sounds of different turkey calls or yelps

Games

• Nyko Zoom is like binoculars for the Kinect

Now on Boyslife.org

• Don’t be scared! Play Pee Wee’s Nightmare!
• Take on the summit of Mount Shasta in Venturing Crew 491′s spectacular video
• Find even more toys, games and gadgets
• Share your favorite outdoor adventure photos

BL Wayback Machine

• Step into the Wayback Machine and read anything from BL’s first 100 years

Fast Facts

• Discover where to find Hidden Mickeys at Disney World

About Books

• Find “Guys Read: Thriller” in bookstores
• Read one of the “Guys Read: Thriller” short stories
• Enter for a chance to win a free copy of “Guys Read: Thriller”

News & Notes

• Read about more than 1 million record holders in Guinness World Records 2012
• The BBC’s “Wonders of the Universe” takes you on a tour of space

BL Headliners

• Award-winning photos by Ben Jackson III
• Amateur astronomy photographs at the National Air and Space Museum

Covering 100 Years!

• Vote for your favorite October cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

Out to Launch

• Team America Rocketry Challenge
• National Association of Rocketry

Cache Me If You Can

• Find out more about geocaching
• See video of Troop 6′s GeoFox event

Scouting Around

• Popcorn for Patriots: Read letters from soldiers
• Photos from Troop 11′s trip to Normandy, France
• American Radio Relay League partners for Jamboree on the Air
• 2011 Jamboree on the Air
• National Park Service’s Scout Ranger program
• Review the principles of Leave No Trace

American Heroes

• Read complete Medal of Honor citations
• The American Spirit Award

Just Drive

• Find out about the talking/texting/driving laws in your state

Going Hollywood

• Get James Patterson’s book suggestions for all levels of readers
• Find out more about the Witch & Wizard series and Patterson’s other titles

Games

• CyberBike makes workouts into a game

Now on Boyslife.org

• Enter for a chance to win a VIP package to the 2012 Indy 500 race
• Play Pedro and the Pearls of Peril
• The Games Guru reviews four great downloadable games for Xbox
• Vote for your favorite Boys’ Life cover of all time

Hitchin’ Rack

• Download an exclusive poster of Pedro

BL Wayback Machine

• Step into the Wayback Machine and read anything from BL’s first 100 years

This Month

• “Dolphin Tale” swims into theaters Sept. 23

Cool Stuff

• iMapWeather Radio app lets you know when dangerous conditions are developing
• Read John Grisham’s “Theodore Boone: The Abduction” *
• Elevate your indoor game with the SKLZ Pro Mini Hoop *
• MapMyHike.com lets you measure the distance of any route
• Sip N’ Go is the water bottle that goes anywhere

Collecting

• Collect professional wrestling action figures

Ask the Gear Guy

• Osprey Aether 85 backpack
• GoPro helmet cameras
• Secure your valuables with the HitchSafe

BL Headliners

• Siemens Corporation merit scholarship science competition
• Figure skater Nathan Chen

Covering 100 Years!

• Vote for your favorite September cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

9/11: Ten Years Later

• Learn how you can participate in Scout Surge

Guy Gear Update: Light Bright!

• Coleman CPX 4.5 headlamp
• Princeton Tec Fred headlamp
• BSA 3-LED Headlight
• Black Diamond Spot headlamp
• Petzl Tikkina 2 LED headlamp
• Pelican Nemo 2000 flashlight
• Gerber Option 50 flashlight
• Primus PrimeTorch 101 flashlight
• Surefire G2L-TN LED flashlight
• BSA LED Handy Lantern

Scouting Around

• Chess merit badge requirements
• Learn to play chess like a champion
• Join Outdoor Nation for free and indicate you were referred by the BSA
• Recordings from the Veterans History Project
• Use engineering skills to start building a robot

OA to the Rescue

• Read about the OA’s service projects at high-adventure bases
• Video of the Arrowmen in action at Northern Tier, Philmont and Sea Base

Trail Tips

• Learn how to set a steady hiking pace

Games

• The Pandora hand-held device plays PC and many console games
• Raise your own Moshi Monsters
• The Games Guru reviews Nicktoons MLB (coming soon)

Now on Boyslife.org

• Vote for your favorite Boys’ Life cover of all time
• Looking for new equipment? Check the Gear Guy buying guide
• Send us photos showing how your unit is remember 9/11
• The Games Guru reviews Nicktoons MLB (coming soon)

BL Wayback Machine

• Step into the Wayback Machine and read anything from BL’s first 100 years

This Month

• Aug. 11 is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen
• World Bodysurfing Championships Aug. 21 and 22 in Oceanside, Calif.

Let’s Talk

• Listen in on BL’s interview with filmmaker Ken Burns

Cool Stuff

• The Survival Bracelet deploys into a length of sturdy paracord for emergency use
• Cell Phones for soldiers recycles old phones and uses money to help troops
• Take tunes anywhere with Bump Digital MP3/FM Radio Boombox
• BBC Earth’s “Human Planet” available on DVD and Blu-ray
• Read “Cahoots” by Karla Oceanak and Kendra Spanjer

BL Headliners

• USA Water Ski
• International Thespian Society
• Playing for Others

Covering 100 Years!

• Vote for your favorite August cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

My Favorite Snakes

• Watch Shawn Heflick in action

There and Back Again

• Interactive map of Troop 65′s route through the Grand Canyon (coming soon)

Scouting Around

• Visit the BL Gym for tips on preparing for your next big game
• More about the Daniel Beard cabin moving to the Goose Pond Scout Reservation

Stick With It

• Have your friends visit beascout.org for more information on Scouting

Get Geared Up for Rock Climbing

• Petzl Elios climbing helmet
• Black Diamond Tracer climbing helmet
• La Sportiva Tarantula climbing shoes
• Scarpa Vapor Lace climbing shoes
• Black Diamond Alpine Bod harness
• Mammut Zephir harness
• Black Diamond Oval Carabiner
• Omega Pacific ISO Locking Standard D Screwgate Carabiner
• Black Diamond ATC belay device
• Metolius Super Chalk
• Mad Rock Koala Chalkbag
• Power Putty Hand Strengthener
• DynaFlex Pro Gyro Ball Hand Exerciser
• Metolius Project Training Board

Religious Emblems

• More information about religious emblems offered by the BSA

Games

• Universal Wrist Charger provides extra juice for your 3DS and PSP
• The Games Guru reviews NCAA Football 12

BL Wayback Machine

• Step into the Wayback Machine and read anything from BL’s first 100 years

This Month

• The World Scout Jamboree in Sweden
• “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″ flies into theaters July 15
• International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship in Eau Claire, Mich.

Fast Facts: Civil War

• Find activities and events honoring the Civil War’s 150th anniversary

Ask the Gear Guy

• Teva Illum flashlight-equipped flip-flops prevent stubbed toes at night

BL Headliners

• USA Triathlon
• Orienteering USA

Covering 100 Years!

• Vote for your favorite July cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

Guy Gear Update: Get Sharp

• SOG Autoclip Mini
• Three-Inch Multi-Tool
• Buck X-Tract
• Kershaw Carabiner Tool
• L.L. Bean EvoWood pocketknife
• Cub Scout Utility Knife
• Gerber Fit multi-tool
• Leatherman Fuse multi-tool

King of the Strings

• New Age Strings yo-yo string company
• Watch videos of Alex demonstrating five yo-yo tricks

Scouting Around

• Register for the 2012 Sea Scout Cup
• Information on joining the Sea Scouts
• Read more about the BSA Report to the Nation
• Register for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree
• Video from the Highland Games near Belton, Texas
• Learn more about gun safety
• Get fit with workout ideas and a training log at the BL Gym

Dancing With the Stars

• Print a handheld star chart
• Sky and Telescope‘s interactive skychart

BL Workshop

• Instructions for building a custom desk, parts 1 and 2

Games

• Minecraft
• PaperPlane
• Bit.Trip Runner
• GLiD
• Chimaera 5.1 Wireless Gaming Headset
• Monkey Quest

Now on Boyslife.org

• Reviews of video games based on this summer’s movies (coming soon)
• Photos and videos of the 16 worst cars ever built
• Exclusive video tips to help you become a yo-yo master

BL Wayback Machine

• Step into the Wayback Machine and read anything from BL’s first 100 years

This Month

• The Great American Backyard Campout returns June 25
• Get involved in the National Outdoor Nation Youth Congress
• “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” waddles into theaters June 17
• World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, June 24 in Petaluma, Calif.

Cool Stuff

• Cartoon Network’s “Firebreather” is now available on DVD and Blu-ray
• BikeGlow Safety Light wraps easily around your bike frame
• “Handy Dad” outlines 25 projects for fathers and sons to tackle together
• Check out one of the Handy Dad projects
• Babblemania Spanish is an app that teaches foreign language through games
• Harsh conditions can’t stop Industrial Revolution’s Stormproof Match Kit

BL Headliners

• American Powerlifting Association
• United States Association of Powerlifters
• USA Water Ski
• VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship Program

Covering 100 Years

• Vote for your favorite June cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

Surprise Ending

• The 2013 National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
• Watch video of the Scouts tackling Surprise Rapid on the New River

Scouting Around

• How to send care packages to U.S. soldiers stationed overseas
• Get a list of things you should bring with you on any hike

It’s a Swamp Thing!

• NRS Boaters Gloves for paddling
• Pack & Paddle outfitters in Lafayette, La.
• Learn more about Louisiana’s Atchafalaya swamp

Block Party

• See a photo gallery of amazing Lego creations

Lighting Up the Ocean

• Watch video of some cool-looking undersea creatures
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)

Trail Tips

• Find sun protection tips

Games

• Razer Switchblade netbook
• Browse teams and players created for FIFA Soccer 11

Now on Boyslife.org

• The Games Guru reviews Lego Pirates of the Caribbean
• Vote for your favorite June Cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown
• Look back in time with the BL Wayback Machine
• Watch our video of some of the wild things marine biologists see in their jobs
• Write a funny photo caption

BL Wayback Machine

• Step into the Wayback Machine and read anything from BL’s first 100 years

This Month

• Indianapolis 500 celebrates its 100th anniversary
• “Kung Fu Panda 2″ kicks into theaters May 26

Outdoors

• Got Sea Legs? Take a look at a cool amphibious boat

Reading Contest

• Read the complete winning reports from 2010
• How to enter the 2011 Boys’ Life Reading Contest

Ask the Gear Guy

• Batter Blaster is an easy pancake option for camp cooking
• Find BSA Centennial Switchback pants at Scoutstuff.org

BL Headliners

• Find out more about the IronKids triathlons
• Learn about the Barron Prize for Young Heroes
• All about the international Gothia Cup tournament

Covering 100 Years

• Vote for your favorite May cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

Guy Gear Update: Boot Camp

• Cabela’s Backcountry Hikers
• Hi-Tec Mokala Mid
• L.L. Bean Waterproof Trail Model Hikers
• Merrell Moab Ventilator
• Columbia Coremic Ridge 2
• Vasque Ranger GTX
• Timberland White Ledge Hiker
• Helly Hansen Trackfinder

Underground Explorers

• Video of the Scouts in Millerton Cave

Born Ready

• See video of the Coast Guard in action

Let’s Look at Spiders

• Spiders as pets? Sure! Here’s how to take care of them

When BL was Born

• See old issues of BL by visiting the Wayback Machine

Scouting Around

• Check out a clip from “The First Encampment” film
• See video of The Summit’s Adventures in Service program
• Read the BSA’s full policy on camp stoves
• More information on maintaining motors

Now on Boyslife.org

• Play our brand-new game “Ollie’s Outboard Adventure”
• Robotics merit badge resource center
• Check out the winning essays in the reading contest
• Vote for your favorite May cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

100 Years of BL!

• See complete issues from Boys’ Life‘s first 100 years in the BL Wayback Machine

This Month

• Earth Day is April 22
• “Rio” flies into theaters April 15

Collecting

• Swing into spring with the “Sluggers” series by Loren Long and Phil Bildner

Hobby Hows

• “Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move” by Keisuke Saka

Cool Stuff

• ColorFusion shirts tint different colors according to the temperature
• Get “Alex Rider: Scorpia Rising,” the last book in Anthony Horowitz’s series
• Portion of purchase price goes to charity at SocialVest
• ChargeCard can recharge your gadgets

Outdoors

• Books, DVDs, events and tips from Tyler Befus’s Web site

News & Notes

• Skateboarding in a wheelchair with Aaron Fotheringham

Ask Us Anything

• Visit The Stuttering Foundation Web site

BL Headliners

• Learn more about the Vex Robotics World Competition

Covering 100 Years

• Vote for your favorite April cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

Go Fish!

• Reel in some video tips from a master caster

GISMO Goes Green

• Post a photo of your GISMO 5 with a brief description of it
• National Robotics Week is April 9 to 17. Find events in your area
• Complete requirements and information about the new Robotics merit badge (coming soon)

Hot Stuff

• Requirements for the Metalwork merit badge
• The American Foundry Society
• Watch video of the scouts making Dutch ovens

Faster, Farther, Stronger and Lighter

• Programs at the Montana High Adventure Base (MOHAB)
• Complete ultralight gear list

Scouting Around

• Instructions on how to properly recycle retired flags
• Trailblazer days hosted by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
• How to orient a map with a compass
• List of orienteering clubs and events across the country

Games

• The Games Guru reviews Nintendo 3DS and new 3DS games

Now on Boyslife.org

• The Games Guru reviews some of the top games for the Nintendo 3DS
• Enter for a chance to win a Nintendo 3DS
• Check out the Robotics merit badge resource center (coming soon)
• Vote for your favorite April cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown
• Look back in time with the BL Wayback Machine

BL Wayback Machine

• Explore every issue of Boys’ Life from the past 100 years

This Month

• See “Rango,” blowing into theaters March 4
• All three “Back to the Future” movies in a 25th anniversary box set

BL Headliners

• Peyton Manning
• Eli Manning
• Apolo Ohno
• Shaun White
• Sidney Crosby
• Landon Donovan

Covering 100 Years!

• Vote for your favorite March cover in BL‘s Centennial Cover Showdown

100 For 100

• Track satellites in the sky with NASA Skywatch

BL by the Numbers

• An exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the Boys’ Life team in action

Now You Can Win in 3D!

• Enter to win a Nintendo 3DS

Trail Tips

• Take good care of your bike with these maintenance tips

How I Became a Comic Page Hero

• Pee Wee speaks! Check out his audio slideshow
• See more of artist Mike Adair’s work
• Read the early adventures of Pee Wee Harris and the rest by Percy K. Fitzhugh

Games

• The Power Pyramid looks cool as it charges up Xbox 360 and PS3 controllers

Now on Boyslife.org

• Play Pedro and the 100-Year Quest game
• Games Guru takes a look at Mario Sports Mix
• Enter to win a Nintendo 3DS
• Vote for your favorite March cover in the Centennial Cover Showdown

Wayback Machine

• Explore every issue of Boys’ Life from the past 100 years

This Month

• Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 18 to 21
• Updates on the 39th and final mission of space shuttle Discovery

History

• Learn more about the Midwest’s New Madrid Seismic Zone
• Read about the “Ideas That Changed the Word” *

Nature

• Full-scale lowdown on 35 insects in “Biggest Bugs (life-size!)” *

Fast Facts

• Scouts can participate in Mount Rushmore’s flag-lowering ceremonies

Cool Stuff

• Tote your technology safely with the Dry Doc Digi 02 case *
• “Despicable Me” on DVD and Blu-ray *
• Organizing is easy with High Peak’s Everest line of backpacks
• Celebrate BL’s 100th anniversary with “The Best of Boys’ Life“ *
• Track the miles you travel with a Geopalz pedometer

BL Headliners

• Learn more about Team Savannah Weightlifting
• Three-position air rifle shooting
• Find out more about ice skater Emmanuel Savary

Covering 100 Years!

• Vote for your favorite February cover in BL‘s Centennial Cover Showdown

Getting Started in Skateboarding

• Watch skateboarder Keith Baldassare in action

Scouting Around

• How to help your community with an amateur radio license
• Cool pioneering projects

Trail Tips

• Learn how to buy the right sleeping bag

What Are You Waiting For?

• Deborah Hopkinson’s book “Keep On! The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole”

* Purchases from starred links help support Boys’ Life and the Boy Scouts of America.

BL Wayback Machine

• Browse or search almost every issue from BL’s 100 years in our online archive

This Month

• College football’s top two teams face off in the BCS National Championship Game

Collecting

• Collect, trade and compete with Battle Bands stretchy bracelets

Cool Stuff

• Watch all four films with the “Shrek: The Whole Story Collection” DVD *
• Can a 14-year-old save the world? Find out in “Hero” by Mike Lupica *
• “Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die” by Chris Santella *
• The Eton Soulra solar-powered iPhone/iPod speaker system *

Ask the Gear Guy

• Identify that music with the Shazam cell phone app
• Rite in the Rain waterproof paper

BL Headliners

• Watch a news report about medical mastermind Tony Hansberry II
• USA Shooting
• Young Scientist Challenge
• Discovery Education

Covering 100 Years

• Vote for your favorite January cover in BL‘s Centennial Cover Showdown

Go Fish!

• Northern Tier’s tips on fishing from a canoe (PDF)

Brick by Brick

• Legoland theme parks
• See photos of more work by Lego master model builders

Two-Sport Stars

• Learn more about the biathlon at USA Biathlon
• Video of the Scouts competing in their biathlon at Soldier Hollow

On Guard

• Find out how to make emergency preparedness kits

Scouting Around

• Check out the new Scouting Around blog
• Venturing Crew 35′s truck for the Vegas to Reno race
• Navy Department Library
• Merit Badge requirements

Get KINECTed!

• Enter for a chance to win an Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect

Make a Twig Table

• Find more BL Workshop projects at Boyslife.org
• Tell us what projects you’d like BL Workshop to tackle

Games

• The Leapster Explorer features great games, photos and video

Now on Boyslife.org

• Play Mad Planet — BL’s newest online game
• The Games Guru unveils his picks for the Boysie Awards
• Vote for your favorite January Boys’ Life cover
• Find Pedro on Boyslife.org and enter to win an Xbox 360 Kinect bundle

This Month

• “Voyage of the Dawn Treader” sails into theaters Dec. 10
• See “Yogi Bear” in 3D, stealing into theaters Dec. 17
• Hard facts on tough quandries in “Time for Kids Big Book of Why” *
• Find the best holiday light shows around

News+Notes

• Fuzion Landshark combines the best of scooters and skateboards
• Donating to charity is as simple as online shopping with GoodShop
• Support soldiers with a Best Armed Forces Friend bracelet

Mixed Media

• “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Cheesiest Edition” on Blu-ray and DVD
• DuraGuide series has outdoor tips printed on waterproof, nearly indestructible paper *
• Get the world in facts through photos, graphics and illustrations in “Look Now” *
• Tired of 2-D puzzles? Puzzleballs can bring multi-dimensional fun
• “Wolverine and the X-Men: The Complete Series” on Blu-ray and DVD

The Perfect Climb

• Learn more about the Westchester-Putnam Council’s ice-climbing program

A Year of Celebration

• Tell us how you celebrated the BSA’s 100th birthday

One Big Action-Packed Party

• More pictures and video from the 2010 National Scout Jamboree

Fired Up

• Watch video of wilderness survival fire starting

Be a Guitar Hero

• Watch more guitar playing tips

Looking for the Right Stuff

• Watch moonbuggies in action

Now on Boyslife.org

• Bust the blocks and clear the boards in Boys’ Life Block Busters
• The Games Guru’s review of Bakugan: Defenders of the Core
• Step-by-Step guide to starting a fire without matches
• Write a funny photo caption

* Purchases from starred links help support Boys’ Life and the Boy Scouts of America.

Heads Up!

• “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1″ in theaters Nov. 19

This Month

• Watch space-shuttle Discovery’s  final launch
• Space records and much more in “Guinness World Records 2011″ *
• Major League Soccer’s plays its championship game Nov. 21
• “Megamind” schemes into theaters Nov. 5

Space+Aviation

• Take to the air with “Sky Sailors: True Stories of the Balloon Era” *
• Be amazed with BBC’s “Wonders of the Solar System” series *

News+Notes

• Boy Scouts of America and BSA 100th anniversary editions of Monopoly

Ask the Gear Guy

• Grabber Hand Warmers
• Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Scout
• Hot Spark Fire Starter
• Great deals at ScoutDirect

BL Headliners

• Find out more about the Iron Kid, Cody McCasland
• U.S. Trampoline and Tumbling Association
• Margo’s Bark root beer

A Real Spaceman

• Video highlights from Mike Massimino’s Atlantis mission
• More information about becoming an astronaut

Hard Days, Easy Nights

• Appalachian Mountain Club’s huts in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
• 10th Mountain Division huts in the Colorado Rockies
• Huts in the San Juan Range of Colorado and Utah

Biking for Food

• Video of the Cub Scouts during their bike-a-thon

No Work and All Play

• Find even more cool ways to play in BL’s online slideshow
• Rapid 4 More game
• Vectron Wave hovering mini UFO
• Triassic Triops kit
• Whiplash scooter
• Star Wars Radio Control Hailfire Droid
• Nerf Weather Blitz Flag Football Set
• ArchiQuest building blocks
• Bop-It! Bounce game
• Timberkits mechanical models
• Lego Portal of Atlantis
• The Hot Wheels Ultimate Repair Rig
• Lego Games
• Iron Man 2 R/C Whip-It Racer
• Knot So Fast knot-tying race game
• Doodle-Track Car
• Loopz game
• Blazor “raging raptor” robot

Let’s Look at Astronauts

• Try NASA’s interactive spacesuit experience

Turkey Days

• More Thanksgiving tips and recipes from Troop 344

Hunting History

• Cincinnati Dry Dredgers, an association of amateur geologists and paleontologists

Digging for Dinos

• Learn more about the Arlington Archosaur Site

Be a Citizen Scientist

• Track monarch butterflies’ movements
• Report earthquakes on the “Did You Feel It?” Web page
• Count fireflies in your area
• Monitor and document birds’ nests
• Plant sunflowers and count how many bees visit
• Observe plants in Project BudBurst
• Evaluate the brightness of stars in your area
• Help classify galaxies
• Keep tabs on bird habitats in cities

Games

• Games Guru takes a look at Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs

* Purchases from starred links help support Boys’ Life and the Boy Scouts of America.

This Month

• Step inside the mystery with “The Tilting House” by Tom Llewellyn
• Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign

Scouting Around

• BSA joins forces with Outdoor Nation to champion the outdoors

Collecting

• Build your own courageous robot by visiting the Lego Hero Factory

BL Headliners

• United States Ski and Snowboard Association
• Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors

I Spy New Rides!

• See more new awesome automobiles in BL‘s slideshow

The Odd Files

• See the IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species

Ready, Set, Science

• Find tips on building weather instruments

Games

• Cool worlds to explore in the Lego Universe
• Get the best gaming sounds with the Astro A30 Audio Headset
• Clone Wars Adventures massively multiplayer online game

Now on Boyslife.org

• Pinewood derby racing is a way of life in Derby Town Racing, our brand-new game
• Don’t miss our photo gallery of wild concept cars

This Month

• The Rock-It turns everyday things into booming amplifiers
• Last installment of The 39 Clues series, “Into the Gauntlet”
• Christopher Columbus Awards challenges middle-school students

Health

• Leader Zoom Sports Goggles
• Adidas Yodai Goggles
• Bangerz HS-3000 Sports Eye Protection
• Generate a boonDOCS emergency contact card

Collecting

• Zibits miniature collectible robots

Cars

• Bloodhound Super Sonic Car tries for 1,000 mph record
• Car2Go makes finding a ride easy in Austin, Tex.

Nature

• BBC’s “Life” series is now on DVD and Blu-Ray

Space + Aviation

• Find out how you can earn the Year of Celebration awards

Ask the Gear Guy

• Waterproof your boots with Nikwax Waterproofing Wax
• High Gear Adventure Tool has seven handy functions

An NFL Star Goes to School

• See how your school can get a visit from an NFL player

A Friend In Need

• The National Park Service’s Scout Ranger program

Tips to Make Reading Fun

• Not sure what to read? Start with this list of books

Unleash Your Inner Inventor

• Tell us about your own inventions or inventions you wish somebody would come up with
• Requirements for the Inventing merit badge
• Inventing lesson plans and activity guides from BKFK
• Inventing lesson plans and activity guides from PBS Kids Design Squad

Games

• Video game action figures
• Pinball HD offers three pinball games for three bucks

Now on Boyslife.org

• Find Pedro’s jersey number and win cool Drew Brees-autographed stuff
• Games Guru’s exclusive review of the new Madden NFL 11 video game
• BL’s list of great books for guys to read

Heads Up!

• Youth Olympic Games sprint into action Aug. 14 in Singapore

This Month

• Little League World Series, Aug. 20 to 29, in Williamsport, Pa.
• Easy Shot Clip ultramini digital video camera
• 5th Annual Miracle Treat Day is Aug. 5 at Dairy Queen

From the Skyline to the Sea

• Ready-to-use forms to help you plan your next backpacking trip

Hurricane Hunters

• Learn more about the Hurricane Hunters
• Learn more about opportunities with the Air Force Reserve

More Fishing Knots to Know

• Helpful fishing knots to make you a better angler

Trail Builders

• Watch video of the Scouts working on the Mountains-to-Sea trail

Around the World in 720 Days

• Find out more about Colin Angus’s latest adventures

Pee Wee Presents Centennial Corner

• Buy the Celebrate Scouting stamp and others online

Games

• Hero: 108 Online game from Cartoon Network/Gamania

Now on Boyslife.org

• Help Pedro save the mail again in Pedro’s Space Adventure 2
• Live from the Jamboree! Photo, blog posts and more (coming soon)
• Free and helpful checklists and forms for a successful backpacking trip

Heads Up!

• Centennial National Scout Jamboree begins July 26 at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

This Month

• The 2010 MLB All-Star Game hits Anaheim, Calif. on July 13
• Read about history’s largest reptiles in “Dinosaurs” by Steve Brusatte and Michael Benton

News + Notes

• See spy cams, listening devices and other real espionage equipment at the International Spy Museum
• Exhibits on inventors and inventing at Spark!Lab at the Lemelson Center
• Learn about the secret network that helped lead slaves to freedom at the Underground Railroad Experience Trail
• See The Migration Series by Jacob Lawrence at The Phillips Collection art museum
• Squirt your friends with the Nerf Super Soaker Shot Blast

Nature

• MAVEA Elemaris filtration pitcher gives you bottled-quality water without the waste

Scouting Around

• The National River Cleanup helps remove trash littering rivers
• BSA’s Venturing program age requirements have changed

Collecting

• Special code cards inserted into 2010 Topps Baseball packs

Ask the Gear Guy

• How to clean your CamelBak or other hydration pack
• Spyderco Salt I rust-proof knife
• UCO Flip Lantern is a handy and versatile LED lantern

BL Headliners

• Learn more about athlete Bryce Love
• USA Track & Field
• More about John Duarte’s Bassmaster World Championship

Cast Like a Pro

• Watch video casting tips from Aaron McAlexander
• Cool video of Aaron McAlexander’s casting trick

Be a Clean Machine!

• Gear to help you and your equipment stay clean and ready for action
• Ingredients for a well-stocked first-aid kit

Games to Go

• Electronic versions of Battleship, Connect 4 and other games
• Magnetic checkers or chess
• Bingo or dominoes designed for the car
• Travel-size Etch-a-Sketch
• Monopoly Deal, Pictureka! card games
• Scrabble Slam! card game
• Power Rangers RPM and Buzz’s Blaster handheld games
• Boggle Reinvention word game
• Bop the Alien LCD video game
• Scene It? Disney to Go! DVD game

Have Kayak, Will Travel

• Sea Kayaking Adventure high adventure program from the BSA’s Coastal Empire Council
• Leave No Trace guidelines
• Watch videos of Scouts kayaking Georgia’s coastal region
• Buy Seasons One and Two of the “Scouting for Adventure” TV show
• Season Three episodes of “Scouting for Adventure” on the Outdoor Channel

Now on Boyslife.org

• Enter for a chance to win an Apple iPad!
• Video of fishing champ Aaron McAlexander and his favorite casts
• LEGO Harry Potter video game review
• Toy Story 3 video game review

Heads Up

• The Outdoor Nation movement is championing the outdoors

Outdoors

• The 3-in-1 TentPak makes hike prep easy

This Month

• Woody, Buzz and all the rest fight to survive life at a daycare center in “Toy Story 3″
• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens June 18 at Universal Studios Orlando

News + Notes

• Critters show the humans who’s boss in the “Fantastic Mr. Fox” on DVD

Nature

• Find out more about the wildlife that lives in the Eastern Himalayas
• Power your bedside clock with H2O with Bedol’s water-powered alarm clock

About Books

• “Year of the Horse” by Eagle Scout Justin Allen
• “Mac Slater Hunts the Cool” by Tristan Bancks
• “Goal!” by Mina Javaherbin
• “Smells Like Dog” by Suzanne Selfors
• “Windblowne” by Stephen Messer

Collecting

• Learn more about collecting elongated pennies

What a Dive

• Complete requirements for the Scuba Diving merit badge
• List of scuba instructional agencies recognized by the BSA
• More about Florida Sea Base, the BSA’s national high-adventure base in the Florida Keys

H2Know-How

• MSR MIOX Water Purifier ($140)
• Sole Custom Footbeds ($40 to $50)
• Deuter Aircontact Lite backpack ($180)
• Buff headwear ($20)
• MSR SweetWater MicroFilter pump water purifier ($90)
• Aquamira Frontier Pro Filter water purifier ($25)
• Steripen Adventurer Opti UV-light water purifier ($100)
• Potable Aqua iodine purification tablets ($10)
• Platypus CleanStream Gravity Microfilter water purifier ($100)
• Katadyn MicroPur MP1 Tablets ($13 for 30 tabs)
• First Need XL Water Purifier ($112)

Tackling 14 14ers

• More about Outdoor Nation, an online community of people who love the outdoors

Games

• Read a full review of Super Mario Galaxy 2

Now on boyslife.org

• Enter the Banned by the Boss video joke contest
• Get fit for the summer with training videos in the BL Gym
• See what it’s like to ride one of the most extreme roller coasters in the world
• Play our newest game: Eagle Scout Pinball

Head’s Up

• Boy Scouts of America No. 19 car races this month at the Indianapolis 500

Outdoors

• Read Eagle Scout Eric Fiala’s journal as he biked from Alaska to Argentina
• Hear more of Eric Fiala’s interview with Boys’ Life magazine

This Month

• “Shrek Forever After” stomps into theaters May 21
• “The Sons of Liberty” graphic novel combines history and superheroes

News + Notes

• New ways to lace up your shoes from Ian Fieggen

Reading Contest

• Read the winning essays from 2009

Scouting Around

• Complete requirements for the Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling and Tracking historic merit badges
• How to earn the new Cub Scout belt loops and pins
• Blog and pics from Troop 1018, Dranseville, Va., trip to Kandersteg, Switzerland
• The Honor Flight Network arranges transportation for veterans to visit war memorials

Guy Gear: Sleep Right, Sleep Tight

• Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad
• Kelty Camper Pad
• Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite pad
• Sea to Summit Adaptor CoolMax Travel Liner
• REI MTS Mummy Bag Liner
• Slumberjack Quallofil Camp Pillow
• ENO Pro Pillow
• Therm-a-Rest Trekker Pillow Case
• Trekker Camp Cot
• Slumberjack Big Cot

Big-League Broadcaster

• Hear Scott Franzke call exciting Phillies plays from recent seasons

Cooking With Flames

• Reflector-oven recipes from Troop 1570

Team Up

• Fitness tips from the President’s Challenge

Pee Wee presents Centennial Corner

• Find tips for writing letters to military personnel

Games

• Amazing Adventures: The Caribbean Secret

Heads Up!

• Lyuba, the best-preserved woolly mammoth ever found, going on display in Chicago
• Get involved with Global Youth Service Days, April 23 to 25
• DisneyNature’s “Oceans” film swims into theaters April 22

News+Notes

• Answer 300 crazy questions in the “Would You Rather …? Doubly Disgusting” book

Collecting

• Fathead’s new Junior Team Baseball Schedules attach to your wall and come off easily

Space+Aviation

• Mojave Air and Space Port acts as a launch point for space travel
• Chart the changing night sky with “The Monthly Sky Guide” book

Nature

• Learn more about the Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve near Mason, Tex.
• Backyard bugs are up close and personal in “Insect Museum” by Sonia Dourlot

BL Headliners

• More about Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) competitions

Secrets of the Soccer Stars

• Learn more about Major League Soccer

No Wimps Allowed

• Listen to BL’s exclusive interview with Zachary Gordon, the real-life Wimpy Kid

Go Golfing

• Watch video of golfer Justin Thomas in action

Heads Up!

• The Iditarod Sled Dog Race slides into action March 6 in Anchorage, Alaska

This Month

• “How to Train Your Dragon” flies into theaters March 26
• The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins March 16
• “Woods Runner” by Gary Paulsen

Hobby Hows

• Try 18 projects in the book “Things That Go Boom or Fly, Float, and Zoom!”

News + Notes

• Explore the world with WonderRotunda.com
• Are you game smart? Take the Family Challenge

Outdoors

• Get wet with The Jungle Grapevine: The Race to the Watering Hole board game
• 200-hour glow sticks from Life+Gear
• The Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260 goes 0 to 50 mph in about 3.4 seconds

Space + Aviation

• Behind-the-scenes tours of the Memphis Belle airplane restoration

Ask the Gear Guy

• Condition your boots with Nikwax Conditioner for Leather
• Waterproof your boots with ReviveX
• No more soggy maps with the water-resistant Osprey MapWrap

BL Headliners

• Learn more about wildlife calling
• Know somebody who’s making headlines? Tell us about ‘em

Smooth Sailing

• Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
• Philmont Scout Ranch
• Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases

Less Show, More Fun

• Dagger Nomad 8.5 kayak
• Teva B-1 all-purpose anytime shoe
• Astral Greenjacket personal flotation device
• Immersion Research Double D Drysuit
• Teva Tanza sports sandal
• Keen Butte sports sandal
• TrekSta Kisatchie Sandal
• Chaco Z/2 Vibram Unaweep sports sandal
• Ahnu Reyes sports sandal
• Tecnica Wasp Low light hiker
• Columbia Switchback light hiker
• Vasque Juxt light hiker
• The North Face Assailant light hiker
• Scarpa Epic light hiker

Planting the Seeds

• Plant a BSA 100th Anniversary tree in Montana’s Centennial Forest

Games

• Who’s your favorite video-game sidekick? (coming soon)
• Roboni-i is a personality-filled robotic toy

Heads Up!

• “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” races into theaters Feb. 12

This Month

• Chill out this month with the 21st Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
• The Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 12 to 15
• Laser Pegs is a construction set that lights up

News + Notes

• Listen to portions of BL‘s interview with British adventurer Tom Avery

Nature

• How to build a butterfly garden and become a Certified Monarch Waystation
• Do Your Part! for Climate Friendly Parks helps national parks reduce greenhouse emissions
• EcoHatchery kits make it easy to start conserving water and energy

Collecting

• USB flash drives sculpted by Star Wars characters

Scouting Around

• Nothing But Nets: BSA works with National Basketball Association to fight malaria in Africa

Ask Us Anything

• Cool options for schedule books to keep you organized

BL Headliners

• USA Cycling
• Connie Cycling training program
• “Gila River and Mama” documentary about a Japanese internment camp in World War II
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

A Good Times Gathering

• How is your unit celebrating the BSA’s 100th birthday?
• More about the AirVenture convention in Oshkosh, Wis.

2010 Winter Olympics: Who’s Who & What’s What

• Complete schedule of events at the 2010 Winter Olympics
• Find out more about the 2010 Winter Olympics

Running For All Sports

• Marc Bloom is the author of “Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids From 5 to 18″

Games

• Check out BL‘s fun, free games

Now on www.boyslife.org

• Photos of cool pinewood derby cars submitted by BL readers
• Everything you ever wanted to know about the Boy Scouts’ 100th anniversary celebration
• Winners of the “Happy Birthday, BSA” photo contest
• Pee Wee’s Marble Blaster online game

Heads Up!

• Winter X Games jumps into action from Jan. 28 to 31

This Month

• Create something fantastic on Kid Inventors’ Day, Jan. 17
• Watch the BCS Championship Game on Jan. 7
• Learn about thrift, one of Ben Franklin’s pet projects

News + Notes

• Adventures in orbit in “Cosmic” by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Collecting

• Unleash Arceus’ powers with the new trading card game, Platinum-Arceus

Science

• Step inside the human body with “Open Me Up” by Dorling Kindersley

Nature

• Track migrating whooping cranes
• Turn your backyard into a nature lab with “The Bug Book” by Hugh Danks
• Updates from the excavations at the La Brea Tar Pits in California

Ask the Gear Guy

• Learn more about repairing stuff with Seam Grip

BL Headliners

• Updates from snocross racer Ben Lindbom
• Learn more about snocross racing
• Coverage of the USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championship

Area 51 Secrets Revealed

• Photo slideshow of the aircraft at Area 51

Zero Heroes!

• View video of Scouts at the Wilderness Romp (coming soon)

Let’s Look at Winter Olympics

• Complete coverage of the Winter Olympic games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Go Cheap!

• Share some of your own money-saving tips and tricks in our discussion forum
• Learn more about REI
• Learn more about Pack & Paddle
• Learn more about Adventure 16

The Young Man and the Sea

• Learn more about Zac Sunderland

Pee Wee Presents Centennial Corner

• Get the complete AB 100 tour schedule

Games

• For the year’s best games, check out our Boysie Awards

Heads Up!

• “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” dashes into theaters Dec. 25

Collecting

• Decorate your walls with peel-off posters from Fathead

This Month

• Winter surfing with the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing in Hawaii
• Wake up without grogginess with the SLEEPTRACKER Pro Elite alarm watch
• Flash drives shaped like surfboards, snowboards and skateboards from Action Sport Drives

Hobby Hows

• Cool folding while traveling with the “Origami on the Go!” book
• Challenge yourself in 2010 with “Today I Will” by Eileen and Jerry Spinelli
• Design the next Junior Duck Stamp and win $5,000

Science

• Recycle old electronics for cash with NextWorth.com

Ice Guys

• Safety hazards and precautions associated with being on ice

Serving Up Success

• Learn more about becoming a chef from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Find out more about culinary schools

Scouting Around

• Order of the Arrow members can apply for a week of high adventure plus a week of service
• Learn what it takes to get an open-water Scuba certificate
• Shave your head to raise money to help fight cancer

Games

• AbleTech’s True Fidelity PS500MM USB headphones
• Razer’s Megolodon USB gaming headphones
• Nanovor online battle game

Heads Up!

• Firefighter Combat Challenge from Nov. 16 to 20 in Las Vegas, Nev.

News + Notes

• DVD set with the first 100 episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants
• U.S.S. New York scheduled to be commissioned Nov. 7 in New York harbor

This Month

• Big-city Scouts at summer camp in “759: Boy Scouts of Harlem” on DVD
• Major League Soccer’s best battle for the MLS Cup on Nov. 22
• “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 1 is now available in a boxed DVD set
• “Planet 51″ orbits theaters Nov. 20

Outdoors

• Listen to our interview with climber Johnny Strange

Nature

• Read “The Green Teen,” a teen’s guide to saving the planet

History

• Read “The Century for Young People” by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster
• Boy Scout Law Scavenger Hunt at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, La.

Ask the Gear Guy

• BSA 100th Anniversary Sleeping Bag
• REI Polar Pod +25 sleeping bag
• Information from the FDA on water bottles made from Bisphenol-A (BPA)
• Information from Nalgene on water bottles made from BPA

BL Headliners

• Learn more about sport stacking
• Learn more about Speed Stacks
• American Amateur Union Diving

Play Hard

• See more cool toys in our online slideshow

En Garde!

• See video of the Venturing fencers in action
• More information about Venturing’s Quest Award

The Facts or Bust!

• MythBusters science kits and “MythBusters: Don’t Try This at Home!” book

Games

• Motion-sensing wireless skateboard on Tony Hawk: Ride

Heads Up!

• “Sweet Spot: 125 Years of Baseball and the Louisville Slugger” by David Magee and Philip Shirley

This Month

• “Astro Boy” blasts into theaters Oct. 23
• October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month
• Sign up for word-of-the-day emails in honor of Dictionary Day
• “Ask Me Anything” book from DK Publishing has answers to tough questions

Science

• Watch “The Future: A 360 Degree” on DVD

News + Notes

• Listen to portions of our interview with skateboarding icon Tony Hawk
• Express yourself with customizable headphones by iFrogz

BL Headliners

• Learn about competitions with U.S. Kids Golf
• Learn more about trapshooting competitions

The Best Cars You’ve Never Heard Of

• See more photos of unusual cars in the online slideshow
• Ronn Scorpion car
• ZENN (Zero Emmission, No Noise) car
• Koenigsegg Quant concept car
• Spyker C8 Aileron car
• Leblanc Mirabeau car
• Tramontana R car
• Venturi Eclectic car
• Rinspeed iChange concept car
• HumanCar Imagine_PS NEV car

Route 66

• Find a rail trail near you

Punkin Chunkin’

• Learn about the 2009 NJ Hurl event in Atlantic City, N.J.
• World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association

Extra Credit

• Resources to help you manage your money

Build a Backcountry Kitchen

• Coleman Solo Cook Kit
• BSA Scout Mess Kit
• Brunton Stainless Steel Vapor Cookset
• REI Campware Nonstick Cookset
• MSR Quick 2 System
• GSI Glacier Stainless Cookset SM
• Primus EtaPower Pot
• Sea to Summit X Bowl and X Plate
• Guyot Designs Squishy Bowls
• Fozzils Solo Pack
• Brunton My-Ti Folding Spork
• Light My Fire Spork M
• Guyot Designs The Utensils
• Eureka Tempest tent (discontinued)
• Snow Peak Giga stove
• Vasque Sundowner boot
• Camp Suds dishwashing soap

Games

• PSP Go is Sony’s new portable gamesystem

History

• Take a magical trip through time with “Any Which Wall” by Laurel Snyder

This Month

• “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” opens Sept. 18
• September is National Preparedness Month
• Collect aluminum cans and donate them to the Ronald McDonald house
• Celebrate Nerf’s 40th birthday with new N-Force Swords

News + Notes

• Remember your locker combination by using letters instead of numbers
• Find tutoring help with WyzAnt’s tutor-matching service
• Enter the NFL’s Take a Player to School contest
• Experience the Jacobus brothers’ adventure in Costa Rica

Space + Aviation

• National Championship Air Races zoom into Reno, Nev., from Sept. 16-20

Pets

• Read about two boys and one stray dog in “Everything for a Dog” by Ann M. Martin

Collecting

• Follow the Payne family and their band of barnstorming baseball players in “Sluggers”

Ask the Gear Guy

• Keep your gear dry with Aquapac Camera Cases
• International Dutch Oven Society

BL Headliners

• Learn more about Philip Streich, winner of Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award
• Learn more about violinist Chad Hoopes

Northern Stars

• See video of the Scouts at Northern Tier
• Learn more about Northern Tier National High Adventure bases
• How to make an igloo
• How to make a quinzee

Make Movie Magic

• Hear some of BL‘s interview with Ken Burns

Pedal Power

• Get information about bikes and gear mentioned in Boys’ Life magazine

Master the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

• Helpful tips on how to draw “Star Wars” characters

Choose Your Adventure

• Find out which colleges specialize in your area of interest

Centennial Corner

• Get complete requirements for the Year of Celebration patch

Games

• Become a video game designer with Kodu
• Pictureka! Museum Mayhem video game

Now on www.boyslife.org

• Enter to win an Xbox 360 game system
• Dredd Speed is back in a new online game (coming soon)
• Last chance to enter the Join Scouting video contest

Head’s Up

• Fisker Karma plug-in electric sports car goes from 0 to 60 mpg in 5.8 seconds

This Month

• “Aliens in the Attic” invades theaters July 31
• United Nations’ International Youth Day
• Visit Dairy Queen on Aug. 13 and raise money for Children’s Miracle Network
• Track your outings with REI’s Passport to Adventure program

Nature

• Track the bar-tailed godwit’s long-distance migration
• Read “The Smartest Animals on the Planet” by Dr. Sally Boysen

Mixed Media

• Ice Age: The DVD Game
• “The National Parks: Our American Landscape” features 200 stunning photos
• Pick between “Hero.com: Rise of the Heroes” and “Villain.net: Council of Evil”
• Open an art studio in your home with ArtRage 2.5 software
• “The Man Who Walked Between the Towers … and More Inspiring Tales” on DVD
• Hear music from 16 countries with “European Playground” on CD

News + Notes

• The new “Boy Scout Handbook,” 12 edition, is available in August
• Gerald R. Ford honored with statue that salutes his Boy Scout career

Outdoors

• Stay cool and dry around camp with the Kelsyus original canopy chair
• “The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth” book

Collecting

• Celebrate 25 years of TMNT with “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 7″ on DVD

Hobby Hows

• “The Paper Architect: Fold-It-Yourself Building and Structures” book

BL Headliners

• Find out more about Brett Smrz

Your Photo Here

• Enter the Boys’ Life “Happy Birthday, BSA” photo contest

Smooth Riders

• See video of Troop 505 biking the C&O Canal

Picture This!

• Find Pedro and win a new Flip UltraHD camcorder

Centennial Corner

• Learn all about geocaching

Games

• Restore a classic old theme park to its former glory in Carnival Mania
• OnLive lets you stream and play games on your TV

Heads Up!

• See Apollo 11 photos and video
• Read astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s exclusive BL feature from January 2008
• Listen to Buzz Aldrin talk about his experiences on the moon

This Month

• “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” slides into theaters July 1
• “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” flies into theaters July 17

Nature

• “Nature’s Most Amazing Events” on DVD
• Aquarius is an underwater ocean laboratory located in the Florida Keys

Collecting

• Explore exotic locations with the Huntik Trading Card Game

News + Notes

• Listen to audio of actor Tom Felton’s interview with BL
• Step into a magic world with Harry Potter: The Exhibition
• “Moon Landing” pop-up book takes you on a lunar journey

Hobby Hows

• Take amazing pictures with “Click: The Ultimate Photography Guide for Generation Now”

Cars

• See the wildest and coolest cars in “Exotic Cars” by John Lamm
• The 1938 Phantom Corsair is one of the rarest automobiles in the world

Ask the Gear Guy

• Jungle Boots from Wellco at the Northern Tier trading post
• Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews
• Under Armor HeatGear Boxer Jock
• Patagonia’s Active Classic boxers

BL Headliners

• Learn more about skater Mitchie Brusco
• Billy Elliot on Broadway
• Field and Stream‘s Heroes of Conservation

Be Prepared for Jamboree

• View the new BSA personal wellness presentation (coming soon)

Ski School

• See video of the Scouts in skiing action

Centennial Corner

• U.S. Treasury will mint silver dollars to celebrate the BSA’s 100th birthday

Games

• Online fishing games
• Fish Tycoon
• Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset

This month

• The sixth annual Duct Tape Festival in Avon, Ohio from June 19 to June 21
• June 27 is the Great American Backyard Campout
• Secrets of Life & Words of Wisdom with the push of a button
• Webcam gives a live look at the Le Mans auto race in France, beginning June 13

Collecting

• Baseball stars spring to life with Topps 3D Live trading cards

History

• Roam the National Air and Space Museum with the “America’s Hangar” DVD

Hobby Hows

• Get rolling with “The Skateboarding Field Manual” by Ryan Stutt

Outdoors

• Insect Shield clothing keeps bugs away
• State-by-state fishing information from TakeMeFishing.org

Space+Aviation

• Go on an airborne adventure with ActionJetz models and video game

BL Headliners

• Learn more about wakeboarding
• The No Worries Tour, a wakeboarding competition for families and charity
• Learn more about Kettner Griswold’s invention
• Learn more about conservation from Coastal America organization

Gliding High

• Read the FAA’s extensive list of flight rules and regulations

Wildlife Wardens

• Florida’s Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program
• NOAA Marine Debris Program
• BoatU.S. Foundation’s monofilament recycling program

Here Comes The Sun!

• FLW Outdoors professional fishing
• Carrot Stix CLTX 761H-C rod
• Abu Garcia Revo SX bait-casting reel
• Eye Surrender sunglasses
• Coppertone ultraGUARD Continuous Spray SPF 70+ sunscreen
• Ranger Boats 519VX 19-foot boat
• BSA EcoGuard Outdoor Essentials Sunscreen
• Bullfrog Quik Gel Sport Spray SPF 36 sunscreen
• Columbia Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney hat
• Patagonia Sunshade Broadbill Hat
• Columbia LifeGuard Hat
• Peppers Juggernaut Polarized sunglasses
• Ryders Eyewear Bubba
• O’Neill 24/7 RG8 short-sleeve crew T-shirt
• Cabela’s Guidewear GXII fishing guide-style shirt
• The North Face VaporWick Ruckus long-sleeve tee
• BSA Supplex Nylon Switchback Pants
• Columbia Silver Ridge II Shorts

Don’t Be a Dope!

• Learn more about the dangers of drugs and how to help a friend with a problem

You Are What You Eat

• Get your own personalized food pyramid

Superior Wilderness

• Learn more about the wolves and moose of Isle Royale National Park

Academy Rewards

• Learn more about the United States Military Academy

Conestoga Camping

• Learn more about camping in Conestoga wagons at The Rock Range in Georgia

Centennial Corner: 100 Years of Leaders

• Nominate a leader to the BSA 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership

Now on www.boyslife.org

• Enter for a chance to win a Nintendo DSi game system
• Competition is heating up in our “Happy Birthday, BSA” photo contest
• Exclusive review of Boom Blox Bash Party game (coming soon)

This Month

• “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” roars into theaters May 22
• Find events for National Bike Month
• Share safer driving ideas for National Youth Traffic Safety Month
• Help out with the National Food Drive for Homeless Animals
• “Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries” interactive exhibit in Atlanta, Ga.

Space + Aviation

• “The Story of an Aviator” by Marmaduke Randolph Calhoun

About Books

• Read the winning essays in the 2008 reading contest
• Find out how to enter the 2009 “Say Yes to Reading!” contest

Collecting

• “Pokemon Trading Card Game: Platinum” theme decks

Science

• “The Way Toys Work” book reveals the science behind popular toys

Ask the Gear Guy

• Brunton Classic 9020G Compass
• Silva 1-2-3 Starter Compass
• Disposable Wooden Cutlery

BL Headliners

• Daryl and Davy Vogel are riding bikes from Alaska to Argentina
• Reach the World brings the world into classrooms
• Learn more about Olympic shooting sports
• Hygiene for Humanity

Surf’s Up

• Video of Troop 566 learning how to surf
• List of safe surfing rules

Carry On! Picking the perfect pack

• Jon Almquist show you how to fit a backpack in this video
• Osprey Crescent backpack
• Montrail Blue Ridge GTX hiking boots
• MSR Trekker Tent
• Nestle Nido dried milk
• Recipe for Jon Almquist’s Muesli Mix
• Coleman Kwanzan X 40 backpack
• REI Passage 65 backpack
• REI Meteor backpack
• The North Face Terra 55 backpack
• Osprey Ace 48 backpack
• Osprey Kestrel 48 backpack
• Kelty Coyote 4750 backpack
• JanSport Big Bear 63 backpack
• ScoutStuff Technical Backpack 50L
• JanSport Scout backpack
• Kelty Yukon 3000 backpack
• Kelty Yukon 2900 backpack

Texas Rangers

• Video of the Road to Ranger participants in action
• Learn more about the Road to Ranger program at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
• BSA’s hunting policy in the Guide to Safe Scouting
• Learn more about the Ranger award
• Get paperwork for the Ranger award in the “Ranger Handbook”

Centennial Corner

• Download your Scouting “Generations Connection Family Tree”

Games

• Vote for your favorite video game hero
• Create a trading empire in the East India Company video game

Heads Up!

• Disney’s “Earth” opens in theaters on Earth Day, April 22

Collecting

• Upper Deck’s Dinosaur King Trading Card Game

This Month

• Turn your eyes to the sky with the 100 Hours of Astronomy event
• Get involved with Global Youth Service Days, April 24 to 26
• Teams test their cars in the Shell Eco-Marathon, April 15 to 18

Hobby Hows

• Get the scoop on survival with the “Serious Survival: How to Poo in the Arctic” book

News+Notes

• Apply to join a film crew in the Fresh Films filmmaking program
• Get inside gizmos, gadgets, trains and turbines with the “Cool Stuff Exploded” book

Science

• Play “Dredd Speed’s Solar Shootout” on Boyslife.org
• “Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis: Projects and Principles for Beginning Geologists” book

Nature

• Post your nature photos online and vote for your favorites at Boyslife.org
• Get to know the world’s most exraordinary ocean predators with the “Sharkpedia” book

Sports

• Protect your cleats and the floor with Cleatskins covers
• Throw like a pro with the StrikeOut Strippz Training System

About Books

• The most feared teacher in school goes missing in “Scat” by Carl Hiaasen
• “The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg” by Rodman Philbrick
• “Grk: Operation Tortoise” by Joshua Doder
• “Ignatius MacFarland: Frequenaut!” by Paul Feig
• “Melonhead” by Katy Kelly
• “Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet” by Graham Salisbury

BL Headliners

• Learn more about the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA)
• Learn more about the Young Naturalist Awards
• Learn more about the UNICEF greeting card contest

Play Ball!

• “Baseball Great” a new novel by former NFL player Tim Green

Let’s Get This Party Started!

• Enter the Boys’ Life “Happy Birthday, BSA” photo contest

Marching On

• Learn more about the Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico
• Read “Footprints in Courage: A Bataan Death March Survivor’s Story” by Kristin Gilpatrick
• Read more about Army Air Corpsman Alf Larson’s experiences

Leave No Trace

• Help protect wilderness areas by following the rules of Leave No Trace

Bullying Hurts!

• Watch cool webisodes to get ideas for dealing with bullying situations

GearGreen

• Boy Scout Organic Hat
• Boy Scout Organic Tee
• KEEN Cornell messenger bag made from recycled rice bags
• REI Trail 25 daypack made from recycled water bottles
• DaKine Recon Project blue pack made from recycled materials
  
• Patagonia Freestyle Whirl flying disc contains 60 percent recycled plastic
  
• Simple SnoTire The Ride street shoe made from recycled materials
• Levi’s eco Skinny 511 jeans
• Sector 9 Bamboo Barong mini skateboard
• Quiksilver Oasis boardshorts
• Look for One Percent for the Planet hang tags when buying gear
• Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 three-season tent
• Old Town Vapor 12XT Recycled kayak
• Brunton Solaris 6 foldable solar panel and Brunton Solo BattPack
• Mountainsmith Boundary backcountry backpack
• Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow
• EverLite Solar Headlamp
• North Face El Cap Peak base layer shirt
• Sierra Designs Cyclone Eco Jacket and Pants made from soda bottles
• Freeplay EyeMax WB 2009 radio is powered by a solar panel and hand crank
• Kelty Forecast mummy bag
• Backcountry.com Cocona socks made from merino wool and coconut shell fibers
• Cloudveil Buckrail shorts
• Patagonia Boaris do-it-all light hiking shoe

Bullied to Death

• Help stop cyberbullying with these resources
• How to take a screenshot of a cyberbullying incident on your computer
• Get ideas for dealing with bullying situations with these animated webisodes

Games

• Play Top Down Baseball Challenge for free online
• See how “Star Wars” games are made in the “Rogue Leaders: The Story of LucasArts” book
• Make Freaky Creatures and battle them online or raise them as pets

Now on www.boyslife.org

• Win a Nintendo Wii game system PLUS a Wii Fit game and balance board
• Check out a video game review of Sonic and the Black Knight

Hitchin’ Rack

• Play “Pedro’s Horseshoes” on Boyslife.org

This Month

• World’s best players compete in the World Baseball Classic
• “Monsters vs. Aliens” storms into theaters March 27
• The road to the Final Four starts March 17 for college basketball teams
• “100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet” by Anna Claybourne
• Turn out the lights for 60 minutes during Earth Hour on March 28

Science

• Visit the Climate Change exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City

Collecting

• All about Star Wars with the “Star Wars Fandex: Deluxe Edition” die-cut card set

Hobby Hows

• “Mysterio’s Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring” by Gabe Fajuri

News + Notes

• Practice snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding at home with Vew-Do balance boards
• 3,000 years of world history in just 300 pages with “Take Me Back”

Nature

• Find out more about the mammoth excavations in Waco, Tex.
• Baby animal adventures in the “Growing Up” DVDs

Ask the Gear Guy

• Mountain Hardwear Flip is two sleeping bags in one
• Mountain Safety Research PocketRocket canister stove
• Brunton Raptor canister stove
• Duracell Daylite LED flashlight

BL Headliners

• Watch video of Joshua Swoverland
• Learn more about the Bigger Better Bottle Bill
• Action for Nature Young International Eco-Hero Award
• Arbor Day Foundation
• American Legion National Oratorical Contest

Getting the Job Done

• Learn more about the Order of the Arrow
• More photos from ArrowCorps5 (coming soon)

Check This Out!

• Download complete checklists for your outings

Racing Super Mario

• Video of racecar driver Mario Andretti at an Arizona pinewood derby (coming soon)

Be a Weather Wizard

• Join the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network

Scouting Around

• Boy Scouts of America Centennial Edition rifle from Henry Repeating Arms
• Find out how Scouting coins are made at the Northwest Territorial Mint
• Learn more about the Pay It Forward annual service project tradition in Los Angeles

Games

• Block the noise while gaming with Moray Earphones
• Save the island from marauding rodents in the Emerald Island online game

Now on www.boyslife.org

• Poof! You’re a winner. Enter the Magic in a Minute sweepstakes
• Slideshow of photos from ArrowCorps5 service project (coming soon)

This Month

• Inspector Clouseau returns in the “Pink Panther 2,” opening Feb. 6

Hobby Hows

• Start your movie-making career with “Beginner’s Guide to Animation”

About Books

• It’s the 10th anniversary of “Holes” by Louis Sachar
• “The London Eye Mystery” by Siobhan Dowd
• “Shredderman: Attack of the Tagger” by Wendelin Van Draanen
• “Knucklehead” by Jon Scieszka

BL Headliners

• Take Pride in America program

Summer Camp — 12,600 Feet Up

• Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch
• Video of Troop 776 tackling the rugged terrain at Spanish Peaks
• Camp Parsons, Brinnon, Wash.
• Camp Wilderness near Park Rapids, Minn.
• Mount Norris Scout Reservation, Eden Mills, Vt.
• Camp Durant, Carthage, N.C.
• Camp Pioneer, Hatfield, Ark.

Push the Limits

• Philmont Scout Ranch
• The Northern Tier High Adventure Bases
• The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
• “Scouting for Adventure” television series now available on DVD

Civil Rights Timeline

• Read Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s complete speech

Behind the Scenes of The Electric Company

• See video of the guys’ beat-box lesson

Like Lincoln

• Test your own presidential trivia skills

Now on www.boyslife.org

• Enter to win an XBOX 360!
• Take our new animal track quiz

Heads Up!

• Bowl Championship Series title game on Jan. 8

This Month

• New quarters honor Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories
• Raise money for charity by recycling energy bar wrappers
• Read about the White House in “Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out”

News + Notes

• “Guinness World Records 2009″ is filled with new photos and updated records
• Nominate a giant tree in the “National Register of Big Trees”

Space + Aviation

• Challenge a black hole with “Icarus at the Edge of Time” by Brian Greene

Hobby Hows

• Build a dream car with the Art Lab Car Design Studio

Nature

• Know your arachnids with “Spiders: The Ultimate Predators” by Stephen Dalton
• Become a Frogwatch USA volunteer

Collecting

• Warm up for the NFL playoffs with a pack of Fathead Tradeables

Ask the Gear Guy

• Petzl Duo LED 5 headlamp
• Mini Maglite flashlight
• Chemical Light Stick
• McNett’s ReviveX spray-on waterproofer
• Jetboil Helios personal cooking system

BL Headliners

• Race car driver Jake Zellmer
• Super Cup car racing
• American Rabbit Breeders Association
• American Cavy Breeders Association

A Hard Day in the Snow

• Learn about winter camping knowledge and skills in “Okpik: Cold-Weather Camping”

Get Out There and Serve!

• More service project ideas at Good Turn for America

Crash Course

• Watch video of the drivers in action
• Locate a Virtual Driver Interactive simulator near you

Presidential Pets

• Watch a DVD about the animals that have been “White House Pets”
• The Presidential Pet Museum is in Williamsburg, Va.

Shell Game

• Patagonia Ready Mix soft shell jacket
• Black Diamond Cobra ice tools
• La Sportiva Batura boots
• Feathered Friends Hummingbird sleeping bag
• Julbo Dolgan glasses
  
• Mountain Hardwear Offwidth soft shell jacket
• REI Neo soft shell jacket
• The North Face Apex Pneumatic soft shell jacket
• Marmot Approach soft shell jacket
• Cabela’s Mountain PacLite Parka
• LL Bean Storm Chaser jacket
• Helly Hansen Packable jacket

Games

• Watch video of the action in Flower for PS3
• Stix 200 is a Wiimote-like device for your PC or laptop
• Peggle Nights combines pinball and Japanese pachinko

Now on www.boyslife.org

• Boysies: The year’s best in video gaming
• Slide show of readers’ pinewood derby creations

Heads Up!

• Rockefeller Center’s official tree lighting on Dec. 3

This Month

• “The Tale of Despereaux” scurries into theaters Dec. 19
• Two meteor showers breeze through atmosphere in December
• Trace your own genealogy with the Geni interactive Web site

Scouting Around

• How to register for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree

Space + Aviation

• NASA’s Near Earth Object Program detects and monitors asteroids and comets
• Reach new heights with SmartLab’s Remote Control Rocket

Collecting

• Smithsonian Web site can help you get started on a collection

News + Notes

• “One Million Things: A Visual Encyclopedia” by DK Publishing
• Visit the Sports Museum of America in New York City

BL Headliners

• Learn more about table tennis expert Austin Preiss
• Society for Science and the Public
• Children’s Miracle Network

Snowbiz

• Salomon Lord
• K2 Extreme
• Black Diamond Kilowatt
• Atomic Deviant
• Rossignol Seven Artistic Sins S1
• Pro freestyle skier Patrick Deneen
• Hart F17
• Surefoot 150 World Cup boots
• 180s Powder Glove
• Shred Nastify goggles
• Rome Crail
• K2 Turbo Dream
• GNU Danny Kass Mini
• Burton Dom Grom
• Ride Agenda
• Pro snowboarder Johnny Lazzareschi
• Rome Agent
• Volcom Nimbus Distorted Pants
• Oakley Crowbar goggles
• 32 Prime boots

Skiing for their Lives

• More information about joining National Ski Patrol

Go Green! Whiz Quiz

• Tell us what you’re doing or plan to do to Go Green!
• Get the Lead Out of Fishing project

Smoking Stinks Video Contest

• Videos can be submitted online beginning Jan. 1, 2009

I Want It All!

• Enter for a chance to win a BL Gift Guide Grab Bag

Thrills & Spills

• Watch video of Troop 007′s curling match

Hobby Hows

• “Mousetrap Racers: The Complete Builder’s Manual” book

Scouting for Adventure DVD

• Buy Season 1 of the Boys’ Life TV show

Heads Up!

• Snowboarding at Air & Style Munich 08 in Germany
• “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” movie opens Nov. 7

This Month

• Celebrate Guiness World Records Day on Nov. 13
• LoudEnough noise-canceling headphones
• Major League Soccer’s championship on Nov. 23

News + Notes

• Electric-powered Uno is a cross between a motorcycle and a unicycle

Mixed Media

• “The 39 Clues Book One: Maze of Bones” by Rich Riordan
• “The BBC Natural History Collection” DVD collection
• Franklin Speaking Spelling Bee
• “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones” DVD collection
• “PeaceJam” A Billion Simple Acts of Peace” book
• CD-ROM software can help you learn to play guitar, piano or violin

Ask the Gear Guy

• Helly Hansen rainwear
• Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch Balaclava
• Seirus Quick Draw Hat
• Grandpa’s FireFork is perfect for campfire cooking

BL Headliners

• Learn more about Jon Michael McGrath
• USA Shooting

Winter Winners

• Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland

Toy Joy

• Turbo Pro Wheelie Cycle remote control motorcycle
• QOLF combines golf and croquet
• Uno Flash card game
• MagNext iCoaster high-tech roller coaster
• Shadow Magic light blaster with glow screen
• Telehandler, a LEGO Technic building set
• Have You Herd? dice game
• Cosmic Keep Away ball game
• Xeko Mission: China trading and collecting card game
• Aqua Dodger from Nikko’s R/C Xtreme Fleet
• Goofball Rally marble race
• Spy Video ATV-360 R/C spy vehicle
• SkyBlades rocket set with launch pad
• iFly VAMP radio-controlled ornithopter

Let’s Look at King Tut

• Photo slideshow of King Tut artifacts

Collecting

• Star Wars Blueprints: The Ultimate Collection

Hobby Hows

• “Magic: The Complete Course” book and DVD

First Kids

• “First Kids: The True Stories of All the President’s Children” book

Games

• Club Penguin
• Nicktropolis
• Pirates of the Caribbean Online
• Free Realms
• Toontown Online
• LEGO Universe
• Feel the game with the Novint Falcon controller

Now on www.boyslife.org

• See how a girl fared at Philmont in our day-by-day blog
• Slideshow of even more toys for your holiday wish list
• Photo slideshow of King Tut’s treasures

Heads Up!

• Celebrate NASA’s 50th birthday this month

This Month

• The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta heats up Oct. 4 to 12
• Bring your creations to life with PicoCricket

Collecting

• Ben 10: Alien Force collection comes with a stand and collectible card

News + Notes

• Meet the poop-eating rainbow dung beetle at the Audubon Insectarium

Outdoors

• “The Outdoor Handy Book: For Playground, Field, and Forest”

Space + Aviation

• Throw the Flyro Gyro and watch it glide up to 100 feet

Science

• Get ideas and tips on conserving water
• Amazing facts and activities in “Science on the Loose” by Helaine Becker

Sports

• Read the amazing story of Jason McElwain in “The Game of My Life”
• Download instructional videos from top pro athletes with Protege Sports

BL Headliners

• Find out more about the U.S. National Pokemon Championship

Iron Man

• Learn more about Chris Lieto
• Find out about USA Triathlon youth events

Games

• Nokia’s revamped N-Gage platform for cell phones

Now on www.boyslife.org

• Enter to win a Nintendo Wii
• Learn to carve unique pumpkins for Halloween
• Read the Games Guru’s review of Spore

Heads Up!

• Highlights from the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour

This Month

• Explore the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco
• World Water Monitoring Day is Sept. 18
• The Great Bathtub Race in Nome, Alaska

Collecting

• Twist, twirl and perform tricks with SpinZ pens

News + Notes

• Relax on beanbag furniture from Sumo Urban Lounge Gear

Ask the Gear Guy

• Buck Diamondback Guide knife
• SOG Field Pup knife
• AdvancedFrame inflatable kayak from Advanced Elements
• Tutorial video demonstrates how to sharpen a knife

BL Headliners

• Team Future’s freefalling kids win skydiving competition
• USA Jump Rope competitions

The Greatest Ever

• Play 60: The NFL Movement for an Active Generation
• Who do you think is the best quarterback of all time?

First (Aid) Things First

• REI Hiker First Aid Kit
• Adventure Medical Kits Light and Fast Trail
• Scout Camper First Aid Kit
• REI Backpacker First Aid Kit
• Atwater Carey Expedition Kit
• Adventure Medical Kits Weekender
• Adventure Medical Kits Comprehensive
• Atwater Carey Pro Series 3.0

Be Prepared — To Travel

• Track Be Prepared’s progress and learn where you might find the “travel bug”

From War to Wildlife

• Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
• Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
• Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
• Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
• Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
• Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Digging for Diamonds

• Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Ark.

Let’s Look at the Hubble Telescope

• Watch out-of-this-world Hubble space video

Be a Green Guy

• Download pictures of cave art for the “10,000-Year-Old” Lamp Shade (PDF)

Games

• Let your musical creativity shine with DJ Mixstation 4 software

Scouting Around

• Stay current on health and safety issues with Scouting Safely
• New Boy Scout “Centennial” uniforms

Heads Up!

• Toyota’s A-Bat concept vehicle is designed for outdoor activities

This Month

• New ways to enjoy s’mores
• “Dodger and Me” book by Jordan Sonnenblick
• Events at the San Diego International Children’s Film Festival

Collecting

• “Guide to Coin Collecting” book by David L. Ganz

Hobby Hows

• “Manga for the Beginner” book by Christopher Hart

News + Notes

• “The Marvel Vault” has the inside story of the Marvel Universe

About Books

• “Alvin Ho” by Lenore Look
• “Smiles to Go” by Jerry Spinelli
• “Bird Lake Moon” by Kevin Henkes
• “All Shook Up” by Shelley Pearsall
• “Trophy Kid” by Steve Atinsky
• “Peak” by Roland Smith

Outdoors

• Learn more about the hobby of metal detecting
• Metal detecting around the world
• Go offroad with MUni or mountain unicycling
• Play the “Camp: The Game That Grows With You” board game

Science

• Create a blizzard with Insta-Snow Powder

Scouting Around

• Watch “Scouting for Adventure – Presented by Boys’ Life” TV show on The Outdoor Channel

BL Headliners

• Former Cub Scout Cameron Monaghan on the big screen
• Eagle Scout Zia Choudhury in the Jeopardy! Teen Tournament
• 2007 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships

Go! Green Team

• Go Green special section
• Venturing Crew 202′s conservation projects
• Buy a tree for the Philadelphia Eagles Forest
• Biodegradable golf balls and tees from ecogolf.com
• Biodegradable golf balls and tees from ecogolfballs.com
• Eco-friendly surf-, skate- and snow boards
• Carbon-neutral outfitter Escape Adventures

Ancient Treasures of the Sea

• Find out about conservation efforts surrounding sea turtles

Games

• eMotion Solar PMP EM-SOLGIG2 portable gaming device is powered by the sun

This Month

• 60 years of flight at the Farnborough International Airshow in England
• Patagonia can help you recycle your used clothing
• Watch “Grand Canyon: River at Risk” at the IMAX theater

Collecting

• Combine collecting and strategy with Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Nature

• Submerged photos with Liquid Image Underwater Digital Camera Mask

Hobby Hows

• “Stomp Rockets, Catapults, and Kaleidoscopes” has 30 fun science projects

Science

• How to ID fisher prints yourself

Ask the Gear Guy

• Ex Officio’s Buzz Off clothing with built-in mosquito repellent
• Eagles Nest Outfitters SingleNest Hammock

BL Headliners

• U.S. Handball Association
• National Field Archery Association
• National Junior Horticulture Association

One Big Day

• Teton High Adventure Base

Thinking Outside the Recycling Box

• BL‘s Go Green! special section
• Recycled footwear at Worn Again shoes

Shooting Straight … And Safe

• The Guide to Safe Scouting

Call the Hotshots

• U.S. Forest Service Interagency Hotshot Crews
• Bureau of Land Management Interagency Hotshots
• Wildland Firefighters
• Wildland Firefighter Foundation

Games

• Leapfrog Didj, new handheld gaming device

Heads Up!

• Pixar’s Wall-E movie about a lonely trash robot opens June 27

This Month

• Swamp Soccer World Championships in Strachur, Scotland
• Take part in the Great American Backyard Campout on June 28
• Celebrate Go Skateboarding Day on June 21

News + Notes

• A tidal wave threatens Hawaiian Boy Scouts in “Night of the Howling Dogs”
• “Nifty Plates from the Fifty States” makes long road trips a blast

Collecting

• DC HeroClix: Legion of Super Heroes Starter Game

Hobby Hows

• “Howtoons” is a comic strip and science experiment wrapped in one

Pets

• Learn how to prevent pet poisonings
• “My Dog May Be a Genius” poetry by Jack Prelutsky
• Information about keeping a ferret as a pet

BL Headliners

• Winners of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary Logo Contest

Tent Commandments

• Marmot Aeolos tent

• Marmot Lair tent

• La Sportiva Miura shoe

• Black Diamond Spot headlamp
• Eureka Solitaire tent
• REI Quarter Dome T1 tent
• Kelty Gunnison 2.1 tent
• The North Face Rock 22 Bx tent
• Coleman Tyl X2 tent
• Eureka Copper Canyon 10 tent
• Big Agnes Big House 4 tent
• Coleman Weathermaster tent
• The North Face Foundation 6 tent
• Sierra Designs Bedouin Annex 4+2 tent

From Sea to Not-so-Shining Sea

• Download a Seafood Watch Pocket Guide from the Monterey Bay Aquarium
• How to properly dispose of paints, oils, chemicals and batteries
• Get involved in International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 20
• 2008 is the International Year of the Reef
• “One Well: The Story of Water on Earth” by Rochelle Strauss

Game for Father’s Day?

• Ship templates for the Off-Shore battle game
• How to play Chinese Checkers
• Learn how to make cool Soma structures

Hitchin’ Rack

• Listen to the Scouts in Action podcast

Heads Up!

• NASA’s Phoenix spacecraft is scheduled to land on Mars

This Month

• “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” hits theaters May 22
• “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” hits theaters May 16
• “How to Spell Like a Champ” book

News + Notes

• Celebrate 50 years of Mad Libs with this book
• “Smart-Opedia: The Amazing Book About Everything”

Cars

• New Aptera vehicles are designed to be safe, comfy and fuel efficient
• Toyota’s new suite of robots includes robot musicians

Hobby Hows

• Book has 50 projects, including treehouses, that you can build this summer

Outdoors

• Learn about voyageurs at the Voyageurs National Park website
• Deep Woods Off insect repellent
• Cutter Advanced Sport insect repellent
• 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent
• Repel Lemon Eucalyptus insect repellent
• Backpacker’s Gourmet Chocolate is resistant to rain, heat and cold

Mixed Media

• Shoot hoops like the pros with the Beat the Buzzer Last Second Shot Clock
• Drift to sleep with the sounds of the “African Dreamland” CD
• The battle of Dark vs. Light in “The Seeker” on DVD
• Time your leap with the “Hangtimer” watch that straps to your waist
• Nasty monsters battle it out in Ick: The Game
• “You’re a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!” on audio CD

Reading Contest

• Read the winning essays from 2007′s reading contest
• How to enter the 21st Annual Boys’ Life Reading Contest

Collecting

• Be a part of skating history with Tech Deck 96mm Collector Decks

Ask the Gear Guy

• JanSport Scout Pack is a good, highly adjustable backpack
• What’s the difference between external- and internal-frame packs?
• Guy Gear backpack buyers guide
• Shimano’s new waterproof fishing deck boots are light and comfortable

BL Headliners

• Read more about actor Josh Flitter
• Learn more about the sport of curling

Plan B! When Things Go Wrong

• Adventure Medical Kits S.O.L. — Survive Outdoors Longer
• Potable Aqua
• Swedish FireSteel — Army Model
• Chemical Light Stick
• ACR Electronics MicrOFix 406 Personal Locator Beacon
• Band-Aid Liquid Bandage
• G3 AviTech shovel
• Tear-Aid
• Seam Grip Field Repair Kit
• Adventure Medical Kits Backcountry Gear Repair Kit
• KE Adventure Travel
• GB Cable Ties
• Heatsheets Survival Blanket
• Integral Designs Emperor sleeping bag
• Outdoor Safe

One Big Challenge

• Many Point Scout Camp located in northwestern Minnesota