Troop 7G Pinehurst

04/30/2026

Rip currents: What they are, how to avoid them, and how to escape them

If you’re looking for guidance on how to handle rip currents, Scouting has your back. The phenomenon is covered in many of our programs.

04/30/2026

Have you ever wished summer could last all year?

That’s the kind of magic waiting at Camp Raven K**b in 2025.

Think laughter echoing across the lake, new friendships born around campfires, and adventures on winding trails. Whether you’re a first-timer or coming back for more, this is where every day feels like the best day ever. Minus the hills. ;)

The girls slayed the merit badges this summer, did you notice the merit badge with the new design?

04/30/2026

How Do You Prevent and Treat Chigger Bites?

Chiggers are a summertime scourge. Here is how to treat itchy chigger bites, and tips for preventing and avoiding these annoying red bugs.

04/29/2026

The story behind The Boy Scout Tree, a 2,000-plus-year-old redwood in California

Thousands of years ago, two saplings simultaneously sprung up from the damp California ground. Now, that tree is known as Boy Scout Tree.

04/29/2026

Q: When my socks get wet, they stop feeling warm. What kind should I buy for cold, wet weather?
— Julian, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Q: When my socks get wet, they stop feeling warm. What kind should I buy for cold, wet weather?

04/29/2026

After medical emergency, Eagle Scout says "Scouting brought out the best in me"

It was July 2022, the summer after his junior year of high school, and Samarth Kunhody was riding high. Then, a medical emergency changed everything.

04/28/2026

A Scout is Reverent
"A Scout is Reverent" is the twelfth point of the Scout Law and highlights the importance of faith and respect for the beliefs of others.

04/28/2026

This Scouts BSA troop has met in the same cabin for 100 years

On the east side of this Huntington Beach park sits a log cabin that it looks mostly the same as it did when it was built 100 years ago.

04/28/2026

Hats are among the most underappreciated pieces of gear. They can let people know if you’re a fan of a certain sports team, what brands you like or that you’re a Scout. More practically, they can protect you from the sun, cold, rain and bugs (and bad hair days).

Pick a hat that looks and feels good to you and is ideal for the conditions where you’ll wear it.

04/28/2026

Symbolism and Cultural Importance: Eagles hold significant cultural and symbolic importance in many societies around the world. They are often associated with strength, power, freedom, and leadership. In various cultures, eagles have been revered as symbols of gods or deities and feature prominently in mythology, folklore, and national symbols. For example, the bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States.