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AERIE ON THE PRAIRIE

I enjoy your magazine! My favorite parts are the jokes and merit badge highlight section. I would add an Eagle Scout highlight section too! – Daniel W., Albany, California Thanks, Daniel! It’s a great idea to include some recognition for us eagles! … What’s that, Boss? We’re not talking about the feathered kind? We’re talking about Scouts who earned Scouting America’s highest rank? Oh, yeah. I knew that. … Well, then, let me say: I think we should add an “eagles named Scout” highlight section to the magazine. I WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR MAKING AN AMAZING MAGAZINE! I especially love Aerie on the Prairie, comics and jokes. It was also cool to read about carnivorous plants. Here’s a joke for you: What do elves use to clean Santa’s sleigh? Santa-tizer Happy holidays! Colin D., Wilsonville,…

AERIE ON THE PRAIRIE

WHAT'S UP IN DECEMBER?

CALENDAR Dec. 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Dec. 20 is Underdog Day. Just because you’re down, it doesn’t mean you’re out. Dec. 21 is the first day of winter. Bundle up! On This Date Dec. 3, 1967: Dr. Christiaan Barnard performs the first heart transplant. Dec. 5, 1901: Walt Disney is born in Chicago, Illinois. Dec. 25, 1888: Philadelphia’s Downtowners beat the Uptowners in the first indoor baseball game. DEADLINE ALERT Entries for the 2024 Scout Life Say Yes to Reading! contest are due. Submit your book report by Dec. 31 for a chance to win. Get the details at go.scoutlife.org/readingcontest GRIDIRON GLORY This month, the biggest college football conferences will have their championship games to help decide who plays in the College Football Playoff. Last year, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies 34-13 to win the national championship. The national…

WHAT'S UP IN DECEMBER?

There are numerous types, including croissants, pies, tarts, turnovers, donuts, strudels, danishes & more. Certain pastries are associated with celebrations & special occasions. National Pastry Day is on Dec. 9. Many pastries are high in calories, fats and sugars. However, they can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Pastries have been traced back to ancient Mediterranean civilizations, where they were made using flour, oil and honey. CHINESE MOON CAKE Different cultures and regions put their own spin on ingredients and flavors.…

I collect Minecraft Lego sets.Lachlan S., Mechanicsville, Virginia I have a few collections, but my favorites are my Junior Ranger badges and patches collections. I collected them while visiting national parks. My overall favorite is from Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie. It was interesting learning more about what took place during the Civil War. Aedan S., Parma, Ohio I am a collector of collections. I collect crystals and gems, snow globes, postcards, fossils and antiques, among many other items. Keller B., New Paltz, New York I collect small pins from the places I’ve visited. The coolest one is from my troop’s trip to the USS Wisconsin. Siena B., Alexandria, Virginia I have been collecting teddy bears since I was 3. To date, I have collected 157 teddy bears and various stuffed animals. My oldest is over 60 years old.…

ASK US ANYTHING

Have a question and don’t know who to ask? Jenny and Steve are here for you. I’m a collector. I like to collect everything from neckerchiefs to action figures to trading cards and more. The problem? My friends think it’s a silly hobby. Is it? Steve: Not to anyone who owns, say, a Rocket-Firing Boba Fett. This super-rare Star Wars figure recently sold for $525,000, setting an auction record for toys. Most collectibles aren’t worth nearly that much, of course, but collecting can be a fun, rewarding activity, so long as you don’t go broke chasing items. Stay reasonable, and your true friends will likely accept your hobby eventually. (Oh, and if you do somehow have that Boba Fett, don’t let it out of your sight!) Jenny: If you enjoy it, of course…

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NINJA WARRIOR AND MORE HEADLINERS

Life Scout Competes on TV SYDNEY YEE Age: 16 Hometown: Powell, Ohio Scout Rank: Life Scout (Troop 7332, Columbus, Ohio) Made Headlines: For advancing to the finals on American Ninja Warrior. The Scoop: Ninja warrior competitions involve athletes racing on challenging obstacle courses. Sydney appears in season 16 of the show as one of the youngest competitors, and she qualified for the national finals. She was also invited to compete in season 17. Sydney and her brother, Dylan, were featured in this magazine in April 2022 for competing on American Ninja Warrior Junior. Ninja warrior-type activities are prohibited within the Scouting program but not for individuals participating outside Scouting events. Know someone who’s making headlines? Let us know! go.scoutlife.org/headliners ROBOTICS CHAMPS Scouts Win State SAM AND TOBY FLEENER Ages: Sam: 16; Toby: 14 Hometown: Mound, Minnesota Scout Ranks: Sam: Eagle Scout; Toby: Life…

NINJA WARRIOR AND MORE HEADLINERS

9 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SNOWSPORTS

1 Pick your sport. You can find a ton of fun on ice or snow. There’s ice skating, hockey, ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and sledding, just to name a few winter activities. Two of the most popular are downhill skiing and snowboarding. If you’ve never done either before, they’re great sports to try with your unit. Carving through the powder presents plenty of challenges and rewards as you progress. “I had never gone skiing,” says Caroline Fitzgerald, 14, a Star Scout with Troop 340 of Las Vegas, Nevada. “I thought it was a good opportunity to go with my friends. Some of the girls had skied before, so I could ask for help if I needed it.” 2 Plan your adventure. Many ski resorts offer developed trails with varying difficulties. These trails are labeled…

9 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SNOWSPORTS

CLEVER, CURIOUS CORVIDS

Bats and birds are their specialties, but wildlife biologists Selena Birgit Kiser and Mark Kiser love all species of critters. Both have worked for the State of Florida and previously worked for Bat Conservation International on such programs as the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail and the North American Bat House Research Project. NO “BIRDBRAINS” HERE. With their large brain-to-body size (larger than all other bird families), corvids have complex learning and recognition skills, similar to those of primates. In experiments, crows and ravens solve challenging puzzles designed for them to access a reward (food). Corvids are so curious, they can even figure out how to use tools without being shown. In the wild, crows have been observed dropping nuts on paved roads and waiting for cars to drive over them…

CLEVER, CURIOUS CORVIDS

SUPREME CUISINE

THE SESCOUTS CREATED DELICIOUS DISHES AS THEY VIED FOR THE GOLDEN SPATULA. Frefreshing glass of lemonade. Dutch-oven chili seasoned with green chiles, onion and garlic, paired with scrumptious cornbread. And the best. Burger. Ever. It would be an understatement to say the Scouts in troops 509 of La Cañada Flintridge, California, ate well during their 2023 Iron Chef challenge campout. Indeed, they ate really well. And so did the adults as they sampled each patrol’s meals, judging them on taste and presentation. The patrol that created the most delectable dishes over the weekend would rack up enough points to win a coveted trophy. But by the end of the contest, two patrols were tied, forcing what they call a “Sudden Chef Cook-Off” with a mystery ingredient the Scouts would need to incorporate into their…

SUPREME CUISINE

TRY IT YOURSELF

Here are a few of the favorite recipes of troops 509: BREAKFAST BAGEL SANDWICH Ingredients: 8 bagels½ tsp olive oil8 sausage patties8 eggs8 slices of provolone cheese1 tomato Lettuce Directions: Cook sausage patties in a frying pan and turn often, cooking for 8-10 minutes. If patties have some fat on them, oil is not needed. Once the patties are cooking, take a second pan, oil it with a little olive oil and put on medium heat. Put the eggs in that frying pan. Once they are cooked, flip them. Remove the patties when they are fully cooked. Wrap the patties in foil to keep them warm. Split the bagels. You can heat the bagels in the same pan with them faced down. Add a little oil or butter if needed. After they are heated, remove…

TRY IT YOURSELF

SCOUTING AROUND

HANDBOOK HELP First-Aid Myths Debunked Your friend accidentally hits his nose, causing it to bleed. He leans his head back, thinking it’ll stop the flow. When you try to correct him, he says, “Everyone knows you’re supposed to tilt your head back.” That used to be the common remedy for a nosebleed, even though it was potentially harmful. That blood has to go somewhere, and if it isn’t coming out of your nostrils, it’s pooling down your throat — which can cause nausea or vomiting or can obstruct your airway. Instead of tilting your head back, sit up, lean slightly forward, pinch the soft part of your nose firmly yet gently and apply a cold wet cloth. First aid for nosebleeds isn’t the only issue people often get wrong. You might have seen old Western…

MERIT BADGE MINUTE

Climbing The belay system and anchors are critical parts of climbing safety. QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS MUST SUPERVISE ALL CLIMBING ACTIVITIES. IN A TOP-ROPE BELAY, the rope starts at one anchor point, passes through the belayer’s harness and is held steady by the belayer. It continues through a second belay device and is then connected to the climber’s harness. ANCHORS should be chosen and rigged by specially trained climbing instructors. They are attached to failproof anchor points such as boulders or sturdy trees. Every system must use multiple failproof anchor points so the entire system has backups. ROPES that are correctly attached to anchors protect the safety of the climber. A BACKUP BELAYER (not shown) holds the belay rope in his hands and around his back. Farm Mechanics Personal Protective Equipment BODY PROTECTION. Items such as aprons, rubber garments and kneepads protect…

MERIT BADGE MINUTE

WHAT YOU’LL DO 1 Choose a toy/figurine that will fit inside your jar. 2 Glue the base of the toy/figurine to the inside of the jar’s lid. 3 Add glitter to the jar. The more you add, the more “snow” you’ll see. 4 Fill the jar with distilled water. Leave a little room at the top so it doesn’t overflow. 5 Submerge the toy/figurine and tightly screw the lid on the jar. SAFETY FIRST: Ask an adult to help with tools you haven’t used before. For a how-to on another perfect DIY holiday gift, head to go.scoutlife.org/hotchocolate W. GARTH DOWLING (7); GETTY IMAGES…

There’s a winter wonderland of fun out there. Just be careful: • Dress in layers, and don’t wear cotton clothes. They hold moisture.• Wear a hat. An uncovered head loses significant heat.• Stay hydrated. Drinking water is just as important in the cold as it is in the heat — and easier to forget.• Be on the lookout for symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite. Check out the list of symptoms at go.scoutlife.org/colddanger• Wear appropriate safety gear for winter sports. Don’t forget your helmet! Learn more about winter safety and survival in Scouting America’s Fieldbook.…

RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS: PENTECOSTAL

PENTECOSTAL SCOUTS can learn more about their Christian faith by earning the following: The Jesus and Me emblem is for Cub Scouts in kindergarten and first grade. This program introduces Jesus as the Son of God in familiar terms so that young children can see Jesus in their own day-to-day experiences as a storyteller, teacher, friend and healer. The God and Me emblem is for Cub Scouts in second and third grades. This program helps Pentecostal Cub Scouts become best friends with Jesus and tell their story of “God and Me” together. The God and Family emblem is for Scouts in fourth through sixth grades. This program helps youth understand the importance of family and God’s role in a healthy family. God and Family provides an opportunity for youth and their families to…

RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS: PENTECOSTAL

WHAT’S UP ON SCOUTLIFE.ORG?

NEW GAME! You’ll need sharp eyes to track down the lost people and missing gear in this fun search-and-find game. Can you spot them all before time runs out? Play this new game now at go.scoutlife.org/hideseek SNOWMAN SNAPSHOTS Flip through our gallery of stunning snow sculptures, and send us a picture of your frosty creation at go.scoutlife.org/snowphotos HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Laugh at holiday jokes and discover creative ideas for homemade gifts at go.scoutlife.org/holidayfun CAPTIONS THAT MADE US • Gahh! Ken!! I told you not to pet it! (Submitted by Sound I Heard)• Tastes like plastic. (i like to camp)• Attack of the man-eating tub gator. (Caption America)• I just love Barbie-Q. (Colt757)• Timmy finally understood why his little brother hates bathtime. (enderkid)• Leg go of me! (Kamporee Kid)• Why, oh why, did I wear my crocs today?! (Bunny21)•…

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