Family Fun
An arcade of educational and entertaining games, quizzes, and
interactive resources.
- Family
Fun Page
- See the interactive "Family Fun Page" in the current issue of Scouting
magazine.
- An archive
of "Family Fun Pages" from previous editions is also
available.
- Say It With
Semaphores
- Before the development of telephones and two-way radios, the semaphore
code was used to communicate over long distances. Sailors relied upon the
semaphore code (and the Morse code) to pass information between ships at
sea. Semaphore requires two flags. Send messages by snapping the flags into
the positions that indicate the letters of the alphabet.
- Moving Safely
Across America
- Boy Scouts of America is grateful to the Federal Highway Administration,
U.S. Department of Transportation, for providing Moving Safely Across
America, the interactive highway safety experience.
- Name That Merit Badge!
- The merit badge program is one of Scouting's basic character-building
tools. Instruction is offered in everything from animal science and public
speaking to swimming and communications, providing a young man with
invaluable career, physical, and interpersonal skills.
- Do You Know
the State Flags?
- By the way, they're not all as easy as Arkansas!
- The Morse Code
Translator
- This code of dots and dashes was invented by Samuel Morse in 1835 for use
with telegraphs. Use it to send messages with a light (a flashlight or
mirror reflecting the sun), with sound (whistle or buzzer), with a ham
radio, or with a single flag. Swing the flag to the right for a dot, the
left for a dash.
- Famous Sayings
- Many Americans are known by their deeds. Others are remembered not only
for what they did, but also for what they said. Our national heritage is
enriched by their sayings. Here are a few. Find out the background of those
who said them.
- Scout Tips
- Want to learn the skills that are used outdoors? Scouts know how to find
their way with a map and compass, to stay warm and dry in stormy weather,
and to give proper first aid. They observe wildlife up close and study
nature all around them. There are plenty of important Scouting skills for
you to master.
- What Knot
Would You Use?
Knot tying is a lot of fun, but there is also a serious side to it. Tying
the right knot at the right time will make your outdoor adventures safer and
easier. Someday a knot you tie may even save a life.
- Weather
Sign Quiz
- Through the ages, people have used sayings as a way of passing on their
weather knowledge. These weather sayings are very old. You will be surprised
how often they foretell the weather. How many do you know?
