As we interact with our boys in our lives, too often their emotional world seems limited to simple expressions of joy or anger; however, a concealed expanse of intricate feelings lies beneath the surface. This uncharted territory holds the key to nurturing emotionally intelligent boys who can…
Trail Life has welcomed seven interns for the summer of 2023! This is Trail Life's first intern class. Working at Camp Aiken in South Carolina, the interns are tasked with various projects across the departments of Trail Life including Marketing, Program Development, and Administration. The interns…
During the summer season, families make vacation plans with a singular aim: to get outside. And it’s little wonder why. In a culture where the day-to-day business is conducted inside and dominated by devices offering synthetic experiences, Americans are recognizing the value in genuinely connecting…
Raising godly boys requires men who are involved, engaged, and intentional A recent report suggested that the collapse of fathers in the home amid decreasing marriage rates is fueling the decline in Christian faith in America. As the country looks to celebrate Father’s Day, Trail Life USA…
A scouting organization founded in 2014 to be a conservative Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts of America recently celebrated its 1,000th Troop. Trail Life USA announced via emailed press release on Monday that the Greenville, South Carolina-based scouting organization had officially…
Trail Life USA, a Christian-based scouting organization for boys, recently hosted its fourth annual Nationwide Campout, emphasizing the importance of going back to the basics and learning bushcraft skills.
No matter what our culture says, boys and girls are different. Discussions about “toxic masculinity,” a blurring of gender lines, fewer and fewer fathers in the home, and the watering down or extinction of programs that train and equip boys to become men have left too many boys frustrated, fearful,…
Nationwide Campout from April 28-30 Trail Life USA, the largest Christ-centered, boy-focused scout-type organization in the country, is holding its fourth annual Nationwide Campout this weekend April 28-30. Troops and families across the country will pitch tents, light fires, roast s'mores, and…
Boys are in trouble. Children — and boys specifically — are being corralled through a one-size-fits all educational chute that focuses on maximizing efficiency, safety, and economy rather than enabling boys to test and strengthen themselves as they take risks and experience the sort of adventure…
