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Press Release May 02, 2023

Trail Life USA Holds Nationwide Campout to Impart a Christian Worldview in God's 'World of Wonder'

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…

Mark Hancock May 01, 2023

In The News, Trail Life USA, Raising Godly Boys, Rescue Boys

Rescuing America's Boys

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…

Press Release Apr 24, 2023

In The News, Trail Life USA

4th Annual Nationwide Campout by Trail Life USA to Celebrate Families and Encourage Outdoor Gatherings

Nationwide Campout from April 28-30 TrailLifeUSA.com, the largest Christ-centered, boy-focused scout-type organization in the country, will be holding their fourth annual Nationwide Campout from April 28-30. Troops and families across the country will pitch tents, light fires, roast s’mores, and…

Press Release Mar 04, 2023

In The News, Mentoring, Parenting

Today is National Sons Day

Trail Life USA encourages fathers to mold boys into men of character CEO Mark Hancock: 'In Trail Life USA, boys mentored by caring adults are equipped to rise to the occasion and lead in moments where preparation meets opportunity' March 4 is National Sons Day, a day which encourages parents to…

Press Release Dec 19, 2022

In The News, Trail Life USA, Raising Godly Boys

Trail Life USA Points Boys to the Christmas Hope of Glory

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men. As another Christmas season is upon us, we reflect on how Christmas demonstrates the hope of glory as God manifested Himself in the form of a baby in a manger. Fully God and fully man, Jesus Christ came, not only to show us Who God…

Press Release Nov 04, 2022

In The News, Trail Life USA, Rescue Boys

Trail Life Volunteer Men Step up to Plan Unforgettable Event for Over 1,300 Boys and their Mentors

Trail Life USA Holds Largest Volunteer Planned Event to Date Recently, Trail Life hosted its largest gathering of men and boys yet. Trail Life’s Daniel Boone Base Camp saw 1,350 fathers, sons, and mentors from seven different states gather and pitch tents together for a weekend of axe throwing,…

Press Release Jul 21, 2022

In The News, Parenting, Raising Godly Boys

Trail Life USA Believes In Biblical Foundation Boys Need to Become Men

A recent Pew Research Center study revealed a troubling truth about the state of the faith of Americans — from 2009 to 2019 the percentage of Americans who described themselves as Christians was down 12% while the religiously unaffiliated share of the population, consisting of people who describe…

Stephen Ashton Jul 13, 2022

In The News, Parenting, Trail Life USA, Let Boys be Boys, Raising Godly Boys, Rescue Boys

Struggling Boy Finds Hope, Purpose, and Self-Worth through Trail Life Mentors

Trail Life mentors inspire young boy not only to find the will to live, but to help others around him In a society where the lines between masculine and feminine are constantly blurred, brash boyish bluster and boisterousness is losing its place. Feeling unappreciated, too boys are losing their…

Staff Jun 27, 2022

In The News, Service

Trail Life USA believes in the fundamental value of all humanity, including the unborn

‘All of humanity are created in God’s image and are worthy of respect, compassion and care’ GREENVILLE, S.C.— When Trail Life USA (TrailLifeUSA.com), the largest Christ-centered, boy-focused scout-type organization in the country, was founded in 2013, it was built on traditional Christian values.…