What's New at Heads Up by Scout Life magazine

Big songs. Big Smurfs. Bigger adventure.

The beloved blue crew is making a big-screen comeback in Smurfs, the all-new animated musical adventure hitting theaters on July 18. Here’s what to expect from the 2025 Smurfs musical reboot.

5 Merit Badges That Would Be Perfect for Superman

This movie picks up after Superman has revealed himself to the world and after he’s lost a fight for the first time ever.

collage of videogames for the Nintendo Switch 2

Summer 2025 Videogames: Switch 2, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and More!

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out!

How to Celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States finally found out they were free.

5 Fast Facts About the Civil War

The war officially began on April 12, 1861. Learn more facts about the War Between the States.

Read the winning essays from Scout Life’s 2024 Say Yes! to Reading Contest

Read the full winning essays from each age category.

9 Fast Facts About Sea Lions

Sea lions are strong swimmers. Learn more fun facts about these marine mammals.

Our 11-Year-Old Reviewer Says A Minecraft Movie is Big and Fun!

The theater was packed with Minecraft fans, and everyone had so much fun!

7 Fast Facts About Submarines

Submarines help scientists, explorers and the military discover new things about our oceans.

Spring 2025 Videogames: Donkey Kong, Civilization VII and More!

Two legends have returned. They’re bigger, better and bolder than ever.