Step back in time to the late 60s and early 70s when the Boy Scouts of America had their “Scouting Rounds A Guy Out” image campaign.

Remember the howls and snickers? Just look at some of the Scoutmasters and how well “rounded” they are.

As most of my regular readers know, I have been an active supporter of the Boy Scout program, now spanning 40 years. I have fought for the dignity of the program, literally with my fists, when kids in school wanted to beat me up, thinking I was some pansy Boy Scout with a girl’s first name.

I had my own custom badge I handed out to those bullies and for the record, I hate fighting and I have embraced my name.

Finally, someone realized that the Boy Scouts of America does a whole lot more for our boys than teach them good manners. Just today I received a reminder from the national office that “Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout?”, a reality show airing on National Geographic, will have six episodes that will launch Monday, March 4 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.

The show is taking what they are calling “elite” Scouts–boys who are very fit, experienced in high adventure outings and likely to be Eagle Scouts–and giving them three days and two nights to compete against adults who think they have the physical and outdoor skills to best the boys in a series of challenges. The first episode, “Man vs. Scout”, requires participants to cross a gorge using a commando line and locate a lake and swim across it in a race to the finish. In the March 11 episode, three adults take on six Eagle Scouts in competitions that include rapelling, rifle shooting and a water rescue.

My son, Noah, a 6-1 junior IB student scholar athlete and our troop’s Senior Patrol Leader (soon to be a third generation Eagle Scout), is all over this.

Guaranteed there will be some huffing and puffing from the adults in this competition. I went to Philmont. There was a lot of huffing and puffing…mostly from me.

This should be some great family entertainment. You can browse the “Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout” website for more fun facts, photos and previews. I’m getting my popcorn ready, then hitting the fitness trails. I have a few pounds to shed.

See the “Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout?” trailer by clicking here.