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Scout Sunday
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on January 27th, 2008
The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. However, each chartered... [more]
March 2008 BSA Theme - Litter to Glitter
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on January 23rd, 2008
This month Cub Scouts will turn recycled items into treasure and learn about conservation at the same time. Using items that would normally go in the trash or recycling bin, build artistic masterpieces of your own design. It's amazing what some... [more]
Programme Support : International : Visits abroad
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on January 23rd, 2008
Updated Russia Country Support Pack... [more]
Wolf Den February 2008
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on January 21st, 2008
Denner: Nicholas Assistant Denner: Avery Wolf Elective #2 BE AN ACTOR (Wolf Handbook, p118) 1. Help to plan and put on a skit with costumes. 2. Make some scenery for a skit. 3. Make sound effects for a skit. 4. Be the announcer for a skit. 5. Make... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #40
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on January 21st, 2008
#40-Scout Discipline We're back with a big show! We cover Scout discipline within the Den, Pack, Troop, parent discipline and leader tips. Sorry about the echo. Technical problems are taking a back seat to content. Show Guests: Steve B -... [more]
Emblem of the Month - Religious Awards
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on January 20th, 2008
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The... [more]
Opportunity Knocks #83 - I am Akela, mighty Chiek
Posted to The Eagle Factory on January 19th, 2008
"I AM AKELA, MIGHTY CHIEF" It's time for Opportunity Knocks #83. Another year. More plans. More new members. More sons of former members returning to go down that familiar trail already blazed by their dads. It seems appropriate that we begin this... [more]
He saved his family from Hurricane Katrina
Posted to True stories of Scouts in Action on January 18th, 2008
Jimmy Kennedy, 13, woke his family as Hurricane Katrina struck his home in D'Iberville, Miss., in the early morning hours. The electricity was out, and floodwaters were surging into the house. Listen as Jimmy and his mother describe what he did to... [more]
Mathematics Belt Loop & Pin
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on January 15th, 2008
Complete these requirements: Do five activities within your home or school that require the use of mathematics. Explain to your den how you used everyday math. Keep track of the money you earn and spend for three weeks. Measure five items using... [more]
Art Belt Loop & Pin
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on January 12th, 2008
Click here for the latest requirements and resources! Key features of meritbadge.org include: RSS and Atom feed capabilities for every page Constantly updated content Expanded Scouting related content A better internal search engine More input from... [more]
KNOTS for January 2008!
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on January 5th, 2008
This month's KNOTS cartoon takes a odd look at the Astronomy Merit Badge. Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
Wolf Den January 2008
Posted to The Cub Scout Leader on January 1st, 2008
Denner: Steven Assistant Denner: Nicholas Wolf Elective #7 FOOT POWER (Wolf Handbook, Page 146) 1. Learn to walk on a pair of stilts. 2. Make a pair of "puddle jumpers" and walk with them. 3. Make a pair of "foot racers" and use them with a friend... [more]
Chinese New Year, Anniversary Month
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on January 1st, 2008
Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, has some fun and insightful tips and observations about February's Chinese New Year theme. Then Jamie Shearer, Associate Director for the Cub Scout Division at the National Council, sheds some light... [more]
Chief Scout Executive Bob J. Mazzuca
Posted to BSA Value of Scouting Podcast on January 1st, 2008
"Scouting brings value to every segment that it touches. We really need to reintroduce the American people to... [more]
THE "REAL" LAST OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS OF 2007
Posted to The Eagle Factory on December 31st, 2007
OK. I thought OK#81 would be the last one for 2007. It wasn't. This one is. Actually, I have had these thoughts running around in my head for several days and thought it might be a good thing to send out one more Opportunity Knocks for 2007 since I... [more]
Get usscouts.org via Mobile Phone
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on December 31st, 2007
If you have a cell phone that is Internet enabled with a web browser, you can view our new mobile devices website at http://www.usscouts.mobi/ . This mini-website features text only versions of the latest issue of Baloo's Bugle and Ask Andy along... [more]
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