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"Over the Top"
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on May 30th, 2016
Published in Boys' Life July, 1918 " Private Edward J. Kelly, One Hundred and Sixty-fifth United States Infantry, went over the top one night in a raid, and the end of his story was written in the darkness of No Man's Land. He was sixteen. A few... [more]
Podcast 318 â" Troop Leader Guidebook Vol. 2 PART TWO
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 30th, 2016
No 11-year-old boy joins Scouting to get his character developedââ¬Â¦ ââ¬Â¦ and few boys join to attend troop meetings, wear the Scout uniform, or sit before boards of review. Instead, they sign up for fun and adventure. Last month Walter... [more]
Order of the Arrow Troop Operations
Posted to Scouter Adam on May 30th, 2016
One of my positions within the Troop is the Ast Scoutmaster for the Order of the Arrow. I am the advisor for the OA Troop Rep. I gained this position last year after I was inducted into the OA. During ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
The Bridge
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on May 30th, 2016
I am constantly amazed by Cub Scouts and the way they look at life. I love the way everything seems to bring a sense of wonderment and excitement to them. The are full of energy and fun, always looking for a good time. And they seem to have a hard... [more]
Meet your 2016 Silver Buffalo Award class
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 27th, 2016
The Archbishop of New York, the former CEO of Kampgrounds of America and the driving force behind the Composite Materials merit badge are three of the dedicated Scouters who received the Silver Buffalo Award at a special ceremony tonight. The 2016... [more]
How a Camp Masters fundraiser is about more than selling popcorn
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 27th, 2016
When a Scout sells a box or tin of Camp Masters popcorn, he's selling more than just a tasty treat. He's selling the life-changing Scouting program made possible by fundraisers like the one Camp Masters helps councils and units run each year. I sat... [more]
Meet the Eagle Scouts who received NESA's two biggest scholarships in 2016
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 27th, 2016
An Eagle Scout from Wisconsin who built an elementary school playground for his service project and another from South Carolina who wants to be an astrophysicist are the recipients of major scholarships from the National Eagle Scout Association... [more]
This car in the Indy 500 has Scouting written all over it
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 27th, 2016
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. That blur you saw zip by at more than 200 mph really did say "Scouting!" on it. That's the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America car, owned by longtime Scouting supporters Dale and Gail Coyne. The car, driven by... [more]
Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO, becomes BSA national president
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 27th, 2016
The Boy Scouts of America today elected Randall Stephenson, the AT&T chairman and CEO, as its 36th national president. Stephenson, in the BSA's official release about his election , called the BSA "one of the best character-building and... [more]
Dr. Robert M. Gates, in farewell address, says 'America needs Scouting'
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 26th, 2016
Dr. Robert M. Gates, in his farewell address as BSA national president, said America needs Scouting and offered three priority areas for the continued success of our movement. Gates, the former defense secretary and director of the CIA, addressed a... [more]
A salute to outgoing National Commissioner Tico Perez, a Scouting stalwart
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 26th, 2016
Tico Perez has received nearly every award in Scouting: Eagle Scout, Silver Buffalo Award, Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award - the list goes on. He has served on the committees that selected the past three Chief Scout Executives. And... [more]
Outgoing NESA president Glenn A. Adams helped countless Scouts down the Eagle trail
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 25th, 2016
Glenn A. Adams ended each of his quarterly columns for Eagles' Call magazine the same way: "from the Eagle trail." How appropriate, because for eight years as president of the National Eagle Scout Association, he has led the way as countless... [more]
Ordeal Weekend 2016 #OA442
Posted to Scouter Adam on May 25th, 2016
The weekend of May 20th was Wauna La-Mon'tay Lodge Order of the Arrow's first Ordeal of 2016. Our Troop elections had six Scouts elected to be "tapped out" during the Skyloo District Camporee. Myself and a Troop parent were able to ââ¬Â¦... [more]
Documentary sheds new light on Gerald Ford, our only Eagle Scout president
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 24th, 2016
When Richard Nixon resigned as president in 1974, the United States was in turmoil. It needed a leader. It needed a man of character to right the ship. It needed an Eagle Scout. A new documentary on the National Geographic Channel highlights Gerald... [more]
American Legion: We want to help grow Scouting
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 24th, 2016
The American Legion has been committed to Scouting ever since its congressional charter in 1919. In fact, at its first national convention in Minneapolis in November 1919, the Legion passed a resolution in support of the Boy Scouts of America. That... [more]
Sea Scout Leadership Award, debuting in 2017, to honor youth and adults
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 24th, 2016
Now that Sea Scouts have their own program , it's time for them to have their own leadership awards. The new Sea Scout Leadership Award will debut in 2017 to recognize outstanding service to Sea Scouting in 2016. There will be awards to celebrate... [more]
Issue 488 â" May 24, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on May 24th, 2016
________________________________________ Dear Andy, My thesis for "Doctorate of Commissioner Science" has just been approved; I've received my certificate and the "DCS" patch. But although I've asked, nobody seems to be sure about where it's worn... [more]
Developing Patrol Identity
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on May 24th, 2016
Think back to those exceptional, specific moments when you saw a Patrol in your Troop really shine. Maybe it was the way they prepared a meal during that camping trip last Fall: everyone doing their job quickly and enthusiastically. Maybe it was... [more]
Developing Patrol Identity
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on May 24th, 2016
Think back to those exceptional, specific moments when you saw a Patrol in your Troop really shine. Maybe it was the way they prepared a meal during that camping trip last Fall: everyone doing their job quickly and enthusiastically. Maybe it was... [more]
Seven ways to improve your committee meetings
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on May 24th, 2016
The unit committee is where the business of the pack or troop takes place. While the Scouts are busy doing the things Scouts do, the adults are taking care of things like finance, logistics, equipment and recordkeeping. And just like any other... [more]
Podcast 317 â" Troop Leader Guidebook Vol. 2 PART ONE
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 23rd, 2016
What is the ninth method of Scouting? Author Mark Ray begins the second volume of the Troop Leader Guidebook with these words; Back when you first attended Scout leader training, you learned that Boy Scouting has eight methods: adult... [more]
Take a minute to refresh your drowning-prevention knowledge
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 23rd, 2016
Someone can drown in the time it takes you to respond to a text message. And it can happen without a sound . That's meant not to scare you but to remind you that awareness and supervision are critical tools for keeping Scout-age children safe in... [more]
71 years later, lost wallet returned - with Boy Scout card still inside
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 23rd, 2016
While renovating the Talent Factory Theater in Nevada, Iowa, Larry Sloan and his wife found an old wallet lodged in the floorboards. Inside the plastic wallet were some generations-old clues to its age and owner's identity: a 1944 pocket calendar,... [more]
What's in this Dallas restaurant's Scouting-themed Tenderfoot salad?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 20th, 2016
Most patrols don't think "gourmet salad" when planning their campout menu. But with a recipe like this one I tried last week, that might change. A Dallas-based salad chain now has a Scouting-themed salad called the Tenderfoot. Snappy... [more]
My Two Cents: Why it's OK to wait until age 17 to earn Eagle
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 20th, 2016
So you earned Eagle at age 17. (Or was it 17.5? Or 17.9?) The point is you made it. You're an Eagle Scout for life. I know your parents, leaders and fellow Eagle Scouts are extremely proud of you. I also know that as a 17-year-old Eagle, you might... [more]
Issue 487 â" May 19, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on May 19th, 2016
________________________________________ Some wag once said, "The good guys always finish last." Wrong! If you're a regular reader, you'll remember this letter from a Scout parent in my April 19th column (abbreviated here)⦠Hi Andy, Out of the... [more]
All the DEETs on protecting yourself and your Scouts from mosquitoes
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 19th, 2016
As a Scout attending summer camp one year, I remember taking garlic tablets to repel mosquitoes. Bad news: We still got bitten. Good news: We didn't see a single vampire the whole week. These days, defending yourself and your Scouts from mosquitoes... [more]
Vice President Joe Biden, a former Boy Scout, says Scouting teaches 'valuable life lessons'
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 19th, 2016
Vice President Joe Biden says Scouting teaches young people "many valuable life lessons." Scouts "acquire numerous important skills, adopt guiding principles, and forge new and lasting friendships." And how does he know all this? "Because I was... [more]
Read BL's interview with the designer of The Last Guardian
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on May 18th, 2016
Read BL's interview with the designer of The Last Guardian The Last Guardian is one of the most highly-anticipated games of 2016. In it, you'll explore mysterious temples with a young boy and Trico, a giant monster that's both delightful and... [more]
If anyone doubts the power of Scouting, show them this video
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 18th, 2016
Justice Boston grew up hearing gunshots and seeing the red-and-blue lights of police cars on his street. Scouting offered a way out. Justice, an Eagle Scout, shares his story in a powerful new video from the National Capital Area Council. "I hated... [more]
Read what 'Game of Thrones' author George R. R. Martin wrote to a new Eagle Scout
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 17th, 2016
Sam Charles received several congratulatory letters when he became an Eagle Scout last year - from astronauts, politicians and coaches. But only one came from the man who dreamed up Jon Snow, Arya Stark and Tyrion Lannister. Yes, the letter... [more]
What's the secret to recruiting Boy Scouts?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 17th, 2016
There's plenty of great material out there to help Cub Scouters recruit boys into their pack and den. Focusing on Cub Scouts makes sense. Why not introduce families to the adventure of Scouting as early as possible? But less is said about another... [more]
Podcast 316 â" Scouting is Discovery
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 16th, 2016
What has a Mesoamerican Step Pyramid got to do with this? Today I want to talk about leadership, but I want to see if I can get you to come along with me and really examine what this means in Scouting. Leadership in Scouting is based on discovery... [more]
Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 4: 73 inspiring sets of photos
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 16th, 2016
Look at photos of the same Scout or Venturer - once in his or her early Scouting years and once later in life. The visible changes will be obvious. The nonvisible changes, such as more confidence, better character and stronger leadership... [more]
Just when we get them trainedâ¦
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on May 16th, 2016
If you're a regular visitor to this site, you are most likely a volunteer Scouter. Someone who gives of their time and effort to help the Scouting program exist for our sons and daughters and the communities in which we live. You're more than aware... [more]
Kontiki 2016 Roundup and videos
Posted to Ropes and Poles on May 16th, 2016
KonTiki 2016 came to a close yesterday morning, after 60mm of unseasonal rain left the campsite waterlogged. The majority of rafts spent the night on the water, and the competition went ahead- congratulations to 1st Morningside who were all the... [more]
KonTiki 2016: Saturday- Rafts and Land activities
Posted to Ropes and Poles on May 14th, 2016
Saturday is the busiest day at KonTiki- rafts are completed, and after being checked for sea-worthiness, are launched and begin their competitions on the water. Meanwhile, on land, the Beaver Challenge competition has run for the Cubs and junior... [more]
KonTiki 2016: Friday night raft construction
Posted to Ropes and Poles on May 13th, 2016
KonTiki 2016 is under way, with most teams well into building their rafts. Here are some photos of then shorefront. Teams build three rafts deep in most places, and once ready tomorrow, will help each other launch. Experience Friday night... [more]
Become a better-informed Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Exploring leader while you drive to work
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 13th, 2016
Pause the playlist, silence the sports talk and call an audible on the audiobook. Take a few moments of your commute - just 10 to 15 minutes a month - to make yourself a more-informed Scouter. With the BSA's triple-threat lineup of monthly podcasts... [more]
First look: 'Troop Leader Guidebook' Vol. 2, designed for experienced Scouters
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 13th, 2016
Once you've mastered the basics of Boy Scouting, it's time to level up. That's the goal of Volume 2 of the Troop Leader Guidebook , the BSA's publication for experienced leaders that addresses topics like self-evaluation, succession planning,... [more]
Try these 3 cool gadgets
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on May 12th, 2016
Try these 3 cool gadgets Eyeball these new gadgets. And you'll see, we do mean eyeball! The Rolling, Rocking TMX Force Feedback Racing Wheel It's the ultimate dream of every gamemaker. If you create a more realistic experience, players can feel... [more]
Cub Scouters, bring your family to the Philmont Training Center this summer
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 12th, 2016
Make yourself a better Cub Scout leader and enjoy an affordable, incredible family vacation? Yes, this summer, you really can have it all. And yes, there's still time to sign up. Cub Scout conferences at the Philmont Training Center deliver a... [more]
Cub Scout's Richard Petty Pinewood Derby car leads to meeting with The King himself
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 12th, 2016
Cub Scout Derek Winters loves cars. He loves the movie Cars . He loves his grandfather's collection of NASCAR die-cast model cars. And, of course, he loves the Pinewood Derby. When deciding on a design for this year's Pack 2 Pinewood Derby Race,... [more]
Mississippi high school has 12 Eagle Scouts in its graduating class
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 11th, 2016
Isaiah Knox, not pictured in the group photo above, is the 12th Starkville High School Eagle Scout in this year's class. With all due respect to the Yellow Jackets that are their high school's mascot, 2016 is the year of the Eagles in Starkville,... [more]
Utah Eagle Scout wins Hornaday Silver Medal Scholarship, $10,000 for college
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 11th, 2016
About 6 percent of eligible Scouts become Eagle Scouts - a rare, impressive feat. Rarer still is the Hornaday Award, earned by just 0.001 percent of Scouts and Venturers. It's among the rarest awards in Scouting; each year, only about 12 young... [more]
Intuitive Scouting
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 10th, 2016
Build from the Scouts out, not from the charts and syllabuses and manuals in. If you throw away all the resources and start from nothing you'd end up building a Scout patrol because it is designed around very intuitive things. The post Intuitive... [more]
Issue 486 â" May 10, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on May 10th, 2016
________________________________________ Dear Andy, I'm a new Boy Scout parent, trying to get familiar with the 2016 rank requirements. Can you help me with the requirements for camping to reach First Class? There seem to be a couple of opinions... [more]
Why this Sea Scout ship was named best in the country in 2016
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 10th, 2016
An all-female Sea Scout ship from San Francisco that operates on a historic wooden whaleboat has been named the BSA's top ship for 2016. The 2016 National Flagship Award goes to Ship 100, nicknamed the "Viking," which is part of the San Francisco... [more]
How to dig a cathole in the backcountry
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on May 10th, 2016
How to dig a cathole in the backcountry It's hard to talk about it without getting the giggles, but how we go to the bathroom in the backcountry is important. Peeing is pretty easy: Just find a spot away from trails, camps and places where people... [more]
Why oaths, like the Scout Oath, are so important
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 10th, 2016
It's said by witnesses in court, newly elected officials and couples getting married. It's taken by physicians pledging to protect patients. It's essential to being a Scout. It's called an oath. More powerful than a promise, an oath is an... [more]
Yeager Airport Shuttle
Posted to Summit Blog on May 10th, 2016
YEAGER AIRPORT ANNOUNCES SUMMIT SHUTTLE SERVICE Getting to The Summit just got a little easier. We are excited by the news that the Yeager Airport in Charleston, WV has announced free shuttle service to andââ¬Â¦... [more]
Podcast 315 â" Outdoor Leadership
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 9th, 2016
I want to share a great source for developing your skills! Outdoor leadership is different. What works at a Troop meeting or in the boardroom does not always translate well on a week-long backpacking or canoeing trip. Scouting offers great... [more]
Infographic: How to Retire the American Flag
Posted to Scouter Mom on May 9th, 2016
According to the Flag Code, when a flag has become to worn for service it should be retired with dignity. Holding a flag retirement ceremony is an excellent way to teach youth about how to care for a flag with respect. Younger Scouts especially may... [more]
Send Your Scouts to NYLT
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on May 9th, 2016
Back in March, I read A Parent's Guide to Raising Successful Missionaries , the latest book by Brad and Sandy Harris. In addition to everything I already mentioned about this book, I also appreciated the personal accounts that were included... [more]
With your help, 2017 Journey to Excellence will be even better
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 9th, 2016
Journey to Excellence (JTE) give you feedback on your Scout unit's progress during the entire Scouting year. And now the team behind JTE wants feedback to make the JTE requirements and scorecards even more useful. JTE - the BSA's tool for helping... [more]
The "I Just Want to Play" League
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on May 9th, 2016
If you're the parent of a child involved in organized sports, you are undoubtedly aware of how competitive playing a game has become. And it's not the children who are competitive ââ¬â it's the parents. Sure, many of the kids want to get in there... [more]
Cub Scout Drape
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on May 8th, 2016
As I stated in the last post to A Scoutmaster's Blog, Boy Scout Troop 68 owns a Boy Scout drape that it has used for many years. When I became the Pack 68 cubmaster I noticed very quickly that the pack did not own a flag or anything decorative for... [more]
A Colorful Drape
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on May 7th, 2016
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 has been using the Boy Scout decorative drape for many years, decades even, at its court of honors and special functions. It adds a nice bit of color to the ceremony and makes things look a bit more official. At least I... [more]
10 fascinating facts about Scouting founder Ernest Thompson Seton
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 6th, 2016
He was the first Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America. He helped write the first Boy Scout Handbook . And today there's a Scout camp in Greenwich, Conn., that bears his name. But there's a lot you probably don't know about Ernest Thompson... [more]
The SOG Switch Plier
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 5th, 2016
The SOG Switch Plier is on our list of top multitool devices on the market... [more]
Cyclists approve thi
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 5th, 2016
Cyclists approve this lightweight and handy Crankbrothers M17 device for those long bike rides... [more]
The super handy Gerb
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 5th, 2016
The super handy Gerber Dime packs a punch in this convenient multitool device... [more]
Heading off the grid
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 5th, 2016
Heading off the grid? A Goal Zero Switch10 will keep your devices charged... [more]
The classic Swiss Ar
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 5th, 2016
The classic Swiss Army Huntsman is a must-have multitool for Scouts... [more]
Ten Ways to Frustrate a Youth Leader
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 5th, 2016
How do I know what frustrates a youth leader? I have been guilty of each of these ten things at one time or another. People who volunteer to work with Scouts are generally good-hearted, well-meaning folks who want to do their best to guide... [more]
The right way to take your Cub Scouts swimming or boating
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 5th, 2016
Good news for Cub Scouts who love to swim, canoe and kayak: the water is just fine. Contrary to past BSA program design, all Cub Scouts - not just Webelos - may participate in paddle sports as a pack or den; previously, they could only do so at... [more]
The new Leatherman T
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 5th, 2016
The new Leatherman Tread delivers the convenience of a multitool device - on your wrist... [more]
The Benchmade Triage
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 4th, 2016
The Benchmade Triage is one of seven awesome multitools on our must-have gear list... [more]
How to clean and car
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 4th, 2016
How to clean and care for your sleeping bag... [more]
How to choose the be
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 4th, 2016
How to choose the best backcountry communication device for your next trip... [more]
The life of a Wood Badge scribe: Great days, late nights
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 4th, 2016
Late on Saturday night, the printer sounded an alarm: the cyan and yellow ink cartridges were running dangerously low. I turned to Brian, my assistant scribe, to help me make a life-or-death critical decision. "OK, here's the situation. We have... [more]
Cub Scout Pack Game:
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 4th, 2016
Cub Scout Pack Game: Giant Marbles... [more]
How to Make a Paraco
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 3rd, 2016
How to Make a Paracord Survival Bracelet... [more]
Happiness Is Camp!
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 3rd, 2016
Happiness Is Camp!... [more]
Clotheslines are so
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 3rd, 2016
Clotheslines are so 1960s. Today's most cunning campers build a camp clothes drying rack out of sticks and ropes... [more]
Eagle Scout court of
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 3rd, 2016
Eagle Scout court of honor cake inspiration!... [more]
Amazing cake inspira
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 3rd, 2016
Amazing cake inspiration for an Eagle Scout court of honor!... [more]
Discover how to cook
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on May 3rd, 2016
Discover how to cook foil-pack dinners... [more]
Virginia Venturing crew starts Scout unit at orphanage in Haiti
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 3rd, 2016
Things were a little different the second time Hannah Wheaton visited Haiti. In her first trip, in 2014, Hannah visited Haiti with a grand but complicated idea for a service project: Her Venturing crew wanted to start a Scout unit at a Haitian... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 314 â" Scouting Email Questions
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 2nd, 2016
Lots of answers that you may find useful! It's been a little while since I answered some email questions, so this is catch-up week. Listen as I talk about several different questions listeners have sent in over the past couple of moths, no doubt... [more]
Challenge yourself with the May-June 2016 'Where Am I?' contest
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 2nd, 2016
Need some cash for the next trip to your local Scout Shop? Test your U.S. geography with the Scouting magazine Where Am I? contest, where we randomly select one correct answer to receive a $100 gift card to ScoutStuff.org . Take a closer look... [more]
KNOTS Scout Cartoon May 2016
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on May 2nd, 2016
May 2016 Building Confidence - Climbing Outside Your Comfort Zone or I Think I Can't, I Think I Can't, Oh - I Did! Cafe Press Items Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
At retirement home, Venturing crew finds much more than a meeting place
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 2nd, 2016
Not many teenagers can say they spend time in a retirement home on a weekly basis. That is, unless they're members of Crew 94 of Dover, Pa. The crew meets every week at its chartered organization, Providence Place Senior Living. But the... [more]
Just what is "camping," anyway?
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on May 2nd, 2016
Boy Scouts go camping. Everybody knows that, right? Camping is the universal activity that ties the program together. Outsiders are likely to think that camping is the raison d'être of Scouting. It's been with us since the very first camping trip... [more]
Baloo's Bugle: Volume 22 Issue 10 - May 2016 June 2016 OBEDIENT / IT's A HIT
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on May 1st, 2016
Word Version PDF Version Baloo's Bugle Issues Baloo's Bugle: Volume 22 Issue 10 - May 2016 June 2016 OBEDIENT / IT'S A HIT Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
An expert's tips for
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on April 30th, 2016
An expert's tips for avoiding accidents in the wild... [more]
Life-saving steps to
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on April 30th, 2016
Life-saving steps to reverse poisonous mushroom ingestion... [more]
How to survive a bea
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on April 30th, 2016
How to survive a bear encounter... [more]
Great outdoors survi
Posted to Scouting Magazine Pinterest on April 30th, 2016
Great outdoors survival gear for $20 or less... [more]
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