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What's For Breakfast Around the WorldFrom Inside Boys' Life 4 years ago |
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Silver and Gold PartyI believe all Scouting units should support each other with the intent that all youth get the opportunity to experience Scouting. Some troops in a community see other troops as competition and refuse to help the other units improve. By having all... From Scoutmaster Musings 4 years ago |
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Tattoo Merit Badge ReleaseIf your scouts have already earned the Exploration merit badge and are looking for something more interesting, it's your lucky day! The Tattoo Merit Badge was just announced and the merit badge pamphlet is available in scout shops and as electronic... From Scoutmaster Musings 4 years ago |
A New BeginningI haven't actively posted on this blog in a long time. There are lots of reasons for that, but I'm not going to go into those. I'm now a Cubmaster. My wife and I started a new family pack in our area, serving both boys and girls. So far, our... From Adventures and Accidents 3 years ago |
A Brief History of MapsThis video is a good introduction to maps and cartography for youth. How did maps develop? How were early maps used? Have you ever heard of the Anaximander map? Who are some people and cultures from around the world who helped improve maps... From Scouter Mom 3 years ago |
What Can Be Done to Ensure That Unit Finances Are Handled Correctly?A reader asks: My boys just joined or local pack in our area last August. This pack has like 60 kids. The 1st thing I noticed was that everything was very very unorganized, but I didn't want to be one of those parents that gripes and does nothing... From Scouter Mom 3 years ago |
...and 2 others from Scouter Mom.
Cheese PatrolFrom Inside Boys' Life 4 years ago |
How to Run an Epic First Cub Scout Den MeetingFrom Cub Scout Ideas 4 years ago |
The Bottomless Lake songFrom A Scoutmaster's Blog 4 years ago |
Is It OK to Plan Events for Cub Scouts Than They Won't Get Awards for but Will Still Enjoy?Sara asked this question: I'm trying to gain advice. We have only about 8 female Cub between the grades of 1-5. I'm fairly certain that even after recruitment we will still have ot at least be divided 1-2, 3-4, and 5. If we have any lions we will... From Scouter Mom 4 years ago |
I Can Do That With One Hand Tied Behind My Back GameThis is a game we played at a Pack meeting about a month ago. The goal is for two Scouts to work together to make a simple lunch. The challenge is that they each have one hand tied behind their back. This forces them to communicate to get the job... From Scouter Mom 4 years ago |
...and 1 other from Scouter Mom.
#HonorOurPastFrom Channeling Whittlin Jim 4 years ago |
Script or Ceremony for Venturing Ranger AwardMary Beth sent in this question: We are planning my son's Eagle COH and he also recently earned his Venturing Ranger Award. The Crew Leader has agreed to award this during his COH but I can not find any type of "script" for the Ranger Award for the... From Scouter Mom 4 years ago |
Scouts BSA Trivia QuizHow well do you know the basics? Answer some questions about the Scout Oath, Law, Slogan, Motto, the meaning of the Scout Badge and more. And then find out if your answers are correct. Use this to help with the requirements for the Scouting... From Scouter Mom 4 years ago |
...and 4 others from Scouter Mom.
New Cub Scout Preview AdventuresFrom Cub Scout Ideas 4 years ago |
How to Practice 911 Calls for KidsFrom Cub Scout Ideas 4 years ago |
Pedro's Parking PuzzlePedro's Parking Puzzle Philmont's parking lot is too full. Can you unscramble all the parked cars in this brain-teasing puzzle game? Philmont's parking lot is too full. Can you unscramble all the parked cars in this brain-teasing puzzle game? View... From Inside Boys' Life 4 years ago |
How to Make Easy Cub Scout First Aid Kits + Giveaway!From Cub Scout Ideas 4 years ago |
Master of the Universe PrayerMaster of the Universe Prayer Master of the universe Grant me the ability to be alone; May it be my custom to go outdoors each day Among the trees and grass, among all living things. And there may I be alone, and enter into prayer, To talk with the... From U.S. Scouting Service Project 4 years ago |
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Summer WorkAre you just waking up from your winter hibernation? Did you put off finding a summer job for too long? With all your leadership qualities, outdoors skills, and interpersonal communications learned in Scouting, many opportunities are out there for... From Scoutmaster Musings 4 years ago |
What is the Cub Scout Religious Emblems Program?From Cub Scout Ideas 4 years ago |
15 Ideas for Awesome Blue & Gold CenterpiecesFrom Cub Scout Ideas 4 years ago |
...and 1 other from Cub Scout Ideas.
A change of attitudeLast weekend my wife and I attended our council's University of Scouting event. We were there to take classes to learn what we need to know to start a new family pack in our area. It was mostly a good day. I say mostly because there was one major... From Adventures and Accidents 4 years ago |
Slide of the Month - Rainbow Loom slideFebruary 2018 Time to make: 15 minutes Original design: A. C. This design was created by one of my Scouts (who's name I can't use because he is under 18). Back story, it was memorial day and we were gathering before the parade. A.C. came to the... From Channeling Whittlin Jim 4 years ago |
How to Make a Cub Scout Outdoor Code PuzzleFrom Cub Scout Ideas 4 years ago |
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