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Golf Merit Badge for Boy Scouts If you know a Boy Scout who loves golf, then he is lucky because there is a Golf merit badge just for him. Golf is unique because the players police themselves. Other sports depend upon referees or umpires to apply penalties when there are infractions of the rules.
Forestry Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts The Boy Scout Planning Guide suggests a A prominent government official once said that we couldn't afford to gain the vastness of space and lose the earth in the process. The implications of this statement point to the ever-increasing importance of preserving the earth's natural resources in the…
Computers Pin for Cub Scouts Some kids today seem to be more proficient at using computers than their parents. For your Cub Scouts who know their way around a keyboard and mouse, there is the Computers pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program .
BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan D – Build a Model (Rockets) BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting.
Robotics Merit Badge for Boy Scouts While we might not see robots like in the Jetsons or Star Wars, automation and robotics are becoming more and more a part of the world. Scouts who complete the Robotics merit badge requirements will have a better understanding of how different types of robots are created and what…
Shoot! Nova Award – STEM Science for Boy Scouts STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Today's students will need to become proficient in these areas in order to excel in our changing world. The NOVA award program is part of the BSA's STEM Initiative.
Softball Belt Loop for Cub Scouts Baseball is more popular with boys in our area than softball, but some play the sport. A pack game of softball would be a good way to earn the Softball belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program .
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Mountaineering To earn the Venturing Ranger award, a young man or woman must complete eight core requirements and four electives. One of the electives to meet the Ranger award requirements is Mountaineering. To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Mountaineering, a Venturer must learn all about climbing, including knots, equipment…
BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 3 – Outdoorsman BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. The second in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers the Webelos learn about camping and outdoor skills while working on the Outdoorsman activity badge..
Sculpture Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Working on the Sculpture merit badge give Boy Scouts the opportunity to create three dimensional art. This merit badge introduces Scouts to sculpture, an art form that allows an artist to express what he sees and feels by using these three dimensions by shaping materials such as clay, stone…
Simple Indoor Closing Flag Ceremony One of the most popular posts on my site it the Simple Indoor Opening Ceremony . This is a very basic ceremony to open your den, pack, or other meeting. But what to do at the end?
Marbles Belt Loop for Cub Scouts Marbles is a classic outdoor game which kids can still enjoy today. So have your Scouts grab a bag of marbles, draw a circle on the ground and earn the Marbles belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program .
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Lifesaver To earn the Venturing Ranger award, a young man or woman must complete eight core requirements and four electives. One of the electives to meet the Ranger award requirements is Lifesaver. To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Lifesaver , a Venturer must have a BSA Lifeguard certification or Red…
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan I – Go See It: See a Performance BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. There are 16 basic Tiger den meeting plans and then some additional supplemental Tiger den meeting ideas.
Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Boy Scouts who want to learn more about conserving our natural resources can work on the Soil and Water Conservation merit badge . Conservation isn't just the responsibility of soil and plant scientists, hydrologists, wildlife managers, landowners, and the forest or mine owner alone.
Physical Fitness Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts The Boy Scout Planning Guide suggests a Physical Fitness Troop Program Feature for March 2013. This program feature offers the opportunity to introduce concepts of exercise diet, and healthy habits in a troop setting.
Posted in Fitness Baseball Pin for Cub Scouts Are your Cub Scouts thinking about baseball season already? The baseball players in your pack can earn the Baseball pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. If they play on a organized team they have probably already done many of the...
Posted in Outdoor Recreation Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Hunting To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Hunting , a Venturer must take a hunter education course, learn about hunting rules and regulations, and plan and carry out a hunting trip.
Posted in Aims of Scouting BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan D – Swimming and Boating Safety Rules Wolf Den Meeting Plans: This meeting is a pool party where Wolf Cub Scouts learn about swimming and boating safety and earn their Swimming belt loop.
Posted in Nature and the World Bird Study Merit Badge for Boy Scouts The Bird Study merit badge is a good elective for the Boy Scouts in your troop who enjoy watching birds. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing [ This is a content summary…
Posted in Science Science Everywhere Nova Award – STEM Science for Cub Scouts STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. There is an award for each discipline at each level of Scouting. The science Nova award for Cub Scouts is called Science Everywhere.
Posted in Science Science Everywhere – STEM Award for Cub Scouts (Science) STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. There is an award for each discipline at each level of Scouting. The science Nova award for Cub Scouts is called Science Everywhere.
Posted in Outdoor Recreation Snow Day Giveaway Enter daily for a chance to win the following: a pair of Kamik KeystoneG winter boots ($240), a set of lightweight MSR Evo snowshoes ($100), and a pair of durable Mountain Hardwear Spearhead Mitts ($100).
Posted in Scoutcraft BSA Bear Den Meeting Plans – Tying It All Up This Bear Cub Scout den meeting plan covers Bear Achievement 22 – Tying It All Up Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in Science Radio Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Even in a world where the internet is becoming a favorite method of communication, radio still plays a vital role. Boy Scouts can learn more by earning the Radio merit badge.
Posted in Fitness Hockey Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who like to ice skate or roller skate might be interested in the Hockey pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Scouts can learn more about the sport while earning this recognition.
Posted in Fitness BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 2 – Aquanaut BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders. The 2nd in the Arrow of Light Webelos den meeting plans covers the Aquanaut Activity Badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved...
Posted in Careers and Vocations Plumbing Merit Badge for Boy Scouts The Plumbing merit badge will introduce Boy Scouts to some very practical skills and may interest them in a career in the field. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and...
Posted in The Arts and Creativity Caption Contest Gathering Activity An idea for your gathering activities for photography or camera themes is to have a caption contest with some silly or unusual photos. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy...
Posted in CharacterCitizenship Disabilities Awareness Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts can learn how people with disabilities are different from them but also how they are like them by earning the Disabilities Awareness pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
Posted in Nature and the World BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan H – Plant a Seed! and Song Time BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This den meeting plan covers Tiger Elective 6 – Song Time and Tiger Elective 30 – Plant a Seed Copyright Scouter...
Posted in Business Entrepreneurship Merit Badge for Boy Scouts The Entrepreneurship merit badge for Boy Scouts is all about what it takes to start a business. So if you know a Boy Scout who is thinking about starting up a lawn mowing business or some other enterprise, this is the badge for him....
Posted in Science Pack Meeting Plan for February – Invention Convention (Resourcefulness) Use the Invention Convention Cub Scout pack meeting plan for February's Cub Scout core value of Resourcefulness. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy...
Posted in Culture When I Was Young Gathering Activity "When I Was Young" can be used as one of the gathering activities for any meeting centered around a history theme or a photography or cinema theme. This also works well for a Blue and Gold banquet.
Posted in Outdoor Recreation Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Fishing To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Fishing, a Venturer must learn fishing rules and skills and then share this knowledge with others. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved...
Posted in Scoutcraft BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan C – More Spare Time Fun This Wolf den meeting plan continues to work on Wolf Elective 5 – Spare Time Fun. The Wolves will complete their Pinewood Derby cars, which were started in the previous meeting.
Posted in Careers and VocationsScienceThe Arts and Creativity Metalwork Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Metalwork involves both art and science. Boy Scouts can learn all about it when they earn the Metalwork merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting,...
Posted in Citizenship Citizenship Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts The citizenship troop program feature offers the opportunity to introduce concepts of history, flag etiquette, and responsibilities in a troop setting. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub...
Posted in Science Homemade Silly Putty Recipe Having a science themed meeting with your Scouts? Instead of a craft, make up a batch of silly putty. This stuff is stretchy and fun to play with. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and...
Posted in Science February Cub Scout Theme – Invention Convention (Resourcefulness) One Cub Scout theme for the February core value of Resourcefulness is a Invention Convention theme. Explore ideas and creative solutions with this theme. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and...
Posted in Scoutcraft BSA Bear Den Meeting Plans – Shavings and Chips Bear Den Meeting Plans: This Bear Cub Scout den meeting idea covers Bear Achievement 19 – Shavings and Chips. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in Careers and VocationsCitizenshipScholarship Law Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Boy Scouts from our troop often earn the Law merit badge at a skill center at the historic Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis - a great venue to see how law has shaped our history.
Posted in Aims of ScoutingScience Nova Awards Program (STEM Award) STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The NOVA Awards program combines knowledge of STEM concepts with hands on activities. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub...
Posted in A Game with a Purpose Pack Meeting Plan for January – Lights, Camera, Action (Positive Attitude) The Cub Scout core value for the month of January is Positive Attitude. BSA has a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Lights, Camera, Action related to this core value.
Posted in Be Prepared Venturing Ranger Award Elective – First Aid To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for First Aid, a Venturer must learn about making a first aid kit and share this knowledge with others. He or she must also complete a first aid course.
Posted in Aims of Scouting BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 1 – Family Member and AOL This Webelos den meeting plan covers part of the Webelos Family Member activity badge and some of the requirements for the Arrow of Light.
Posted in Camping Take the Chill Off Giveaway This month's giveaway from Scouting Magazine: Enter daily for a chance to win the following: an REI Cirque ASL 2 tent($360) a Kelty Mistral Minus-20 sleeping bag ($90) a Term-A-Rest Z Lite Sol sleeping pad ($35) These will keep you warm at night...
Posted in Careers and Vocations Fingerprinting Merit Badge for Boy Scouts The Fingerprinting merit badge is a pretty easy and fun badge for Boy Scouts to earn. It might be of special interest to Scouts who are considering a career in law enforcement.
Posted in Aims of ScoutingScout Oath and Law Scout Law I like the simplicity of the Scout Law. It is brief and therefore easy for youth to memorize. But it covers a lot of ground. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing [ This is a…
Posted in Outdoor Recreation Tiger Den Meeting Ideas: Picnic Fun, Snack Time, Safety in the Sun, and Fun Outdoors BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders. The focus of this Tiger den meeting plan is an outdoor picnic.
