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Chip sent in this question: Hi, We are looking to build a crossover bridge and was wondering if you know where we could find some plans Thanks, Chip The bridge our pack uses has been around for years. I don't know who made it.
BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan in which Wolf Cub Scouts learn about language and storytelling to fulfill some requirements from Say "hello" in a language other than English.
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the April core value of The April Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, believed that reverence and duty to God should be an important part of the Scouting movement, and for every Scout and Scouter.
We use the materials obtained by mining everyday. We find them in the pots and pans we use to cook breakfast, the toothpaste we put on our toothbrushes, the pencils we write with, our electronic devices, our automobiles, and all throughout our homes.
Auntie Scout sent in this question: Can grade 2 children (He's currently earning his Wolf Badge) earn Belt Loops? Can he earn the Pet Care belt loop if he hasn't fulfilled all the Wolf achievements? Any Cub Scout can work on the belt loops and pins in the Academics and Sports program at any time.
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. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
This backpacking program feature offers the opportunity to learn more about hiking and low impact camping. A Boy Scout troop PLC can plan a whole month of activities incorporating a backpacking theme. The plans for the Backpacking troop program feature can be found in Volume 1 of Troop Program Features from BSA: Backpacking can be…
Cindy sent in this question: I would like to make a key chain or slide for the boys in our troop who participated in a recent flag retirement ceremony from the grommets that were left after the flags were burned.
As a software developer, I was really excited to see the Programming merit badge for Boy Scouts introduced. Today's youth are more and more connected via technology. Understanding programming will help them understand how to use that technology safely and effectively.
Kristy sent in this question: Hi my name is Kristy and I am brand new to the scouting world and I am a den leader for wolf. I am wondering how the boys earn belt loops badges etc I am lost and the other leaders confuse me more.
BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. The fourteenth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Webelos get a chance to try different sports while working on the Sportsman activity badge.
Michael sent in this question: What scout age is too young for Citizenship in the Community? I have a couple "younger scouts" who would like to begin the badge but they are only 7th graders and Second Class? Is it my call or do you have a certain criteria?
Taira asked this question Hi there. I am looking for a list of badges that cub scouts can earn. I can look all over the Internet and I find a few here and there but I can't seem to find a current list of them.
Amy sent in this question: How do you complete Wolf Achievement 11 if the family does not have a faith, and does not talk about God in their family? This family was hesitant to join Scouts because of the faith component.
Amy sent in this question: How do you complete Wolf Achievement 11 if the family does not have a faith, and does not talk about God in their family? This family was hesitant to join Scouts because of the faith component.
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. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
Mandi sent in this question: I remember an echo skit called "Going on a Bear Hunt" The first few lines were: Going on a bear hunt I'm not scared, Got my _________ I'm prepared. Then there were many obstacles followed by can't go over it, cant go around it, must go through it.
Stephen made a "light up" Arrow of Light for his son and was kind enough to send in pictures and instructions if anyone else would like to make one. So thank you Stephen for the following! If you have a project you'd like to share on this website, just contact me .
The Cub Scout core value for the month of March is The March Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Everybody has something valuable to offer and nobody likes being left out. Help your Cub Scouts be aware of the needs of others.
I see younger and younger children all the time with cell phones in their hands. And in many schools, computers are a tool just like a pencil or a notebook. So now more than ever we need to ensure that our kids use technology safely and for its intended purpose.
BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan in which Wolf Cub Scouts get together to play a game of baseball or softball. This plan covers part of Play a game of tennis, table tennis, or badminton.
Larry sent in this helpful suggestion for those looking for pioneering projects If you haven't acquainted yourself with scoutpioneering.com , I invite you to do so. Myself and other members of the Jamboree Pioneering Area Staff take pioneering very seriously and the site is available as a resource for any and all who are interested in…
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the March core value of Compassion is a Pet Pals theme. Here is what the program helps say about this theme: Compassion is having care and concern for the well-being of others.
Nancy sent in this question: I would like ideas for a winter camp that we either play outside or inside I have 10 boys. We will be hiking alot of times what are something we can do on a hike or games we can do in the snow.
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. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
Dawn asked this question: My pack was thinking of having a pancake breakfast, but our neighbor troop also does a pancakse breakfast as a fundraiser. If our troop does one, does that mean we should not? we will do ours at Applebees while the troop does thier on thier own.
Lacye asked this: My question is, are tiger cub electives done in a group or can they do them on their own? All Tiger Cub activities are to be done with an adult partner. The adult partner can be a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.
The Pizza Man song is a camp classic. This is one of those songs that has many different versions and they are all fun. All of the catch phrases rhyme (somewhat) with "man" and a lot of emphasis is usually put on the rhyme.
Tracy sent in this question: Hello. I am wondering if you know of a tool I can use to quickly determine if an activity/event in the community I would like my den to attend corresponds/matches-up with a requirement toward an Activity Badge for Webelos.
BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. The thirteenth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the The Communicator activity badge helps Webelos learn how to share information.
Karen asked this question: How many boys from a Patrol does there need to be to qualify as doing "anything" as a Patrol? I was told 3 or more. It is normally up to the Senior Patrol Leader and patrol leader with the Scoutmaster to interpret requirements and pass that information along to other leaders…
Keith sent this in: Just want to say your site is awesome. I have learned alot about scouting and have used quit a bit of your ideas on here for my den. I do have one question being it is a little confusing with the different patches I have come across.
Jillene asked this question What exactly is an adventure trail (Wolf Elective 18F)? Thank you. An adventure trail is five activities or games set up in different areas of a park or playground. The Wolf handbook gives a few details and several examples including flag folding, jelly bean guess, and more.
A reader sent this question in: What do you call the little activity patches that that circle around a larger patch "Great Activities" that goes on the red brag vest? I have quite a number of different little patches that I would like to give out to my scouts.
BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan in which Wolf Cub Scouts learn about emergency preparedness. This plan covers part of Talk with your family about what you will do in an emergency.
Reader Evelyn asked this question: Our Webelos are crossing over to Boy Scouts and I was trying to think of a project for the tiger cubs to make or do for the boys crossing over? Just so that the TC can be a part of the excitement.
Shelly sent in this question: I'm trying to understand how to add up the electives so my son can get arrow points. Do you have to complete an entire elective to count as one point or does each part of an elective count?
The Cub Scout core value for the month of February is Resourcefulness . BSA has a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Litter to Glitter related to this core value. The Litter to Glitter meeting plan features ideas for the core value of resourcefulness – games, group activities, songs, and more.
Sandi asked this question: Ecology Elective requirement 3 — Does the Venturer and other scouts go on the field trips or just plan them? Requirement 5 states the use of req 3 and 4 so that they may learn by doing but doesn't state that the field trip is actually carried out.
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. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the February core value of The February Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Cub Scouts will gain the knowledge and the means to meet situations effectively whether they are working on a service project or completing a den activity."" Resourcefulness is a…
If you know a Boy Scout who thinks he might want to be a doctor, have him look at the requirements for the Medicine merit badge . The practice of medicine has a rich history that spans several centuries. Since the first use of plants and other items as simple medicines and balms, many men and…
Karah sent in this question My crew has never been extremely active. Meetings were dull and half of the activities were canceled before we even did them. But this fall I was in for a shock. Almost all the members left, either for college, or because they were simply bored with crew.
BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. The eleventh in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Webelos get a chance to try different sports while working on the Sportsman activity badge.
The Gardening merit badge helps Boy Scouts develop their green thumbs. While working on this badge, the learn all about growing plants. Humans have been growing plants for thousands of years. Farmers and horticulturists make their living growing food and other plants, while other people grow gardens for pleasure.
Reader Pamela asked this question Hello Scouter Mom, I am the Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 234. This is my first year, as well as our Cubmaster's first year doing a crossover ceremony. I've read all of your amazing ideas. However, what should we do if we know some of the boys won't be continuing on…
Tracy asked this question: Has anyone had experience combining the wolf and bear dens (due to low numbers)? Is it possible and what is the best way to do this? I have heard of some dens which do this. The Wolves did the Wolf achievements and the Bears did the Bear achievements, but they worked…
Anne wrote in with this question: Our troop is incorporating Mother's Ribbons for the first time into our awards ceremony. Starting with our next incoming group of boys, all the moms will receive a ribbon and the cost will be incorporated into the boys' troop fees.
BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan in which Wolf Cub Scouts take a field trip to a botanical garden. This plan covers part of Plant and raise a box garden.
Boy Scout learn to appreciate and create art while working on the requirements for the Art merit badge . Your creative Scouts will enjoy this badge. This merit badge concentrates on two-dimensional art, specifically drawing and painting in various media, including an introduction to design applications in the fields of graphic arts and industrial design, history…
