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Memorial Day Posted in CitizenshipToday we honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. This poem by American author Francis Marion Crawford would make an excellent reading for any Memorial Day ceremony. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 6 – AOL Hike Posted in HikingThe sixth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers requirement 5 for the Arrow of Light emblem, which is a hike. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary…
Rowing Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in FitnessRowing merit badge is often completed at Boy Scout summer camp. I always enjoy seeing their skill level improve over the series of days. The first day they are often rowing around in circles, but by the end of the week they have the hang of...
Video Games Pin for Cub Scouts Posted in A Game with a PurposeI remember a couple of years ago when this recognition was introduced. There was a lot of buzz about an award for video gaming. Hopefully your Cub Scout will learn to use video games responsibly by earning the Video Games pin from the...
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Scuba Posted in Outdoor RecreationTo complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Scuba, a Venturer must learn all about scuba diving and then assist in teaching others about scuba diving through the Discover Scuba program. Copyright Scouter Mom - A...
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan L – Feed the Birds Posted in Nature and the WorldBSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans. In this Tiger Den meeting plan, Tigers make bird feeders to fulfill Tiger Elective 32 – Feed the Birds Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and...
Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Posted in Nature and the WorldBoy Scouts who want to learn more about reptiles will enjoy the Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badge. They will learn how to classify reptiles and find out about their habitats and how they live.
Special Cooking Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts Posted in Camp CookingCooking on a StickDutch Oven CookingFoil Pack CookingThe Special Cooking Troop Program Feature offers the opportunity to explore cooking with special equipment and techniques, including Dutch oven cooking, foil packs, and...
Posted in Fitness Swimming Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who have earned their Swimming belt loop can go a step further and earn the Swimming pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. By working on the requirements for the pin, Cub Scouts will improve the swimming...
Posted in Science The Noble Captain Kirk Song Everyone familiar with the Star Trek series knows how much they like to beam people back and forth the transporter. Sing this song as a tribute to the series. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in FitnessOutdoor Recreation BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan G – Outdoor Adventure BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. In this den meeting plan Wolf Cub Scouts go on a picnic and play some games together.
Posted in Culture Indian Lore Merit Badge for Boy Scouts The Indian Lore merit badge is a favorite for our first year Boy Scouts at summer camp. I can always tell which Scouts are working on the badge because they are usually walking around with a necklace with beads on.
Posted in Scoutcraft Map and Compass Pin for Cub Scouts Map and compass skills are important for all Scouts. It is good to introduce them to Cub Scouts since they will rely on them more when they become Boy Scouts.
Posted in Culture International Activity Badge The International Activity Badge recognizes scouts who have participated in international activities or interacting with Scouts from around the world. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in Scholarship BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan F – Jot It Down Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. This plan covers Bear Achievement 18 - Jot It Down. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in...
Posted in Be PreparedCamping Wilderness Survival Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Boy Scouts who like building their own shelters and making survival packs will enjoy the Wilderness Survival merit badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in Science Tech Talk – STEM Award for Cub Scouts (Technology) STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. . The technology Nova (STEM) award for Cub Scouts is called Tech Talk Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in Fitness Volleyball Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who have earned their Volleyball belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program can dig into the sport even more by earning the Volleyball pin. They will work on skills to improve their techniques and increase their knowledge...
Posted in Outdoor Recreation Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Project COPE To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Project COPE, a Venturer must complete a COPE course, a COPE director's course, or a college level outdoor education course. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource...
Posted in Science BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 5 – Scientist The fifth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Scientist Activity Badge. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in The Arts and Creativity Textile Merit Badge for Boy Scouts A textile is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Boy Scouts can learn all about the uses and manufacture of textiles while working on the Textile...
Posted in Science Star Wars Song A while back, I posted the Fast Food Song. This week, I have a Star Wars song with the same tune. Sure, Star Wars isn't science, but it is science fiction and it's fun.
Posted in Fitness Golf Pin for Cub Scouts If you have a Cub Scout who really likes to golf, he can earn the Golf pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Maybe he can even share some of his knowledge of the game with the other Scouts in his pack or den and…
Posted in HikingOutdoor Recreation Hiking Activities If you are out with a goal oriented group and you want them to take some time to explore, consider adding one or more additional hiking activities. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only.
Posted in Careers and Vocations BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan K – Go See It: Go to Work BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This den meeting plan covers Tiger Elective 39 – Go to Work.
Posted in Science Weather Merit Badge for Boy Scouts The Weather merit badge might be a good one for all of those Boy Scouts who spend a lot of time worrying about and checking the weather before they go camping.
Posted in Youth Leadership Leadership Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts This program feature offers the opportunity to explore different aspects of leadership. This would be an especially relevant program theme if your troop youth leadership elections are approaching. Copyright Scouter Mom -...
Posted in Fitness Bowling Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who like to bowl can earn the Bowling pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. By earning this recognition, they will practice skills to improve their game and learn more about the sport.
Posted in Nature and the World Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Plants and Wildlife To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Plants and Wildlife, a Venturer must learn about how plants and wildlife coexist and depend upon each other. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for...
Posted in Scoutcraft BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan F – Make It Yourself 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 make a recipe card holder.
Posted in CitizenshipCulture American Heritage Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Boy Scouts who are interested in history can earn the American Heritage merit badge and learn about our past. 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 FitnessOutdoor Recreation May Cub Scout Theme – Destination Parks (Health and Fitness) BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One of the Cub Scout themes for the May core value of Health and Fitness is a Destination Parks theme.
Posted in Nature and the World Geography Pin for Cub Scouts Today's youth will have to know a lot about the world when they grow up. We live more in a global community than we used to . Cub Scouts can learn about different regions of the world by earning the Geography pin from the Cub…
Posted in Recruiting Recruiter Strip The Recruiter Strip is worn by Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts who have recruited another boy to join Scouting. 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 The Arts and Creativity BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan E – Magic This Bear den meeting plan covers Bear Elective 13 – Magic.. Let your Cub Scouts learn some tricks and put on their own show! Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting,...
Posted in A Game with a Purpose Truck Transportation Merit Badge for Boy Scouts A local trucking company offers Boy Scouts a skill center for the Truck Transportation merit badge every year. The last time our Scouts went, they said they learned a lot, but they were a little disappointed that they...
Posted in Science Launch! STEM Award for Venturers (Science) STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The Launch! NOVA award provides an age appropriate program to get young men and women interested in science. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth...
Posted in CharacterCitizenship Language and Culture Pin for Cub Scouts Cub Scouts who are interested in other parts of the world can earn their Language and Culture pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. Maybe it will even interest them enough to find a Scout in another country to...
Posted in Fitness Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Physical Fitness To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Physical Fitness, a Venturer must develop and carry out a physical fitness program. Then he or she must teach another group how to set up a physical fitness...
Posted in Fitness BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 4 – Sportsman This idea from the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Sportsman Activity Badge with a focus on the Ultimate belt loop.
Posted in Science Surveying Merit Badge for Boy Scouts Boy Scouts who earn the Surveying merit badge will learn about calculating the distance and angles between different points and how this skill is used. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy...
Posted in Culture Faith and Our Ancestors Game The Faith and Our Ancestors Game is an icebreaker activity with a genealogy twist. Players ask each other questions about how they think their ancestors lived. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy...
Posted in Fitness Basketball Pin for Cub Scouts It is basketball season again. If you have a Cub Scout who plays basketball, see if you can interest him in the Basketball pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
Posted in CultureFamily Pack Meeting Plan for April – My Family Tree (Faith) The My Family Tree meeting plan features ideas for the core value of faith- games, group activities, songs, and more includes a Raingutter Regatta as the featured activity.
Posted in Fitness BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan J – Go See It: Visit a Bike Repair Shop and Take a Bike Ride This Tiger Cub Scout den meeting plan covers Tiger Elective 38 – Bicycle Repair and Tiger Elective 37 – Take a Bicycle Ride.
Posted in Aims of Scouting Game Design Merit Badge for Boy Scouts This badge give Scouts the opportunity to design and prototype a game. The game can be electronic, athletic, tabletop, or a pen and paper game. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy...
April Cub Scout Theme – My Family Tree (Faith) BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the April core value of Faith is a My Family Tree theme. Here is what the program helps say about this theme: Faith means having inner strength and confidence based on trust in a higher…
Family Travel Pin for Cub Scouts If you are planning a vacation, then this would be a good time for your Cub Scout to earn the Family Travel pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program . This recognition helps Cub Scouts understand all of the things you must do before you even set out…
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Outdoor Living History 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 Outdoor Living History.
BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan E – Be an Actor and Be an Artist BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan which gives Wolves the opportunity to do some activities related to theater.
