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One troop is led by adults, one is led by the Scouts. What’s the difference? At the risk of oversimplifying the answer the difference is focus. Troops run by adults are focused on results. Troops run by Scouts are focused on process.
As adults in positions of authority our exchanges, no matter how casual, carry the weight of position and authority. This is why I school adults to be very careful about what they tell youth leaders
I advocate using guided discovery (asking questions) to help youth leadership find their way. Often my questions are rhetorical, in other words I do not expect that the person I am questioning has an answer.
IN THIS PODCAST Scoutmaster panel discussion – blue cards and patrol activities. KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on
This fanciful chain reaction pioneering project was found at the Ropes and Poles Blog Rain falls during the night and runs down the trough into the billy-can, thereby upsetting the balance of the guillotine and bringing the razor-sharp knife
Tom Gauperra in Oslo Norway writes the Going Lighter blog and offers this advice on multitasking a mosquito head net. In short he recommends using the head net as a pre-filter, a pillowcase and a
The Guide to Advancement 2011 is now available online with helpful internal links. There's also a PDF version of the guide. Related resources at ScoutmasterCG First thoughts about the new guide and a Podcast on the subject Mandated Procedures, Recommended Practices Discussion with
There's nothing quite like baking a pineapple upside down cake in a dutch oven. It's easier than you think! Preheat the dutch oven until a hand held inside gets uncomfortably warm in five seconds. While
IN THIS PODCAST Roles, Elements, Skills, and Assets for Scouting Volunteers LINKS IN THIS PODCAST My review of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide My Gear list for Scouts KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and
I learned how to care for cast iron cookware from some old timers. Their methods are compatible with standard Boy Scout principles and more modern methods. Some of this may be considered "heretical" by the "authentic"
The heart of the Scout Law is Helpful, Friendly, Courteous and Kind. All the points of the Law are equally important and vitally important to Scouting. These four points, however, define the basics of how
Andrew Skurka guides us through his 4,700-mile, six-month trek around Alaska and the Yukon. Interview with Andrew Skurka on Scoutmaster Podcast 111 My review of Andrew's The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide Andrew Skurka's Website Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide available
This announcement from the B.S.A. is nothing new but I've had questions about it recently – here's the way the college reserve works: Does your troop or team have a Scout who has turned 18
IN THIS PODCAST Interview with Ultimate Hiker Andrew Skurka LINKS IN THIS PODCAST My review of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide Andrew Skurka's Website Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide available at Amazon KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call
My first backpacking trip was a hike to a trail shelter in Shenandoah National Park in the early seventies. My brother and I carried frame-less canvas backpacks with webbing shoulder straps that my dad padded with upholstery foam. I don't recall the
I posted this ‘study' to Facebook earlier this week. The interest it created leads me to share news of research by hard-working yet little known Scouters who staff the Large Baden Collider at Philmont Scout Ranch. Some
Steve Karoly writes about Dutch oven bread revisited on his blog ‘Round the Chuck Box. This isn't quick bread, no, it's slow bread - bread that takes hours to make with kneading and rising and kneading and proofing and yeast.
photo from Suburban Journal article St. Louis's Strange Company (run by an Eagle Scout) produces Eagle Scout medals and pins. Here's an article in Suburban Journal: Scouts' honors Share/Bookmark
Here's what readers replied when asked to finish the sentence "I'd really like to see more resources about" Many answers reflected the never-ending search for new ideas: Troop program ideas Any new ideas for troops to do other than just camping Activities that other troops do.
Here’s what readers replied when asked to finish the sentence “I’d really like to see more resources about” Many answers reflected the never-ending search for new ideas: Troop program ideas Any new ideas for troops to do other than just camping Activities that other troops do.
IN THIS PODCAST Scoutmaster panel discussion with guest Frank Maynard LINKS IN THIS PODCAST Bobwhite Blather Frank's Blog KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Smart Radio Follow us on FACEBOOK…
News, information and comment from scouting around the WWW SCOUTMASTERCG.COM Podcast 109 – Interview with Chief scout Executive Bob Mazzuca What Resources Do You Use – Survey Report Part 1 What Resources Do You Use – Survey Report Part 2 What Resources Do You Use – Survey Report Part 3 SCOUTING BLOGS Ropes and Poles - Kontiki 2012 is underway!
When asked what specific online resources they used when looking for information about program ideas. Respondents listed a range of specific websites: Ask Andy Questions and answers in an advice column format backpackinglight.com Great Backpacking information and gear reviews Baloos bugle Cub Scout program newsletter BoyScoutTrail.com General Scouting program ideas Bryan on Scouting .
The survey asked about two distinct types of information -information related to policy and procedure and information dealing with program plans and ideas. Policy and Procedure The majority of respondents cite Scouting.org (the official Boy Scouts of America website) as their go-to source to learn more about policy and procedure.
Our most recent survey sought to rack how we are answering questions, finding information and improving our skills as Scout leaders. Some of these resources are online, some are offline but Scouters responding to this survey are much more dependent on online resources – no big surprise there!
IN THIS PODCAST Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive, joins us to talk about the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award. LINKS IN THIS PODCAST National Eagle Scout Association KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on…
News, information and comment from scouting around the WWW SCOUTMASTERCG.COM Advancement, Parents and Pressure Podcast 108 – Scouts Canada Nature Photography Svante Freden's Reflector Oven Steeping Down and Stepping Back SCOUTING BLOGS A Scouter's Journey - Doug Metz awarded for Shelterbox volunteer work Bobwhite Blather - Death by Meeting WEBSITES ETC.
Here's a useful info-graphic from REI about selecting and sizing the right backpack. (click on the image to see the full info-graphic). Share/Bookmark
Larry Geiger has served as a Scoutmaster for two different troops so that means he has transitioned in and out of the Scoutmaster role more than most of us. I asked him to write about these transitions and offer his advice.
A podcast listener has contacted me looking for help in setting up a forum where volunteers could discuss and share their work with special needs Scouts. I know that a good many information technology professionals read the blog and listen to the podcast.
Swedish canoe enthusiast Svante Freden builds and sells folding reflector ovens based on his own design. He also generously makes DIY plans available so you can make your own – PDF Reflector Oven Plans Svante's Website Purchase a completed oven on Rutabaga Share/Bookmark
The PhotoNaturlist blog by Steve and Vic Berardi has some excellent, clear advice that will enhance your skill as a photographer. We all admire truly good images of nature but few of us know how to make them. It's not as difficult as you may think.
IN THIS PODCAST A discussion with volunteer Scouters with Scouts Canada Harry Shnider, Dean Post and Tom Breuer. LINKS IN THIS PODCAST KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Smart Radio…
I recevied this question recently via the website contact form. The email address given did not work so I am publishing the question and answer here. -Clarke I'm a assistant scoutmaster and was recently contacted by a dad of a scout that after one year is still at Scout rank.
What Resources Do You Use? How do you find answers, information and hone your skills as a Scout leader? I have differentiated between two basic types of information; questions of policy and procedure (rules and regulations) and program related ideas (skill instruction, etc.)
We are all working towards the troop where Scout leaders are not leading, up front, talking much ( if at all). Our aim is that , the vast majority of the time, Scouts are leading Scouts and we are far in the background.
Uncategorized Stuff that Scout leaders may find interesting and useful- A new and growing resource for fining Canoe outfitters and canoeing guidebooks listed by country, state territory and province. Canoe Outfitters.net Not a recommendation so much as a ‘gee whiz look at that!'.
What follows is a collaboration between Larry Geiger and myself. Larry has a great deal of insight on why and how Scouting works; he sent me a couple of different writings and ideas and I saw some connections that resulted in the following article.
IN THIS PODCAST Developing Youth leaders, Father & Son Time KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Smart Radio Follow us on FACEBOOK – TWITTER Subscribe to blog posts & the Scoutmaster Newsletter Join…
Scouting's policies and procedures are not intended to check the ardor, interest or inventiveness of Scouts but to guide their efforts towards the aims of Scouting and to keep them safe A common problem arises when we misunderstand the place of a specific Scouting procedure or policy.
Scouting’s policies and procedures, the rules that create the Game of Scouting, are not intended to check the ardor, interest or inventiveness of Scouts but to guide their efforts towards the aims of Scouting and to keep them safe A common problem arises when we misunderstand the place of a specific Scouting procedure or policy.
THE REASON They don't appear to know how to lead. WHAT'S HAPPENING Scouts are elected to leadership positions but are doing a lackluster job. They don't seem to appreciate the opportunity and are very slow to take things on. THE SOLUTION Sometimes this apparent lack of initiative is a matter of perspective.
Over time I have heard from listeners and readers in Canada, (quite a few actually). I know a little bit about Canadian Scouting (Scouts Canada) but I think it's high time we all learned more don't you? So to all my Canadian Friends – Let's talk Canadian Scouting!
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IN THIS PODCAST A discussion of the Order for the Arrow and a question about working with young troops and young Scouts LINKS IN THIS PODCAST A Scouter's Golden Opportunity the poem mentioned in the podcast KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe…
The Ten Essentials of Scoutmastership penned by William ‘Green Bar' Hillcourt were part of the Scoutmaster's Handbook for many years. 1. A belief in boys that will make you want to invest yourself and your time on their behalf. As Plato said " Of all the animals , the boy is the most unmanageable ".
A Scouter's Golden Opportunity I took a piece of plastic clay And idly fashioned it one day. And as I pressed it, still It bent and yielded to my will. I came again when day was past That bit of clay was hard at last; My early impress still it bore And I could change…
Entering that humble wooden structure so elemental to our camping memories inspires terror in some and relief in others. The simple truth remains; eventually all must go. "Kybo" is its familiar name throughout world Scouting. A moniker that may hark back to filling Kybo brand coffee cans with powdered lime sprinkled in the facility to…
How are we doing? Scouting is replete with different measures for success. The metrics of finance, membership, activity, advancement, training, miles hiked, feet climbed, distances paddled, roads biked, all serve to give us different perspectives but only partially and imperfectly answer the question.
IN THIS PODCAST From Scout to Scout Parent, What Counts Towards Leadership? KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Smart Radio Follow us on FACEBOOK – TWITTER Subscribe to blog posts & the…
