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Baden-Powell, vintage handbooks, old patches and the stories of long-ago camps. Scouting's past was a favorite subject, and collectors shared their finds.
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Posted in AsidesYouth Leadership Baden-Powell on Attitude "We must change boys from a 'what can I get' to a 'what can I give' attitude." – Robert Baden-Powell Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing [ This is a content summary only.
Today, I’m going to continue the series I introduced earlier, where I will be going through the biography: “Baden-Powell: The Two Lives of a Hero” by William Hillcourt. In this post, I will be giving a brief synopsis and commentary of the second Chapter: “Charterhouse Boy”.
Yesterday, I introduced a new series where I will be going through the biography: “Baden-Powell: The Two Lives of a Hero” by William Hillcourt. In this post, I will be giving a brief synopsis and commentary of the first Chapter: “The Seventh Son”.
The 2013 National Jamboree is all about action, right? Well, right, as long as "action" includes patch-trading action. Just like in past jamborees, and in addition to all the high-adventure activities that will be available to you, 2013 will include classic jamboree activities that you have grown to love, including the ever-popular, vastly competitive patch-trading…
Lord Robert Baden-Powell had a habit for sounding smart. But really, what would you expect from the founder of the worldwide Scout movement, which now boasts 30 million Scouts in 161 countries? Three of my favorite quotes from the Scouting legend speak for themselves: "It is risky to order a boy not to do something…
What does Scouting look like? For decades, that question was best answered by Norman Rockwell. His paintings shaped the BSA's image in America for more than 60 years, and his art continues to paint a picture of Scouting's history to this day.
