Unit Celebrates High Number of African American Eagle Scouts (opens in a new tab)
A Northern Star Council Boy Scout Troop is celebrating a record number of African American Eagle Scouts within a single Troop.
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Want to Impress Your Friends? (opens in a new tab)
Last night I tried to peak your interest in climbing and becoming a trained BSA Certified Climbing Instructor. Hopefully, you have a new found ambition to rush out and get trained. If you have a fear of heights, don't sweat it.
My what a good boy am I... huh?
As you know if you read my Blog with any degree of regularity, I am a Football fan. So this is my favorite time of the year. I have posted before about Sports stars and their antics, and this one will not be any different.
September 2008 Wrap-up (opens in a new tab)
September set a new record for monthly page views on Kismif.org - 26,264 page views . There were an average of 361 unique visitors per day in September. And Kismif.org now has 278 posts. Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for September (other than those solely about monthly theme items): New Centennial Uniform 2008-2009 Program…
Unusual Camp Stories: Swat Team Storms By (opens in a new tab)
Boy Scouts spending the week at Camp Geronimo, north of Payson, awoke over the summer to see heavily armed officers and SWAT team members parading through their camp.
You are what they say about you...
Here is a role model for you... "Of courage undaunted, possessing a firmness & perseverance of purpose which nothing but impossibilities could divert from it's direction, careful as a father of those committed to his charge, yet steady in the maintenance of order & discipline, intimate with the Indian character, customs & principles, habituated to the hunting life…
2010 National Jamboree
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Seeds of Kindness, Popcorn Sales (opens in a new tab)
Fall has fallen and we're spreading "Seeds of Kindness" on the October 2008 Cubcast. Hear some great ideas for November's theme on acts of kindness the boys can perform in the spirit of the coming holiday season. Plus, discover great ways to ensure the success of your fall popcorn sale!
Guatemala (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout Project benefits a Guatemalan School
Troop Training Updates (opens in a new tab)
The newly-elected SPL ran the troop leader training and planning sessions on Saturday. He chose to do both in the same day and it worked out great - everyone was happy to get finished a little early. This SPL just attended the council's youth leader training called Grey Wolf this summer so he has some new…
Anonymous writers...
Today an Anonymous reader of the Scoutmaster minute left a comment on the post " Troop Shopping ". Now I really do not want to get into the habit of squabbling with readers, and by and large, the readers of the Scoutmaster minute leave some good comments.
Scientist Resources (opens in a new tab)
As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Scientist are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Scientist resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Scientist Worksheet (pdf) Buckeye Scientist Packet (pdf) Hendra’s Scientist Packet [ via MacScouter and scoutingthenet.com ] (pdf) Scouting the Net - Scientist Pack 152 - Science NASA…
Memorializing the Little Sioux Scout Ranch Tornado Heroes (opens in a new tab)
Mid-America Council is looking for assistance from other BSA Councils to memorialize the victims and heroes of the Little Sioux Scout Ranch Tornado that occurred on June 11, 2008.
Baloo's Bugle for October's RT & November's Theme, "Seeds of Kindness," is on-line (opens in a new tab)
The newest edition of Baloo's Bugle is now available in Word.doc and Adobe.pdf This is a service oriented theme with lots of action - just in time for Scouting for Food !! Lots of activities for your Cubs to do and have fun helping others.
Kinda Non- Scout related... but it is all…
Kinda Non- Scout related... but it is all about Character in the end... Last night , after we got home from my sons football game we were talking about how proud I was of the teams performance, in particular the play of a certain Quarterback.
Swingboat (opens in a new tab)
8th Pretoria Saint Alban's built this Swingboat earlier this year at Gauteng Kontiki . Total construction time was around 4 hours, with a troop of approximately 20 (relatively young) scouts. The swing seat plank is suspended using a scaffold hitch . A complete list of equipment for a smaller version of this swing is available at the…
Kindergarten Lions: An Update (opens in a new tab)
I got an email today from someone with the Northern Star Council with some additional information about the kindergarten Lions program which is currently undergoing pilot testing. What I was told is that Northern Star Council is working with the BSA National Cub Scout Division in piloting the kindergarten Lions program.
MSPP #50: Buttons Reads the Farewell Message (opens in a new tab)
It is hard to believe, but this video is the 50th posting to the Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast ! When I started doing this I never even considered making it this far, and I would not have if people would not watch the videos.
A Jr Asst Scout Master is asking for help (opens in a new tab)
Over at ScoutingManiac's blogsite, a Jr Assistant Scout Master has asked for some help with a troop issue. I know we have a lot of strong leaders that read this blog who could help him out. If you decide to answer him, it'd be great if you would put your reply on both sites so…
Senate Passes Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (opens in a new tab)
On September 27, 2008, the Senate Passed bill H.R. 5872, the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Squabbling...
Ok.. I have been baited, and took the bait. There is this reader, who chooses to remain anonymous.. and that's fine. But he clearly is misguided and has bought into the idea what he reads on the Internet is the the whole story.
BSA Pittsburgh Newspaper Article (opens in a new tab)
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has a September 26, 2008 article about BSA National's upcoming efforts toward improving membership and public awareness . The article says the new efforts will include "high-profile events" as well as providing additional resources for council membership drives .
New Resource for Geology Merit Badge
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), located in California, has developed a program for Boy and Girl Scouts interested in working on geology related merit badges.
Resource Update: The Frontier Culture Museum (opens in a new tab)
The other day I received a mailing from The Frontier Culture Museum . Since it is in my backyard, I should have thought of it when I listed resources for the American Cultures merit badge. This is a living history area, with working farms from Germany, England and mid-19th century America.
Weekend Patrol Box #5 (opens in a new tab)
The weather is sunny and warm, and down into the 40s at night. Perfect for camping and dragging out the Patrol Box. Lots of interesting things in the Patrol Box this week. Fire is always popular. There is also a video and a video game tucked away to help pass the time.
Building Confidence in Youth Leadership (opens in a new tab)
Green Bar Bill Hillcourt's oft repeated encouragement to " Train em' trust em' and let them lead " remains the simple formula for building and maintaining confidence in youth leadership. Hillcourt's formula has three active components Train Training youth leaders need not be a protracted formal training event.
Hugged Yer Commissioner Lately? (opens in a new tab)
Commissioners are pretty tolerant folks. They've listen for years to jibes like "The redcoats are coming!" and "Here comes a Commissioner--hide the coffee!" and "Uh-Oh! There's the Patch Police!" Yet, despite these wisecracks, they have just one thing motivating them to get out there and visit with you, even though their own kid's long aged…
Help the BSA get listed on SocialVibe (opens in a new tab)
There is a push, albeit a small one right now, to get the Boy Scouts of America listed as a Cause on SocialVibe. Your help is needed!
New Cartoons Added for October (opens in a new tab)
The October Knots cartoon is now posted! This month we look at the model design and building merit badge. Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
October 2008 Baloo’s Bugle - November (Seeds of Kindness) Theme (opens in a new tab)
The October 2008 Baloo’s Bugle (by Commissioner Dave) is now available for free download. It has games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings for the November 2008 monthly theme ( Seeds of Kindness ) . For Webelos Scout den meetings, it also has activities for the Craftsman and Readyman Webelos activity badges.
Footsteps of American Saints (opens in a new tab)
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has created a new series of patches called Footsteps of American Saints . You do not have to be Catholic to earn them. There are different requirements for 1st to 5th grades; 6th to 12th grades; and for adults.
Gimme the Ball!
So now that the Squabbling is over and the dust has settled.. we can get back to Scouting...and Leadership. But to get there we need to talk about... yes it's October.. Football. Last night the Reynolds Raiders (our High School) won its first game this season.
A Happy Life- Communication
The world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that they are worthwhile."- Fred Rogers So I posted a little while ago BP's farewell message to the Scouts of the World. The other day, my good friend Steve, from Melrose Scouting Podcasts posted a new video featuring…
“Do right. Do your best. Treat others as…
“Do right. Do your best. Treat others as you want to be treated.” - Lou Holtz
Fitness Requirements (opens in a new tab)
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for January is Fitness . Here are the requirements for the Fitness Webelos activity badge : Do this: 1. With your parent, guardian, or Webelos den leader, complete the Health and Fitness Character Connection.
Video Training Resources (opens in a new tab)
Scouting Maniac has gotten into my head. I started pondering ways to better equip our own troop to train the younger scouts on orienteering. I know that the church where we meet has a very old course on it, although it's long been overgorwn.
Gilwell Park... Home of Wood Badge
There is a website that is starting up from the Scout Association (SA) in the United Kingdom (England). My friend in England, Nick posted about this on his blog , so I thought I would get the word out to more of our American readers.
Partisan Political Activities (opens in a new tab)
Citizenship training is one of the fundamental aims of scouting. We encourage our scouts and their families to be informed about the political process and to become involved. But involvement in partisan political events must be as a private citizen only .
Popcorn Tip--Week #7: Try a new neighborhood or business district (opens in a new tab)
After a few weeks of knocking on the neighbors’ doors, selling in front of a “big box” store, calling Grandma and sending a sign-up sheet to Dad’s workplace, it might be time to be adventurous. Try a new neighborhood. Bike over with a buddy, or see if someone can walk around one evening with you.
Not often (opens in a new tab)
It's not often that scout leader's get recognized. Of course we don't do this for the recognition, but it is still nice to hear that thank you every once in a while. Saturday, we had a show and sell location at a local sporting good store.
Picture of the Week (opens in a new tab)
Many of the adults in our troop have taken to sleeping under the stars in what has been dubbed Cot City. At summer camp, 2008, Jr. Cot City was born.
An Hour A Week? #158
Show #158-Get Happy! Tonight -Stressed? Tired? Need inspiration? This is the show for you! Tips for getting reenergized, getting more volunteers, inspiration and some fun. Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
An explanation of the New Square Knots (opens in a new tab)
The National Council approved a number of different Square Knots over the last year. Here is a brief description of four of them.
Potawatomi Area Council Dedicates New Service Center (opens in a new tab)
Potawatomi Area Council dedicated their new Council service center at the end of September.
October 2008 Scouting Magazine (opens in a new tab)
The October 2008 issue of Scouting Magazine is now available at the magazine website. Link This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: Getting parents excited about Scouting . Link Avoiding sickness when hiking . Link Teaching media literacy to kids.
I'll take some Webelos to go.. Please.
As much as my Troop is in fact our little Utopia of Scouting... We still have the need to go out and recruit. It is that time of the year when we are out doing Webelos Den visits and they are coming to us for activities and visits with their parents.
In Your Everyday Life (opens in a new tab)
A requirement for every rank advancement in Boy Scouts is Demonstrate Scout Spirit in your everyday life . This requirement is handled in many different ways, from being an automatic sign-off to requiring scouts to write essays on what they've done to fulfill it.
Den Signs (opens in a new tab)
In our pack, we meet at our chartered organization (a church) during den meeting weeks. We have den signs designating each den's room. The signs are put over the doorway before den meetings start and are taken down afterward. Here is a link to the den signs we use (Word format) in case they would…
Merit Badge of the Week: American Labor (opens in a new tab)
American Labor" refers to the working people of our country. We often hear that America has the finest and most productive workforce in the world. They even have their own holiday: Labor Day. Our workforce is important enough to warrant a seat with the President of the United States.
A Solid Foundation
This morning as I watched the morning news, a story about a house in Portland that was sliding down a local hill, hit the headlines. The news told us that a house in the West hills of Portland began sliding down the hill that it sat on and was currently resting at the bottom.
The Eager Cub Scout
I received an email a couple days ago about a blog post written by a mother who has recently enrolled her young boy in Cub Scouting. I checked it out and it brought a smile to my face as I read it.
Fitness Resources (opens in a new tab)
The requirements for the Fitness activity badge are designed to be done primarily at home. But there are some activities you can do during den meetings to help boys get the badge completed. As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Fitness are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide .
Three Unexpected Guests (opens in a new tab)
Our Monday nights begin for many at 6pm when the Venture Crew that I advise gathers. Our troop's SPL is also a member of the crew. Instead of our regular gathering, he sent an email calling for any scouts who could make it at 6pm to come early so that they could all work to…
Backpacking Tip of the week
Compliments of our friends at GORP , the GORP gear pro Keith Morton gives us a great tip how to keep your heavy stuff in the top section of your pack. Fight Gravity's Drag Pin a stuff bag inside the pack to stop dense items from gravitating downward.
Buckeye November ‘08 Packet (Seeds of Kindness) (opens in a new tab)
Simon Kenton Council’s Buckeye District roundtable packet for November 2008 ( Seeds of Kindness ) is now on the SKC website. Buckeye District makes a great roundtable packet which is posted monthly on their website. It has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies, and more. Link (pdf) Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Seeds of Kindness
October 2008 News Briefs (opens in a new tab)
The News Briefs in the October 2008 Scouting magazine include the following stories of interest to Cub Scouters: Tribute to Don Murphy, Pinewood Derby inventor Fire Prevention Week 2008 Jamboree on the Air/Jamboree on the Internet The Scout's Outdoor Cookbook Foiling Trailer Theft Link Posted in Books, Cooking, CUB SCOUTS, Magazines, Pinewood Derby, Safe Scouting
Three years of Ropes and Poles (opens in a new tab)
Next Monday, it will be three years since I published the first post on this blog- a small Scout trebuchet . Here are some highlights from the last three years: Massive Israeli pioneering projects It's been great to hear from Scouts around the world.
Holiday Lights - Official Theme Description (opens in a new tab)
The December 2008 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is “ Holiday Lights .” Here is the official BSA theme description: “The Star of Bethlehem, the Miracle of the Lamp, the Morning Star that enlightened Buddha, the bonfires of Yule: many of our holiday traditions this month involve lights.
Belt Loops and Pins (opens in a new tab)
I was looking for another topic to post on today. I thought I would have to wait until after this weekend's Pack Camping experience. Not so, I had an email that just chapped my hide worse than wearing shorts soaked in salt water on hike.
A Busy Weekend
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 recently have a pretty busy weekend. It began on Saturday morning when the Scouts and parents met for the annual Scouting For Food Drive and the bi-monthly paper drive. Both began at 9:oo am.
All Change Please (opens in a new tab)
As I’ve been blogging more and more, I’ve noticed that the majority of my posts have been Scout related. And as the people who have been good enough to link to me from their blogs are also Scout related, it made me think that the majority of them aren’t all that interested in me waffling…
Weekend Patrol Box #6 (opens in a new tab)
Hey, six weeks have come and gone now. Hope the Patrol Box is giving you plenty to read and learn from. Feel free to link to it or send out to your Scouts, too. Shenrapawa's Mighty Troop 423 is headed out on our Lewis and Clark Fall Camporee this weekend.
3rd Annual “Race to the National Scouting Museum!” Approaching
The National Scouting Museum is hosting the 3rd annual "Race to the National Scouting Museum" family fun day event on Saturday, October 18, 2008.
Double H High Adventure Base Closing (opens in a new tab)
The rumors have been confirmed, Double H High Adventure Base will be closing after the 2009 season.
Engineer Requirements (opens in a new tab)
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for February and March is Engineer . Here are the requirements for the Engineer Webelos activity badge : Do both of these: 1. Talk to an engineer, surveyor, or architect in your area about the different occupations in engineering.
Sea Scout Quartermaster candidate helps with Hurricane Ike relief (opens in a new tab)
From our incoming email: My friend, Eagle Scout Chris Bergtholdt, is organizing his Quartermaster Sea Scout service project for the children of Hurricane Ike, and I want to ask you to lend a hand. When I worked with Hurricane Katrina evacuees in 2005 I learned that the hardest thing about being displaced isn't the loss…
2008-09 Tiger Cub and Cub Scout Advancement Plan (opens in a new tab)
Here is the " 2008-09 Tiger Cub and Cub Scout Advancement Plan " from the 2008-2009 Cub Scout Program Helps: "While much of advancement in Cub Scouting is intended to be accomplished within the family, many requirements may be met by attending organized den meetings .
MSPP #51: The Leaders of Scouting (Joe)
Twenty years ago the volunteers at Mel-TV, our local cable access television station, filmed a program in which five men who were Scout leaders were interviewed about their Scouting experiences. I recently took that old vhs tape and transferred it to a dvd.
ScoutStuff Releases New Gift Catalog (opens in a new tab)
National Supply Group has released a Holiday Gift Catalog. You can view the offers online.
Hi Ho Hi Ho.. it's get ready for Jambo!
I just returned from our Contingent "Get to know Ya!" Weekend. During the weekend, we learned which leaders would be going with which in the 14 Troops that will be attending from the Cascade Pacific Council. Since I have been selected to go as a Scoutmaster, I was extremely interested in who would be the…
New Leader Brochures (opens in a new tab)
BSA National has a set of new-leader brochures for new Cub Scout leaders . Each one gives a brief overview of the Cub Scouting program and of the respective leadership position responsibilities . So You're a New Tiger Cub Den Leader (13-233) (pdf) So You're A New Den Leader (13-239) (pdf) So You're A New Webelos Den…
Flags (opens in a new tab)
Yesterday the Scout Troop’s new flag was finally blessed in Church. I say finally as it was supposed to happen during our family celebration camp back in May, but the suppliers were too slow! We’d decided to get a new one as the old one is, we think, over 60 years old and is showing…
Popcorn Tip--Week #8: Wrap it up! (opens in a new tab)
The popcorn season is almost over. You still have a few jobs left to do though. Check with the couple of neighbors that haven’t seemed to be home yet. Make sure family orders are all written down. Write out a few “thank you” notes to drop off when you deliver your popcorn.
What’s up with this Wood Badge thing? (opens in a new tab)
Per our council : 21ST CENTURY WOOD BADGE Wood Badge is leadership training for all Scout Leaders who are involved in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America – Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing, as well as council and district leaders, and professionals.
University of Evansville to Offer New Scholarship to Top Scouting
The University of Evansville has teamed up with America’s Scouting organizations to create the UE Scouting Scholarship – a $55,000, four-year award for recipients of the Scouting’s highest honors.
An Hour A Week? #159
Show #159-Misunderstanding Back to a regular show with me talking about my latest CSLS 1 and 2 trainings, the October Roundtable, Service Projects, our Leader Meeting, New Tiger Parent Meeting and the September Pack Meeting. If you've ever wondered how bad a Pack Meeting and Roundup can get, this is the episode for you!
Jamboree question
I opened the door.. so here it is: JC, a reader of the Blog posted a comment it reads; " Any advise for those of us facing the Jambo interview process? " Well JC, yeah I have some advise... now take it as advise, I can only tell you from my experience.
Den Meeting Advancements (opens in a new tab)
Should advancements be worked on during den meetings?" is a common question of new den leaders. Tigers Cubs. To earn the Tiger Cub badge, Tiger Cubs have a set of 15 requirements to complete: 5 Family Activities, 5 Den Activities, and 5 Go-See-It's .
Generating Individual Scout Order Keys for OrderPopcorn.com (opens in a new tab)
This is a great way to encourage incremental sales throughout the year, or to extend your popcorn sales beyond your local area. Just follow the step below, and you will generate the "order key" your Scouts need to get credit for their work.
Phew, Busy Night! (opens in a new tab)
Tonight we invested 5 new Scouts into the Troop, with another 4 due in a few weeks time. I would venture to suggest that we are nearly full to our capacity! That is a great situation to be in, but it means quite a bit of work!
Get Ready for the 51st Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) This Weekend
This year, JOTA celebrates its 51st anniversary. JOTA follows a 48 hour schedule beginning at 0000 local time on Saturday, October 18, continuing through 2400 local time on Sunday, October 19.
Go! Camp!! Now!!! (opens in a new tab)
If you live in the Houston area and you aren't packing your gear to camp this weekend, you need to check out the weather. If everything holds steady, the low will be 58 and the high 82 on both Saturday and Sunday with little chance of rain.
The Leader’s Campfire #55
#55-Feedback Feedback on popcorn sales, the Outdoor Activity Award, training at Roundtables, going to Woodbadge, being a new leader, discipline, and recruiting leadership. Tonight's show sponsored by ScoutData.com Download the show here: Links: New Leader Handouts
And further more...
After re reading my last post , in response to a Jambo Interview question, I thought it interesting that as an Adult leader in Scouting... We should know all that stuff and act like it too.. all the time. Not just when it comes to interviews..
Troop for Boys at Correctional Facility - Positive Steps for Their Futures (opens in a new tab)
Scoutmaster Welton has now been leading Troop 4 for over a year – one of the first, pioneering traditional Boy Scout troops “behind bars” in the U.S.
Cub Scout Day Camp (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scout day camp (also called twilight camp in some areas) is a lot of fun for boys to attend. It lets the boys experience going to camp with activities and a setting that is geared for their age. Here is the official definition of Cub Scout day camp: Day camp is an organized 1-to-5-day…
Mini-Camporee (Part 1) (opens in a new tab)
Earlier this year, a few adult troop leaders from neighboring communities got together after a roundtable and began talking about having a mini-camporee. The goal was to get the local troops together for a weekend, line up a few activities, and let the Scouts get to know each other.
Some Leadership lessons from NOLS
The National Outdoor leadership School is a premier organization that teaches leadership using the outdoors as a class room. It challenges the student to push themselves as they lead others. Critical thinking, skills, and team building are just a part of the course that drives the NOLS and its students to adventure, learning, and what…
Camp Flag Pole (opens in a new tab)
Do you do Flag Ceremonies at your unit camping events? Have you ever priced a "camping" flag pole for your unit. We went camping last weekend and the weekend before I was standing in the electrical section of my local Lowe's.
Scoutmaster Training (opens in a new tab)
Our district held its fall Camporee this past weekend and efficiently combined the outdoor skills portion of Scoutmaster Specific Training into the agenda. The idea being that adult leaders will be there with their troops anyway and the day of training would require minimal time away from family or troop.
Blog Action Day: Poverty (opens in a new tab)
How can you as a Scout or Scouter make a difference in the fight against Poverty? This post is part of Blog Action Day 2008.
Winners of Northern Tier Staff Photo Competition Announced (opens in a new tab)
The Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association (SAA) Photo Contest Committee is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Northern Tier staff photo competition.
5th Grader Graduation Poll (opens in a new tab)
Inquiring minds want to know. View Poll Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Webelos Transition
Yikes! How Can You “Be Prepared”? (opens in a new tab)
Looking around the web tonight, I found an interesting, if not distressing story about boy scouts getting food poisoning from EColi at a scout camp at the end of July. We had kids throwing up at camp too, but it's because they could buy a pint of Blue Bell ice cream cheaper than they could…
Engineer Resources (opens in a new tab)
As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Engineer are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Engineer resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Engineer Worksheet (pdf) Buckeye (SHAC) Engineer Packet (pdf) Hendra’s Engineer Packet [ via MacScouter and scoutingthenet.com ] (pdf) Scouting the Net - Engineer Pack 152 - Engineer…
Mini-Camporee (Part 2)
The weekend had arrived for the mini-camporee. The Boy Scout troops from Albany, Avon, and Sauk Centre had arrived at the site Friday night. The Scouts from Melrose arrived early Saturday morning due to the high school homecoming football game held Friday night.
Merit Badge of the Week: Animal Science (opens in a new tab)
Animal Science" merit badge covers a subject near and dear to many a carnivore's heart: where our agricultural meat comes from. OK, maybe not the "Horse Option", but everything else looks like farm food that walks. A century ago, most Americans were tied to the land somehow, raising their food to either support themselves or…
Three Fires Council 2008 Haunted Hike
Three Fires Council is proud to present the 2008 Haunted Hike.
Knots or Not (opens in a new tab)
The troop instructors taught the lower ranks how to tie the Bowline knot while another instructor taught the higher ranks how to tie it one-handed at the troop meeting. Everyone there said they could tie the knot. So for a competition, the scouts did Bowline Trust Lean , but connected to a small circle of rope…
Take Care of Your Web Domain (opens in a new tab)
I was having a quick look at the PTC Media forums when I got home form work and noticed that Cubmaster Chris had made a posting saying he’d been putting some of the older Leader’s Campfire shows back on line.