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Recently, I took Wilderness First Aid. I ended up using it when my daughter had a bad accident. I realized that my First Aid Kit sucks. Next week I am off with the "Tree Scouts" aka P221 Webelos II to Adventure Cove for 5 nights. This being the case, I needed to get my kit
Will you dispose of a couple tattered American flags for me?
Hello! I am a 17 year old Boy Scout and have a passion for Scouting and for the Boy Scouts of America. I am right now writing a book called: ‘Scouting Rediscovered.’ On this blog, I will be publishing many great tips, quotes, anecdotes, and sections from my book.
William Hillcourt (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Art of Concentration . Does your mind jump from one thing to another like a flea? Or does it stick to the job at hand? You have to keep your mind constantly alert if you expect to keep it from drifting.
A week ago the last shakedown Scout left the Summit. Over 2,000 Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters participated. While we got off to a wet start, the weather cooperated sufficiently to enable us to complete the entire program, including mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, canopy tours, challenge courses, whitewater rafting, and a challenging hike up to Garden…
(1) My lumbar pack is a Mountainsmith Day Recycled-Fabric Lumbar Pack (my review here). I use this bag all the time and it has become my "man bag" or "murse". (2) I have a large Kwiki
“A Scout is Clean. A Scout keep his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean. The simplest way to be clean is not to get dirty in the first place.
Rule No. 86: o Opinions are never substitutes for facts. ________________________________________ Dear Andy, About the question posed of caravans and convoying on Scouting trips, I was also surprised to not find this in the GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING. But I teach a BALOO course and the no caravan rule is part of the curriculum.
By completing the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Land Navigation, a Venturer is prepared to use a map and compass to find a place. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
We Love Hardware! Check out these potential covers for a couple BL issues this fall and winter. We love big things that move quickly. Can anyone guess the make and model of the car? Find out if you're correct in the October Boys' Life .
Picking a destination for a super outing is fun. It can also be overwhelming, with hundreds - if not thousands - of opportunities to choose from in nearby national parks, state parks, local parks and the like. If only there were a simple app that could help you narrow down the choices.
William Hillcourt (Photo credit: Wikipedia) ”What kind of person do you want to be? There is a simple way to find the answer. You do it by first answering another question: ‘What kind of person do I most admire?’ Sit down quietly and alone with a piece of paper.
Somewhere along the way (eBay I think) I got a good solid old-school pack basket. It's perfect for packing a pretty big pile of camping miscellany that comes in handy. Visible on top of the basket is
We have had the back carrier since daughter number one was about 3 months old, and we have got a lot of use out of it. Both girls really loved being up high and being able to see what was going on around them.
Boy Scouts learn about the connection between living things when they earn the Nature merit badge. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
I was on Amazon the other day and I came across these T-Shirts and though I really must show these to you all. I really like the SCOUT - I'll wash when I get home Tshirt and the "Loitering within tent!" one too
Hello all: I had a great time and opportunity to be on this Podcast. It was a very quick 30 minutes show. We crammed a lot of great info. If you have a child on the Spectrum, please check them out. If you're a Scouter and you need more information about being on the Spectrum
The Olympic Torch Relay reaches the finish line this evening, and Scouts all over the UK have helped carry the flame during its 8,000 mile journey.
Reef knot, also known as square knot (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The square knot is the first knot a boy must know to become a Boy Scout . It is an amazingly versatile and useful knot, yet many people don’t know how to tie it.
This design was used by Northern District for their 2009 Pioneering competition (click the image to enlarge). The original link from the Gauteng Scouts website is broken, so I'm posting a copy here. The monopole is a 'bundle' of poles lashed together with round lashings (of the Dutch , German or conventional varieties) and guyed with…
Why your Cub Scout den needs a denner and the responsibilities of the denner. Boys who are denners can practice leadership skills.
A few years back I built a sailors ditty box from plans found in Hervey Garrett Smith's The Marlinspike Sailor. I finished it with milk paint and even went to the trouble of copying the beckets (handles)
Be sure to give this post a little extra time to load; we've got some exciting images to show you. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is now officially listed on Google's map and satellite imagery! Below is how the Summit looks in Google Maps.
So instead I am going to share something with you that I came across on twitter. This has obviously been set up for the Olympics but hopefully it will remain and could be a great scouting game to play in London.
Since I often do reviews when I go camping, I thought I'd do an article about some of our experiences at John S. Swift Explorer Base. Swift is located at S -F Scout Ranch near Farmington, Missouri. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
I couldn't be more excited, going into this year's summer camp…. I may not have posted much lately, but I decided to put my fingers on the keyboard and some words on the screen. The hardest part about blogging is saying what you mean.
A Scouter Is: Characteristic #1: A Scouter is a Person who,... Week after Week, Month after Month,... Provides Fun, Adventure Challenge, and... Learning for our Active Children; Characteristic #2: A Scouter Hurries Home, eats a... Quick Meal, puts on the Uniform while...
Words to Live by According To Robert Louis Stevenson: Statement #1: Make up your Mind to be Happy,... Learn to Find Pleasure in... Simple Things!; Statement #2: Make the Best of your Circumstances... Everyone has problems! The Trick is to...
The other night at our weekly Troop meeting we did something really out of the ordinary. The Scouts did their thing.. that was normal.. but we held a parent meeting and then Parent break outs for the Scouts going to Philmont, and the Scouts going to Summer Camp.
I know that this blog is read by a few Troops within the district. Please do not read anything into this post. It has been about fours years since Elliot started Cubscouts with Pack 221. He is now a Webelos II. I have been the Tiger Den Leader and now am entering my last year
Reblogged from The Owls of Wood Badge W2-590-12-4: Hi fellow owls, I"m so excited to report that I've completed my first goal towards my Wood Badge Ticket! Goal: Lead they girls on three hikes at Girls Camp and create experiences on each to teach the girls about diversity. Who: Young Women of the Brookwood Ward
Two half hitches is a simple and secure knot that is used to fix the end of a rope to an object. It is one of the required knots for the Tenderfoot Rank in Boy Scouts. Enjoy this tutorial! If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment!
The selection below comes from my book-in-progress, “Scouting Rediscovered”, in which I attempt to explore the numerous lessons I have learned about Scouting, the principles upon which it is built, and the great concepts behind it. Enjoy! And leave any questions or comments in the comment section.
Let's get healthy, Scouts and Scouters! That's the message National Commissioner Tico Perez is pushing in his Summit video " Getting Fit for the Jamboree ." Unlike the area making up Fort A.P. Hill at past national Scout jamborees, the Summit-and, indeed, the entire state of West Virginia-claims one heck of a mountainous landscape.
Icom America now has 10 complete amateur radio stations ready to go in support of its sponsorship with the Boy Scouts of America. Apply now for long-term loans or for special events such as Radio merit badge workshops and Jamboree-on-the-Air.
An affirmation of The Scout Association's commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Come check out Baloo's Bugle for Cooperation Core Value and "A-MAZE-ing Games" Supplemental Pack Meeting Theme. These are for August Roundtables and September Activities Be sure to read the articles on Join Scouting Night . Especially Wendy's that has how to do it with a Potato Theme .
There might be a tough topic or type of problem that you deal with in school which you are stuck on, and don’t seem to be able to master. If there isn’t one you are struggling with right now, there will be sooner or later.
Some days Calvin just hits the nail on the head.
Patrol Z is a group of new-media journalists made up of Scouts and Venturers from all across America. High adventure, service, and achievement are what we're all about. Want to get in touch with us? Tweet to us @PatrolZ , and follow our photos on Instagram @PatrolZ.
Click to open August issue The August issue of Marketing News has been published and is now available online. Brand standards aren't just for print. Most consumers now interact with companies through their online presence. Use your website to effectively harness the power of the brand in speaking to your target audiences.
In an earlier article, I gave you some of the BSA‘s tips for trainers from the national website's training page. Here are a few more, dealing this time with the content of your presentations. While much training depends on a …
The 50 Miler award recognizes Scouts who go the distance, literally. This recognition can be earned by Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and Scout leaders. If your unit is planning a trek, your members might be able to earn this award.
The Taut-line Hitch is a requirement for the Boy Scout Rank of ‘Tenderfoot’, and is a very useful knot to know. It is used to add tension to a line. It is often employed to tie down loads on vehicles or set up tents.
IN THIS PODCAST The Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader 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
I just got back from what is likely to be the last big thing I do with my young men. We took both the Venturers and the Varsity Scouts. I'll let the pictures do the talking. This is Day 1 of 3.
Day 2 of 3:...
The final day of our trip, and probably the most challenging: If you look closely, you can see a bright spot near the center of this photo. That's from a signal mirror near the trail head. The destination. Elevation: 11,440 feet.
When someone down the hall makes popcorn, the enticing aroma makes me drop everything and find the source. If only selling Scout popcorn were as easy, right? Turns out it is. That's thanks to the August 2012 edition of Cubcast, the excellent audio podcast for Cub Scout leaders that I told you about earlier this…
Are you attending NOAC this year? If you're currently a Scout, this is the time! 2012 hosts the first NOAC in three years, and in order to coincide with the 100 th Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow, the next NOAC will not take place for another three years.
Inexpensive ways to collect supplies you'll need for your Cub Scout den meetings and activities.
Tracking down the information you need to manage your career can be a little overwhelming. That's why a cross-functional team has been working over the past few months to consolidate and organize information related to career development, performance management, pay and benefits, and other tools you need to make your job-and your life-a little easier.
The August issue of Baloo's Bugle with September theme information is now available at http://usscouts.org/usscouts/bbugle2012-2013.asp . Baloo's Bugle has loads of information for Packs and Dens to help with monthly program needs. This month features the Core Value of Cooperation and is available in both Word and PDF versions.
Here is my first response to the questions posted
While excitement continues to build about construction at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and what our jewel in the mountains of West Virginia will finally look like, there is another aspect of the project that is also generating local buzz.
If you have a lot of skaters in your pack, you could plan a skating event based on the requirements for the roller skating pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
You'd expect twins to have a lot in common. But you'd be hard-pressed to find a pair who share a resume as impressive as Grant and Ross James. The twins are Eagle Scouts, national champions in high-power rifle shooting, and world-class rowers.
Last night at our Troop meeting I gave my annual Summer Camp talk with the Scouts. This is never a popular talk with the parents because I kind of go against the grain when it comes to conventional wisdom regarding "Camp".
Parents in your troop expect you'll help mold their boys into better young men. They also have another, equally important expectation: that you'll keep Scouts safe while doing so. Before you drive Scouts to your unit's next campout or other event, ask yourself: Am I safe behind the wheel?
Today, Tuesday the 31st of July, the power grids in India failed, leaving 670 million, half of the country’s population, without power. This includes transportation and hospitals. (source: Reuters ) Now, India isn’t known for being the most technologically sophisticated country in the world, but it’s been no secret that for some time now the United…
Last chance to get an entry in for July's random Boy Scout Trail drawing for three prizes. Go to Scout Contest page to enter. Prizes: $25 Scout Shop gift card $50 ClassB.com coupon Cobra Braid survival bracelet If you're just too busy to enter, don't worry - there's a drawing in August and every month you…
Several books authored by W. Ben Hunt (Walter Bernard Hunt) grace my bookshelves. Each one offers a rich journey into Native American arts and performance, woodworking, whittling, scoutcraft, pioneering, jewelry making, metalworking and calligraphy. Native of Greenfield
