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Dreaming of New Mexico... RT @philmont: Check out a series of time lapses from our opening day! http://t.co/Qf5HFGYlTL : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Which retired merit badge would you want to earn? http://t.co/AX6QLLKDHe : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
RT @bryanonscouting: I have no news on release dates for Signs, Signals and Codes MB or Animation MB. But I am told both will be "very exciting." : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
RT @ReadKiddoRead: Anne Frank would be 85 today. Her diary has been translated into 70 languages and is a classic read. http://t.co/J6hxSfmn8T : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Brett: What is a pig's guitar made of? Kyle: I haven't a clue. Brett: Hamstrings! View On WordPress
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Sean from Mosta Venture Scout Unit in Malta shared these photographs of various projects, including a raft, a ferris wheel, a carousel and a suspended platform in a valley.The suspended camping platform was made using abseiling ropes and a small hiking tent.
I believe every family needs Scouting, but this group of refugees might have needed it more than most. As the BSA-affirming video below explains, a group of refugee families fled brutal government leaders in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar (formerly Burma) in 2006.
I just learned that @NASA has a site that tells you when the ISS is visible! http://t.co/A56XTIOKeM : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Take a peek inside the July 2014 issue. Coming soon to your mailbox! Here's what you'll find inside the July 2014 issue of Boys' Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.
Nora sent in this question: Our Boy Scout troop requires that Boy Scouts request a BOR by phone call at least two days in advance. At our last meeting, the Advancment Chair and some committee members conducted a BOR for one of the Scouts.
Navy Capt. Edward "Chip" Zawislak is a real-life superhero, and he learned those skills in Scouting. Zawislak, an Eagle Scout and Scouter with Troop 903 in Southern Maryland, rescued and used first aid on a woman shot during the Washington Navy Yard attack on Sept.
Have you ever had to deal face-to-face with a fellow Scout who was out of line? If your Patrol and Troop are doing adventurous and challenging things, you will have to deal with a situation like this sooner or later.
Eagle Scouts Begin Massive Bike Trek Across The Country This Weekend Earlier this year, we told you about the group of Eagle Scouts from Troop 165 in Fredericksburg, Va., who will be biking across the country this summer. Well, after years of training and planning, the time is finally here: The group begins their epic…
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Last summer, Troop 224 from Sherwood, Ore., took an incredible backpacking trek through the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon. The guys started at 4,300 feet and made their way all the way up to 9,500 feet, trekking more than 40 miles in the process.
Spectacular photos of Troop 224's backpacking trek through the northeastern Oregon's Wallowa Mountains. http://t.co/IjynDWpIAW : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Keeping the Tradition Alive… On June 14, 1885, Bernard J. Cigrand, a teacher not even 20 years old, placed a 10″, 38-star flag in a bottle on his desk before assigning essays on the flag and its significance. This simple yet profound observance commemorated Congress' adoption of the "Stars and Stripes" as the official flag…
Sadness is picking all the M&Ms out of your Virginia Diner celebration mix and being left with nothing but nuts. : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
How many of these ten common knots can you identify? What knot is this? Taught line hitch Clove hitch Two half hitches What knot is this? Sheepshank Timber hitch Taught line hitch What knot is this? Bow line Overhand knot Square knot What knot is this?
RT @ReadKiddoRead: Happy Birthday to Bruce Degen, illustrator of THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS series! http://t.co/85WKKxCOnW http://t.co/2X5dJDchFF : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Which retired merit badge would you want to earn? http://t.co/a7tGeg7CtV : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Save the animals, save the world -- and win cool prizes! http://t.co/T3L5qXgdgH http://t.co/0EgbRaxGhx : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
It started like most weeks, a Troop meeting on Monday night then the rest of the week was all about my youngest son's High School Graduation from Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Oregon. You may have heard about our little town.
You've undoubtedly heard the clever saying Scouting is three-fourths Outing or something similar to that. You've also thought "yeah, sure… we go outside and go camping but that's a bit of an exaggeration." Well, it's not a cliché, and in fact, …
As if you needed another reason to attend NOAC next summer. You know the National Order of the Arrow Conference is the OA's signature event. You know 2015 is the Order of the Arrow's 100th Anniversary. Right there you've got two incredible reasons to attend on Aug.
As the Welcome message on the greatoutdoorsmonth.org site says, it's all about celebrating the natural wonder and outdoor spirit of America . So with that being the goal, it's surprising BSA didn't come up with the idea for "Great Outdoors Month" first!
Eagle Scout Matt Moniz keeps raising the stakes. On May 25, the 16-year-old became the youngest person to summit the 27,766-foot Makalu, the world's fifth-tallest mountain. A week earlier he summited the 26,905-foot Cho Oyu, Earth's sixth-highest mountain. Of course there's one mountain taller than these and any other: Everest, elevation 29,029 feet.
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers We are at our best as Scouters when we act as guides and use responsive leadership, it's something we all need to work on, so this week my thoughts about three types of leaders. In answer to an email question I also offer some ideas for what Scouts ought to be…
16-year-old Eagle Scout Climbs Two Giant Mountains Back To Back Matt Moniz is only 16 years old, but that hasn't stopped him from accomplishing wonders. In one week, Matt, who also happens to be an Eagle Scout , climbed a 27,766-foot mountain ( Makalu ), followed by a 26,905-foot mountain ( Cho Oyu ).
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Um, perfect sleeping weather? Well, he actually did it. Defying hot, humid summers and below-zero winters, Rudy Hummel, a 17-year-old Life Scout from Minnesota, finished his quest to sleep outside every night for a year. I first told you about Rudy when he was 200 nights into his 365-night quest.
RT @thecubscouts: Win $250 in @scoutstuff with our app? Why, of course http://t.co/pVjDllrrnk : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
[cs2015] Games Tigers Play is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 3 – Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe and Tiger Elective 25 – Snack Time . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about teamwork while playing games.
After I posted my Ten Essentails Infographic a reader (thanks Andrew!) pointed out the " Ten Essential Systems" approach from The Mountaineers. I like the idea of a system's oriented approach rather than just a list of gear: could you respond to emergencies and safely make it through one or more unexpected nights in the wilderness?
Design a new Boys' Life flag. The best ones will be printed in the magazine! Download and print a larger version of this image Help us design a new Boys' Life flag! We'll print the best ones in the magazine and at boyslife.org.
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Becoming a Scout-led troop is the goal of most Scout leaders. But what does a Scout-led troop look like, and - better yet - how do you get there? That's exactly what we're looking to reveal in an upcoming Scouting magazine story, which means we need your help.
RT @SeaScoutsBSA: #SeaScouts beat the heat by taking a quick break for a swim #GetOnTheWater http://t.co/cItG5ZpMcm : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
RT @scouting: Minnesota Boy Scout finishes quest to sleep outside for a year http://t.co/MDc4o6IGRN : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
I know that as parents of first through fifth graders, we may think that topics such as cyber bullying, online privacy and social networks are a long way off for us. But you may be surprised to learn that over 5 million Facebook users are kids under the age of 10 even though the age
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I suppose this year has just been one of those times of reflection. With our youngest son graduating from high school and getting ready to move away to college, our oldest son across the country in the Army and our daughter hitting the books in college, this year has really provided opportunities to reflect.
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Save the date for this year's BSA Sustainability Summit, where you'll learn best practices and practical solutions. Discover how to leverage the BSA's sustainability efforts to raise capital, increase membership, identify volunteers, and inspire your youth, staff, and alumni. The 2014 Sustainability Summit will take place Oct.
[cs2015] Council Fire is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Achievement 4 – Know Your Home and Community and Wolf Achievement 7 – Your Living World . For this adventure, Wolves learn about being a member of a community.
The greatest closer in baseball history is prepared to help New York Cub Scout packs close the deal on recruiting new members. Mariano Rivera, after a 19-year career with the New York Yankees, retired with more saves than any other pitcher in history.
This weeks Scout video picks come from Germany (via Switzerland), Luxembourg, and Indonesia. The skit is hilarious, the skills are astounding, and the song is truly touching. Cinderella Skit A hilarious take on the Cinderella story performed by a group of German Scouts at Kandersteg International Scout Center.
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The National Council has the following lease vehicles for sale: 2012 Ford Edge Limited Approximate mileage: 64,129 Exterior color: Mineral Gray Metallic Interior color: Charcoal Black Asking Price: $20,339 Location: Peoria, Illinois Equipment/Features: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine AM/FM stereo w/radio/My Ford Touch 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission Power leather-trimmed, heated bucket seats Power liftgate Remote start…
Click image to view e-Letter The June 15 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This edition highlights the new annual giving level, Sustaining Members. This new level recognizes donors who make a five-year commitment of at least $1,000 to a council's unrestricted operating fund.
________________________________________ Hello Andy, I'm the camping coordinator for a BSA troop based in England. We'd planned on attending British camp this summer, but the camp isn't going to open this year due to low sign-ups and funding problems. Consequently, we and a neighboring troop have decided to put together a program for our Scouts as our…
Sarah: What are a ghost's favorite rides at the fair? Brian: Tell me. Sarah: The scary-go-round and rollerghoster! View On WordPress
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Scouting U and the Westlake Campus are proud of all of our commissioned executives who have completed District Operations Basic (DOB). As part of this new course, students who excel in all aspects of becoming commissioned have the opportunity to graduate with honors.
Each year, the Boy Scouts of America searches for two youth to represent the program as NRA Youth Ambassadors. The National Rifle Association and the Boy Scouts of America have had a partnership in shooting sports programs for youth for many years.
The increasing prevalence of electric vehicles led two Scouters to make a case for adding charging at BSA camps and national high-adventure bases.
Easier navigation, a better mobile viewing experience and a forum feature. Bryan on Scouting has been redesigned to serve you better.
In the column, “A Scoutmaster Thinks It Over,” he lists seven “yardsticks” to help him determine how to be a good scout leader.
A happy BL birthday to former @NBA MVP Dirk Nowitzki, old Mr. @swish41 himself! http://t.co/uOQPpUFNWi http://t.co/7Ke1sHIITy : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
If there's a way to put outdoor adventures into words, the 2014 BSA Fieldbook certainly ranks among the top guides on sharpening outdoor skills. My first Fieldbook was big – more than 500 pages – so it took up a good bit of room in my backpack.
Wilderness emergencies caused by sudden, unpredictable changes in conditions may be unavoidable BUT: Ignorance, inattentiveness, bravado , and lack of preparedness cause more wilderness emergencies than sudden changes in conditions. IGNORANCE of terrain, climate, skill level or physical health of groups and individuals.
[cs2015] Bear Necessities is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 9 – What's Cooking , Bear Achievement 12 – Family Outdoor Adventure , Bear Achievement 22 – Tying It All Up , Bear Elective 2 – Weather , Bear Elective 25 – Lets Go Camping , and the Weather Belt Loop…
Every employee and volunteer plays an important role in the development and delivery of life-changing experiences to our members. In this episode of The Buzz , listen to Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock and Deputy Chief Scout Executive/COO Gary Butler discuss the BSA's shift in strategy from one that often results in chasing members to a…
This year, the professional leadership of the Boy Scouts of America will gather in Anaheim, California, Aug. 20-22. The main focus for this year's Top Hands is: the Scouting experience. The experience that youth, families, volunteers, donors, and chartered organizations have with our movement is what makes Scouting so special.
Robin Hills Scout Group built this sliding portcullis gateway for KonTiki 2014 . Robin Hills entered two teams, who placed 2nd and 3rd overall. The segmented door folds up out of the way when it's fully open, and slides down to cover the entrance when closed.
The Boy Scouts of America is expecting to send about 1,600 people to the 2015 World Scout Jamboree, held Japan from July 28 to Aug. 8, 2015
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The way I see it there are two ways to react to the consequences of mistakes we've made: 1. Deny, blame others, cover up, and hope nobody finds out. 2. Own up and take responsibility for the consequences. Which is the right way?
[cs2015] Faith In Action is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to requirement 8 for the Webelos badge. For this adventure, Webelos either earn the religious emblem of their faith or plan and take part in an interfaith service .
Dragons aren't merely awesome, fire-breathing behemoths. They can be faithful friends, too, who'll help you out of the worst jam. That's the message of the hit movie, How To Train Your Dragon 2 . HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 Gameplay: 7.0 Graphics: 8.0 Sound: 7.5 Replay Value: 7.5 Overall Score: 7.5 Pros: Five cool dragons…
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RT @NBCNews: Dangling 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon, these workers have exceptional views - and guts. http://t.co/ssR7qrCmrK http://t.co/lyBSoaDlIf : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Win a real, live World Cup soccer/futbol ball! http://t.co/6Zp5z5kS5c : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Are you ready for the ultimate adventure in leadership training? http://t.co/9Vt8GwrZ5U : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
How well do you know your way around a canoe? Can you name the parts of a paddle? Try this ten question quiz; What is shown in red? Thwart Yoke Tumblehome What is shown in red? Shaft Stern seat Thwart What is shown in red?
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Well, the week is now a part of history. Last week I spent my vacation at the Philmont Training Center at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. It was awesome! Sunny every day. Not a drop of rain. Great Scouters and instructors everywhere.
Watch the world's fastest car in action. http://t.co/xxjcgsNikw : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
A few things came to mind as I took a late evening walk around Melrose tonight that was different from taking a walk at Philmont Scout Ranch: 1) It is a lot more humid in Minnesota then it is in New Mexico.
In honor of Lightning Safety Awareness Week — June 22-28, 2014 — here are some ways to keep Scouts safe from deadly lightning strikes all year long.
I've written before about the so-called "helicopter parent" phenomenon. Some parents are so concerned with keeping their child from failing that they practically do everything for them so they won't fail at the tasks at hand, but with adverse consequences. …
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[cs2015] Camper is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Outdoorsman activity badge and Arrow of Light requirement 5. In this adventure, Webelos learn how to set up tents, how to be prepared for weather and natural disasters, and other outdoor…
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Is there a difference between leadership in the outdoors and in other settings? The answer to this question and answers to email questions in this podcast along with your messages in the mailbag. Listen to Scoutmaster Podcast 227 Get The SCOUTMASTERCG APP Podcast Archive
Volunteers Like You! That's who we're looking for to make the 2017 National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve an amazing Scouting experience. Volunteers in the Boy Scouts of America know what it means to serve. It's the volunteer spirit that makes the hard work worth it.
Ham Radio and Scouting have had a long and solid relationship. Back in 2012, I wrote an article of the Top 10 Reasons You Should Get a Ham Radio License . I also wrote a couple of articles ( here and here ) about Jamboree On The Air – the annual Ham Radio event just for Scouts.
The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook (No. 512-927) is regularly refreshed to make it easier to use and understand.
[cs2015] My Family's Faith is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 8 – Your Religious Leaders . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners talk about faith and family and participate in an activity related to their beliefs.
Marathon runners sometime experience a sudden loss of energy that they call ' hitting the wall ', they pass through an invisible barrier and get-up-and-go gets up and leaves. Youth leaders are especially susceptible to hitting the wall, and most do at some point.
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RT @scouting: The latest big name to join the Cub Scout recruiting effort: the great Mariano Rivera. http://t.co/A78FGPfMR0 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Becky sent in this question: I understand only an older scout can sign off on rank requirements, but when do the scouts learn the skills and do the items they need? Is it only during scout events? It is typical for them to learn the skills at meetings and events.
RT @CDCemergency Lightning threats can extend 10 miles from the storm! Safety tips are at: http://t.co/BxZ2V8Ybqv #LightningSafety @NWS : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
Kinect Sports Rivals game tips from the BL Games Guru In Kinect Sports Rivals, sometimes the camera doesn't recognize both feet in soccer. Do I need to move the camera, or am I doing something wrong? Games Guru: Unfortunately, Rivals didn't get the best reviews and part of that is because Kinect doesn't always recognize…
Marvel Super Hero Squad Online game tips by the BL Games Guru I'm trying to find a fun MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online) game. Do you have any suggestions? (I prefer Mac games!) Games Guru: Try Marvel Super Hero Squad Online. It's safe for families. And it works for Mac. https://www.heroup.com/new-visitor/ View On WordPress
Would you read a digital version of Scouting magazine? If so, would you still want your print copy? The BSA’s magazine team is considering that right now.
________________________________________ Dear Andy, Does a Boy Scout troop have to accept all boys who want to join? I'm asking because we're a troop in a small town. There were a couple of parents who didn't like the way the troop was being run, even though two Unit Commissioners and a council professional say we're doing just…
This past weekend, Troop 150 took off to the Oregon Coast for an overnight and a hike. This overnight was slated as Backpacking 101. Basic hiking and camping skills along with how to work as a Crew. It was …
