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What will you say… (opens in a new tab)
Last night I had the pleasure as I do every Monday night of having some interesting conversations with the young men of my Troop. Much to their surprise or dismay, it ends up on the blog now and then. Last nights conversation got me to thinking about these young men and the men that they…
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Into the Woods (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] Into the Woods is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Forester Activity Badge . For the Into the Woods adventure, Webelos learn all about trees and the forest ecosystem.
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Eagle Scout Project Idea: Improve A Trailhead (opens in a new tab)
When James Weaver, a Scout from Unity, Pennsylvania, expressed an interest in helping out at a nearby hiking and biking trail, he was given two assignments: spruce up the sign at the trailhead, and install new gates. He appears to be going all in on both on his way to earning his Eagle.
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Kandersteg Dispatches – Day Four
Day Four's video will publish tomorrow! My apologies for the delay but our schedule for the next couple of days is very demanding! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. Get in touch with me and I'll mention you in one of the dispatches!
Rayado Ridge Leadership Camp opens at Philmont (opens in a new tab)
Scouts, Scouters and their families gathered to dedicate the Rayado Ridge Leadership Camp, a new training center at Philmont, on July 18, 2014.
Canoeing Trek Teaches Teamwork (opens in a new tab)
The Scouts from Troop 224 from Ohio like to go long ways away to go a long ways on a canoe outing. Earlier this summer, the Troop journeyed to Lake Nipissing in Ontario, Canada, to canoe 65-plus miles … for the eighth time.
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Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Hometown Heroes (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] Hometown Heroes is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For the Hometown Heroes adventure, Wolves learn about citizens who are heroes in their local communities. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion of this adventure, Wolf Cub Scouts will receive a belt loop.
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Roaring Laughter
[cs2015] Roaring Laughter is one of the Bear elective adventures. For the Roaring Laughter adventure, Bears learn about humor and the art of making others laugh. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion of this adventure, Bears will receive a belt loop.
Good Turns continue during summer vacation
As kids are heading back to school – moving away from beach vacations and summer camps toward textbooks, laptops and whiteboards, I'm reflecting on the summer vacation experience and the opportunities within those months to use that time for something great.
For almost one year, Life Scout Quinn Schneider and his family had a black Lab puppy named Kajsa.... (opens in a new tab)
For almost one year, Life Scout Quinn Schneider and his family had a black Lab puppy named Kajsa. They helped to raise her and train her to become a guide dog and help others. Then they had to say goodbye.
How to Make Air Rockets (opens in a new tab)
You won't believe how high these simple and inexpensive rockets soar!
Day 01 - Cowell Shelter (opens in a new tab)
I walked 68165 steps on the trail today. I traveled about 32 miles today. My first day on the Appalachian Trail has been spectacular! At Harper's Ferry, this sign started my journey at about 6:30am and I'm now settled in Cowell shelter almost 32 miles from my start.
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14 Scouting cartoons from 1967 (opens in a new tab)
1967 was a good year for Scouting cartoons, as evidenced here. Check out 14 of my favorites from the pages of Scouting magazine from that year.
Eagle Scout invents game-changing Alzheimer's device (opens in a new tab)
Kenneth Shinozuka, a 15-year-old Eagle Scout, has invented a device that could revolutionize care for the 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's.
September Boys' Life Celebrates Dogs In Action (opens in a new tab)
September Boys' Life Celebrates Dogs In Action Scouts in Action is one of the most popular sections in Boys' Life magazine . For our September 2014 special animals issue , we've changed things up a bit. Get ready for Dogs in Action.
The importance of cheerful service (opens in a new tab)
Last week was a proud one for us. My son entered medical school, and on completion of his first week, a ceremony was held for the incoming class at which the new students received their white coats. It was a moving ceremony – the faculty of the medical school addressed the students on the journey
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Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Maestro! (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] Maestro! is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Showman Activity Badge . For the Maestro! adventure, Webelos learn about music from singing songs to musical instruments. The requirement for this adventure are shown below.
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Tiger Tales (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] Tiger Tales is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 1 – Making My Family Special . For this adventure, Tigers and their adult partners learn about folk history through tall tales.
Socks are the most underrated - and most often ignored - piece of outdoor gear. A quality pair of... (opens in a new tab)
Socks are the most underrated - and most often ignored - piece of outdoor gear. A quality pair of socks might seem expensive at first, but it is worth its weight in gold and will make your time on the trail so much more enjoyable.
Kandersteg Dispatches – Day Five
This is actually day four, a little out of sequence! We've been happily very busy, and I haven't had the time to put together more as of yet, I do have a lot of videos to show you soon! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18.
Learn More Efficiently by Planning to Teach What You're Studying (opens in a new tab)
Isn't this what we teach our scouts? Learn it to get to First Class, but you won't really master skills until you are able to teach it… glad the scientific community is catching up! :-) Learning is all about retaining knowledge so it can be accessed later on. You can only teach something when you've retained
Bamboo Scaffolding- government guidelines for pioneered structures in Hong Kong (opens in a new tab)
Photo courtesy David Boté Estrada Bamboo has been used for centuries to build scaffolding in East Asia, and is still in use today- everyday pioneering visible in every city. Where there are industries, there are standards, and the Hong Kong government publishes the document Guidelines on the Design and Construction of Bamboo Scaffolds , which regulates…
The Summit and the Triple Crown award (opens in a new tab)
The Triple Crown award honors those who have participated in a high-adventure program at three national high-adventure bases, but what about the Summit?
New York Scouts take the Ice Bucket Challenge (opens in a new tab)
The Scouts of Bronx, N.Y., Troop 102 are among the first Scouts to take the Ice Bucket Challenge, and in the process raise awareness about ALS.
A Few Fun Facts For The 2015 World Scout Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
The time to register for the 2015 World Scout Jamboree is now . Just in case you're still on the fence, here are few things you need to know: 1. Where is it? The 2015 World Scout Jamboree will be held at Kirarahama, a beach located in the Yamaguchi Prefecture of Japan.
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Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Motor Away
[cs2015] Motor Away is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. This adventure is similar to Wolf Elective 5 – Spare Time Fun in the current Wolf program. For the Motor Away adventure, Wolves learn about planes, boats, and cars by creating their own models and making them move.
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Robotics (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] Robotics is one of the Bear elective adventures. For the Robotics adventure, Bears investigate the many uses of robots and build their own robots. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion of this adventure, Bears will receive a belt loop.
Are you able to "Do Your Best"? (opens in a new tab)
Marcus Buckingham spoke at the World Leaders Conference about how we are better at what we do if we can answer these three questions in the positive: 1. At work do I have a chance to do what I do best everyday? 2. Do I know what is expected of me at work? 3. Are
Kandersteg Dispatches – Day Six
Here's day five and six (sort of). We recorded this late the other night, some very tired, yet happy Scouts! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. Get in touch with me and I'll mention you in one of the dispatches!
Being Prepared Pays Off For Competitive Swimmer (opens in a new tab)
Being prepared pays off for competitive swimmer When Derek Peeples' swim coach called, the Life Scout was prepared. Turns out his team needed a last-second replacement for a competitive meet just days away, and even though Derek wasn't originally scheduled to compete, he was ready.
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Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Moviemaking
[cs2015] Moviemaking is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Showman Activity Badge . For the Moviemaking adventure, Webelos learn write a story and make a movie. The requirement for this adventure are shown below.
Trail Journal (opens in a new tab)
The shelter I stayed in last night was 1.5 miles from a scout camp. The visitor registry had dozens of entries from scouts that had hiked there over the summer for their advancement requirements. Lots of fun to see. Other than that, haven't seen any scouts on the trail.
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Make a Playground Handicap-Friendly (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Make a playground handicap-friendly The playground at a school in South Vienna, Ohio, used to be full of tiny gravel, preventing kids with physical disabilities from reaching some of the equipment. Not any more. Thanks to Noah McLeod, a former student at the school and member of Troop 24 in Urbana…
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Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Spirit of the Water
[cs2015] Spirit of the Water is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. This adventure is similar to the Swimming Belt Loop and Pin in the current Wolf program. For the Spirit of the Water adventure, Wolves learn about water conservation and how to enjoy swimming and boating safely.
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Salmon Run
[cs2015] Salmon Run is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Bear Elective 5 – Boats , Bear Elective 19 – Swimming , and the Swimming Belt Loop and Pin . For the Salmon Run adventure, Bears learn swimming and boating safety rules and then go have fun in…
B.P.'s Blog – Uniform for Scout Officals (opens in a new tab)
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.
Eagle Scout journalist Austin Tice missing in Syria (opens in a new tab)
Austin Tice, an Eagle Scout, former U.S. Marine and freelance journalist, has been missing in Syria since Aug. 14, 2012.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game (opens in a new tab)
This weekend had a good, old-fashioned, fun event. "Scout Night" at the local AAA Minor League team, the Sacramento River Cats. And not only was it Scout Night, it was also Star Wars Night. What kind of self-respecting child of the 70's or 80's could pass up that opportunity.
One of the coolest Scout trailer designs you'll ever see (opens in a new tab)
Scouts in Minnetonka, Minn., Troop 346 created the design for their new troop trailer in a Graphic Arts merit badge class.
To play, or not to play? (opens in a new tab)
Ready or not, summer is coming to a close, fall is rapidly approaching, and with it the start of school. We're gearing up for our Join Scouting nights and Boy Talks and enticing young people (and their parents) to join our packs with our fun programs and cool activities. There are also those who have
Aviation-Focused Camporee Focuses Scouts on STEM (opens in a new tab)
Just the right combination of experiments and demonstrations gave Scouts in the Rainbow Council just the right taste of science, technology, engineering and math. At AirFest 2014, Scouts built model rockets, sit in airplane cockpits and talk with pilots about aviation and all of its related fields.
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Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Project Family (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] Project Family is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Family Member Activity Badge and the Heritages Belt Loop and Pin . For the Project Family adventure, Webelos learn learn about family history and discover different ways they can participate as a family member.
Mickman Brothers Holiday Fundraising for Cub Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Looking for an easy and profitable Cub Scout fundraiser? Read Cub Scout Idea's review of Mickman Brothers Holiday Fundraising.
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Tiger-iffic!
[cs2015] Tiger-iffic! is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 3 – Fun and Games and the Video Games belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Tigers and their adult partners play games and even create their own games.
What's your opinion on female Scoutmasters? (opens in a new tab)
We've come a long way since Catherine Pollard of Connecticut became the first female Scoutmaster. Give your advice to a woman who just became Scoutmaster.
North Carolina Boy Scout A Regular At Town Meetings (opens in a new tab)
The town of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, has grown to count on Zach Huddleston. For the last eight years, Zach, a Scout with Troop 333, has opened the monthly town hall meetings by leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Take A Leap Of Cold Water (opens in a new tab)
Take A Leap Of Cold Water...
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Issue 410 – August 19, 2014 (opens in a new tab)
________________________________________ Hi Andy, We have a three-way mini-controversy going on here that maybe you can help with. It’s about Commissioners-as-unit leaders. One of us is saying that A Unit Commissioner can also be a unit leader (i.e., direct leader), just not for his or her own unit.
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Paws of Skill
[cs2015] Paws of Skill is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. This adventure is similar to the Physical Fitness Belt Loop and Pin in the current Wolf program. For the Paws of Skill adventure, Wolves learn about sportsmanship and using sports to stay physically fit.
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Super Science
[cs2015] Super Science is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Science Belt Loop and Pin . For the Super Science adventure, Bears do some simple science investigations involving static electricity, buoyancy, and colors.
Kandersteg Dispatches – Day Seven
We're Home! Here's Day Seven in Kandersteg, look for our final installment, Day Eight, tomorrow! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18.
Busy, busy, busy (opens in a new tab)
It's another one of those mega-scouting weeks in our household: Sat. Morning - (BSA) District Popcorn Training Sat. Evening - Scout Night at the River Cats baseball game Sun. - (BSA) Troop Leader Training (youth training) & campout planning meeting Mon. - (BSA) Troop Court of Honor (& committee meeting & PLC before hand) Tues.
Duty to God requirements for Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Scouts have always shown reverence for a higher power. But soon, that Duty to God will be further incorporated into Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting.
Another Big Day (opens in a new tab)
Yesterday was another big achievement for Thing 1 - he was awarded his Star scout rank. Sorry for the blurry picture. Way to go! And congratulations to all the other scouts in the troop receiving awards. There were numerous rank advancements, and probably 100 merit badges given out (it's that Court of Honor right after summer…
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Install A Flagpole (opens in a new tab)
Joshua Rushlow, from Troop 362 in Howell, Michigan, recently led 50 volunteers in the planting of 333 trees and one flagpole at the Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy airport. Just last month, the airport had its first ever flag ceremony, held, appropriately enough, on Flag Day.
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New Cub Scout Program 2015: Interview from Philmont (opens in a new tab)
Earlier this summer, I attended a training session at Philmont called "Getting the 411 on the New Cub Scout Program." Together with 49 other Scouters, we learned the whys and the hows of the upcoming changes. Hailing from Arkansas, our fearless leaders were Jamie Green and Anna Kunkel. They took us through the evolution of
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Sportsman
[cs2015] Sportsman is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Sportsman Activity Badge . For the Sportsman adventure, Webelos learn about sportsmanship and play individual and team sports. The requirement for this adventure are shown below.
August 2014 Be Prepared® Newsletter
August, 2014 Vol. 6, No. 8 ONE IN A MILLION EDITION A Million Philmont Campers Scouting by the Millions Millions of Cook Kits Future Numbers One million! That's a mighty big number, especially for celebrating high points of Scouting. Did you know that canoers setting off from BSA's Northern Tier High Adventure Base can explore…
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Stories in Shapes
[cs2015] Stories in Shapes is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to the Art belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about art and explore their own creativity.
Shaping young lives
I think we all need an occasional reminder of how our work impacts others in a positive way – whether it's Scouting or another organization – and hearing encouragement from third party sources is a great motivator. To that end, I'd like to share a guest column that recently appeared in a Pennsylvania newspaper.
Kandersteg Dispatches – Day Eight
We're Home! Here's Day Eight in Bern, our final installment! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18.
LDS Scouting Handbook revised for 2014 (opens in a new tab)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its "LDS Scouting Handbook" for 2014.
Ten Years a Bobwhite (opens in a new tab)
Ten years ago tomorrow, I got up before the light of dawn, got in my car that I had packed the night before, and drove an hour and a half to a conference retreat camp for what was at the time an unknown journey. Many of my fellow Scouters had been urging me for some
Eagle Scout's Daughter Benefits From Dad's Project (opens in a new tab)
Eagle Scout's Daughter Benefits From Dad's Project When Jody Beringer completed his Eagle Scout project in 1990, he probably never thought that, 23 years later, it would still be going strong, and his own daughter would be one of the beneficiaries.
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3-1 (opens in a new tab)
I think a good question to ask yourself when you are participating in a recreational activity, such as a long hike, is: "Is the effort I'm expending worth the enjoyment I'm receiving?" Most outdoor activities include some strenuous effort that result in rewards.
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Grow Something
[cs2015] Grow Something is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. This adventure is similar to Wolf Elective 15 – Grow Something in the current Wolf program. For the Grow Something adventure, Wolves learn about plants and gardening. The requirement for this adventure are shown below.
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Looking Back, Looking Forward (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] Looking Back, Looking Forward is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. For the Looking Back, Looking Forward adventure, Webelos learn about the past and create a time capsule. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion of this adventure, Webelos will receive a pin.
All 4 BSA high-adventure bases qualify for Triple Crown award (opens in a new tab)
All four national BSA high-adventure bases now qualify for the Triple Crown award. And there's a new honor: the Grand Slam of National High Adventure.
How to build a pet-bowl stand (opens in a new tab)
This raised stand provides a comfortable place for your dog or cat to eat and drink. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Dogs and cats are different sizes. You will need enough 1? lumber to build your bowl stand the right width, height and length for your pet and your pet's bowls.
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MLB 14: The Show (opens in a new tab)
MLB 14: The Show videogame tips How would you win a world series in Franchise mode? Games Guru: Practice, practice, practice. Seriously, if you dive in without playing a full season, your chances of winning aren't the best. So play the full season, level up, and your chances of winning the Series are much better!
Throwback Thursday: Good Friends (opens in a new tab)
As my son goes through his journey in Scouting, I see the fun he is having and the good friends he is making. The excitement he has is contagious, and brings me joy to share some of those experiences with him.
Pioneering at Pukkelpop festival (opens in a new tab)
image courtesy Universiteit Hasselt This pioneered structure at Pukkelpop 2014 in Belgium was seen by thousands of people during the annual music festival. Designed by Jakob Ghisjebrechts, it was built with the help of Gouw Limberg , a regional Scouting organization in Belgium design model.
OA Lodge History Initiative makes sure no story is forgotten (opens in a new tab)
The OA Lodge History Initiative, timed in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the OA in 2015, aims to preserve each lodge's unique story.
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Courtyard Benches (opens in a new tab)
Avery Morgan likes making stuff out of wood. So when it came time to choose an Eagle project, it wasn't all that hard. Avery recruited a team of volunteers to build several 4-foot benches for his Canton, Massachusetts, school's newly renovated courtyard.
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Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Marble Madness (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] Marble Madness is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Marbles Belt Loop and Pin . For the Marble Madness adventure, Bears learn all about marbles and play a variety of games with them, from ringer to marble mazes.
Scouts Learns Archery; Dedicates His Eagle Project To It (opens in a new tab)
It wasn't that long ago that Breckenridge, Colorado, Boy Scout Zach Elsass had never tried archery. Once he did, it was all over. Zach learned to love the sport so much that he executed an Eagle project that resulted in the installation of several nice permanent targets at the nearby archery range.
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Eagle Scout Project Idea: Sprucing Up An Older Eagle Scout Project (opens in a new tab)
In 2001, an Eagle Scout had the great idea of sprucing up the courtyard at the Wrentham Developmental Center in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Great project, but that was a long time ago. Time for a refresher. Ethan Szilniczky, a Scout from nearby Franklin, Massachusetts, took on the task of sprucing up the area - again - for his…
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B.P.'s Blog – Real Attraction of Camping (opens in a new tab)
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.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (opens in a new tab)
I am sure you have all seen it online, on one social site or another. One person challenges another to donate to the ALS foundation and/or pour a bucket of ice water over their head. It is currently quite popular, and at the time I write this the organization has received over $70 million dollars…
Merit badge work done before a blue card is issued (opens in a new tab)
It's up to the merit badge counselor, not the Scoutmaster, to determine whether to accept a requirement fulfilled before the blue card was issued.
Taking action on tough issues (opens in a new tab)
Most of the time, the business of running a troop or a pack goes smoothly. Everyone is in it together for the benefit of our sons, and nearly all committee members and parents are glad to work toward having a better program for them – and have a little fun along the way. But sometimes
Scout's Video Perfectly Captures The Majesty Of Philmont (opens in a new tab)
Scout's Video Perfectly Captures The Majesty Of Philmont Nice job by Nathan Batts, a Scout from Fort Worth, Texas, who documented his unit's trip to Philmont Scout Ranch with a GoPro Hero 3+ . (We especially like the first-person mountain biking footage.) View On WordPress