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Cub Scout Buddy System Check (opens in a new tab)
Using the buddy system helps keep our Cub Scouts safe. Try this fun buddy check method to make sure the boys are sticking with their buddy.
Getting Parents to Sign Boys Up for Cub Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Samantha sent in this question: We are looking for ways to attract mothers to sign their children up for the Cub Scouts. I was wondering if you can give me any tips or what can attract mothers to have their sons join cub scouts.
Scoutmaster Podcast 232
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Hello! Back home and lots of catching up to do! I answer emails about signing requirements, Troop Planning, Eagle projects, and advancement. Plus an announcement for those of you interested in going to Kandersteg, Switzerland! Listen to Scoutmaster Podcast 232 Get The SCOUTMASTERCG APP Podcast Archive
Build an Adventure: Inside the BSA's new recruiting campaign (opens in a new tab)
Build an Adventure, the Boy Scouts of America's new recruiting campaign, helps parents understand Scouting helps families make the most of limited time.
Making the most of every moment
As many of us know, it's tough for parents to best manage the time spent with their children. With so many competing youth activities, it can be particularly difficult for working parents who have busy calendars of their own. Many parents are eager to find ways to make the most of every moment with their…
Cub Scout Pet Care Belt Loop Activities (opens in a new tab)
Discover some fun ways for your boys to earn their Pet Care belt loop and pin.
Eagle Project Idea: Installing a Sundial (opens in a new tab)
Before there were digital watches , there were sundials. Apparently, the earliest sundials date all the way back to 3,500 B.C., but for Michigan Boy Scout Geno Chandler, installing a sundial made for the perfect modern-day Eagle project. Geno installed his sundial in the courtyard of a local middle school.
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RT @strandbookstore: Required Reading: Books You Read in School That Will Change Your Life: http://t.co/TdNsBlQAZK via @huffpostbooks (opens in a new tab)
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RT @BoysLifeAaron: Instead of Scouts in Action, it's Cornerbacks in Action. http://t.co/Erv0dHcYeb (opens in a new tab)
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School Is In Session (opens in a new tab)
School Is In Session...
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Water Bottle Holder Projects (opens in a new tab)
We are in the middle of a heatwave here in the Midwest, and keeping hydrated is critical in the extreme temperatures. So I though this would be a good time to suggest some water bottle holder projects I came across recently.
Scout Spirit as First Aid (opens in a new tab)
Scouters encourage and assess Scout Spirit in Scouts, but how often do we apply that same scrutiny to examine our own attitudes and actions? Speaking for myself; I don't always live up to what I'd consider an ideal expression of Scout spirit; but I doubt anyone does either.
RT @BaseballHall: #TodayInHistory: 1939 First TV broadcast of MLB game takes place at Ebbets Field. Brooklyn Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds (opens in a new tab)
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Madden NFL 15 game review (opens in a new tab)
Games Guru reviews Madden NFL 15. Is it any good? Exciting! That's the word that most perfectly describes Madden NFL 15. Yes, it has several minor flaws, but the improvements will wow you. MADDEN NFL 15 Gameplay: 8.8 Graphics: 8.3 Sound: 8.0 Replay Value: 9.0 Overall Score: 8.7 Pros: Excellent player graphics; defense gets its…
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STEM activities for your Annual Program Plan (opens in a new tab)
Richard Stone won’t rest until every Scout unit includes STEM elements in its regular monthly program. But he doesn’t think you should have to wedge STEM in with a crowbar. Instead, the education and training leader of the BSA’s National STEM/Nova Committee says, it’s easy to integrate STEM activities into the fun you’ve already got…
Eagle Project Idea: Repairing A Hiking Trail (opens in a new tab)
Maryland Boy Scout Perry Gordon had seen first-hand the potential of the hiking trail in his community. When he was younger, it was a popular spot for kids and families. Unfortunately, he had also seen it become overgrown and seldom used.
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Cub Scout Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
For Scouts of all ages are guided by the Outdoor Code and the principles of Leave No Trace when they participate in outdoor activities. Cub Scouts and their leaders can earn the Outdoor Ethics Awareness award to start learning about being responsible citizens while outdoors.
Six First Class Knots
Here's a handy one-page reference that shows six First Class Knots – the square knot, taught-line hitch, two half hitches, timber hitch, clove hitch and bowline. Here's more knot infographics Six First Class Knots and over 40 more infographics and helpful PDF documents Are included in the GET IT NOW BEFORE YOU CLICK THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON…
RT @BSALicensing: Infographic: More than 17mm Merit Badges awarded in preparedness since 1911. #beprepared http://t.co/eTP5ua3XpV (opens in a new tab)
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The Generosity of People (opens in a new tab)
I'm often amazed at the generosity of people. You'd think, being a Scouter, that it wouldn't surprise me, since we are almost all volunteers. But every so often you come across that person who goes the extra mile. I came across two such people this weekend.
Throwback Thursday: 1989 National Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
Here are a couple of snapshots for Throwback Thursday. The year was 1989. Times were different then, though maybe not much. Cameras shot pictures on film. Scouts had red epaulets. And George Bush was president. The first Pres. George Bush, the one with the extra H.
A post-campout checklist every Scout or Venturer needs (opens in a new tab)
It's Sunday night after a fun weekend of camping. But before your Scout or Venturer collapses on the couch, hand them their post-campout checklist.
Save a table. Save a life. (opens in a new tab)
I was on the expressway driving to work the other day when I noticed a kitchen table lying upside-down on the shoulder of the road. A hundred feet or so later, a man was walking toward the table, and what must have been his car was parked several hundred feet down the shoulder. My guess
Issue 411 – August 28, 2014 (opens in a new tab)
________________________________________ Hi Andy, Does the BSA have any sort of instructional film or video (a “reality show” would be even better!) that shows a troop being run as it’s supposed to be run, including what meetings look like (the SPL’s in charge), how PLC meetings are run (chaired by the SPL), how troops go camping and…
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2014 Programs: Summit Images (opens in a new tab)
The first season of programs at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is in the books. Scouts and Venturers from all over pushed themselves further this summer and took their Scouting to a new level. For a glimpse of Summit scenes, enjoy the slideshow below.
Hourglass Tower at Oppikoppi festival (opens in a new tab)
Following on from the Belgian music festival last week, Oppikoppi is the largest music festival in South Africa, held annually on Northam Farm. 1st Northam built this tower for the 2014 festival, and the five minute time lapse by Donald van der Westhuizen shows how it was built.
A merit badge sash is never worn on the belt (opens in a new tab)
A merit badge sash is never worn on the belt." So why does the latest issue of Scouting magazine show Scouts doing just that?
Where Does Boys' Life Get Ideas For Scout Stories? (opens in a new tab)
Where Does Boys' Life Get Ideas For Scout Stories? One of the most common questions I get at Boys' Life is, "Where do you get the ideas for the stories you write about Boy Scouts?" The answer? We get them from you .
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5 Robots Booking It to a Classroom Near You http://t.co/hSJGY3SOHR via @mashable (opens in a new tab)
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First Aid Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts (opens in a new tab)
BSA provides the troop program feature guides as a resource for Boy Scout troops. A PLC can use these guides to plan a series of meetings and outings around a single theme. My post Troop Program Features for Meetings and Outings has more information about these guides.
Take Your Scouts to Kandersteg in 2015 (opens in a new tab)
The natural beauty of Switzerland's Bernese Oberland, along with the fellowship of a mini world jamboree awaits you and your Scouts in Kandersteg next summer. I've successfully provided the opportunity for my Scouts to take advantage this incredible experience ( see the videos of our 2014 trip here ), and I'd like to host your group in…
AT Hike page Updated (opens in a new tab)
I've posted my trail journal, photos, and map from my short Appalachian Trail excursion. You can review it all at AT Hike page . I've been out walking 4 to 8 miles on the local trail this past week to keep my knee moving.
Partners in sustainability (opens in a new tab)
Sustainability for an organization can come in many forms – through a broad, sweeping initiative or smaller projects that set a positive example for others to follow. That's how I viewed a project in our Mohegan Council in Worcester, Massachusetts, which partnered with SunEdison and others to power up a 35-acre solar array at its Treasure…
How to build a bird feeder (opens in a new tab)
Help keep wintering and migrating birds fed with this handmade bird feeder. WHAT YOU'LL NEED 1? x 8? x 6? cedar board (Make sure you prime and paint the feeder if you use another type of wood.) 1/2? eye screw About 40 1-1/2?
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Training and the "Trained" patch (opens in a new tab)
The question came up at the committee meeting what training each leader should have (den leaders and committee) to be considered "trained" and be able to wear the little "trained" patch. There are 4 parts, all available at myscouting.org or the leader-specific class can be taken in person.
Pulled Pork Fundraiser (& others) (opens in a new tab)
It's fundraising time of year as Cub Scout units kick-off their year, and Boy Scouts start thinking about next year's summer camps. So it's time for some shameless promotions (Scouting isn't all free unfortunately). Thing 1 is selling tickets to his troop's "Pork Out" fundraiser.
Behind The Scenes Of Scouts In Action (opens in a new tab)
One of the most popular sections of Boys' Life is Scouts in Action , where we tell true-life stories of Scouts who have saved someone's life, sometimes while putting their own lives at risk. (If you're looking for Scouts in Action in the September 2014 issue of BL, you won't find it.
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Test Post via email (opens in a new tab)
Conclave for Section W3N is coming next weekend. Sign up now at http://www.sectionw3n.org/
Sorry about the mess... (opens in a new tab)
I'm quite the novice at social media (blame my age). I'm trying out new tools to make updates easier and cohesive across several platforms. I've yet to find the magical all-in-one tool. I'm trying to connect Google's Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest at the moment.
Wishlist: NOAC 2015 (opens in a new tab)
The countdown is on for NOAC 2015
Still Collecting Jambo Patches (opens in a new tab)
Maybe I should not have done it. After all, it has been 13 years since that event was held. But I had a good time and a great group of Scouts along so I will always remember the 2001 National Jamboree fondly.
B.P.'s Blog – Education: Debts and Credits (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.