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Scout recruiting is a job for everyone (opens in a new tab)
Knowing your role in recruiting and how you can share your unit's unique story with the community is the subject of the July 2015 ScoutCast, available now.
Watching Our Young Citizens Celebrate America’s Freedom (opens in a new tab)
My heart always swells with pride at the sight of a Scout unit leading the way or aboard a float for a Fourth of July parade. It’s our way of honoring those brave souls who led our nation to freedom as we declared our independence.
The Secret to Recruiting Success in the July ScoutCast (opens in a new tab)
Your troop is packed with youth leaders, diverse talent, countless community service projects, and adventurous outdoor memories. You might feel like families not involved in Scouting don’t totally understand all your Scouts accomplish. But that’s a problem when it comes to successful membership recruitment.
Independence Day: How It’s Significant to Scouts and Scouters (opens in a new tab)
On the Fourth of July, the Scouting nation will celebrate one of the most revered and celebrated days in American history: Independence Day. A time for appreciating our nation’s freedom, Independence Day is a special holiday for Scouts and Scouters to commemorate America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Ask the Gear Guy Q&A: What type of shirt is best for outdoor... (opens in a new tab)
Ask the Gear Guy Q&A: What type of shirt is best for outdoor activities? Q. Dear Gear Guy, I love to go camping, but I never know what type of shirt I should wear.
10 times when adults earned the Eagle Scout award (opens in a new tab)
Before 1965, adults could earn the Eagle Scout award. In a few especially touching cases, an adult even received his badge at the same time as his son.
How to draw funny caricatures (opens in a new tab)
How to draw a funny caricature of Abraham Lincoln Grab a piece of paper and a pencil and get ready to learn how to give your friends a few yucks and chuckles. This is a lesson in how to draw caricatures.
Scout's Eagle project gets NASCAR driver's attention (opens in a new tab)
NASCAR driver Scott Lagasse Jr. read William Bauman's open letter to parents about the dangers of distracted driving. So he called with some big news.
Wood Badge Recruiting Tools
Are you staffing an upcoming Wood Badge course? Wood Badge courses are unique in that there is a minimum quantity of participants required for a course to be approved. In some councils, it can be a struggle to meet this requirement.
B-P's Blog – Happifying
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.
Tragedy at Philmont (opens in a new tab)
Sad news reached the scouting community last week. A press release reached the Philmont mailing list I'm on, notifying about a death at the ranch. Extremely heavy overnight rains resulted in a flash flood that swept away four people. It apparently swept through a camp area (a staffed camp area I believe, but not sure)…
ArrowTour West (opens in a new tab)
At ArrowTour for the Western region today. #OA100
Been slow on the blog lately (opens in a new tab)
Sorry it's been slow on the blog lately. I've been busy with scout stuff, preparing for camps, helping plan some activities for Cub Scout Day Camp (hope the STEM activities are fun), taking part in the pack's annual planning meeting.
Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos, Round 2 (opens in a new tab)
This is the second in a series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. Look for a new batch every Monday morning.
Q&A: Older Scouts; cell phones at camp (opens in a new tab)
Time for answers to a couple more questions from readers. This time, the questions deal with older Scouts and patrol organization, and what to do about cell phones at summer camp. Engaging older Scouts We have a number of older Scouts, mainly high school age, who form a patrol of their own, the Falcons. They
Tiger Den Meeting Plan – Backyard Jungle: Birds (opens in a new tab)
This Tiger den meeting plan covers two of the five requirements for the Backyard Jungle Tiger adventure. I'll cover the other requirements in another meeting plan. Looking at the requirements, you might be able to cover all five requirements in one meeting, but you want to allow time for game, snack, etc.
Innovation and B-P (opens in a new tab)
We are innovating. I know that can be unsettling to some of you, who are concerned that we are getting away from the traditional Scouting program with initiatives like STEM Scouts and our new Cub Scout Adventure program. On the contrary, I think if our founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell , were still with us today, he…
Scoutmaster Podcast 274 – 91st Dublin (opens in a new tab)
I was very fortunate to get to sit and talk a while with Joe Briggs and Alan McConnell from the 91st Dublin Scout Group. The 91st was visiting our Scout camp and touring during the 50th anniversary of the group.
Send me Eagle congratulations letters (opens in a new tab)
Athletes, politicians, movie stars and business executives have one thing in common: All might be willing to send Eagle congratulations letters.
Parade Flag Tradition. (opens in a new tab)
When does something become a tradition? If it is done for seven years, does that qualify? If it does, than the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 have a tradition to be proud of. This was the seventh year that they have handed out 4″x6″ United States flags before the Riverfest parade in town.
A Mom’s Take: 5 Reasons Your Son Will Love Day Camp and Should Try Scouting (opens in a new tab)
As we enter the thick of summer with recruitment season right around the corner, many kids and families are experiencing a timeless Scouting activity – camping. For the BSA, nothing is more iconic than summer camp. It’s where friendships that last a lifetime are born and a commitment to Scouting is often solidified.
Developing Youth Leaders – Ready, Fire, Aim (opens in a new tab)
I want to encourage you to stop training youth leaders and start developing their leadership skills – two very different things. Scouts learn best experimentally, "ready, fire, aim" is an apt description of the process. Directing the archery and rifle range at our camp many years ago I learned some important lessons about how to help…
Tiger Den Meeting Plan – Backyard Jungle: Plant and Observe
This Tiger den meeting plan covers three of the five requirements for the Backyard Jungle Tiger adventure. The other two requirements are covered in the Backyard Jungle: Birds meeting plan . At this meeting, Tigers plant a tree or other plant.
Ask the Expert: Why Camping Should Be On Your Family’s To-Do List (opens in a new tab)
The BSA’s marketing intelligence manager Scott Olson is back on the scene to give you insights on what drives the masses to head outdoors this season. Use the information he’s sharing below to help plan for your recruiting season and round out your summer camping plans.
Waynesburg University's remarkable support for Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Few universities support Scouting the way Waynesburg University does. At this rural campus in Pennsylvania, the BSA connections are all around you.
2015 NOAC Patches, Part 2 (opens in a new tab)
It was over a month ago when I wrote a post about the Naguonabe Lodge's patch design for the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference, otherwise known as NOAC. The two patch set also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.
New Cub Scout Product Transition Update (opens in a new tab)
The next return window for discontinued Cub Scout products is open now and continues until September 30 . This special returns process is for items that are now obsolete because of the recent transition to the new Cub Scout program. Items returned following the process outlined below (during the authorized window) will receive full credit with…
Wolf Den Meeting Plan – Call of the Wild: Outdoor Skills
This Wolf den meeting plan covers two of the seven requirements for the Call of the Wild Wolf adventure. The other requirements will be covered in another meeting and a den outing. At this meeting, Wolves prepare to go camping by learning about knots, fire, the Outdoor Code, and Leave No Trace.
Scouting Pop Culture Shout-Outs in the New Millennium (opens in a new tab)
From the early 20th century to the golden years to the far out 70s, 80s and 90s , Scouting Wire has taken you down memory lane of one hundred years of Scouting’s beloved history in TV, movies, music and beyond. As we’ve traveled through the decades, you’ve undoubtedly discovered some of the many reasons why America…
Cub scout day camp starts today (opens in a new tab)
The summer camp season has officially begun for our family. Scout 2 is off to Cub Scout Day Camp. I'd post pictures later, but the district organizers said we can't take any unless only our child is in the picture and we can't post the to social media (child protection or religious reasons, I don't…
5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss the Build an Adventure Recruiting LiveCast (opens in a new tab)
Are you looking to energize your current Cub Scout recruiting efforts and pump up your future plans for years to come? Well you’re in luck, because on July 20, 2015, at noon CST you’ll have the opportunity to learn about some helpful tools and resources for supporting your recruiting efforts this fall during the National…
What Motivates a Great Cub Scout Unit Leader (opens in a new tab)
If you’ve been following our Scouting Wire series on understanding what makes Cub Scout members tick, you’re feeling more confident than ever about the new program and how it appeals to the youth you serve. We’ve taken a look at the mind of a Cub Scout, better understand their parents , and now we’re completing the…
Issue 446 – July 8, 2015 (opens in a new tab)
________________________________________ Fast upon us is the Scout summer camp season. I'm already contemplating August-September and the phone calls that will begin then. You see, I'm a Merit Badge Counselor for five in the aquatic group. "It rained the day of my final swim test, and they canceled it."
Why you don't say someone *was* an Eagle Scout (opens in a new tab)
You earn the BSA's Eagle Scout award as a youth, but the title stays with you well into adulthood. That's why you never say someone *was* an Eagle Scout.
The Outdoor Code (opens in a new tab)
Most troops start off their meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a usually speedy recitation of the Scout Oath and Scout Law: Okay, so Frankfurter patrol, Scout Oath! Scout Sign! A Scout is Trustworthy Loyal… NO! Scout Oath!
2015 NOAC Patches, Part 3 (opens in a new tab)
You were given a preview of the trader's two patch set in May. Yesterday I wrote a post about the participant's set. But did you know there is one more option available for the Naguonabe Lodge members who will be participating in this year's National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)?
Camp Tales Tell of Great Progress in Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Summer camp gives our Scouts a chance to stretch their wings and learn what it’s like to assume leadership, make decisions on their own and build confidence. There’s plenty of fun, too, but deep down, we also want our Scouts to learn the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law while experiencing these new…
"Amazing Nachos" Blog (opens in a new tab)
In preparation for our trip to NOAC in August, my lodge, Amagi Nacha or "Amazing Nachos" as we've been nicknamed, has started a blog too. The scouts will be able to post messages and pictures of their journey to help document and archive our trip.
Volunteers give helping hand after Scout council loses funding (opens in a new tab)
They elevated the fundraising abilities of an entire group of nonprofits by creating Hands to Hands, a community fund that brings together eight agencies.
Cub Scout Twilight Camp (opens in a new tab)
I went to Twilight Camp last night. That's where parents and family can come up at the end of the day and spend a couple hours with their scout, doing the shooting sports (archery & BB guns) and watch some campfire skits.
2001 National Jamboree Marvel Patch Set (opens in a new tab)
I attended the 2001 National Jamboree as the scoutmaster of Troop 1417. I had a great time. I had a great troop. And I collected quite a few patches from the event. In fact, I still collect patches from the event when I find some for a reasonable trade or cost.
How Scouting Helped My Bullied Son (opens in a new tab)
Not long ago, I shared information from a recent bullying study by the U.S. Department of Education indicating a drop in bullying in schools across the country. I was encouraged by its findings and am hopeful that this downward trend will continue.
A cat's favorite game (opens in a new tab)
A cat's favorite game Sterling: What's a cat's favorite game? Cooper: What? Sterling: Mouse Trap. View On WordPress
B-P's Blog – Out of Patience (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 project before-and-after photos, Round 3 (opens in a new tab)
This is the third in a series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. Look for a new batch every Monday morning.
Eight fall recruiting ideas you haven't tried (opens in a new tab)
Fall is approaching, whether we realize it or not, and with it comes our most productive recruiting season. School starts back up, and our Cub Scout program kicks into gear. Each year, packs need to form new Tiger dens and add to the others, replacing those who aren't returning or have moved away. We also
Making inroads with digital merit badge tracking (opens in a new tab)
Our first wave of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets has been getting great traction lately, with more than 2,000 sold since we introduced this new Scouting technology in mid-May. Right now, there are four merit badges with interactive digital pamphlets available, including Animation , Cooking , First Aid and Robotics .
Cub Scout Environmental Service Project Ideas (opens in a new tab)
Looking for Cub Scout service projects that will benefit the environment? Read about a great source.
Scoutmaster Podcast 275 – The Scouting Party (opens in a new tab)
In this encore episode of the Scoutmaster podcast I interview author and historian David C. Scott. about his book The Scouting Party, a thoroughly researched, unflinching account of the founding and first decade of the BSA focused on the lives of Earnest Thompson Seton, Robert Baden-Powell and Daniel Carter Beard.
Update on Adult Leadership Standards (opens in a new tab)
During the 2015 Boy Scouts of America National Annual Meeting in May, Dr. Gates encouraged the Scouting family to reflect on the challenges, primarily regarding adult leadership standards, facing the BSA and potential alternatives for addressing them. As a result of the rapid changes in society and increasing legal challenges at the federal, state, and…
"Choose to Refuse" Drug Abuse Prevention (opens in a new tab)
Choose to Refuse is a drug abuse prevention awareness booklet that you can use with your Cub Scouts.
10 Eagle Scouts on NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto (opens in a new tab)
At least 10 of the members of NASA's New Horizons team exploring Pluto are Eagle Scouts.
New Scout Rank Requirements (opens in a new tab)
Here's my comments on the new Scout Rank requirements that take effect on January 1, 2016. Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this PDF document – Notes on Transitioning to the New Requirements . I found the new requirements in this PDF – 2016 Boy Scout requirements-parallel comparison .
How This Council is Integrating Marketing and Recruiting For All to See (opens in a new tab)
Curating an effective and creative recruiting strategy that unites with marketing efforts is no easy feat. But this council seems to have the magic touch! By using their building as a larger than life canvas, the Sagamore Council of North Central Indiana is not only upgrading their curb appeal – they’re sharing the Scouting story, too!
New Tenderfoot Rank Requirements
This is is second in a series of posts abut the new rank requirements that take effect on January 1, 2016. Scout | Tenderfoot | Second Class | First Class | Star | Life | Eagle (these links will be active as each installment is published ) How the new requirements are phased in is explained in this PDF document – Notes on…
Could Boy Scouts Mean As Much to Your Family as It Does to This Mom? (opens in a new tab)
New skills, character building, social development, family bonding, mind-challenging fun. Most parents agree they want to give their children the opportunity to cultivate all of these as they grow up. And the Boy Scouts of America covers it all for its current members.
Things You Should Know, Vol. 5: How to change a tire (opens in a new tab)
Whether you're traveling to school, work or summer camp, a flat tire is bound to happen. That makes knowing how to change a tire an essential life skill.
Complete Your 2014-2015 Camping Report to Shine in Journey to Excellence (opens in a new tab)
As Scouts pour into camp this summer, be sure to keep track and report how many are taking advantage of a Scouter’s favorite pastime. The Camping Manager Tool is available for councils to report camping statistics for the past year.
What’s the Difference Between Myscouting.org and my.Scouting.org? (opens in a new tab)
Read those two URLs quickly and you might not notice a difference – which may be why a lot of volunteers have questions about the differences between Myscouting.org and my.Scouting.org . If you’re confused about which site houses which resources, never fear.
Meet the Buddy Troop (opens in a new tab)
One of the best parts of Scouting is sharing what we do with the communities we serve, especially helping those with special needs. That’s why I am pleased to introduce you to what I’ll call the “Buddy Troop,” Troop 133 .
Why Arrowmen Will Want to Celebrate on July 16 (opens in a new tab)
Scouts and Scouters across the nation can rejoice because tomorrow, Thursday, July 16, 2015, is officially “Order of the Arrow Centennial Day” in the state of Maryland! Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan signed a proclamation which details the importance of the Order of the Arrow’s 100 th Anniversary and urges “all citizens to support this observance.”
Must you travel in uniform for BSA insurance coverage? (opens in a new tab)
Does your unit need to travel in uniform for BSA insurance coverage? We asked the expert to settle this rumor once and for all.
Newbie summer camp advice (opens in a new tab)
In one of the Scouting circles on Google Plus, a member asked for advice on going to summer camp for the first-time as an adult. "What one thing should I bring, or not bring? Or what should I absolutely do?" Circle members offered a variety of recommendations. Some of the "what to bring" ideas were:
MPSC Leader's Video 2015 (opens in a new tab)
This week nine Boy Scouts from Melrose Troop 68 are attending summer camp at Many Point Scout Camp in northern Minnesota. I was there with them from Sunday through Wednesday and I can tell you, they are having a blast, even though the weather could be a little less humid and a little dryer.
Splatoon Game Tips (opens in a new tab)
Any tips for Splatoon? Games Guru: Here's a few helpful tips. • Splatter everywhere. Only ink sprayed on the ground - not the walls - counts toward your team's point total during a Turf War. So make a mess! • Special weapons. Keep spraying ink to build up your meter.
Cub Scout Nutrition Activities (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scouts learn about nutritious foods with some fun games.
21 Scouting cartoons from 1968 (opens in a new tab)
A percussive wake-up call, adventures in camp cooking and Scout first-aid skills are among the subjects in this latest batch of Scouting cartoons.
How Eagle Scouts helped open Disneyland in 1955 (opens in a new tab)
On July 17, 1955, Paul Cuthbert was one of several Eagle Scouts asked to participate in the opening ceremonies at Disneyland.
Issue 447 – July 17, 2015 (opens in a new tab)
________________________________________ Hi Andy, I have to point out your response about shooting sports targets isn't completely right. Starting on page 52 of the BSA NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS MANUAL, it says the following for Boy Scout and Varsity Scout Air Rifle, Rifle, and Archery; and Venturing and Sea Scout Rifle: "…are allowed to use tasteful and appropriate…
Join Alex at the World Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
The 23rd World Jamboree begins Tuesday, 28 July and concludes Saturday, 8 August 2015 in Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan Alex, a 16 year-old young leader of 1st Southbourne Sea Scouts , and an Explorer at Southbourne Explorers, will be attending the Jamboree and invites us to follow his adventure.
B-P's Blog – Scouting – Game, not Science
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 project before-and-after photos, Round 4 (opens in a new tab)
This is the fourth in a series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos.
Financial practices for units: Bank accounts (opens in a new tab)
In the first article in this series, I offered some recommendations on being prepared financially through creating and following an annual unit budget. In this post, we'll look at some banking best practices for your troop or pack. Let me first say that I am not a lawyer or a CPA. The points that follow
Scoutmaster Podcast 276 – Patrol Method
This encore presentation features an interview with the authors of Working the Patrol Method, a Scout leader's guide to youth leadership training. I think this is the best work on the patrol method since 'Green Bar' Bill Hillcourt's Handbook for Patrol Leaders last published in 1965 or Baden Powell's Aids to Scoutmastership originally published in…
2016 High Adventure Early-Bird Discount (opens in a new tab)
Attention Scouters! Register now and take advantage of discounts on 2016 fees at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Groups that register for the 2016 H igh Adventure season and pay a $100 per person non-refundable deposit by November 30, 2015 will receive a 10% discount on their…
Gotta Go! Jambo 2017 (opens in a new tab)
Two years from now at this time, scouts from across the country will be at the National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia… What can they expect? What will be the experience? Will it all be worth it?? Listen to these perspectives from an LDS Troop who attended in 2013:
Scouts, Venturers from Illinois take dream trip to Alaska (opens in a new tab)
Troop and Crew 140 of Buffalo Grove, Ill., spent 12 days in Alaska cruising through scenic fjords, ice-climbing and hiking through Denali National Park.
A special troop centennial, thanks to a great Scout (opens in a new tab)
The ability of our organization to sustain itself depends not only on recruitment and the quality of our programs, but also on the commitment of our great volunteer force to keep our Scouting units alive and active. Sometimes it takes the efforts of just one person to make a difference in terms of whether a…
Scouts save elderly man during hike (opens in a new tab)
Scouts save elderly man during hike As a Boy Scout, you never know when you're going to be called upon to be prepared . Troop 301 in Anderson, Indiana, answered the call on a recent hiking trip to South Carolina's Table Rock State Park .
New Second Class Rank Requirements
This is third in a series of posts abut the new rank requirements that take effect on January 1, 2016. Scout | Tenderfoot | Second Class | First Class | Star | Life | Eagle (these links will be active as each installment is published ) Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this PDF document – Notes on…
Mom Shares 9 Reasons to Get Your Son Involved in Boy Scouts ASAP! (opens in a new tab)
Seeing your little boy grow into a well-rounded young man is an unequalled experience for Scouting parents. For mom blogger Michelle, whose son is on the autism spectrum, watching her child grow through Scouting is a journey packed with rewarding milestones.
Critical eyes
Leaders must have a critical eye. They must develop a habit of looking for opportunities to improve themselves and their team. With a critical eye they will start seeing those opportunities. Now, when I say opportunities, I am not suggesting that the leader look for all the things that are wrong.
Venturer, snowboarder Katie Hancock eyes 2018 Olympics (opens in a new tab)
Katie Hancock, a Venturer from Lubbock, Texas, will move to Colorado to attend school and train and compete to be a world-class snowboarder.
6 Ways the 2017 Jamboree Staff Experience Will Be Better Than Ever (opens in a new tab)
The 2017 Jamboree might seem like lightyears away but plans for the big event are in full swing! This week marks exactly two years until Jamboree and now’s the time to keep the momentum going. The BSA encourages volunteers to join the fun by lending a helping hand as a Jamboree staff volunteer at the…
These Legends Went to Space But First Landed in Philmont (opens in a new tab)
This week marks 46 years since the Apollo 11 first landed on the moon. But before that, NASA sent a team of astronauts to Philmont to study the geology in preparation for the launch. In this picture is James Lovell (Apollo 8 &13), Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11), Alan Bean (Apollo 12), and Roger Chaffee (Apollo…
Why Scouts Rocked Oscar de la Renta Fashion for 28 Years (opens in a new tab)
Oscar de la Renta, right, with iconic uniform redesign How many men and women can say they own a custom Oscar de la Renta design? Very few. Yet Scouts across the country are among the select crowd touting ownership over the fashion icon’s coveted designs.
Scouts Host Veterans at The Summit for Veterans’ Appreciation Day (opens in a new tab)
The gravel paths a the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve were stirred in a cloud of excitement as veterans and Scouts set off on a 2K relay. Some participants manned wheelchairs as they rolled for the finish line, others pounded the road with spirited sprints.
Honoring Staff Sergeant and Eagle Scout David Wyatt (opens in a new tab)
It is with a very heavy heart we reflect on the recent event in Chattanooga and the tragic loss of four Marines and one sailor who represent the best about our country. Each and every day the women and men who volunteer as soldiers, sailors, airmen, coastguardsmen and Marines, along with their families, serve this…
Hinky Pinks Activity (opens in a new tab)
New Activity for All scouts
Bringing Scouting to the differently abled (opens in a new tab)
Bringing Scouting to the differently abled Troop 85 in Asheville, North Carolina, is devoted to developmentally and physically challenged Scouts. They've got guys with Down syndrome, autism and other physical and mental challenges. At the same time, they're just regular Scouts doing what Scouts do - camping, archery, rifle shooting, swimming, fire starting, and more.
And we're back! (opens in a new tab)
Just spent 11 days at summer camp. A week of Boy Scout camp at Camp Cherry Valley , and then turned around the next day for 4 days of Cub Scout Camp at Camp Lassen . Good times! I'll be sharing a bit about each over the next several days.
"Socks" Skit (opens in a new tab)
Our Pack did this skit at Cub Scout Resident Camp. It think it was on of the better ones that night. Enjoy (sorry the audio is quiet).
"Troop Leader Guidebook" Volume 1 now available (opens in a new tab)
Vol. 1 of the "Troop Leader Guidebook" — the top resource for Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, committee members and involved parents — is available.
4 Is Cosmic Activity (opens in a new tab)
New Activity for Boy Scouts
New First Class Rank Requirements
This is is fourth in a series of posts abut the new rank requirements that take effect on January 1, 2016. Scout | Tenderfoot | Second Class | First Class | Star | Life | Eagle (these links will be active as each installment is published ) Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this PDF document – Notes…
Troop Leader Guidebook now available (opens in a new tab)
The first of two volumes of the long-awaited Troop Leader Guidebook is finally available through theBSA Supply Division's ScoutStuff.org website and at many Scout Shops in local councils. The Guidebook, priced at $12.99, replaces the Scoutmaster Handbook and is a wide-ranging manual that explains Boy Scouting to an audience that includes not only the Scoutmaster…
Eagle Scout author Sean Fay Wolfe sells Minecraft trilogy (opens in a new tab)
Sean Fay Wolfe was just 16 when he self-published "Minecraft: Quest for Justice." Now 17, this Eagle Scout author recently sold the rights to HarperCollins.
Words from a Scout (opens in a new tab)
I think our Scouts often do the best job of telling the story of how Scouting benefits today’s young people. However, sometimes it’s difficult to get them to sit still long enough to pull those thoughts together. I enjoyed reading one Scout Mom’s account of how she quizzed her son about what Scouting has done…
What You May Have Missed From the Build an Adventure Recruiting LiveCast (opens in a new tab)
You’ve read about the five reasons not to miss the 2015 Build An Adventure Recruiting LiveCast, but maybe you didn’t get a chance to tune in to the live stream (or you want to watch again). Well you’re in luck because this incredible Cub Scout recruiting livecast is still available to watch and share with…