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Write a funny caption for this photo
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 30th, 2014
What's going on in this picture? What is that dog doing and what is it thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment form at the bottom of this page. After we approve it, your funny caption will be on... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Aware and Care
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 30th, 2014
[cs2015] Aware and Care is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Communicator Activity Badge and the Disabilities Awareness Belt Loop and Pin . For the Aware... [more]
RT @scouting: You don't have to be an Eagle to read the official mag for Eagles. Use the promo code for $5 off. http://t.co/fGJxGm3ZLj
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 30th, 2014
RT @scouting: You don't have to be an Eagle to read the official mag for Eagles. Use the promo code for $5 off. http://t.co/fGJxGm3ZLj : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Scout Sells $25,000 Worth Of Popcorn; Gets Special Recognition http://t.co/lu68vzYQVv
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 30th, 2014
Scout Sells $25,000 Worth Of Popcorn; Gets Special Recognition http://t.co/lu68vzYQVv : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Scout Sells $25,000 Worth Of Popcorn; Gets Special Recognition
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 30th, 2014
We don't know what Trevor Rau's secret is when it comes to selling popcorn, but we're certainly impressed by his results. Over the last 12 years, the South Dakota Eagle Scout has sold about $25,000 worth of popcorn. The funds have helped pay for... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Code of the Wolf
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 30th, 2014
[cs2015] Code of the Wolf is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. In the current Wolf Cub Scout program it is similar to Wolf Elective 1 â Its a Secret and the Mathematics Belt Loop and Pin . For the Code of the Wolf adventure, Wolves... [more]
Scouting For the Long Haul
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on July 29th, 2014
Endurance When Baden-Powell wrote Scouting for Boys, he heavily emphasized that one of the attributes Scouts should strive for is endurance: A Scout saying is "Never say die till you're dead"- and if he acts up to this, it will pull him out of many... [more]
Scouting For the Long Haul
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on July 29th, 2014
Endurance When Baden-Powell wrote Scouting for Boys, he heavily emphasized that one of the attributes Scouts should strive for is endurance: A Scout saying is "Never say die till you're dead"- and if he acts up to this, it will pull him out of many... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Family Stories
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 29th, 2014
[cs2015] Family Stories is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 1 ââ¬â Making My Family Special and the Heritages Belt Loop and Pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and... [more]
Retirement
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 29th, 2014
You gotta have a cake! I am more interested in the bigger ideas of Scouting rather than writing about my own Troop or my individual experiences. Bear with me today as I share what's been going on recently. Short of two years ago I... [more]
Outdoor Cooking http://t.co/EwogK2qyVk
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 29th, 2014
Outdoor Cooking http://t.co/EwogK2qyVk : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Art Explosion
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 29th, 2014
[cs2015] Art Explosion is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Artist activity badge and the Art belt loop and pin . For the Art Explosion adventure,... [more]
Steering young people from violence
Posted to Chief's Corner on July 29th, 2014
Protecting young people from violence â especially gun violence â is a tough job in many communities. Statistics provided by the Children's Defense Fund in its 2014 "State of America's Children" report paint a troubling picture of gun violence in... [more]
Philmont's Famous Dinosaur
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 29th, 2014
Bob and I had a quick discussion about what we would do that Wednesday afternoon in June. We were at the Philmont Training Center and trying to plan our afternoon activity since there were no classes to attend. Philmont offered several options. I... [more]
We love books, and we love that Simon and Schuster is giving some away. Enter here http://t.co/Wz9IOCgqSr http://t.co/eUMNnyhwnt
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 29th, 2014
We love books, and we love that Simon and Schuster is giving some away. Enter here http://t.co/Wz9IOCgqSr http://t.co/eUMNnyhwnt : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Honors Fallen Veteran, Olympian http://t.co/xGJ9NyZgBz
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 29th, 2014
Eagle Scout Project Honors Fallen Veteran, Olympian http://t.co/xGJ9NyZgBz : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Honors Fallen Veteran, Olympian Tim Klotz,...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 29th, 2014
Eagle Scout Project Honors Fallen Veteran, Olympian Tim Klotz, from Troop 383 in Orland Park, Illinois, came up with a great idea for his Eagle project: a memorial garden named after a local resident who served in the Vietnam War and also competed... [more]
New Cub Scout Handbook and Leader Guide Sampler
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on July 29th, 2014
Get a sneak peek at the new Cub Scout handbooks and leader guides with these... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 231
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 28th, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers What kind of an internal standard is the aim of our work? I answer email questions about positions of responsibility and other subjects , plus (of course) your messages in the mailbag! Listen to Scoutmaster... [more]
Scooby Doo game review
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 28th, 2014
Scooby Doo & Looney Tunes Cartoon Universe: Adventure game review Scooby-Doo is a lovable, legendary Warner Bros. character. But there's hasn't been a game featuring the awesome dog in nearly four years. He must've felt neglected! SCOOBY DOO... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Aquanaut
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 28th, 2014
[cs2015] Aquanaut is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Aquanaut activity badge and the Swimming belt loop and pin . For the Aquanaut adventure,... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: A World of Sound
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 28th, 2014
[cs2015] A World of Sound is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Bear Elective 8 â Cub Scout Band . For the A World of Sound adventure, Bears make musical instruments from around the... [more]
Remembering Bear Skin
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 28th, 2014
What do you think of when you hear the words "bear skin"? Is your first thought a bear skin rug? Maybe a sporting game between the Bears and the Redskins? Maybe a sunburn after sitting with bare skin in the sun too long? One of the things I think... [more]
RT @THEboss_TravisL: Awesome sunset Thursday night on Knife Lake @Northern_Tier @boyscouts @BoysLife http://t.co/f0ZtVxEpQd
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 28th, 2014
RT @THEboss_TravisL: Awesome sunset Thursday night on Knife Lake @Northern_Tier @boyscouts @BoysLife http://t.co/f0ZtVxEpQd : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Scout Overcomes Disabilities To Earn Eagle http://t.co/y7DFFYAzYX
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 28th, 2014
Scout Overcomes Disabilities To Earn Eagle http://t.co/y7DFFYAzYX : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Scout Overcomes Disabilities To Earn Eagle
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 28th, 2014
It's always inspiring to read about young men who must overcome exceptional odds to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Take, for example, Garrett Becker from Waukesha, Wisconsin, who suffers from cerebral palsy, epilepsy and blindness. Garrett recently... [more]
No more, no less
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 28th, 2014
What if a high school math teacher decided that during her geometry class she would start teaching her students about calculus? What if questions about calculus appeared on the course midterm or final exam? In the first instance, the teacher could... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" Overseas Scouts
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 27th, 2014
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... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Air of the Wolf
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 27th, 2014
[cs2015] Air of the Wolf is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. In the current Wolf Cub Scout program it is similar to Wolf Elective 5 â Spare Time Fun . For this adventure, Wolves learn about activities which can be done using air... [more]
Cycling Eagle Scouts Are About Halfway Across The Country http://t.co/vGfjNiFF46
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 27th, 2014
Cycling Eagle Scouts Are About Halfway Across The Country http://t.co/vGfjNiFF46 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Cycling Eagle Scouts Are About Halfway Across The Country
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 27th, 2014
It's an honor to keep everybody up to date on the epic Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America bike trek, which is taking a group of Eagle Scouts all the way from San Francisco to Virginia ⦠on their bikes. The group recently passed through Newton,... [more]
RT @nytimes: Mars has long been overdue for a new map (Source: USGS) http://t.co/el27uSOpY4 http://t.co/0vH1mPMcnb
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 27th, 2014
RT @nytimes: Mars has long been overdue for a new map (Source: USGS) http://t.co/el27uSOpY4 http://t.co/0vH1mPMcnb : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Cub Scouts to Use Boy Scout Oath and Law
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on July 26th, 2014
Cub Scouts will adopt the Boy Scout Oath and Law on June 1, 2015. Read about this new... [more]
Letters From Camp â" Day Six
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 26th, 2014
Hello from Camp Horseshoe! You can check out the live webcam too. Here's more information about Camp Horseshoe The post Letters From Camp ââ¬â Day Six appeared first on Scoutmastercg.com ... [more]
RT @BoysLifeAaron: Looking for a unique Scout outing? Try caving. http://t.co/b3VFCHQqgH #caving #scouting
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 26th, 2014
RT @BoysLifeAaron: Looking for a unique Scout outing? Try caving. http://t.co/b3VFCHQqgH #caving #scouting : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Earning Your Stripes
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 26th, 2014
[cs2015] Earning Your Stripes is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to the Good Manners Belt Loop and Pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners practice loyalty and good... [more]
Georgia Boy Scouts Travel To Guatemala To Help Cub Scouts http://t.co/J5eVQoBGCW
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 26th, 2014
Georgia Boy Scouts Travel To Guatemala To Help Cub Scouts http://t.co/J5eVQoBGCW : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Georgia Boy Scouts Travel To Guatemala To Help Cub Scouts
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 26th, 2014
The Scouts from Troop 444 in Marietta, Georgia , aren't afraid to travel a long way from home to help out some Cub Scouts. Cub Scout Pack 7, located in a small village near Guatemala City , was started four years ago by the leader of Troop 444, who... [more]
Letters From Camp â" Day Five
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 25th, 2014
Hello from Camp Horseshoe! Send me an email me via Troop 24 Kennett Square ââ¬Â¦ and I'll reply via one of the video Letters from Summer Camp this week. You can check out the live webcam too. Here's more information about Camp Horseshoe The post... [more]
New Ownership Bringing ScoutingNews.org Back To Life
Posted to Scouting News on July 25th, 2014
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How to make a rustic pallet planter: http://t.co/Z3XqO7GLwF
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 25th, 2014
How to make a rustic pallet planter: http://t.co/Z3XqO7GLwF : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
How to make a pallet planter
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 25th, 2014
How to make a rustic pallet planter: You can make this rustic planter out of split pallet slats and a five-gallon bucket. WHAT YOU'LL NEED One or two pallets (Try to get pallets that are in good shape. Large box stores and moving companies are good... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Adventures in Science
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 25th, 2014
[cs2015] Adventures in Science is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Scientist activity badge and the Science belt loop and pin . For this adventure,... [more]
Eagle Scout Removes 180 Pounds Of Garbage From Creek http://t.co/nhPqmFWY8w
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 25th, 2014
Eagle Scout Removes 180 Pounds Of Garbage From Creek http://t.co/nhPqmFWY8w : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Eagle Scout Removes 180 Pounds Of Garbage From Creek
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 25th, 2014
It's pretty amazing the trash you can find in local waterways. Why anybody would think it's OK to just dump their trash in a river is beyond us. Alex Hansen, an Eagle Scout from the Buffalo, New York, area, recently coordinated a project that... [more]
9m (30 foot) tower on the Tropic of Capricorn
Posted to Ropes and Poles on July 25th, 2014
1st Polokwane are a Scout troop in Polokwane, a South African city right on the Tropic of Capricorn. This 9m tower is a Springbok Scout construction project led by Courtney, one of their senior Scouts. These photographs show the construction... [more]
Letters From Camp â" Day Four
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 25th, 2014
Hello from Camp Horseshoe! Thanks for all the email, today we try to catch up! I'll post reflections on the older and younger Scout experience tomorrow. Send me an email me via Troop 24 Kennett Square ââ¬Â¦ and I'll reply via one of the video... [more]
The Scoutmaster's Vantage Point
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 24th, 2014
I attended a district planning meeting last fall at a church which charters a rather large troop. The Scouts were there, setting up and checking their patrol boxes and getting ready for the church picnic the next day, for which the troop was doing... [more]
RT @Endar_IRL: @boyslifeclay @boyslife Waoh, I culod atcaluly raed taht. Cuold my flolowres raed tihs?
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 24th, 2014
RT @Endar_IRL: @boyslifeclay @boyslife Waoh, I culod atcaluly raed taht. Cuold my flolowres raed tihs? : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Scholarships Available for NextConnect National Marketing Summits-Register Now!
Posted to Scout Wire on July 24th, 2014
David Weekley, the newly elected national vice president of marketing of the Boy Scouts of America, wants to make you aware of special scholarship funds that have become available to help offset travel expenses so every council can send at least... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: A Bear Goes Fishing
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 24th, 2014
[cs2015] A Bear Goes Fishing is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Fishing belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Bears learn about fishing regulations and equipment. Then... [more]
Community Service Project Keeps Scout's Hometown Safe http://t.co/gf9IwgmxuD
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 24th, 2014
Community Service Project Keeps Scout's Hometown Safe http://t.co/gf9IwgmxuD : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @BoysLifeClay: How we read: http://t.co/YwSVHVT1LU
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 24th, 2014
RT @BoysLifeClay: How we read: http://t.co/YwSVHVT1LU : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Community Service Project Keeps Scout's Hometown Safe
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 24th, 2014
Community Service Project Keeps Scout's Hometown Safe The small community of Sand Coulee, Montana, was full of unmarked roads, which could be a problem when volunteer firefighters were trying to get to the site of an emergency. Local Boy Scout Levi... [more]
The Buzz: New President Inducted at 2014 National Annual Meeting
Posted to Scout Wire on July 24th, 2014
Did you miss out on this year's National Annual Meeting, held in Nashville, Tenn.? If you did-or even if you were there, and would like to see a quick recap of the busy week's events-the latest episode of The Buzz is dedicated to the event's high... [more]
Letters From Camp â" Day Three
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 23rd, 2014
Hello from Camp Horseshoe! Send me an email me via Troop 24 Kennett Square ââ¬Â¦ and I'll reply via one of the video Letters from Summer Camp this week. You can check out the live webcam too. Here's more information about Camp Horseshoe The post... [more]
Finance Impact e-Letter: July 15 Issue Covers Shared Services, Calculating Insurance Costs, and More
Posted to Scout Wire on July 23rd, 2014
The July 15 issue of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is available online. In this issue of the e-Letter , we look at the benefits of moving toward a shared services model for council fiscal management, as well as the... [more]
Celebrate! It's National Hot Dog Day! http://t.co/4sMyn4RV59 http://t.co/RveMnDRgHI
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 23rd, 2014
Celebrate! It's National Hot Dog Day! http://t.co/4sMyn4RV59 http://t.co/RveMnDRgHI : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Waiting for a Board of Review
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 23rd, 2014
Amy sent in this question: My son has completed his requirements and a scoutmaster conference for his next rank. He has requested a board of review but was told he cannot have his board of review until school starts and regular meetings resume in... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Adventures in Coins
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 23rd, 2014
[cs2015] Adventures in Coins is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For this adventure, Wolves play games and do activities related to coins. In the process, they learn all about coins. The requirement for this adventure are shown below... [more]
RT @scouting: Gizmodo writer: Boy Scouts made me the man I am today http://t.co/d4agm3vTwW
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 23rd, 2014
RT @scouting: Gizmodo writer: Boy Scouts made me the man I am today http://t.co/d4agm3vTwW : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
The Scout Brigade Of Fort George Looks Great http://t.co/vwV763AhIw
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 23rd, 2014
The Scout Brigade Of Fort George Looks Great http://t.co/vwV763AhIw : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
The Scout Brigade Of Fort George Looks Great
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 23rd, 2014
For 32 months back in the early 1800s, the United States and the section of North America now known as Canada just couldn't get along. For 2,393 months and counting since then, everyone has gotten along splendidly. That's the basic gist of the... [more]
Follow these 10 rules for reading ... from Teddy Roosevelt! http://t.co/XMhgB6ZLqc
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 23rd, 2014
Follow these 10 rules for reading ... from Teddy Roosevelt! http://t.co/XMhgB6ZLqc : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
New Features, Updates Added to my.Scouting Tools
Posted to Scout Wire on July 23rd, 2014
We are happy to announce the latest new features and improvements that are available on my .Scouting Tools , including the following: New! Organization Security Manager Tool Key 3s at each organization level, including council, area, region and... [more]
Great! Any other cover boys out there? MT @glennstrachan: My father, still alive, on the cover of BL in Aug 1940. http://t.co/IgZrHGmpd7
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
Great! Any other cover boys out there? MT @glennstrachan: My father, still alive, on the cover of BL in Aug 1940. http://t.co/IgZrHGmpd7 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Letters From Camp â" Day Two
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 22nd, 2014
Hello from Camp Horseshoe! Send me an email me via Troop 24 Kennett Square and I'll reply via one of the video Letters from Summer Camp this week. You can check out the live webcam too. Here's more information about Camp Horseshoe The post... [more]
The Buzz - June 2014, "National Annual Meeting"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on July 22nd, 2014
While the name of the event remained the same, there were lots of changes introduced at the 2014 National Annual Meeting, held May 21-23 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., including: The final address from Wayne Perry, the BSA's... [more]
RT @cullen_walsh: Just a @philmont sun rise last Monday http://t.co/rrBYfAV0PQ
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
RT @cullen_walsh: Just a @philmont sun rise last Monday http://t.co/rrBYfAV0PQ : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @ScoutmasterJose: #BSA scouts at opening campfire of Caribbean Jamboree 2014. http://t.co/LIhpVZsHun
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
RT @ScoutmasterJose: #BSA scouts at opening campfire of Caribbean Jamboree 2014. http://t.co/LIhpVZsHun : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Are Boys in Your Council 'Hooked on Scouting?' They Should Be!
Posted to Scout Wire on July 22nd, 2014
Are you hooked on Scouting? Well, you can be. Councils are using the "Hooked on Scouting" program to reel in Cub Scout-age boys who love fishing or who want to learn. The program can help turn Scouting into a family affair and provide a great... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 22nd, 2014
[cs2015] Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 19 â Magic Fun . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn... [more]
Scouts Help Repair Campground Destroyed By Fire http://t.co/gskHMDV4jm
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
Scouts Help Repair Campground Destroyed By Fire http://t.co/gskHMDV4jm : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Celebrate National Hammock Day with BL http://t.co/qhh7M8OCUu
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
Celebrate National Hammock Day with BL http://t.co/qhh7M8OCUu : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Scouts Help Repair Campground Destroyed By Fire
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
When a campground at Point Mugu State Park in California was destroyed by fire, Troop 730 from Newbury Park, California , stepped up to help. The troop already spent some time each year maintaining a trail near the park. After the fire, four... [more]
Wake Up! At Claytor Lake http://t.co/0g9VqejGjo
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
Wake Up! At Claytor Lake http://t.co/0g9VqejGjo : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Wake Up! At Claytor Lake
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
Wake Up! At Claytor Lake... [more]
Philmont Reaches 1-million Camper Milestone
Posted to Scout Wire on July 22nd, 2014
This summer, Philmont Scout Ranch reached the milestone of one million campers. It all started 75 years ago when Waite Phillips offered 35,857 acres of his ranch to the Boy Scouts of America in 1938 to serve as a national wilderness camping area... [more]
Infographic Demonstrates That Nature Really Bites http://t.co/Oq0uT0yHrV
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 22nd, 2014
Infographic Demonstrates That Nature Really Bites http://t.co/Oq0uT0yHrV : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
The Art of Story-Telling
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on July 21st, 2014
Once Upon a Campfire One of the first Scout camping trips that sticks out in mind was not noteworthy because of where we went or what we did. As a matter of fact, I can't even remember where it was. What sticks out in my head was what took place... [more]
The Art of Story-Telling
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on July 21st, 2014
Once Upon a Campfire One of the first Scout camping trips that sticks out in mind was not noteworthy because of where we went or what we did. As a matter of fact, I can't even remember where it was. What sticks out in my head was what took place... [more]
Expert caver on the 5 best places to get started caving: http://t.co/McIBaf42CD
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 21st, 2014
Expert caver on the 5 best places to get started caving: http://t.co/McIBaf42CD : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
How to get started caving
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 21st, 2014
Expert caver on the 5 best places to get started caving: Bill Steele started caving as a Scout almost 50 years ago, and since then, he has explored hundreds of caves throughout the United States and in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and China. He has... [more]
Letters From Camp â" Day One
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 21st, 2014
DAY ONE Hello from Camp Horseshoe! Just checking for a couple of minutes (the first day or so at camp is always busy!) Be sure to email me! Camp Webcam and Email Send me an email me via Troop 24 Kennett Square and I'll reply via one of the video... [more]
The Summit Bechtel Reserve | Explore the Adventure of Scouting
Posted to The Bechtel Summit Youtube Videos on July 21st, 2014
The Summit Bechtel Reserve. A place like no other in the world tucked in the heart of West Virginia. A place made possible through the generosity of donors who see The Bechtel Summit's adventures, programs and technological opportunities as vital to... [more]
Webelos Adventure Requirements: Webelos Walkabout
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 21st, 2014
[cs2015] Webelos Walkabout is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Outdoorsman activity badge and the Hiking belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Webelos plan and carry... [more]
Scouts Can Really Sink Their Teeth Into BSA's Latest Tasty Partnership
Posted to Scout Wire on July 21st, 2014
The Boy Scouts of America and Jack Link's have teamed up on a multiyear partnership that will make Jack Link's "The Official Protein Snack of the Boy Scouts of America" and the organization's four national high-adventure bases. The agreement will... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Bats Are Our Friend http://t.co/IKzWXHJiiP
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 21st, 2014
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Bats Are Our Friend http://t.co/IKzWXHJiiP : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Bats Are Our Friend
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 21st, 2014
If you're looking for an idea for an Eagle Scout project, feel free to go batty. Michigan Boy Scout Matthew Netherland knows all about the benefits of bats . That's why, for his Eagle Scout project, he converted scrap car battery covers into 30 bat... [more]
Q&A: SSNs, background checks, merit badge counselors
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 21st, 2014
Time for a few more answers to your questions, this time about Social Security numbers on adult applications, the criminal background check and how to become a merit badge counselor. I don't like giving out my Social Security number. Why is it... [more]
Courteous
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 21st, 2014
Twice last week, I was greeted by one of our former Scouts in public, once at a restaurant and the other at a store. We were having lunch and both my son and I noticed a busboy who looked familiar, but neither of us could place exactly who it was... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" The Need for a Refresher
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 20th, 2014
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... [more]
Learning The Ropes â" The 2014 Hallmark Ornament
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 20th, 2014
It is that time of year. Hallmark is now selling the new Keepsake Ornaments for this year's Christmas season. That means there should be a new Beagle Scout Snoopy ornament if the company is continuing the series they began several years ago. I was... [more]
Three Scouts Save Drowning Victim At Oklahoma Lake http://t.co/mLuXW7sHZd
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 20th, 2014
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Three Scouts Save Drowning Victim At Oklahoma Lake
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 20th, 2014
If someone was drowning, would you know what to do? Thanks goodness these three Scout brothers from Oklahoma knew exactly what to do when they rescued a man at Lake Arcadia. "They train us for this kind of stuff," Jonathan Wyckoff, 15, told an... [more]
A New Course
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 19th, 2014
Hole #3. If you have been keeping up with this blog you know that both I and the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 like to play disc golf. I usually go to a nearby town to play since Melrose does not have a disc golf course. I like to get out at least once... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Planting A Garden http://t.co/5l4KWVrbjz
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 19th, 2014
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Eagle Scout Project Idea: Planting A Garden
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 19th, 2014
One of the best ways to beautify an area is to plant a garden. And if that garden can also be used to help educate kids? All the better. Adam Smith, from Troop 7007 in Prescott, Arizona, recently completed an Eagle Scout project that saw him raise... [more]
Choosing a Patrol Name
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 18th, 2014
I remember very clearly the time I first sat down with my new Patrol to choose a Patrol name. We had some suggestions from the Boy Scout Handbook and an old printed list of a couple-dozen creative names. We didn't think much about what should go... [more]
Perfect Job â" What is yours
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 18th, 2014
See for me there is no easy answer to that question it depends on my situation I have four categories for which perfect job could fit into. The post Perfect Job ââ¬â What is yours appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Scout Uses CPR Skills To Save Grandfather http://t.co/FaZANMUzbL
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 18th, 2014
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Scout Uses CPR Skills To Save Grandfather
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 18th, 2014
If only more people were as prepared as William Wright. The 15-year-old Scout from Austin, Texas, was studying in his room one night when he heard his mother screaming for help. William ran out and found his 83-year-old father lying on floor. His... [more]
Scout Camp 2015, Summit Style
Posted to Summit Blog on July 18th, 2014
Scout camp-the learning, the merit badges, the advancement-it's pretty cool, a classic Scouting experience. The new Walter Scott Summit Center at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve-with its lakes, trails, zip lines, boulder cove,... [more]
Scout Camp 2015, Summit Style
Posted to Summit Blog on July 18th, 2014
Scout camp-the learning, the merit badges, the advancement-it's pretty cool, a classic Scouting experience. The new Walter Scott Summit Center at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve-with its lakes, trails, zip lines, boulder cove,... [more]
Scout Camp 2015, Summit Style
Posted to Summit Blog on July 18th, 2014
Scout camp-the learning, the merit badges, the advancement-it's pretty cool, a classic Scouting experience. The new Walter Scott Summit Center at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve-with its lakes, trails, zip lines, boulder cove,... [more]
Pioneering as community service: permanent bridge by 1st Blairgowrie
Posted to Ropes and Poles on July 18th, 2014
Today is Nelson Mandela's birthday. Over the last few years, South Africans have been encouraged to spend 67 minutes of the day serving the community - signifying the 67 years Mandela gave in service to the country. This post looks at a permanent... [more]
RT @MLB: Moment of the week? #ASG #FarewellCaptain http://t.co/C75jecUE19
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 18th, 2014
RT @MLB: Moment of the week? #ASG #FarewellCaptain http://t.co/C75jecUE19 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Hanging with fishing legends Roland Martin, @Jimmy_Houston, @Bill_Dance1 and BSA's own @Tom_Redington #ICAST2014 http://t.co/46u943k2FU
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 17th, 2014
Hanging with fishing legends Roland Martin, @Jimmy_Houston, @Bill_Dance1 and BSA's own @Tom_Redington #ICAST2014 http://t.co/46u943k2FU : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Patch Trading At The Training Center
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 17th, 2014
It is inevitable. If you are in the Scouting program for several years you will start collecting something. It could be activity patches. Maybe it will be council shoulder patches (csp's) or Order of the Arrow lodge flaps. It might be coffee mugs... [more]
Turk's Head Knot Neckerchief Slide
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 17th, 2014
The "Turk's head" knot (named for its resemblance to a turban) is a familiar traditional neckerchief slide or woggle . Elaborate Turk's head knots can be made with additional passes and leads (see Ashley's Book of Knots for a thorough education in... [more]
National Outdoor Awards Aren't Easy To Earn http://t.co/Z7oMyMMiL2
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 17th, 2014
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National Outdoor Awards Aren't Easy To Earn
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 17th, 2014
National Outdoor Awards Aren't Easy To Earn The BSA's National Outdoor Awards take a lot of work. That's what makes the award so prestigious. When Wisconsin Scout Christopher Hagen became an Eagle Scout, he didn't stop there. Instead, he kept... [more]
2014 Kanwa tho Lodge Spring Induction
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on July 17th, 2014
Kanwa tho Lodge held their spring induction weekend on May 9-11, 2014 at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta in Burlington, WI. Check out the highlights above! -- Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America Twitter: www.twitter.com/oabsa Instagram:... [more]
2014 Section W-1N Conclave
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on July 17th, 2014
Section W-1N held their annual conclae at Camp Thunderbird in Washington on April 25-27, 2014. Check out the highlights above! Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America Twitter: www.twitter.com/oabsa Instagram: www.instagram.com/oabsa Facebook:... [more]
2014 Section SR-7B Conclave
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on July 17th, 2014
Section SR-7B held their 2014 Section Conclave at Camp Bowers, NC on April 25-27, 2014. Here is a look at the activities enjoyed by all the Arrowmen present including National Chief, Nick Dannemiller. -- Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America... [more]
2014 Section C-7 Conclave
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on July 17th, 2014
Section C-7 held their 2014 conclave on April 25th-27th, 2014 at Mandt Park in Stoughton, WI. The theme for the conclave was C-007. Check out the highlights above! -- Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America Twitter:... [more]
Scout Video â" Flintstones & Flash Mobs
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 16th, 2014
My Scout video picks for this week include Flintstones, a flash mob, and futuristic publications. Flintstones Jamboree Fred and Barney lead a rousing rendition of "Old MacDonald" at a World Jamboree. Scout video of Flash Mob in Turin, Italy A... [more]
Don't Let Fun-in-the-Sun Turn into Beat-by-the-Heat!
Posted to ScoutStuff Blog on July 16th, 2014
As with every other Scouting activity, when it comes to sun safety, preparedness and risk prevention rule the day! Learn to recognize symptoms of heat stress long before a heat stroke becomes a possibility: Of course the only way to eliminate risk... [more]
A Great Service Project: Renovating A Local Park http://t.co/92GRCOjvKm
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 16th, 2014
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A Great Service Project: Renovating A Local Park
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 16th, 2014
Scouting service is all about taking care of your community. The Scouts in Canyon, Texas, are certainly doing their part. They've completed more than 1,000 hours of work at Conner Park, stripping, painting and reproofing the pavilions, and... [more]
The Scout's Guide to Naming Your Patrol
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on July 16th, 2014
While working on an article that will be published this weekend on GreenBar Life , I found some really cool quotes from John Thruman, William Hillcourt, and others talking about the importance of the Patrol Name. This is a topic which I didn't... [more]
The Scout's Guide to Naming Your Patrol
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on July 16th, 2014
While working on an article that will be published this weekend on GreenBar Life , I found some really cool quotes from John Thruman, William Hillcourt, and others talking about the importance of the Patrol Name. This is a topic which I didn't... [more]
Prototypes of Cub Scout New Recognition Devices
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on July 15th, 2014
When our new Cub Scout program begins next year, we'll have new recognition devices. Take a look at these prototypes to get an idea of what they'll look... [more]
Transformative Travel
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 15th, 2014
David Gilmour ( the entrepreneur who founded FIJI Water ; not the Pink Floyd musician ), was asked "Where's the best place to prepare for leadership: MBA school or on the job?" by Monocle Magazine . He chose neither. His answer: "Travel. How can... [more]
High Praise for our High Adventure Leadership
Posted to Chief's Corner on July 15th, 2014
We often hear stories from our councils and others about extraordinary and heroic acts performed by Scouts to help or save others. The following story is from a Scoutmaster who, with members of his troop, experienced a powerful "Be Prepared" moment... [more]
Missouri Boy Scout Earns 140 Merit Badges http://t.co/ph2jqzF6TG
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 15th, 2014
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Missouri Boy Scout Earns 140 Merit Badges
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 15th, 2014
Austin Van Black, from Troop 374 in Liberty, Missouri , has earned 140 merit badges. That's one busy Boy Scout. His final badge was Backpacking , which he completed by camping out overnight in a city park. "To my peers, I don't think they fully... [more]
Scratch This http://t.co/tQjSLrM39R
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 15th, 2014
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Podcast 230- The Internal Standard
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 14th, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers What kind of an internal standard is the aim of our work? We want our Scouts to form resilient character that they can call on as they move forward in life, we have some ofttimes overlooked opportunities to... [more]
"Scoutin' with Sasquatch" Video
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on July 14th, 2014
Have you seen this hilarious new video? The Boy Scouts of America has partnered with Jack Links Jerky, and they've created some funny videos. My boys wanted to watch this one over and over! If you want to see Sasquatch on a zipline, hiking or... [more]
Try it, you'll love it! RT @slingsong: I've heard of some of these, but pinto bean fudge?! http://t.co/bunlLZXV9N
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 14th, 2014
Try it, you'll love it! RT @slingsong: I've heard of some of these, but pinto bean fudge?! http://t.co/bunlLZXV9N : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Gear Guy: How to use Shoe Goo to repair rubber rain boots. http://t.co/Oicwd8JjTn
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 14th, 2014
Gear Guy: How to use Shoe Goo to repair rubber rain boots. http://t.co/Oicwd8JjTn : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Yum! The BSA Now Has An Official Protein Snack http://t.co/FETcl96InS
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 14th, 2014
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How to repair rubber rain boots
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 14th, 2014
Gear Guy: How to use Shoe Goo to repair rubber rain boots. My favorite rubber rain boots have a hole in the side. Now they aren't dry at all. They weren't really expensive, but I don't want to get new ones. How can I repair my boot? Please help. â... [more]
Yum! The BSA Now Has An Official Protein Snack
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 14th, 2014
Jerky, anyone? The tasty snack is now the official BSA protein snack, thanks to a deal between the BSA and Jack Link's . What does this mean to you? It means that Jack Link's products will soon be available at the BSA's retail facilities and also... [more]
A Scout is Kind â" even when you don't expect it
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 14th, 2014
Over cracker barrel one Saturday night at a campout a couple years ago, as the boys were off at their patrol sites getting ready for lights out, we adults were talking about our boys. We had been watching them from a distance all day as they went... [more]
Could this be the exit for Pedro the Mailburro's secret napping spot? http://t.co/OO35KnSOcx
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 13th, 2014
Could this be the exit for Pedro the Mailburro's secret napping spot? http://t.co/OO35KnSOcx : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @dixiedarlin_RN: Well played @BoysLife magazine. I've tried to pick this phone up at least 10 times this morning. Well played. ? http://t.co/mjaGgrGYPQ
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 13th, 2014
RT @dixiedarlin_RN: Well played @BoysLife magazine. I've tried to pick this phone up at least 10 times this morning. Well played. ? http://t.co/mjaGgrGYPQ : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Roses, thorns and adults
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 13th, 2014
An essential part of youth leadership development is the reflection that follows a youth-led event or activity. It gives the boys a chance to talk about what went right and what could use improvement, and how to better plan for next time. In our... [more]
RT @NBCNews: Woman named Amelia Earhart completes around-the-world flight. Yes, that's her real name. http://t.co/pNUx2ydJdJ http://t.co/dGiYob7Veu
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 13th, 2014
RT @NBCNews: Woman named Amelia Earhart completes around-the-world flight. Yes, that's her real name. http://t.co/pNUx2ydJdJ http://t.co/dGiYob7Veu : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" The Other Fellow's Point of View
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 13th, 2014
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... [more]
MSPP #139: Many Point Scout Camp 2014 Opening Campfire P1
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 13th, 2014
The opening campfire of a week of Boy Scout summer camp. It is time to meet the staff that will play an important role during the success of your troop's time at camp. Is the staff enthusiastic? Are they energetic? Are they ready to provide you... [more]
The Frog-Catching Scouts Of Calaveras County http://t.co/6PECDfue9i
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 13th, 2014
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The Frog-Catching Scouts Of Calaveras County
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 13th, 2014
If you haven't read Mark Twain's (very) short story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, you can read it for free online . (Go ahead and read it now. We'll wait.) OK. The story was written in 1867, but for Troop 100 in Hannibal,... [more]
2012 National Vice Chief Preston Marquis
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on July 13th, 2014
Preston Marquis, 2012 National Vice Chief of the Order of the Arrow, tells his Scouting story at the 2013 National Planning Meeting in Dallas, TX. -- Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America Twitter: www.twitter.com/oabsa Instagram:... [more]
Summer Camp Advancement 2014
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 12th, 2014
The Boy Scouts have come home. About an hour and a half ago the ten Boy Scouts and two adult leaders of Melrose Troop 68 arrived home from spending the week at Many Point Scout Camp in northwest Minnesota. From the few minutes I was able to talk to... [more]
Save the animals, save the world -- and win cool prizes! http://t.co/T3L5qXgdgH http://t.co/tzUy2zGq7I
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 12th, 2014
Save the animals, save the world -- and win cool prizes! http://t.co/T3L5qXgdgH http://t.co/tzUy2zGq7I : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Do You Know Your Stars?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 12th, 2014
How well do you know your way around the stars in the night sky? Here's a quiz on the circumpolar constellations and stars seen from the Northern hemisphere you'll want to know to find the North Star. Before starting this star quiz you may want to... [more]
What Does Scouting Do For Kids? http://t.co/CdIkZsxxgq
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 12th, 2014
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What Does Scouting Do For Kids?
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 12th, 2014
Many of today's Scouts are just the right age to remember Reading Rainbow , a TV series that aired on PBS and encouraged children to read. (Guess what else encourages kids to read? Boys' Life magazine, people!) It was definitely an honor when the... [more]
Another sports Good Guy: RT @RickPorcello: The Final Vote has inspired me.......... http://t.co/WsWAKaWOh8
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 11th, 2014
Another sports Good Guy: RT @RickPorcello: The Final Vote has inspired me.......... http://t.co/WsWAKaWOh8 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Major Gifts Seminar Dates Announced
Posted to Scout Wire on July 11th, 2014
Is Journey to Excellence on your radar? If you are striving to achieve the Gold level recognition, a new set of seminars can help. The Boy Scouts of America Foundation will be conducting three Major Gift Seminars this year as follows: Madison,... [more]
Bear Adventure Requirements: Paws for Action
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 11th, 2014
[cs2015] Paws for Action is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 3 â What Makes America Special? , Bear Achievement 6 âTake Care of Your Planet and Bear... [more]
A Group Of Boy Scouts Saved Their Scoutmaster After A Rafting Accident http://t.co/sUYvwPzo8m
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 11th, 2014
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A Group Of Boy Scouts Saved Their Scoutmaster After A Rafting Accident
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 11th, 2014
If you ever break your leg in the wilderness, you better hope there are Boy Scouts nearby. When their Scoutmaster broke his leg while rafting, the Scouts from Troop 26 in Great Falls, Montana, responded exactly as they should have. One boy ran to a... [more]
RT @scouting: Include STEM activities in your pack or troop's summer fun http://t.co/f8UcwIPFST
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 10th, 2014
RT @scouting: Include STEM activities in your pack or troop's summer fun http://t.co/f8UcwIPFST : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Wolf Adventure Requirements: Running With the Pack
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 10th, 2014
[cs2015] Running With the Pack is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Elective 20 â Sports and the Wolf Achievement 8 â Cooking and Eating . For this adventure, Wolves improve... [more]
Summer Camp 2014
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 10th, 2014
"Many Point Scout Camp. That's the place to be. It's where the best of Scouting is and that's the place for me. You hear the loon a'calling, and the Little Beaver roar, and you'll come again the legend says, just like the Scouts of yore." You can... [more]
RT @boyscouts: The Boy Scouts of America and Jack Link's have teamed up! http://t.co/8lDv2daztg
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 10th, 2014
RT @boyscouts: The Boy Scouts of America and Jack Link's have teamed up! http://t.co/8lDv2daztg : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Royal Carrick Bend Neckerchief Slide
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 10th, 2014
The decorative royal carrick bend can be fashioned into a great neckerchief slide. Begin by laying out the royal carrick bend flat and then tighten the strands around a cylinder (paper tube, etc.) This is a challenging project, but it's worth the... [more]
The Day of the 1 Millionth Philmont Participant
Posted to Philmont Scout Ranch Youtube Videos on July 10th, 2014
A time-lapse of the day the 1 millionth participant arrived at... [more]
Varsity Scouts Save Woman Pinned Under SUV http://t.co/kwNHeZyg8j
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 10th, 2014
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Varsity Scouts Save Woman Pinned Under SUV
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 10th, 2014
When a group of Varsity Scouts from Utah came across an overturned SUV and saw that there were no emergency crews around, they did what they had to do: rush in to help. Good thing they did, as it turns out there was a woman trapped underneath the... [more]
Tiger Adventure Requirements: Tigers in the Wild
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 9th, 2014
[cs2015] Tigers in the Wild is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 5 â Lets Go Outdoors and the Hiking Belt Loop and Pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and... [more]
As You Read This, Scouts Are Cycling Across The Country http://t.co/vt6dnTisos
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 9th, 2014
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As You Read This, Scouts Are Cycling Across The Country
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 9th, 2014
The Scouts from Troop 165 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, have made it about 25 percent of the way across the country. Their adventure, which began earlier this summer , started when the Scouts dipped their tires into the Pacific Ocean before cycling... [more]
Scout Champions the Environment One Drop at a Time
Posted to Chief's Corner on July 9th, 2014
I am always fascinated by the mechanisms by which our Scouts serve their communities. We often see Scouts who have a love for the outdoors, enjoy helping the elderly, or are driven to gather food for the needy. But it's not often that you find a... [more]
The One Million Mark!
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 9th, 2014
Today is the day! Today marks the one millionth camper at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. That is a lot of Scouts! To commemorate this milestone a new patch has gone on sale at the Tooth Of Time Traders website. What do you think of this patch?... [more]
To Parents at an Eagle Court of Honor
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 9th, 2014
Here's an idea of what can be said at an Eagle Court of Honor to help parents understand their role in Scouting. This is a big day, and it all goes by fast. Before we go any further; mom and dad, take a moment to look at your Scout. A Scout goes... [more]
Webelos Adventure Requirements: Stronger, Faster, Higher
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 8th, 2014
[cs2015] Stronger, Faster, Higher is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Athlete activity badge . For this adventure, Webelos work to improve their physical fitness, play... [more]
Scout Video Picks â" Ninjas and Birch Bark Canoes
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 8th, 2014
My Scout video picks for this week include a great game from Spain and birch bark canoes. Ninja Slap ââ¬â Jugeo Scout This sophisticated game of tag shown in this video of Spanish Scouts was very popular with my Scouts for a year or two. The... [more]
Everything you need to know about Boys' Life, straight from the burro's mouth. http://t.co/pZiPQFfhsv
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 8th, 2014
Everything you need to know about Boys' Life, straight from the burro's mouth. http://t.co/pZiPQFfhsv : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
The giant who threw up http://t.co/kVFahJefQZ
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 8th, 2014
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The giant who threw up
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 8th, 2014
Gus: Did you hear about the giant who threw up? Scott: No. How did you know? Gus: Oh, it's all over town. View On WordPress... [more]
Hike It The Scout Way http://t.co/2Ep9Ze6ybQ
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 8th, 2014
Hike It The Scout Way http://t.co/2Ep9Ze6ybQ : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Scout Training is the Answer!
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 8th, 2014
LDS Scout Advisors, Are you struggling to have your boys involved? Do you find it a chore to get out and spend time with your scouts in the outdoors? Does your calling feel like a burden instead of a blessing? Are you putting off getting trained?... [more]
Hooked on Scouting
Posted to Boy Scouts of America Youtube Videos on July 7th, 2014
Pro Fisherman Tom Redington talks about how you can enter the Hooked on Scouting contest on the BSA Facebook. More details:... [more]
Shaking Things Up: The Left-handed Scout Handshake
Posted to ScoutStuff Blog on July 7th, 2014
What's one of the most common forms of nonverbal communication used between two people? No, it's not the fist bump, high five, a hug or even a kiss. It's the handshake ââ¬â a simple handshake involves extending one's hand ? typically the... [more]
In 1944, Boys' Life wrote about the time Louis Zamperini ripped down a swastika flag http://t.co/r6hNlGIyJw
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 7th, 2014
In 1944, Boys' Life wrote about the time Louis Zamperini ripped down a swastika flag http://t.co/r6hNlGIyJw : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Podcast 229 â" Resolving Serious Misbehavior
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 7th, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Working with Scouts means dealing with routine behavior problems from time to time, butââ¬Â¦ While serious misbehavior, at least in my experience, is thankfully rare - we do have to be prepared to resolve... [more]
Check out this great piece of writing @ReadingRainbow by BL senior writer Aaron Derr http://t.co/ItryWnmW3n
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 7th, 2014
Check out this great piece of writing @ReadingRainbow by BL senior writer Aaron Derr http://t.co/ItryWnmW3n : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
How can you tell if your bike tire has enough air? Gear Guy has the answer! http://t.co/Xu4IDM9S5s
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 7th, 2014
How can you tell if your bike tire has enough air? Gear Guy has the answer! http://t.co/Xu4IDM9S5s : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
How to tell if bike tire is full enough?
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 7th, 2014
How can you tell if your bike tire has enough air? Gear Guy has the answer! Q. Yesterday my friend told me my bike tires needed air, but I don't think so. How can you tell if a tire is pumped up enough? - Deflated Dan, Atlanta, Ga. A. Proper air... [more]
Motivating volunteers to commit
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 7th, 2014
Has this ever happened to you? You spot a parent at a troop meeting, chat with him or her and decide they'd be a good fit for a particular task you have in mind. After discussing it, they agree to take on the job, and you give some basic direction... [more]
Summit Gear Online
Posted to Summit Blog on July 7th, 2014
A trip to The Summit not in the cards this year? No worries. You can still get your hands on Summit gear. Whether on a day hike or a week-long trek, check out 37 North Outfitters , the Summit store over at ScoutStuff.org, for official Summit... [more]
Summit Gear Online
Posted to Summit Blog on July 7th, 2014
A trip to The Summit not in the cards this year? No worries. You can still get your hands on Summit gear. Whether on a day hike or a week-long trek, check out 37 North Outfitters , the Summit store over at ScoutStuff.org, for official Summit... [more]
Summit Gear Online
Posted to Summit Blog on July 7th, 2014
A trip to The Summit not in the cards this year? No worries. You can still get your hands on Summit gear. Whether on a day hike or a week-long trek, check out 37 North Outfitters , the Summit store over at ScoutStuff.org, for official Summit... [more]
What are you getting?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on July 7th, 2014
On the eve of my youngest son departing for college it is once again a time to think back on the past 18 years watching him grow into this great young man. I can't help but think about getting the most out of life when I think about Josh's... [more]
Fun! Test your geography skills with this new Google maps game. http://t.co/GXLToI1YUY
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 6th, 2014
Fun! Test your geography skills with this new Google maps game. http://t.co/GXLToI1YUY : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Welcome to the new Bobwhite Blather!
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 6th, 2014
As you can see, Bobwhite Blather has moved to a new home. I'm hoping the new look and location will be able to better serve readers and provide better resources. Please adjust your bookmarks to replace the previous location... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" Religion
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 6th, 2014
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... [more]
Family travel: 5 great hikes to enjoy together http://t.co/DjCfxESMAN
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 6th, 2014
Family travel: 5 great hikes to enjoy together http://t.co/DjCfxESMAN : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Which retired merit badge would you want to earn? http://t.co/5Br4Kb2HXq
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 6th, 2014
Which retired merit badge would you want to earn? http://t.co/5Br4Kb2HXq : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Bryan's top 10 jamboree memories http://t.co/oB9YgUhnY6
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 6th, 2014
Bryan's top 10 jamboree memories http://t.co/oB9YgUhnY6 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Bear Adventure Requirements: Grin and Bear It
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 5th, 2014
[cs2015] Grin and Bear It is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 15 â Games, Games, Games! and Bear Elective 18 â Backyard Gym . For this adventure, Bears play a... [more]
Do You Know your Bugle Calls?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 5th, 2014
How Well do you know your bugle calls? Bugling merit badge was among the 57 original merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911 and serving as Bugler can apply towards positions of responsibility requirements for Star and Life ranks... [more]
Independence
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on July 4th, 2014
Today is Independence Day. As you may have noticed I have not been blogging since about mid month in June. For reasons that I think, looking back are real silly. I found myself in a bad place when it came to my internet presence. Lately I have... [more]
Celebrating Independence Day (s)
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 4th, 2014
We set aside today to celebrate the United State's 238th year of independence. Have you considered the individual "independence day" that is the aim of a Scouter's work? It's independence day when Scouts stand on their own two feet, overcome... [more]
Wolf Adventure Requirements: Paws on the Path
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 4th, 2014
[cs2015] Paws on the Path is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Elective 23 â Lets Go Camping and the Hiking belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Wolves learn how to hike safely... [more]
40B440 Veggies
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 4th, 2014
Last night I realised, Veggie - tastic I had done it! completed a #40B440 Challenge - But what Veggies were they The post 40B440 Veggies appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
40B440 Veggies
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 4th, 2014
Last night I realised, Veggie - tastic I had done it! completed a #40B440 Challenge - But what Veggies were they The post 40B440 Veggies appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
40B440 Veggies
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 4th, 2014
Last night I realised, Veggie - tastic I had done it! completed a #40B440 Challenge - But what Veggies were they The post 40B440 Veggies appeared first on Together we can go on an Adventure ... [more]
The Power of the Great Outdoors - http://t.co/ItryWnmW3n
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 4th, 2014
The Power of the Great Outdoors - http://t.co/ItryWnmW3n : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @bryanonscouting: Looks like the Venturing FAQs document on the Program Updates has been revised: http://t.co/Y8vChOaNwn
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 3rd, 2014
RT @bryanonscouting: Looks like the Venturing FAQs document on the Program Updates has been revised: http://t.co/Y8vChOaNwn : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Write a funny caption for this photo
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 3rd, 2014
Write a funny caption for this photo! What's going on in this picture? What is that rodent doing and what is it thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment form at the bottom of this page. After we... [more]
Webelos Transition into 2015-2016 New Cub Scout Program
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on July 3rd, 2014
One of the biggest concerns that most of us had about the new Cub Scout program was how boys in the middle of their Webelos years would be impacted. At first, we were told that boys would have to switch to the new program. I, along with many of... [more]
I'm guessing 4th of July fireworks were simpler, or less regulated, back in 1917. #boyscouts http://t.co/YitcDCHfI9
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 3rd, 2014
I'm guessing 4th of July fireworks were simpler, or less regulated, back in 1917. #boyscouts http://t.co/YitcDCHfI9 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @boyscouts: Scouts in Nashville offer a demonstration on proper folding of the Flag. http://t.co/N3zgru9iYU
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 3rd, 2014
RT @boyscouts: Scouts in Nashville offer a demonstration on proper folding of the Flag. http://t.co/N3zgru9iYU : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
The Patrol's Journey
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 3rd, 2014
Shortly after I became a Patrol Leader my Patrol was enthusiastic, but we quickly discovered that we all had different ideas of what and how we should do things as a Patrol. There were many arguments and disagreements between us. Later on, when I... [more]
Tiger Adventure Requirements: Tiger Bites
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 3rd, 2014
[cs2015] Tiger Bites is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 3 ââ¬â Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe , Tiger Elective 24 ââ¬â Help in the Kitchen , and Tiger... [more]
RT @TimHowardGK: Im proud to suit up w every one of these guys. It's a tremendous honor to represent this country & a ride I'll never forget. Thx for joining
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 3rd, 2014
RT @TimHowardGK: Im proud to suit up w every one of these guys. It's a tremendous honor to represent this country & a ride I'll never forget. Thx for joining : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @TimHowardGK: Thanks for the memories Brazil!! #WorldCup2014 #OneNationOneTeam
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 3rd, 2014
RT @TimHowardGK: Thanks for the memories Brazil!! #WorldCup2014 #OneNationOneTeam : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @BoysLifePaula: Our condolences to the family and friends of Walter Dean Myers, champion of youth lit and contributor to @BoysLife. http://t.co/dt6EXdbzoy
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 3rd, 2014
RT @BoysLifePaula: Our condolences to the family and friends of Walter Dean Myers, champion of youth lit and contributor to @BoysLife. http://t.co/dt6EXdbzoy : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Announcing 2014 Boys' Life Mini-Mag
Posted to Scout Wire on July 2nd, 2014
The 2014 Boys' Life mini-mags will arrive at council offices around July 21, 2014. Quantities per council will be approximately the same as last year. The 51/2-by-71/2-inch mini-mag is a miniature edition of Boys' Life magazine. Editorial content... [more]
Scout Neckerchief Knots and Folds
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 2nd, 2014
The cattle rustler's and good-turn knots are decorative ways to tie off the ends of a Scout neckerchief. For a dressier look try tucking the ends before you roll the neckerchief as shown. Free PDF file formatted to print out on 81/2 X 11 paper... [more]
Arrow of Light Adventure Requirements: Scouting Adventure
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 2nd, 2014
[cs2015] Scouting Adventure is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to some of the Arrow of Light requirements and the Outdoorsman activity badge . For this adventure,... [more]
New Policy Ensures Safe Use of Aquatics Play Structures
Posted to Scout Wire on July 2nd, 2014
Innovative and creative aquatics play structures currently exist in many Scouting settings, with more councils and Scouting groups evaluating the many play structure options entering the marketplace. Many local councils have asked about safety... [more]
Why reaching out to new cultures is so important
Posted to Chief's Corner on July 2nd, 2014
Our commitment to expanding Scouting's reach to new neighborhoods came to mind as I read a recent Bryan on Scouting blog about a group of refugee families that fled brutal treatment by government leaders in their home country of Myanmar in... [more]
Commissioner Tools Undergo Final Testing Before Fall Launch
Posted to Scout Wire on July 2nd, 2014
Earlier this year, we announced the development of Commissioner Tools, a set of resources within MyScouting that will replace the Unit Visit Tracking System. The following 16 councils are currently testing these Commissioner Tools, with the... [more]
Libraries, FTW! RT @huffpostbooks: America's 10 most unique libraries (PHOTOS) http://t.co/qUf3Qil6Tc
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 1st, 2014
Libraries, FTW! RT @huffpostbooks: America's 10 most unique libraries (PHOTOS) http://t.co/qUf3Qil6Tc : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Issue 403 â" July 1, 2014
Posted to Ask Andy on July 1st, 2014
________________________________________ Independence Day is just three days away so let's consider what Benjamin Franklin had to say about democracy and liberty⦠"DEMOCRACY is two wolves and a lamb deciding the lunch menu; LIBERTY is a well-armed... [more]
10 Common Scouting Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 1st, 2014
Before you read these ten common Scouting mistakes, let's agree that being a Scouter means always moving towards the ideal, but we never truly arrive. Ideals are like stars: you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the... [more]
Webelos Adventure Requirements: First Responder
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 1st, 2014
[cs2015] First Responder is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Readyman activity badge . For this adventure, Webelos learn some basic first aid and emergency preparedness... [more]
Recognize Deserving Volunteers With the Silver Buffalo
Posted to Scout Wire on July 1st, 2014
It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2015 Silver Buffalo Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Aug. 31. Only electronic nominations will be accepted, using the Silver Buffalo nomination form . Complete and submit this fillable... [more]
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on July 1st, 2014
Word Version PDF Version Baloo's Bugle Issues Baloo's Bugle: Volume 20 Issue 12 - July 2014 August 2014 Core Value - Honesty | Heroes of History Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at... [more]
KNOTS for July - Zombie Scout!
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on July 1st, 2014
July 2014 KNOTS Zombie Scout Menu Planning Cafe Press Items Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
Finance Impact e-Letter: July 1 Issue Shares Giving USA Highlights
Posted to Scout Wire on July 1st, 2014
Click image to view e-Letter The July 1 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This issue reminds councils about Friends of Scouting mid-year recognition and reviews the Giving USA 2014... [more]
Eagles' Call, the magazine for all Eagle Scouts - and future Eagles! - half-price with code EGCMA14 http://t.co/rqPy2mKwvg
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 30th, 2014
Eagles' Call, the magazine for all Eagle Scouts - and future Eagles! - half-price with code EGCMA14 http://t.co/rqPy2mKwvg : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Try to make a hole in one in Westy's Wilderness Putt. A new game from http://t.co/UTWwT7NRoE. http://t.co/1Ooe6QlkXe
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 30th, 2014
Try to make a hole in one in Westy's Wilderness Putt. A new game from http://t.co/UTWwT7NRoE. http://t.co/1Ooe6QlkXe : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Try to make a hole in one in Westy's Wilderness Putt. A...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 30th, 2014
Try to make a hole in one in Westy's Wilderness Putt. A new game from boyslife.org. Try to make a hole-in-one in our new miniature golf game! Try to make a hole-in-one in our new miniature golf game!... [more]
RT @MiniCassiaBSA: I just got back from @philmont and it was awesome! All I have to say is, every Scout should attend this place.
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 30th, 2014
RT @MiniCassiaBSA: I just got back from @philmont and it was awesome! All I have to say is, every Scout should attend this place. : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Bear Adventure Requirements: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 30th, 2014
[cs2015] Fur, Feathers, and Ferns is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 5 â Sharing Your World with Wildlife . For this adventure, Bears learn about wildlife and... [more]
Podcast 228 â" Parents & Summer Camp
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 30th, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Parent's spend a lot of time preparing Scouts for summer camp, but have they prepared themselves ? Do parents know what goes on at camp? This week I offer some advice directed at parents (especially of younger... [more]
Join the BSA Sustainability Road Trip
Posted to Scout Wire on June 30th, 2014
Road trips are as much a part of summer as barbecues and swimming pools. This year, the BSA invites you to join sustainability expert Zach Carson on his road trip across the U.S. to uncover best practices in sustainable Scouting. Zach will be... [more]
Placing process before results
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 30th, 2014
A smooth-running troop is the dream of every Scoutmaster. Every Scout doing what he should do, youth leaders firmly in charge, and the senior patrol leader taking direction from the Scoutmaster and leading the other youth. Most troops don't fit... [more]
Placing process before results
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 30th, 2014
A smooth-running troop is the dream of every Scoutmaster. Every Scout doing what he should do, youth leaders firmly in charge, and the senior patrol leader taking direction from the Scoutmaster and leading the other youth. Most troops don't fit... [more]
2013â"2014 Camping Reports Due Sept. 30
Posted to Scout Wire on June 30th, 2014
The Camping Manager Tool is available for councils to report camping statistics for the past year. This will be the means to collect all camp participation numbers for Journey to Excellence. There is no change in the reporting process from last... [more]
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