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Behind The Scenes Of Scouts In Action http://t.co/697uulFBYE
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 30th, 2014
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Behind The Scenes Of Scouts In Action
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 30th, 2014
One of the most popular sections of Boys' Life is Scouts in Action , where we tell true-life stories of Scouts who have saved someone's life, sometimes while putting their own lives at risk. (If you're looking for Scouts in Action in the September... [more]
How to build a bird feeder http://t.co/DKb4TgZGo9
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 29th, 2014
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How to build a bird feeder
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 29th, 2014
Help keep wintering and migrating birds fed with this handmade bird feeder. WHAT YOU'LL NEED 1? x 8? x 6? cedar board (Make sure you prime and paint the feeder if you use another type of wood.) 1/2? eye screw About 40 1-1/2? exterior wood screws... [more]
Partners in sustainability
Posted to Chief's Corner on August 29th, 2014
Sustainability for an organization can come in many forms â through a broad, sweeping initiative or smaller projects that set a positive example for others to follow. That's how I viewed a project in our Mohegan Council in Worcester, Massachusetts,... [more]
AT Hike page Updated
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 29th, 2014
I've posted my trail journal, photos, and map from my short Appalachian Trail excursion. You can review it all at AT Hike page . I've been out walking 4 to 8 miles on the local trail this past week to keep my knee moving. It's feeling much better... [more]
Take Your Scouts to Kandersteg in 2015
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 29th, 2014
The natural beauty of Switzerland's Bernese Oberland, along with the fellowship of a mini world jamboree awaits you and your Scouts in Kandersteg next summer. I've successfully provided the opportunity for my Scouts to take advantage this... [more]
First Aid Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 29th, 2014
BSA provides the troop program feature guides as a resource for Boy Scout troops. A PLC can use these guides to plan a series of meetings and outings around a single theme. My post Troop Program Features for Meetings and Outings has more... [more]
.@EAMaddenNFL Thumbs up! http://t.co/mEOXC12nUo
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 29th, 2014
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5 Robots Booking It to a Classroom Near You http://t.co/hSJGY3SOHR via @mashable
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 29th, 2014
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Where Does Boys' Life Get Ideas For Scout Stories? http://t.co/6AQ42ARoRg
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 29th, 2014
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Where Does Boys' Life Get Ideas For Scout Stories?
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 29th, 2014
Where Does Boys' Life Get Ideas For Scout Stories? One of the most common questions I get at Boys' Life is, "Where do you get the ideas for the stories you write about Boy Scouts?" The answer? We get them from you . Seriously, the majority of... [more]
Hourglass Tower at Oppikoppi festival
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 29th, 2014
Following on from the Belgian music festival last week, Oppikoppi is the largest music festival in South Africa, held annually on Northam Farm. 1st Northam built this tower for the 2014 festival, and the five minute time lapse by Donald van der... [more]
2014 Programs: Summit Images
Posted to Summit Blog on August 28th, 2014
The first season of programs at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is in the books. Scouts and Venturers from all over pushed themselves further this summer and took their Scouting to a new level. For a glimpse of Summit scenes, enjoy the slideshow below... [more]
2014 Programs: Summit Images
Posted to Summit Blog on August 28th, 2014
The first season of programs at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is in the books. Scouts and Venturers from all over pushed themselves further this summer and took their Scouting to a new level. For a glimpse of Summit scenes, enjoy the slideshow below... [more]
RT @scouting: A post-campout checklist every Scout or Venturer needs http://t.co/7GJ81eeY9p
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 28th, 2014
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Save a table. Save a life.
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 28th, 2014
I was on the expressway driving to work the other day when I noticed a kitchen table lying upside-down on the shoulder of the road. A hundred feet or so later, a man was walking toward the table, and what must have been his car was parked several... [more]
RT @BSALicensing: Infographic: More than 17mm Merit Badges awarded in preparedness since 1911. #beprepared http://t.co/eTP5ua3XpV
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 28th, 2014
RT @BSALicensing: Infographic: More than 17mm Merit Badges awarded in preparedness since 1911. #beprepared http://t.co/eTP5ua3XpV : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Six First Class Knots
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 27th, 2014
Here's a handy one-page reference that shows six First Class Knots ââ¬â the square knot, taught-line hitch, two half hitches, timber hitch, clove hitch and bowline. Here's more knot infographics Six First Class Knots and over 40 more ... [more]
Cub Scout Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 27th, 2014
For Scouts of all ages are guided by the Outdoor Code and the principles of Leave No Trace when they participate in outdoor activities. Cub Scouts and their leaders can earn the Outdoor Ethics Awareness award to start learning about being... [more]
Eagle Project Idea: Repairing A Hiking Trail http://t.co/nwrsR6dfb3
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 27th, 2014
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Eagle Project Idea: Repairing A Hiking Trail
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 27th, 2014
Maryland Boy Scout Perry Gordon had seen first-hand the potential of the hiking trail in his community. When he was younger, it was a popular spot for kids and families. Unfortunately, he had also seen it become overgrown and seldom used. That's... [more]
Games Guru reviews Madden NFL 15. Is it any good? http://t.co/mEOXC12nUo
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
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Madden NFL 15 game review
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
Games Guru reviews Madden NFL 15. Is it any good? Exciting! That's the word that most perfectly describes Madden NFL 15. Yes, it has several minor flaws, but the improvements will wow you. MADDEN NFL 15 Gameplay: 8.8 Graphics: 8.3 Sound: 8.0 Replay... [more]
RT @BaseballHall: #TodayInHistory: 1939 First TV broadcast of MLB game takes place at Ebbets Field. Brooklyn Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
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Scout Spirit as First Aid
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 26th, 2014
Scouters encourage and assess Scout Spirit in Scouts, but how often do we apply that same scrutiny to examine our own attitudes and actions? Speaking for myself; I don't always live up to what I'd consider an ideal expression of Scout spirit; but... [more]
Water Bottle Holder Projects
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 26th, 2014
We are in the middle of a heatwave here in the Midwest, and keeping hydrated is critical in the extreme temperatures. So I though this would be a good time to suggest some water bottle holder projects I came across recently. Scouts will want to... [more]
School Is In Session http://t.co/fDz4OeM6rk
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
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School Is In Session
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
School Is In Session... [more]
RT @BoysLifeAaron: Instead of Scouts in Action, it's Cornerbacks in Action. http://t.co/Erv0dHcYeb
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
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RT @strandbookstore: Required Reading: Books You Read in School That Will Change Your Life: http://t.co/TdNsBlQAZK via @huffpostbooks
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
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Eagle Project Idea: Installing a Sundial http://t.co/4462fJyRQ1
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
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Eagle Project Idea: Installing a Sundial
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2014
Before there were digital watches , there were sundials. Apparently, the earliest sundials date all the way back to 3,500 B.C., but for Michigan Boy Scout Geno Chandler, installing a sundial made for the perfect modern-day Eagle project. Geno... [more]
Cub Scout Pet Care Belt Loop Activities
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 26th, 2014
Discover some fun ways for your boys to earn their Pet Care belt loop and... [more]
Making the most of every moment
Posted to Chief's Corner on August 26th, 2014
As many of us know, it's tough for parents to best manage the time spent with their children. With so many competing youth activities, it can be particularly difficult for working parents who have busy calendars of their own. Many parents are eager... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 232
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 25th, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Hello! Back home and lots of catching up to do! I answer emails about signing requirements, Troop Planning, Eagle projects, and advancement. Plus an announcement for those of you interested in going to... [more]
Getting Parents to Sign Boys Up for Cub Scouting
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 25th, 2014
Samantha sent in this question: We are looking for ways to attract mothers to sign their children up for the Cub Scouts. I was wondering if you can give me any tips or what can attract mothers to have their sons join cub scouts. I hope you e-mail... [more]
Cub Scout Buddy System Check
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 25th, 2014
Using the buddy system helps keep our Cub Scouts safe. Try this fun buddy check method to make sure the boys are sticking with their... [more]
Scout's Video Perfectly Captures The Majesty Of Philmont http://t.co/xqCAPpH7m6
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 25th, 2014
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Scout's Video Perfectly Captures The Majesty Of Philmont
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 25th, 2014
Scout's Video Perfectly Captures The Majesty Of Philmont Nice job by Nathan Batts, a Scout from Fort Worth, Texas, who documented his unit's trip to Philmont Scout Ranch with a GoPro Hero 3+ . (We especially like the first-person mountain biking... [more]
Taking action on tough issues
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 25th, 2014
Most of the time, the business of running a troop or a pack goes smoothly. Everyone is in it together for the benefit of our sons, and nearly all committee members and parents are glad to work toward having a better program for them ââ¬â and have... [more]
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 24th, 2014
I am sure you have all seen it online, on one social site or another. One person challenges another to donate to the ALS foundation and/or pour a bucket of ice water over their head. It is currently quite popular, and at the time I write this the... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" Real Attraction of Camping
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 24th, 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]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Sprucing Up An Older Eagle Scout Project http://t.co/6iRd1P86bE
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 24th, 2014
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Eagle Scout Project Idea: Sprucing Up An Older Eagle Scout Project
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 24th, 2014
In 2001, an Eagle Scout had the great idea of sprucing up the courtyard at the Wrentham Developmental Center in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Great project, but that was a long time ago. Time for a refresher. Ethan Szilniczky, a Scout from nearby... [more]
Scouts Learns Archery; Dedicates His Eagle Project To It http://t.co/xokO2EH2Ej
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 23rd, 2014
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Scouts Learns Archery; Dedicates His Eagle Project To It
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 23rd, 2014
It wasn't that long ago that Breckenridge, Colorado, Boy Scout Zach Elsass had never tried archery. Once he did, it was all over. Zach learned to love the sport so much that he executed an Eagle project that resulted in the installation of several... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Marble Madness
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 22nd, 2014
[cs2015] Marble Madness is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Marbles Belt Loop and Pin . For the Marble Madness adventure, Bears learn all about marbles and play a variety of... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Courtyard Benches http://t.co/PO7lSVVAbW
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 22nd, 2014
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Eagle Scout Project Idea: Courtyard Benches
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 22nd, 2014
Avery Morgan likes making stuff out of wood. So when it came time to choose an Eagle project, it wasn't all that hard. Avery recruited a team of volunteers to build several 4-foot benches for his Canton, Massachusetts, school's newly renovated... [more]
Pioneering at Pukkelpop festival
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 22nd, 2014
image courtesy Universiteit Hasselt This pioneered structure at Pukkelpop 2014 in Belgium was seen by thousands of people during the annual music festival. Designed by Jakob Ghisjebrechts, it was built with the help of Gouw Limberg , a regional... [more]
MLB 14: The Show
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 21st, 2014
MLB 14: The Show videogame tips How would you win a world series in Franchise mode? Games Guru: Practice, practice, practice. Seriously, if you dive in without playing a full season, your chances of winning aren't the best. So play the full season,... [more]
How to build a pet-bowl stand http://t.co/xwKcymNm6l
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 21st, 2014
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How to build a pet-bowl stand
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 21st, 2014
This raised stand provides a comfortable place for your dog or cat to eat and drink. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Dogs and cats are different sizes. You will need enough 1? lumber to build your bowl stand the right width, height and length for your pet and... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 21st, 2014
[cs2015] Looking Back, Looking Forward is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. For the Looking Back, Looking Forward adventure, Webelos learn about the past and create a time capsule. The requirement for this adventure are shown... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Grow Something
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 21st, 2014
[cs2015] Grow Something is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. This adventure is similar to Wolf Elective 15 â Grow Something in the current Wolf program. For the Grow Something adventure, Wolves learn about plants and gardening. The... [more]
3-1
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 21st, 2014
I think a good question to ask yourself when you are participating in a recreational activity, such as a long hike, is: "Is the effort I'm expending worth the enjoyment I'm receiving?" Most outdoor activities include some strenuous effort that... [more]
Eagle Scout's Daughter Benefits From Dad's Project http://t.co/R7rLb4maVv
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 21st, 2014
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Eagle Scout's Daughter Benefits From Dad's Project
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 21st, 2014
Eagle Scout's Daughter Benefits From Dad's Project When Jody Beringer completed his Eagle Scout project in 1990, he probably never thought that, 23 years later, it would still be going strong, and his own daughter would be one of the beneficiaries... [more]
Ten Years a Bobwhite
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 21st, 2014
Ten years ago tomorrow, I got up before the light of dawn, got in my car that I had packed the night before, and drove an hour and a half to a conference retreat camp for what was at the time an unknown journey. Many of my fellow Scouters had been... [more]
Kandersteg Dispatches â" Day Eight
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 20th, 2014
We're Home! Here's Day Eight in Bern, our final installment! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. The post Kandersteg Dispatches ââ¬â Day Eight appeared first on Scoutmastercg.com ... [more]
Shaping young lives
Posted to Chief's Corner on August 20th, 2014
I think we all need an occasional reminder of how our work impacts others in a positive way â whether it's Scouting or another organization â and hearing encouragement from third party sources is a great motivator. To that end, I'd like to share a... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Stories in Shapes
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 20th, 2014
[cs2015] Stories in Shapes is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to the Art belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about art and explore their own... [more]
August 2014 Be Prepared® Newsletter
Posted to ScoutStuff Blog on August 20th, 2014
August, 2014 Vol. 6, No. 8 ONE IN A MILLION EDITION A Million Philmont Campers Scouting by the Millions Millions of Cook Kits Future Numbers... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Sportsman
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 20th, 2014
[cs2015] Sportsman is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Sportsman Activity Badge . For the Sportsman adventure, Webelos learn about sportsmanship and play individual and team... [more]
New Cub Scout Program 2015: Interview from Philmont
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 20th, 2014
Earlier this summer, I attended a training session at Philmont called "Getting the 411 on the New Cub Scout Program." Together with 49 other Scouters, we learned the whys and the hows of the upcoming changes. Hailing from Arkansas, our fearless... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Install A Flagpole http://t.co/6AzcMvXxvJ
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 20th, 2014
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Eagle Scout Project Idea: Install A Flagpole
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 20th, 2014
Joshua Rushlow, from Troop 362 in Howell, Michigan, recently led 50 volunteers in the planting of 333 trees and one flagpole at the Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy airport. Just last month, the airport had its first ever flag ceremony, held,... [more]
Kandersteg Dispatches â" Day Seven
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 19th, 2014
We're Home! Here's Day Seven in Kandersteg, look for our final installment, Day Eight, tomorrow! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. The post Kandersteg Dispatches ââ¬â Day Seven appeared first... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Super Science
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 19th, 2014
[cs2015] Super Science is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Science Belt Loop and Pin . For the Super Science adventure, Bears do some simple science investigations involving... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Paws of Skill
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 19th, 2014
[cs2015] Paws of Skill is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. This adventure is similar to the Physical Fitness Belt Loop and Pin in the current Wolf program. For the Paws of Skill adventure, Wolves learn about sportsmanship and... [more]
Take A Leap Of Cold Water http://t.co/5pYACdhRXJ
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 19th, 2014
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Take A Leap Of Cold Water
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 19th, 2014
Take A Leap Of Cold Water... [more]
North Carolina Boy Scout A Regular At Town Meetings http://t.co/vIAfUQCY2e
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 19th, 2014
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North Carolina Boy Scout A Regular At Town Meetings
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 19th, 2014
The town of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, has grown to count on Zach Huddleston. For the last eight years, Zach, a Scout with Troop 333, has opened the monthly town hall meetings by leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. "I think it shows... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Tiger-iffic!
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 18th, 2014
[cs2015] Tiger-iffic! is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 3 â Fun and Games and the Video Games belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Tigers and their adult... [more]
Mickman Brothers Holiday Fundraising for Cub Scouts
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 18th, 2014
Looking for an easy and profitable Cub Scout fundraiser? Read Cub Scout Idea's review of Mickman Brothers Holiday... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Project Family
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 18th, 2014
[cs2015] Project Family is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Family Member Activity Badge and the Heritages Belt Loop and Pin . For the Project Family adventure, Webelos... [more]
Aviation-Focused Camporee Focuses Scouts on STEM http://t.co/tFJJ8SJP4Y
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 18th, 2014
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Aviation-Focused Camporee Focuses Scouts on STEM
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 18th, 2014
Just the right combination of experiments and demonstrations gave Scouts in the Rainbow Council just the right taste of science, technology, engineering and math. At AirFest 2014, Scouts built model rockets, sit in airplane cockpits and talk with... [more]
To play, or not to play?
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 18th, 2014
Ready or not, summer is coming to a close, fall is rapidly approaching, and with it the start of school. We're gearing up for our Join Scouting nights and Boy Talks and enticing young people (and their parents) to join our packs with our fun... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" Uniform for Scout Officals
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 17th, 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]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Salmon Run
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 17th, 2014
[cs2015] Salmon Run is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Bear Elective 5 â Boats , Bear Elective 19 â Swimming , and the Swimming Belt Loop and Pin . For the Salmon... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Spirit of the Water
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 17th, 2014
[cs2015] Spirit of the Water is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. This adventure is similar to the Swimming Belt Loop and Pin in the current Wolf program. For the Spirit of the Water adventure, Wolves learn about water conservation... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Make a playground handicap-friendly http://t.co/FEEzbg712s
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 17th, 2014
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Eagle Scout Project Idea: Make a Playground Handicap-Friendly
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 17th, 2014
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Make a playground handicap-friendly The playground at a school in South Vienna, Ohio, used to be full of tiny gravel, preventing kids with physical disabilities from reaching some of the equipment. Not any more. Thanks to... [more]
Trail Journal
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 17th, 2014
The shelter I stayed in last night was 1.5 miles from a scout camp. The visitor registry had dozens of entries from scouts that had hiked there over the summer for their advancement requirements. Lots of fun to see. Other than that, haven't seen... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Moviemaking
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 16th, 2014
[cs2015] Moviemaking is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Showman Activity Badge . For the Moviemaking adventure, Webelos learn write a story and make a movie. The requirement... [more]
Being prepared pays off for competitive swimmer http://t.co/fXHtbU950M
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 16th, 2014
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Being Prepared Pays Off For Competitive Swimmer
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 16th, 2014
Being prepared pays off for competitive swimmer When Derek Peeples' swim coach called, the Life Scout was prepared. Turns out his team needed a last-second replacement for a competitive meet just days away, and even though Derek wasn't originally... [more]
Kandersteg Dispatches â" Day Six
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 16th, 2014
Here's day five and six (sort of). We recorded this late the other night, some very tired, yet happy Scouts! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. Get in touch with me and I'll mention you in one... [more]
Are you able to "Do Your Best"?
Posted to An Hour a Week... left over after Scouting on August 15th, 2014
Marcus Buckingham spoke at the World Leaders Conference about how we are better at what we do if we can answer these three questions in the positive: 1. At work do I have a chance to do what I do best everyday? 2. Do I know what is expected of me at... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Robotics
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 15th, 2014
[cs2015] Robotics is one of the Bear elective adventures. For the Robotics adventure, Bears investigate the many uses of robots and build their own robots. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion of this adventure, Bears... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Motor Away
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 15th, 2014
[cs2015] Motor Away is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. This adventure is similar to Wolf Elective 5 â Spare Time Fun in the current Wolf program. For the Motor Away adventure, Wolves learn about planes, boats, and cars by creating... [more]
A Few Fun Facts For The 2015 World Scout Jamboree http://t.co/wb6jlLYCmk
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 15th, 2014
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A Few Fun Facts For The 2015 World Scout Jamboree
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 15th, 2014
The time to register for the 2015 World Scout Jamboree is now . Just in case you're still on the fence, here are few things you need to know: 1. Where is it? The 2015 World Scout Jamboree will be held at Kirarahama, a beach located in the Yamaguchi... [more]
Bamboo Scaffolding- government guidelines for pioneered structures in Hong Kong
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 15th, 2014
Photo courtesy David Boté Estrada Bamboo has been used for centuries to build scaffolding in East Asia, and is still in use today- everyday pioneering visible in every city. Where there are industries, there are standards, and the Hong Kong... [more]
Learn More Efficiently by Planning to Teach What You're Studying
Posted to An Hour a Week... left over after Scouting on August 14th, 2014
Isn't this what we teach our scouts? Learn it to get to First Class, but you won't really master skills until you are able to teach itââ¬Â¦ glad the scientific community is catching up! :-) Learning is all about retaining knowledge so it can be... [more]
Kandersteg Dispatches â" Day Five
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 14th, 2014
This is actually day four, a little out of sequence! We've been happily very busy, and I haven't had the time to put together more as of yet, I do have a lot of videos to show you soon! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International... [more]
Socks are the most underrated - and most often ignored - piece of outdoor gear. A quality pair of...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 14th, 2014
Socks are the most underrated - and most often ignored - piece of outdoor gear. A quality pair of socks might seem expensive at first, but it is worth its weight in gold and will make your time on the trail so much more enjoyable. THE SOCK... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Tiger Tales
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 14th, 2014
[cs2015] Tiger Tales is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 1 â Making My Family Special . For this adventure, Tigers and their adult partners learn about folk history... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Maestro!
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 14th, 2014
[cs2015] Maestro! is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Showman Activity Badge . For the Maestro! adventure, Webelos learn about music from singing songs to musical... [more]
September Boys' Life Celebrates Dogs In Action http://t.co/7gOGUNqZH0
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 14th, 2014
September Boys' Life Celebrates Dogs In Action http://t.co/7gOGUNqZH0 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
The importance of cheerful service
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 14th, 2014
Last week was a proud one for us. My son entered medical school, and on completion of his first week, a ceremony was held for the incoming class at which the new students received their white coats. It was a moving ceremony ââ¬â the faculty of... [more]
September Boys' Life Celebrates Dogs In Action
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 14th, 2014
September Boys' Life Celebrates Dogs In Action Scouts in Action is one of the most popular sections in Boys' Life magazine . For our September 2014 special animals issue , we've changed things up a bit. Get ready for Dogs in Action. While a Scout... [more]
Football + reading = a video you gotta watch http://t.co/XOFQJzenNa @UGAAthletics
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 14th, 2014
Football + reading = a video you gotta watch http://t.co/XOFQJzenNa @UGAAthletics : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Day 01 - Cowell Shelter
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 14th, 2014
I walked 68165 steps on the trail today. I traveled about 32 miles today. My first day on the Appalachian Trail has been spectacular! At Harper's Ferry, this sign started my journey at about 6:30am and I'm now settled in Cowell shelter almost 32... [more]
How to Make Air Rockets
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 13th, 2014
You won't believe how high these simple and inexpensive rockets... [more]
For almost one year, Life Scout Quinn Schneider and his family had a black Lab puppy named Kajsa....
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 13th, 2014
For almost one year, Life Scout Quinn Schneider and his family had a black Lab puppy named Kajsa. They helped to raise her and train her to become a guide dog and help others. Then they had to say goodbye. Watch their story in the video above, then... [more]
Good Turns continue during summer vacation
Posted to Chief's Corner on August 13th, 2014
As kids are heading back to school â moving away from beach vacations and summer camps toward textbooks, laptops and whiteboards, I'm reflecting on the summer vacation experience and the opportunities within those months to use that time for... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Roaring Laughter
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 13th, 2014
[cs2015] Roaring Laughter is one of the Bear elective adventures. For the Roaring Laughter adventure, Bears learn about humor and the art of making others laugh. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion of this adventure,... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Hometown Heroes
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 13th, 2014
[cs2015] Hometown Heroes is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For the Hometown Heroes adventure, Wolves learn about citizens who are heroes in their local communities. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion... [more]
Canoeing Trek Teaches Teamwork http://t.co/zReoKHQpUH
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 13th, 2014
Canoeing Trek Teaches Teamwork http://t.co/zReoKHQpUH : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Canoeing Trek Teaches Teamwork
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 13th, 2014
The Scouts from Troop 224 from Ohio like to go long ways away to go a long ways on a canoe outing. Earlier this summer, the Troop journeyed to Lake Nipissing in Ontario, Canada, to canoe 65-plus miles ⦠for the eighth time. The trip is a... [more]
Kandersteg Dispatches â" Day Four
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 12th, 2014
Day Four's video will publish tomorrow! My apologies for the delay but our schedule for the next couple of days is very demanding! I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. Get in touch with me and... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Improve A Trailhead http://t.co/HIloBp5BlC
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 12th, 2014
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Improve A Trailhead http://t.co/HIloBp5BlC : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Eagle Scout Project Idea: Improve A Trailhead
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 12th, 2014
When James Weaver, a Scout from Unity, Pennsylvania, expressed an interest in helping out at a nearby hiking and biking trail, he was given two assignments: spruce up the sign at the trailhead, and install new gates. He appears to be going all in... [more]
I just love our September cover. A little different approach this time... http://t.co/8uBEcxD7AF
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 12th, 2014
I just love our September cover. A little different approach this time... http://t.co/8uBEcxD7AF : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Into the Woods
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 12th, 2014
[cs2015] Into the Woods is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Forester Activity Badge . For the Into the Woods adventure, Webelos learn all about trees and the forest... [more]
What will you sayâ¦
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 12th, 2014
Last night I had the pleasure as I do every Monday night of having some interesting conversations with the young men of my Troop. Much to their surprise or dismay, it ends up on the blog now and then. Last nights conversation got me to thinking... [more]
Hang On To The Last Days Of Summer http://t.co/q3PMJoGiWV
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 12th, 2014
Hang On To The Last Days Of Summer http://t.co/q3PMJoGiWV : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Hang On To The Last Days Of Summer
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 12th, 2014
Hang On To The Last Days Of Summer... [more]
Kandersteg Dispatches â" Day Three
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 12th, 2014
I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. Get in touch with me and I'll mention you in one of the dispatches! The post Kandersteg Dispatches ââ¬â Day Three appeared first on Scoutmastercg.com ... [more]
How to Make an Air Rocket Launcher
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 11th, 2014
You won't believe how high your rocket will go with this simple and inexpensive air rocket... [more]
Half Hike
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 11th, 2014
Tomorrow starts this year's long hike for me. I'll be taking a plane to D.C., then bus, metro, and train to Harper's Ferry, WV where I'll find the Appalachian Trail. The trail runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine which is... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Make It Move
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 11th, 2014
[cs2015] Make It Move is one of the Bear elective adventures. For the Make It Move adventure, Bears learn about simple machines like pulleys and levers. Then they make a Rube-Goldberg machine. The requirement for this adventure are shown below... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Germs Alive!
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 11th, 2014
[cs2015] Germs Alive! is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. In the current Wolf Cub Scout program, it is most like Wolf Achievement 3 â Keep Your Body Healthy . For the Germs Alive! adventure, Wolves learn about how germs spread and... [more]
Scouting Has Odd Laws
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on August 11th, 2014
When you've been in Scouting for a while, it's easy to recite the Scout Law and not think twice about the way it is worded. When you examine it closer, you see that when Baden-Powell first drafted the Scout Laws he made them quite different from... [more]
Scouting Has Odd Laws
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on August 11th, 2014
When you've been in Scouting for a while, it's easy to recite the Scout Law and not think twice about the way it is worded. When you examine it closer, you see that when Baden-Powell first drafted the Scout Laws he made them quite different from... [more]
Build it and they will come
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 11th, 2014
About four years ago, our community voted on itself a tax increase to build a new library. Even though it was only twenty or so years old, the former library building was way too small. There was hardly any space to hold the burgeoning collection of... [more]
Kandersteg Dispatches â" Day Two
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 11th, 2014
I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. Get in touch with me and I'll mention you in one of the dispatches! The post Kandersteg Dispatches ââ¬â Day Two appeared first on Scoutmastercg.com ... [more]
Last chance this week to save the animals ... and win this patch and more! http://t.co/T3L5qXgdgH http://t.co/SQvUVqkvL6
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 10th, 2014
Last chance this week to save the animals ... and win this patch and more! http://t.co/T3L5qXgdgH http://t.co/SQvUVqkvL6 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @gosphero: Enter @BoysLife Cyber Search Mega Contest daily for a chance to win a Sphero 2.0! http://t.co/TbqsezE0fW http://t.co/wmuSM4je4z
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 10th, 2014
RT @gosphero: Enter @BoysLife Cyber Search Mega Contest daily for a chance to win a Sphero 2.0! http://t.co/TbqsezE0fW http://t.co/wmuSM4je4z : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Sky Is the Limit
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 10th, 2014
[cs2015] Sky Is the Limit is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to the Astronomy belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about astronomy and do some... [more]
Where's Waldo?
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 10th, 2014
With the blog being dormant for the past few months, I've had a few folks ask, "Where are you?" - not many, but a couple. Well, that little thing called 'life' has gotten in the way of blogging. And, unfortunately, not much of life has involved... [more]
B.P's Blog â" A Picture of Bad Scouting
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 10th, 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]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Into the Wild
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 10th, 2014
[cs2015] Into the Wild is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Naturalist Activity Badge and the Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop and Pin . For the Into the Wild adventure,... [more]
Kandersteg Dispatches â" Day One
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 9th, 2014
I'll be sending you dispatches from Kandersteg International Scout Center August 9-18. Get in touch with me and I'll mention you in one of the dispatches! The post Kandersteg Dispatches ââ¬â Day One appeared first on Scoutmastercg.com ... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Forensics
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 9th, 2014
[cs2015] Forensics is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Bear Achievement 7 â Law Enforcement Is a Big Job . For the Forensics adventure, Bears learn about law enforcement methods... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Finding Your Way
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 9th, 2014
[cs2015] Finding Your Way is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. In the current Wolf Cub Scout program, it is most like the Map and Compass Belt Loop and Pin . For the Finding Your Way adventure, Wolves learn map and compass skills. The... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Safe and Smart
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 8th, 2014
[cs2015] Safe and Smart is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 2 â Where I Live , Tiger Achievement 3 â Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe , and Tiger Elective 28 â Smoke... [more]
What the outdoors can teach us
Posted to Chief's Corner on August 8th, 2014
I recently read a great blog about the " Power of the Outdoors " and wanted to share it with you. It documents the progress of a Scout who is "the one who's always there." Sometimes his pack is too heavy, or he gets wet, cold, tired and miserable... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Game Design
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 8th, 2014
[cs2015] Game Design is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Video Games Belt Loop and Pin . For the Game Design adventure, Webelos create a game and teach somebody else how to... [more]
We Like Outdoor Retailer Companies With Good Stories http://t.co/2RRNJGL8Pr
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 8th, 2014
We Like Outdoor Retailer Companies With Good Stories http://t.co/2RRNJGL8Pr : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
8 months⦠Where are you?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 8th, 2014
It's August, 8 months into the year 2014, 8 months into "The POLICY" Change that sent Scouters into a tail spin running for the hills and screaming that our values suddenly changed. 8 months since the "End of Scouting" as we know it. Really?... [more]
We Like Outdoor Retailer Companies With Good Stories
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 8th, 2014
The Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, Utah, features a pretty impressive collection of gear from some of the top producers in the world. We like almost everything we've seen here, but we especially like the companies that have good stories... [more]
RT @BoysLifeAaron: Five must-haves for Scouters from the #outdoorretailer show. http://t.co/xG0cEa2X8y
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 8th, 2014
RT @BoysLifeAaron: Five must-haves for Scouters from the #outdoorretailer show. http://t.co/xG0cEa2X8y : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Vote Now For Your Favorite Pinewood Derby Car At The OR Show http://t.co/tvaiJhbs5x
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 7th, 2014
Vote Now For Your Favorite Pinewood Derby Car At The OR Show http://t.co/tvaiJhbs5x : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Vote Now For Your Favorite Pinewood Derby Car At The OR Show
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 7th, 2014
The BSA hosted a pinewood derby event at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, Utah, last night, and the results were impressive. Various outdoor retailers were invited to submit cars, and some opted to go for the "no rules apply" category... [more]
An unexpected honor
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 7th, 2014
Our troop held its first-ever summer court of honor this week. I realize that most troops meet year-around, and hold four courts of honor to recognize their Scouts for their accomplishments. Our troop, however, has long had a policy of not meeting... [more]
Ball in Cage Neckerchief Slide
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 7th, 2014
An old whittler's puzzle the ball in a cage can be adapted to make an interesting neckerchief slide. Here's pictures of one I carved many years ago: Here's some whittling resources that will help you get started. The Ball in Cage Neckerchief Slide... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Fix It
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 7th, 2014
[cs2015] Fix It is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Handyman Activity Badge . For the Fix It adventure, Webelos learn to do simple repairs and home maintenance. The... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Critter Care
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 7th, 2014
[cs2015] Critter Care is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Pet Care Belt Loop and Pin . For the Critter Care adventure, Bears learn how to care for pets. The requirement for... [more]
OR Show Has Lots Of Cool Stuff For Kids http://t.co/SDJmAVSw0L
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 7th, 2014
OR Show Has Lots Of Cool Stuff For Kids http://t.co/SDJmAVSw0L : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
OR Show Has Lots Of Cool Stuff For Kids
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 7th, 2014
The Outdoor Retailer show is going on right now in Salt Lake City, Utah. It's a chance for manufacturers of outdoor-related gear to show off all their latest goodies. They've got all the kinds of serious stuff you'd expect, such as backpacks,... [more]
It's your call: Pick the top PInewood Derby car created by top Outdoor Retailers. http://t.co/3YyU5G8kxe #ORshow
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 7th, 2014
It's your call: Pick the top PInewood Derby car created by top Outdoor Retailers. http://t.co/3YyU5G8kxe #ORshow : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Who has the right pinewood derby stuff among top Outdoor Retailers? Vote here! http://t.co/QOAU1gKfvB #ORshow
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 7th, 2014
Who has the right pinewood derby stuff among top Outdoor Retailers? Vote here! http://t.co/QOAU1gKfvB #ORshow : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
RT @scouting: Follow @gretchenBSA and @BoysLifeAaron as they check out the latest outdoor gear for Scouts and Scouters at #ORShow
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 7th, 2014
RT @scouting: Follow @gretchenBSA and @BoysLifeAaron as they check out the latest outdoor gear for Scouts and Scouters at #ORShow : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Engineer
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 6th, 2014
[cs2015] Engineer is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Engineer Activity Badge . For the Engineer adventure, Webelos learn about how engineers design new things and make two... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Digging in the Past
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 6th, 2014
[cs2015] Digging in the Past is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For the Digging in the Past adventure, Wolves learn about dinosaurs and fossils. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion of this... [more]
Summer Still Going Strong http://t.co/6ittIbwE5a
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 6th, 2014
Summer Still Going Strong http://t.co/6ittIbwE5a : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Summer Still Going Strong
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 6th, 2014
Summer Still Going Strong... [more]
Daffynition: Autograph http://t.co/WDyZf053db
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 6th, 2014
Daffynition: Autograph http://t.co/WDyZf053db : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Daffynition: Autograph
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 6th, 2014
Daffynition: Autograph - A car chart. View On WordPress... [more]
Why? Because I Believe.
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 6th, 2014
This summer our Troop went on a great adventure. We backpacked in the Olympic National Park. We.. the whole Troop. We broke up the Troop into three crews, that way we could maintain Wilderness area policies of no more than 12 heartbeats and good... [more]
RT @msrgear: What do you think of the @philmont Thunder Ridge tent? It was exclusively designed for scout use ! http://t.co/tU8rqewkd4
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 5th, 2014
RT @msrgear: What do you think of the @philmont Thunder Ridge tent? It was exclusively designed for scout use ! http://t.co/tU8rqewkd4 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Stay Safe Out There.
Posted to ScoutStuff Blog on August 5th, 2014
With the wild weather phenomena we've been witnessing (and experiencing) recently, we think it's the perfect time to brush up on thunderstorm safety. Here's a great overview and checklist from the Red Cross:... [more]
Play Dredd Speed's Cartographic Conflict -- BL's new mobile-friendly game. http://t.co/5ieLqLDZp0
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 5th, 2014
Play Dredd Speed's Cartographic Conflict -- BL's new mobile-friendly game. http://t.co/5ieLqLDZp0 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Play Dredd Speed's Cartographic Conflict -...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 5th, 2014
Play Dredd Speed's Cartographic Conflict - BL's new mobile-friendly game. Help our daring space cadet Dredd Speed defend his planet in this new action game. Help our daring space cadet Dredd Speed defend his planet in this new action game... [more]
New Tools in Guide to Safe Scouting
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 5th, 2014
Keeping Scouts safe is a key responsibility of any Scouter, and Safe scouting requires we understand and mange the risks involved in our activities. Scouter Walter Underwood has posted an excellent overview of recent changes to the Guide to Safe... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Rolling Tigers
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 5th, 2014
[cs2015] Rolling Tigers is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 37 â Take a Bicycle Ride , Tiger Elective 38 â Bicycle Repair and the Bicycling belt loop and pin . For this... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Earth Rocks!
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 5th, 2014
[cs2015] Earth Rocks! is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos program it is most like the Geologist Activity Badge and the Geology Belt Loop and Pin . For the Earth Rocks! adventure, Webelos learn all... [more]
Getting Kids to Camp
Posted to Chief's Corner on August 5th, 2014
I just received and read a story about a terrific fundraising program organized by a Tucson, Arizona newspaper to help get young people into the outdoors, and wanted to share it with you. Thanks to the outreach efforts of the Arizona Daily Star and... [more]
Your Legacy â" Mentoring
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 5th, 2014
When teaching leadership to both our youth and adults, we spend a fair amount of time discussing what it is that leaders do. Being a Teacher, Coach, Trainer, and Mentor is found within the job description of any leader. We find ourselves as... [more]
RT @scouting: Last summer, a Scout dad went on a quest to lose 75 pounds so he could hike with his son at Philmont. http://t.co/YCdfxOT9g4
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 4th, 2014
RT @scouting: Last summer, a Scout dad went on a quest to lose 75 pounds so he could hike with his son at Philmont. http://t.co/YCdfxOT9g4 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 4th, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers I'll be on vacation August 1-8th and at Kandersteg International Scout Center From August 9-18th. The 232nd edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast will be published on August 25th. Until then you can listen to... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Beat of the Drum
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 4th, 2014
[cs2015] Beat of the Drum is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Bear Elective 24 â American Indian Life . For the Beat of the Drum adventure, Bears learn about native American... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Cubs Who Care
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 4th, 2014
[cs2015] Cubs Who Care is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. In the current Wolf Cub Scout program it is similar to the Disabilities Awareness Belt Loop and Pin . For the Cubs Who Care adventure, Wolves learn about the challenges faced... [more]
Agreement without argument
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 4th, 2014
It seems like every time you turn on the news or look at the paper, you see a story about how our national elected leaders seem to be incapable of getting any work done. Far worse than what was labeled as the "do-nothing" Congress of the Truman... [more]
A Book Launch
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on August 3rd, 2014
Today I've done something I've not done before as Group Scout Leader. I represented the Group at a book launch (not that I've ever attended a book launch in a non Scouting role either!) at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield . The book... [more]
Baloo's Bugle: Volume 21 Issue 01 - August 2014 September 2014 Core Value - Cooperation | Under the Big Top
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on August 3rd, 2014
Word Version PDF Version Baloo's Bugle Issues Baloo's Bugle: Volume 21 Issue 01 - August 2014 September 2014 Core Value - Cooperation | Under the Big Top Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Good Knights
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 3rd, 2014
[cs2015] Good Knights is one of the Tiger elective adventures. For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about the Scout Law and knights, make a code of conduct, and participate in a service project. The requirement for this... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" On Camping
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 3rd, 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]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Castaway
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 3rd, 2014
[cs2015] Castaway is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. For the Castaway adventure, Webelos learn survival skills for situations where shelter, water, and electricity might not be available. The requirement for this adventure... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Build My Own Hero
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 2nd, 2014
[cs2015] Build My Own Hero is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Citizen Activity Badge . For the Build My Own Hero adventure, Webelos learn how to be a hero... [more]
Boy Scout Saves Homes From Fire http://t.co/WHnOlUSUU7
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 2nd, 2014
Boy Scout Saves Homes From Fire http://t.co/WHnOlUSUU7 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Boy Scout Saves Homes From Fire
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 2nd, 2014
Don't try this at home, kids. This story is a few months old, but we thought it was worth it to share it here. Chris Simmons, a Boy Scout from California, was on his way home from school when he saw a wildfire creeping near a series of homes. Chris... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Bear Picnic Basket
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 2nd, 2014
[cs2015] Bear Picnic Basket is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Bear Achievement 9 â What's Cooking . For the Bear Picnic Basket adventure, Bears learn to plan, shop for, and... [more]
Learn Campfire Safety with a Craft: Edible Campfire
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 1st, 2014
Need a fun way to teach your Cub Scouts campfire safety? How about with an edible... [more]
Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Collections and Hobbies
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 1st, 2014
[cs2015] Collections and Hobbies is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. In the current Wolf Cub Scout program it is similar to Wolf Achievement 6 â Start a Collection and the Collecting Belt Loop and Pin . For the Collections and... [more]
Time To Register For The 2015 World Scout Jamboree http://t.co/zg8LWAMIab
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 1st, 2014
Time To Register For The 2015 World Scout Jamboree http://t.co/zg8LWAMIab : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Time To Register For The 2015 World Scout Jamboree
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 1st, 2014
The World Scout Jamboree is kind of like the Olympics: It only comes around every four years, and you don't want to miss it. But unlike the Olympics, you don't have to be a world-class athlete to represent your country. The BSA is accepting... [more]
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Floats and Boats
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 1st, 2014
[cs2015] Floats and Boats is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 40 â Fun in the Water . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn boats, swimming, and... [more]
New Knots Cartoon for August - Raccoon Tent Foraging
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on August 1st, 2014
August 2014 Raccoon Tent Foraging Cafe Press Items Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
WASP - West Australia Scout Pioneering
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 1st, 2014
West Australia Scout Pioneering is part of Scouts Australia's West Australia Adventurous Activities team. The team runs a pioneering course aimed at Venturers, Rovers and Scouters, and also offers their services putting structures up at community... [more]
RT @BSAchief: RT @boyscouts: For key info and the latest news from the Boy Scouts of America, visit http://t.co/vTvmo4Ccd2
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 31st, 2014
RT @BSAchief: RT @boyscouts: For key info and the latest news from the Boy Scouts of America, visit http://t.co/vTvmo4Ccd2 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Letters From Camp â" Day Seven
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 31st, 2014
Letters from camp day seven is a montage of the weekend at Camp Horseshoe ââ¬â Paul Bunyan Field Day, OA call-out at Saturday retreat, and Sunday lunch. I am on vacation from August 1-9th and at KISC until August 18! I'll reply to email and... [more]
RT @scouting: Have an idea for a new merit badge? Here's how to submit it. http://t.co/MdFVvFDCkT
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 31st, 2014
RT @scouting: Have an idea for a new merit badge? Here's how to submit it. http://t.co/MdFVvFDCkT : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure Requirements: Build It
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 31st, 2014
[cs2015] Build It is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Craftsman Activity Badge . For the Build It adventure, Webelos learn about using tools safely and... [more]
Earning A 50-Miler Award On The Appalachian Trail http://t.co/ntowtuGrPq
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 31st, 2014
Earning A 50-Miler Award On The Appalachian Trail http://t.co/ntowtuGrPq : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
Earning A 50-Miler Award On The Appalachian Trail
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 31st, 2014
The Scouts of Troop 101 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, recently earned their 50-miler awards by hiking one of the most famous trails in the country: The Appalachian Trail . The boys spent five days and four nights on the trail, carrying all of their... [more]
No moms allowed
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 31st, 2014
Our hometown newspaper had an interesting article this week about a local group of friends who have been getting together every year for the past couple decades to hold a "no moms allowed" campout. That's right ââ¬â just like the "no girls... [more]
Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: Baloo the Builder
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 31st, 2014
[cs2015] Baloo the Builder is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Bear Achievement 20 â Sawdust and Nails . For the Baloo the Builder adventure, Bears learn about tools and make a wood... [more]
How to make a homemade 'fossil' in one hour: http://t.co/Nd1LEzemca
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 31st, 2014
How to make a homemade 'fossil' in one hour: http://t.co/Nd1LEzemca : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm... [more]
How to make a 'fossil' in one hour
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 31st, 2014
How to make a homemade ââ¬Ëfossil' in one hour: Turn a leaf into a treasure with this simple cement casting project. Display the "fossil" in your room or use it as a stepping-stone in the garden. WHAT YOU'LL NEED A nice-looking fresh leaf 1 lb... [more]
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