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Using Chess Notation: Easy Guide to 8 Ranks and 8 Files
Posted to Scouter Mom on September 26th, 2025
Using Chess Notation Chess is more than just moving pieces on a board. It is a game of strategy and careful thinking. To improve at chess, players need a way to remember and study their games. This is where chess notation always comes in. Chess... [more]
Grow a Sugar Crystal: Simple and Fun STEM Activity for 2025
Posted to Scouter Mom on September 24th, 2025
Grow a Sugar Crystal Instructions Printable Instructions More Crafts for Scouts Scouting helps young people learn by doing. Hands-on activities make learning fun and memorable. Growing a sugar crystal is a simple STEM project that teaches about... [more]
Arrow of Light Citizenship Den Meeting Plan: Free Resource for 2025
Posted to Scouter Mom on September 22nd, 2025
Arrow of Light Citizenship Den Meeting Plan Timeline Preparation Gathering Activities Snack Closing Helping others is a big part of being a Scout. The Arrow of Light Citizenship adventure teaches Scouts how to make a difference in their community... [more]
Arrow of Light Den Leader Guide for 2025: Free Resource
Posted to Scouter Mom on September 19th, 2025
Arrow of Light Den Leader Guide Planning Adventures Den Meeting Plans Working with Cub Scouts Helpful Hints Welcome to the Arrow of Light program! This is the last rank a Cub Scout can earn before moving on to Scouts BSA. It's an exciting time,... [more]
What Does the Scoutmaster Do? Inspire Effective Leaders in 2025
Posted to Scouter Mom on September 18th, 2025
Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Life Eagle Scout Merit Badges What Does the Scoutmaster Do? In Scouts BSA, the youth lead the troop. They make plans, run meetings, and organize activities. But they don't do it alone. The Scoutmaster... [more]
Webelos Den Leader Guide for 2025: Free Resource
Posted to Scouter Mom on September 12th, 2025
Webelos Den Leader Guide Planning Adventures Den Meeting Plans Working with Cub Scouts Helpful Hints Being a Webelos den leader is an exciting and rewarding job. At this stage, Cub Scouts are growing more independent and ready for new challenges... [more]
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