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The Buddy System: A Powerful Safety Tool
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 23rd, 2025
The Buddy System The buddy system is a rule in Scouting. It means Scouts always stay with at least one other Scout. This helps keep everyone safe. Buddies watch out for each other. They help each other if something goes wrong. They also tell an... [more]
A Scout Is Courteous
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 23rd, 2025
A Scout Is Courteous A Scout is courteous. This means being polite and respectful to others. It is one of the twelve points of the Scout Law . It helps Scouts treat everyone with kindness. Being courteous is about using good manners. Saying... [more]
Bernoulli's Principle Demonstration: Simple Science Trick with Ping Pong Balls
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 17th, 2025
Bernoulli's Principle Demonstration Simple Science Trick with Ping Pong Balls Bernoulli's Principle explains how air moves. It says that fast-moving air has lower pressure than slow-moving air. This idea helps us understand many things, like how... [more]
Cub Scout Pack Committee Chair: Leading the Team Behind the Scenes
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 13th, 2025
The Cub Scout Pack Committee Chair The Pack Committee Chair leads the team of adults who help run the Cub Scout pack. This includes organizing meetings, helping with planning, and making sure the pack follows Scouting America rules. The chair is... [more]
Hunting for Dinner Thanksgiving Skit: Free Fun Idea
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 10th, 2025
Hunting for Thanksgiving Dinner Skit Thanksgiving is a time to come together and celebrate with family and friends. In Scouting, we often use this holiday to reflect on the importance of gratitude and fellowship. A fun Thanksgiving skit, like... [more]
Energy Merit Badge for 2025: Free Resources and Answers
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 6th, 2025
Energy Merit Badge Free Resources and Answers The Energy merit badge helps Scouts learn about the role energy plays in our world. Energy is something we use every day, from turning on lights to powering our devices. This merit badge teaches Scouts... [more]
Chess Terminology and Basics: Find Chess Success in 2025
Posted to Scouter Mom on October 31st, 2025
Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Life Eagle Scout Merit Badges Chess Terminology and Basics Chess is a game of thinking and planning. Two players take turns moving their pieces across the board, trying to trap the other player's king... [more]
Hiking Safety with Cub Scouts: Tips for 2025
Posted to Scouter Mom on October 31st, 2025
Lions (Kindergarten) Tigers (1st Grade) Wolves (2nd Grade) Bears (3rd Grade) Webelos (4th Grade) Arrow of Light Scouts (5th Grade) Hiking Safety with Cub Scouts Hiking is a great way to explore nature. It is fun to walk on a trail and see plants,... [more]
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