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Recruitment-Ready: Grow your unit with help from social media and locally famous parents.
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 13th, 2026
Look around the room at your next Scout meeting. What if the mom of your newest Scout has 1,000 Instagram followers? What if her friend is a photographer? The dad sitting next to her might make a living in marketing and communications. This year... [more]
Cruise lines donate thousands of pennies to Alaska Scouts
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 11th, 2026
Travelpulse.com reported this week that the crews of six Princess and six Holland America Line ships counted, rolled and donated excess onboard pennies to Scout troops in Ketchikan, Alaska. When the project was over, Troops 4 and 2004 received... [more]
The back-to-Scouting checklist every parent needs
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 10th, 2026
Cub Scout families have a great opportunity to set themselves up for a successful Scouting year - even before that first day of school. Cubmasters Karen Berks of Pack 193 in Washington's Mount Baker Council and Amber Johns of Pack 4043 in... [more]
Amazing Games Cub Scout Theme: Cooperation
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 8th, 2026
Amazing Games Cub Scout Theme Theme Focus: Games, cooperation, teamwork Best For: Pack meetings, high-energy programs Group Size and Setting: Full pack, indoor Preparation Level: Moderate What Scouts Will Do : Play group games, take turns, share... [more]
Planning for Summer Camp: A Simple Timeline
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 8th, 2026
Planning for Summer Camp A Simple Timeline Summer camp is one of the biggest events of the Scout year. Scouts look forward to it for months. They talk about the activities, the friends they will see, and the time outdoors. Leaders know it is a... [more]
There Ain't No Flies on Me Cheer
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 8th, 2026
There Ain't No Flies on Me Cheer Best For : Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scouts BSA Energy Level : High Setting : Indoor, outdoor Use For: Team spirit, listening, following directions Scout Spirit: Cheerful, friendly, teamwork... [more]
Cub Scout Space Derby
Posted to Scouter Mom on August 8th, 2026
Cub Scout Space Derby A Space Derby brings a lot of excitement to Cub Scout packs. Scouts built small rockets and watched them zip across a line. Many Scouts love this event because it felt fast and simple. They work with their hands and see real... [more]
Recruitment-Ready: Make sure Scouts can find your unit
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 7th, 2026
Every year, thousands of parents visit BeAScout.org searching for a unit that will provide a meaningful experience for their children. Using their ZIP code, they look for packs, units, crews, ships or posts in their area. Scouting America calls... [more]
New Cycling merit badge digital resource guide gets you ride-ready
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on August 3rd, 2026
Some merit badges teach practical skills. Others inspire lifelong adventures. The new Cycling merit badge digital resource guide does both, helping Scouts build confidence on two wheels while exploring the knowledge and preparation that make... [more]
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