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Scouting and iPhone Apps

So, you are a Boy Scout, or a Boy Scout leader, who has an iPhone or an iPod Touch. Did you know that there are a few apps available just for you in the Apple iTunes App store? Yep, that's right. There are now apps available for the Scouting geek... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 year ago

Five Easy Steps to Get the Guide to Safe Scouting on Your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

Click to view slideshow. The recently updated " Guide to Safe Scouting " is a vital tool for Scout leaders. But it doesn't do you much good if it's on the coffee table and you're at a troop meeting or on a campout. So now, thanks to the wonders of... From Scouting Magazine 9 months ago

BSA Handbook App Released for iPhone, iPod Touch

You know those iPhone commercials where familiar life situations are made easier with the iPhone? For example: "If you're an avid baseball fan and want to catch a game-winning run, live, there's an app for that." Or: "If you need to find a cab in a... From Scouting Magazine 2 years ago

Scout Tracker iPhone App

Scout Tracker records individual rank advancement in a Scout's iPhone or iPod touch. The current version includes the January 1, 2010 rank requirements. This simple, utilitarian and welcome way of tracking advancement is another demonstration... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 years ago

Merit Badges Will Be Going Mobile With New iPhone App

Beginning in early 2011, Boy Scouts will be able to manage their merit badges with an interactive application for the Apple iPhone. The application which will be available for $1.99 through the iTunes Store , will let Scouts review merit badge... From Scouting News 1 year ago

Top 20 Scout Apps (100 Days of Scouting: Day 30)

I've done a few iPhone app posts before. As times change so do the apps. Here's my current top 20: BSA Handbook Troop Badges (Premier Ed.) Good Turn Flashlight Knot Guide SAS Survival Guide â Lite Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy Pocket... From A Scouter's Journey 10 months ago

Scouting and iPad Apps

It is a gadget I would like to get, but I do not have one yet. Even my mother would like to have one after playing with the one my sister-in-law owns. I am sure many of you would like one if you do not already own one. What am I talking about? The... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 year ago

Version 1.1 of Boy Scout Handbook iPhone App Now Available

On Saturday, the BSA released version 1.1 of its Boy Scout Handbook iPhone app. The app, which we gave a favorable review in early September, gets even better with this update. One of only complaints we had with the original version of the app was... From Scouting Magazine 2 years ago

Scouting App Thursday Helleniechsin

I'm starting a new feature here on Scouting News . With the increasing number of Scouting related applications for phones I've decided to feature a new one each week. This week I'm taking a look at an application called Helleniechsin . ... From Scouting News 9 months ago

Scouting With the iPod Touch - iBird Explorer

For years I always packed a portable CD player on car-camping trips with the Scouts (and on a couple of backpacking trips back in the dark ages when we carried 40-50 pound packs). IÂ listened to music as I went to sleep and again in the... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 years ago

There's a Merit Badge App for That!

I t looks like Boy Scouts with iPhones and iPod Touch's will soon be able to keep track of their merit badges on their devices. According to scoutingnews.org: Beginning in early 2011, Boy Scouts will be able to manage their merit badges with an... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 year ago

Scouting With the iPod Touch - the Backpacker Checklist

The Backpacker Checklist application allows you to build a virtual inventory of all your camping gear and construct trip-specific lists to aid your preparations for backpacking or any other sort of camping trip. Aimed at backpackers but not limited... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 years ago

Technology in Scouting: Are We as Connected as We Think?

Does it seem as though every Scout and Scouter has a smartphone? Despite what it looks like in the mall or at some troop meetings, a 2010 study (Project Tomorrow's Speak Up 2010) revealed that only 36 percent of Boy Scout-age students have a... From Scout Wire 5 months ago

The New Scout Handbook

I've had my copy of the 12th Edition of the new Scout Handbook for a couple of weeks now and I recently added the Scout Handbook to my Ipod touch. I have also looked over the website bsahandbook.org . As the way we use and manipulate... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 years ago

Have You Read Scouting's Best Selling Book?

Boy Scout Handbook, 1st edition What is the third best-selling book in U.S. history? Why, it's the Boy Scout Handbook, of course! With over 37 million printed since 1911, the Boy Scout Handbook trails only The Guinness Book of World Records and Dr... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 year ago

Scouting With the iPod Touch - Pocket Universe & Daylight

Pocket Universe is the best (and least expensive) of several astronomy applications I have purchased. Pocket Universe has a simple to use yet a rich set of features. The planetarium-like display features a clear horizon, something other... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 years ago

Electronics and Scouting

There are many out there that feel that there is no place for electronics in Scouting.. no phones, ipods, or gps units. Well I tend to disagree with those folks, but with this caveat, training, skills, and appropriate time and place. Training. IF... From The Scoutmaster Minute 7 months ago

Scouting With the iPod Touch - U.S. Historical Documents

U.S. Historical Documents As a counselor for Citizenship in the Nation merit badge having the Constitution and Declaration of independence close at hand is helpful. (Note that there are free applications for both but they lack the note making and... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 years ago

ShelterBox Mobile App

Not too long ago I came across a service (Conduit Mobile) that let's you build mobile applications for iPhone, Android, Blackberryâ¦ For free. The design interface isn't the most intuitive (being a content Mac convert) but after a few... From A Scouter's Journey 4 months ago

Personalize Your Phone With a Coveroo

Coveroo has become an official Boy Scouts of America licensee. They offer consumers the ability to personalize their phones and other devices with a licenesed BSA logo, or one of over 1,000 of their other designs, or a custom design. What is a... From Scouting News 2 years ago

Scouting and Epub Books

Let's see. The Kindle, the iPod, the iPad, and the Nook are just a few of the ebook readers that are currently available. How about we use these gadgets to visit a fictional history of Boy Scouting. Say, like 80 plus years ago. Did you know that in... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 year ago

Kindle, iPad, and Scouting

There has been a lot written about the Kindle vs. the iPad debate. My question is this, is either one useful for the wonderful world of Scouting? I do not own either one, but I do see possible uses for both gadgets. Amazon's Kindle, an e-book... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 year ago

How Do You Use Electronics on Scouting Outings?

There is an on going debate about electronics used in Scouting. While "Traditional" Scouters shun the new technologies and do not embrace what is the future, others seems to grab ahold and run with the new ways to "DO" Scouting. No matter which... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 years ago

High Tech Good Turn

Have you done your Good Turn today? Let me introduce you to a high tech way of doing a very old and traditional Scouting practice. Doing a Good turn has always been a part of Scouting, in fact is was a Good turn that brought Scouting to America. We... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 year ago

Nature Study for Scout Leaders Astronomy

Can you locate the north star? What three stars make up the summer triangle? Have you ever seen a meteor shower? Any active Scout Troop will spend many nights under clear skies away from city lights â ideal conditions for observing the... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 3 months ago

Weekend Patrol Box #20

Wow, 20 is a milestone. Translation : a couple of hundred links have been sent your way to encourage your Scouting experience. Videos, blogs, podcasts, merit badges, manuals, forms, awards, fun activities and more have all been sent your way. If... From ScoutSigns 2 years ago

Follow the 2010 National Scout Jamboree From Wherever You Are

Technology has changed quite a bit since 2005, the year of the last BSA jamboree. In December of that year, Facebook added its 5.5 millionth member. Today it has 500 million. Twitter didn't exist at the last jamboree. The 140-character craze... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

Improving Access to Scouting Publications

It is heartening to see that the BSA is increasing the number of publications offered in digital form. I am particularly appreciative of having the Guide To Safe Scouting , Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures , Insignia Guide ,... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 year ago

The Scoutmaster Minute Twitter Edition

The Scoutmaster Minute has now hit the big time.. errr.. well maybe not the big big time.. but at least 2009 and Twitter! I have been on twitter for some time now, but until recently have not really used it "to it's potential" as they say. I found... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 years ago

This Weekend, the ScoutQuest Is on for Fun and Great Prizes

Last month, we told you all about ScoutQuest, the high-tech, interactive treasure hunt in Washington, D.C. And now the wait is over. On Saturday and Sunday, you and your Scouts can "uncover the links between Scouting and some of our greatest... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

Learn From the Handbook: Lessons Learned

The new Boy Scout Handbook is great, but its title is somewhat misleading. It's not just useful for boys or Scouts-anyone can find a wealth of information inside. That's where our Learn from the Handbook series comes in. Each week we're bringing... From Scouting Magazine 2 years ago

12 Steps to Shaving Weight

Backpacker magazine published a good article called "Ultralight Makeover" 12 steps for cutting weight. I found this article interesting and all in all agree with it. Now, I should say that I am not considered a UL guy. I do, as stated ad nauseum,... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 months ago

The Wolf Patrol (an Epub Book)

Less then two weeks ago I wrote an article about old Scouting books and novels that are not only in the public domain, but also available as an electronic book in the epub format which is compatible on your iPod Touch, iPad, and other electronic... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 year ago

New Boy Scout Handbook Is 21st Century Guide for Life

The Centennial Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook unveiled by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) prepares the 21st century Scout for new technology while celebrating the organization's rich heritage. The 475-page paperback features nostalgic... From Scouting News 2 years ago

Wood Badge

Today was the first day of Wood Badge course. I was very happy to get a great group. They are enthusiastic and energetic. My 1st presentation went off well and I was very relived. Day 2 starts in 6 hours so off to bed. More when I return Its only... From The Scoutmaster 1 year ago

This July, Send Your Scouts on a Quest for Adventure (and Great Prizes)

Next month, Scouts from across the country will converge in Washington, D.C., for ScoutQuest , a high-tech, interactive search that anyone can play. ScoutQuest is held July 24 and 25; the 2010 National Scout Jamboree begins the next day. Players... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

Train 'Em, Trust 'Em,.

I have said this so many times it is almost becoming cliche'.. but I'll say it againâ¦ TRAIN âEM, TRUST âEM, AND LET THEM LEAD! Last night the SPL of our Troop held the Patrol Leaders Council meeting. Because of a work conflict, I... From The Scoutmaster Minute 6 months ago

Technology vs Wilderness

When I volunteered to become an assistant scoutmaster for my local troop way back in 1980, the main competition we had for boy's time was the school sport programs. Some boys were just too busy playing football, basketball, or baseball to join the... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 11 months ago

Scoutmaster's Bookshelf

Here's some of the books that have helped me as a Scout leader and outdoorsman. This collection has helped me learn practical skills, history, outdoor lore, the Scouting program and provided inspiration for many years. Wildwoods Wisdom Ellsworth... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 month ago

Medicine for the Outdoors

Medicine for the Outdoors Paul S. Auerbach MD There is nothing in this book that you don't need to know. You don't have to commit the book to memory but I would encourage you to know what's in it and how to find it quickly. Our first... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 11 months ago

A Moment of Your Time

The other day I was out and about and I ended up in the check out line at a local store. There was an elderly gentleman in line ahead of me waiting patiently as the check out clerk seemed to be struggling a bit. It was one of the weird situations... From The Scoutmaster Minute 10 months ago

2010 Centennial Jamboree

70 hours, 700 miles, 2 days visiting the BSA 2010 National Scout Jamboree. In a word, Amazing. Scout Spirit to the extreme! [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]... From A Scouter's Journey 1 year ago

BSA Patches on Space Shuttle

BSA Press Release Contact: Julie Bulthaus 314-982-8779 314-920-8004 (cell) julie.bulthaus@fleishman.com Scouting's Centennial is Out of This World-Literally! Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary Year of Celebration Patches Head to International... From U.S. Scouting Service Project 1 year ago

Taking Over the Internet!

Recently I got into a discussion with another blogger about numbers, subscriptions, readership etc. He is all wrapped up in the "numbers thing" and extremely passionate about boosting his ratings, getting more readers, and taking over the... From The Scoutmaster Minute 9 months ago

My Campfire Minute

At tonight's campfire: Tonight we welcome a new scout from Erie on his 1st campout with the Troop. tonight is also sadly the last campout for J and M as they leave us and move to Iowa. Gentlemen you are always welcome back whenever you want. And... From The Scoutmaster 1 year ago

Rock Gym Lock-In

had a great lock-in at the Rock Gym in Midlothian, VA. Joe shot a couple of vids with his iphone, so I'm posting them here for your perusal ... From From the Committee Chair 1 year ago

Scoutmaster Podcast 41

Reverence, Email answers Scoutmaster Podcast 41 Â Feel free to send your questions and comments (you can rate the podcast on iTunes). Use the email link above left or the comments feature of the blog. Links in Podcast 41 Working the Patrol... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 year ago

Scout Songs on Youtube

Hello fellow Scouters, Songs are an important part of the Scouting program. Hopefully you are a pack that sings Scout songs. If you aren't singing, you are missing a wonderful part of the Scouting program. I have a feeling that this is one of the... From The Trainer's Corner Blog 2 years ago

The Good Turn

As a Scout one should "Do a good turn daily". It can be as simple as holding open a door, picking up a dropped item or helping the little old lady across the street. Yesterday as I walked into work I passed the old Scout Shop (it is between my... From The Scoutmaster 1 year ago

Scouting's Centennial Is Out of This World-Literally!

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has officially taken its 100th Anniversary Celebration to new heights. Four Year of Celebration patches left the stratosphere today as cargo on the space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space... From Scouting News 1 year ago

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