September 28, 2009
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Fire_SafetyHome > Resources > Activities > Pre-Openings
Below are the main rules for fire safety, of course we will only build a fire when a responsible adult is present. Before doing anything, be sure your fire site is in an area where campfire building is allowed. Dig a small pit way from overhanging branches. (Most parks have campfire pits ready and...
My_Family_TreeHome > Resources > The Outdoors > Cooking > Desserts
Before den meeting, gather up as many old magazines and catalogs as possible, the more variety the better. Have each boy then go through the magazines and cut out pictures that remind them of their siblings, parents, grandparents, and other extended family members. Once they have all of these articles they can arrange them on a poster board and write the name of the family...
Scout_CookiesHome > Resources > Ceremonies > Flag
Ingredients: Favorite sugar cookie recipe 2 tbsp cocoa 2 tbsp water Make your favorite sugar cookie recipe. Put ¼ cup of dough in small bowl add cocoa and water blend well. Drop white dough by rounded teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Grease bottom of glass, dip in sugar, and press quickly to flatten into rounds. With a toothpick make eyes, nose, and mouths out of chocolate...
Decommissioning_a_US_Flag_ProperlyHome > Resources > Activities > Games
“The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should bedestroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.†(The United States Flag Code)I always get asked how to decommission a flag properly, so here is a simple and dignified way inwhich to decommission the flag.1. Gather the Den or Pack to...
Cub_Scout_Salute_RelayHome > Resources > Activities > Pre-Openings
For this relay race, divide the boys up into teams. You can have however many teams you want, but 2 to 4 is probably best. Everyone starts at certain point, and each team is lined up in their own line. At the go signal, the first person runs to the first station area, makes the Cub Scout sign and repeats the Cub Scout Promise....
Whos_a_ScoutHome > Resources > Activities > Games
Let the boys guess which notable person is a Scout. Note: All listed below were Scouts. Henry “Hank†Aaron (Baseball Player) Neil Armstrong (First Man on Moon) Philo t. Farnsworth (TV Inventor) Gerald Ford (US President) JW Marriott J. (Marriott Hotels) Steven Spielberg (Movie Director/Producer) Walter Cronkite (Journalist) Harrison Ford (Actor) Richard Gere (Actor) Willaim Sessions (Former FBI Director) Bill Gates (Computer Company CEO) John F. Kennedy (US President) Sandra Day O’Connor -...
Mixed_CubsHome > Resources > Ceremonies > Flag
You need enough chairs for everyone in the group except for one person. Put the chairs in a circle. Then go around the circle and tell each person a Scout name like “Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos.†The person in the center can then call out one of the names of the Scouts (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) or “Mixed Cubs.†The object of the...
Heroes_Flag_CeremoniesHome > Resources > Activities > Pre-Openings
Setting: The Colors advance in the normal manner. A spotlight is shined on the flag while the narrator speaks. Narrator: Heroes, with help from God, have kept me flying in the face of threat and challenge to the democratic way of life I represent. I symbolize all the achievements of a great nation founded for freedom. I am the last hope of peace...
Hero_Match_UpHome > Resources > Crafts
Heroes do many different things for us. Match-up the hero with what they have done to help others ___ Clara Barton ___ Martin Luther King Jr. ___ Benjamin Franklin ___ George Washington ___ George Washington Carver ___ John Glenn ___ Jackie Robinson ___ Philo T Farnsworth A. Astronaut B. Athlete C. Civil Rights Advocate D. Inventor –Peanut Butter E. Inventor - TV F. Red Cross G. US Founding Father H. US President Answers: _F_ Clara Barton _C_ Martin Luther...
Easter_EggsHome > Resources > Crafts
Decorate plastic Easter eggs with ribbon, lace, sequins, glitter, small buttons,foam shapes, or fabric. The eggs can be sealed closed with a thin line of glue, ordecorated so they can be opened again. Leave the eggs empty, fill with candy, or putthe awards for the month inside....
Easter_BookHome > Resources > Crafts
Materials Needed: 2 pieces of paper (1 for the cover and 1 for the inside), scissors, and stapler.This book can be with a spiritual theme, or with a secular theme.Pictures can be collected, or each boy can draw his own pictures.Fold the inside piece in half the short way. The piece of paper shouldgo from 8 ½†x 11†to...
Washcloth_BunniesHome > Resources > Crafts
Materials Needed: 1 washcloth, rubber band or pipe cleaner, wiggle eyes, 2 small pompoms (1 for the nose and 1 for the tail), foam strip for the whiskers, glue.Fold the washcloth in half diagonally. The new shape should be a triangle. Roll the trianglefrom the point to the large side so you have a long roll. Fold in half and...
Neckerchief_SlidesHome > Resources > Crafts
Materials Needed: ¾†PVC pipe (cut in to ¼†length pieces), or plastic rings, hot glue.Find an object, such as small plastic toys, dinosaurs, farm animals,insects, or balls and glue them onto the PVC piece. Place the neckerchiefthrough the ring wrapping one side around the ring to secure the slide andneckerchief....
Origami_Dinosaur_CraftHome > Resources > Crafts
Anyone can fold simple origami, which is theJapanese art of paper folding. The dinosaurlooks like it takes special skills to make – onlyyou will know how easy it is. Use differentsizes and colors of paper for your origamidinosaurs.What you’ll need:Squares of lightweight paper (letter paper orgift wrap will do)1. Fold a paper square from corner to cornerin both directions. Unfold...
Fossil_Imprint_CraftHome > Resources > Crafts
Make up a batch of dough and create a fossilimprint.What you’ll need:• 2 cups flour• ½ cup salt• ¾ cup water• bowl• measuring cup• objects for making fossils(leaves, shells, twigs, toy dinosaur, animal footprints, stamps)1. Measure and mix together the flour, salt,and water to make a batch of dough. Knead thedough for about five minutes, and form it intosmall balls....
Painted_Rock_AnimalsHome > Resources > Crafts
Materials Needed: Smooth flat rocks about the size of a business card, acrylic paints, a sealer (spray or brush on).Draw the design on with lightpencil then outline in blacksharpie and paint. Outline againif needed. Spray or paint ona sealer coat. If desired, coverthe bottom of the rock with felt to keep fromscratching surfaces.Variation: use larger rocks and place in outsideplanters,...
Have_Fun_With_LettersHome > Resources > Crafts
Make block letters of each boy’s name and have them decorate the letters with markers orother craft items. The letters can also be made out felt or fabric and sewn or glued with hot glueor tacky glue. The letters can also be stuffed with batting or fiber-fill. The boys can put them ontheir wall, or if it is fabric/felt they...
Future_PresidentsHome > Resources > Activities > Skits
Materials needed: blank wall, black construction paper, pencil and a lamp/light to use as a spotlight, scissors.Have a boy sit in a chair or stand sideways to the wall about 1 footaway works well. Have the lamp about 1-2 feet away from the boy. Tracetheir silhouette on the black paper. Have each boy cut out his silhouette.(If it is too...
The_WideMouthed_FrogHome > Resources > Activities > Skits
Setup: Narrator, 4 boys to be Wide-mouthed frog, Elephant, Hippo, LionWhen you do this, you have to do the frog’s lines while stretching your mouth reallywide.Narrator: A wide-mouthed frog went to the zoo to see what the other animals feedtheir offspring.Wide-mouthed frog: Elephant, what do you feed your babies?Elephant: We give them elephant milk.Wide-mouthed frog: Oh, that’s nice.Narrator: He walks...
Mowgli_Goes_To_The_Pack_MeetingHome > Resources > Crafts
Have the audience give the correct response or sound to the following words as theyare read in the story.Mowgli: Laugh Baloo: GrowlWolf Cubs: Howl Pack: Say ‘Do Your Best’Jungle: Scratch under arm pit make a sound like a monkey.Once upon a time there was a young man cub named MOWGLI. He lived in theJUNGLE with his animal friends, the WOLF...
Heart_ManHome > Resources > Ceremonies > Flag Opening
Materials needed: Red and white construction paper - 9†x 11â€, markers, tape or brass brads.Take red construction paper and cut out a large heart shape. Take the white construction paperand cut the paper into 4 -1†strips (the long way on the paper). Save the rest for later. Accordionfold the white strips. Attach the 4 folded white strips to...
Safari_Opening_CeremonyHome > Resources > Activities > Skits
Cub Scout: “What are you looking for?â€Den leader: (Wearing a safari hat and looking through binoculars)“I’m on a safari and looking for cubs.â€Cub Scout: “What kind of cubs?â€Den leader: (Still looking around) “Oh, I don’t know, but I’ll know when I see them.â€Cub Scout: “Are you looking for lion cubs?â€Den leader: “No.â€Cub Scout: “Are you looking for bear cubs?â€Den leader:...
How_to_Build_a_Thingamajig_Audience_ParticipationHome > Resources > Ceremonies > Flag Closing
Doodads: Clickety-clack, clickety clackDingford: Whiz, bang, boomFreedistant: Whoosh, whooshHigoricky: Snap, crackle, popScatereekus: All sounds togetherVery few families these days can get by without a thingamajig. Sure you can buy one at the localhardware and appliance store, in all sorts of colors, sizes, shapes, makes and models, but as easyas they are to build yourself, you should just get a kit...
Pebbles_Closing_CeremonyHome > Resources > Activities > Songs
Equipment: Small wading pool filled with water.Cubmaster and Cubs make a circle around the pool.Cubmaster: Have you ever dropped a pebble into a quiet lake or pool?If you have, you probably noticed how each wave started by each pebbleinfluenced the waves started by other pebbles. Through the CharacterConnections, the Cub Scouts learn core values each month that willhelp them have...
Take_me_Out_to_The_ForestHome > Resources > Ceremonies > Flag Opening
Tune: Take Me Out To The Ball gameTake me out to the forest.Let me hike in the wild.Show me a skunk and a few bear tracks.I won’t care if I never come back.But it’s look, look, look at your compass.If it rains, then you’re wet.And it’s ouch, slap, sting and you’re bitIn the great outdoors.     ...
Pennies_OpeningHome > Resources > Activities > Skits
Make cardboard pennies (18- 20†in diameter). Spray with copper colored paint, trace Lincolnsilhouette on black paper and glue onto pennies. Tape verse on back of each penny.Narrator: Pennies in my pocket remind me of Abraham Lincoln. Maybe they can helpme remember some things about him.Penny #1: Lincoln was a poor boy, but in the American way.He rose to be...
TrackingHome > Resources > Activities > Songs
Boys enter with magnifying glasses as if following a trail.Cub # 1. Look at those tracks!Cub # 2. Wow! They look like wolf tracks!Cub # 3. No, they look like bobcat tracks!Cub # 4. I think you’re both wrong. I think they’re bear tracks!Cub # 5. No, wolf tracks!Cub # 6. Bobcat tracks!Cub # 7. I told you, bear tracks!They...
Rotten_ReeboksHome > Resources > Activities > Skits
Tune: ClementineI’ve tried bug balm, lemon air scentEven spray that smells like pine,Rotten Reeboks, dirty sweat socks,Must be something that can cut itGenerating toxic fumes,Something strong like turpentine.I’ve seen flies dead struck in mid-airFatal venture into his room“Not to worry,†says my fatherIn my brother’s bedroom closet“Could be money after all,Stinkarooning like refuseâ€Pentagon might pay a bundleDwelt a size 10...
Going_The_DistanceHome > Resources > Ceremonies > Flag Opening
Personnel:Any number of boysOpening: All start out walking:1st Boy: (stops) I’m thirsty. (All get a drink.) (Continue Walking.)2nd Boy: (stops) I’m hot (All wipe off face.) (Continue Walking.)3rd Boy: (stops) I’m hungry (All get something to eat) (Continue Walking)4th Boy: (stops) My shoestring is undone (All tie shoestrings) (Continue Walking)Make up as many more things as you need so that...
Growing_Cub_Scout_Openings
Every living thing needs sun, water and nutrients to grow.What do Cub Scouts need to grow?(Pull items out of a bag.)1. Food (Apple or Granola Bar)2. Water (Bottle)3. Exercise (Baseball)4. A Family (picture) for love and protection.5. A Pack (Cub Scout handbook) to receive awards.Will all Cub Scouts please stand and say the Law of the Pack....
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A lot of the campouts I did with the Scouts were to places that have no facilities, no water, tables, bathroom... nothing. This meant we had to bring everything in and take everything out. In this brief post just wanted to point out different kind of...
Fuzzy and Scout Sept 28
Hi All, Fuzzy and Scout here, we hope you all have had nice summer holidays and are all back at Scouts / Cubs whatever again. We have had our first cubby meetings and it was really fun, although not everyone was happy to go back to school. As we are bear...
Scout Recruitment - Part 2
 Visibility One of my first moments when I considered enrolling my son in scouting was while visiting his elementary school shortly after we had moved. While searching out classrooms I saw several groups of children pass by. It se...
Lightning Round Contest
The next InsaneScouter contest has begun it will end in about 36 hours when I announce a winner. All you have to do is share the below message on twitter and Facebook. I will pick one of you as the winner. Up for grabs is the 759: Boy Scouts or Harle...
Kamp Kitchen – Cleaning It All Up
Cleaning dishes in camp can sometimes seem to be well a bit puzzling. So here are some simple steps and tips on washing dishes in camp. You will need three washbasins, hot water, cold water, dishwashing soap, bleach, scrubbers/sponges and a towel...
Pretty Photos
I thought I would post a few photos I took on a recent trip to a nearby mountain. I hope you enjoy them.       ...
Scout Recruitment and Visibility
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Never has this been truer than when explaining scouting to a new boy or his parents. This year, our pack decided to work on improving our recruiting numbers in several ways. One of those came...
Kamp Kitchen – Dutch Ovens
Dutch ovens are amazing. They are basically a stockpot made out of cast iron. They are heavy and very durable. Most commonly they are used to do slow cooking and baking in camp, generally over charcoal. Dutch ovens come in all sorts of different siz...
Quick Stew Recipe
There has been recently a few requests for me to share some of my cooking skills. So today I decided to share my "Quick Stew" recipe ...Cook Time: 45 - 75 minsServing Size: 3-5Ingredients:1lb Stew Meat1large Onion1 Fresh Peppers (frozen or ...
Kamp Kitchen – Pots and Pans
There are many different types of pots and pans you can use for your Kamp Kitchen. In my experience, most Scout Groups use the ones that nest together. I find these are pretty good, especially the ones with no coatings - just plain aluminum. You need...
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Update ON FBC UL Cozy
We knew from the get-go that the FBC UL Cozy would be a limited run – the silnylon material used is no longer manufactured. I cut the final set of cozies this morning and am finishing the run-up currently. (Three of us with our UL’ers in...
28 Sep 2009 | 1:16 pm
Scoutmaster Minute
20 Questions
An avid listener of the Scoutmaster minute Podcast wants behind the curtain. Â In an email, the listener asked me to do a show on questions. SOOOOO.. here we go... we are going to do 20 questions. ASK... whatever you want and I will answer them. &...
28 Sep 2009 | 7:03 am
BSA Cracker Barrel
Name That Council: September 25, 2009 solution
We practically gave you the answer to Friday’s Name That Council challenges. The patch clued you into the general geography of the place, but when we mentioned that it was a coastal council, our work was done. Google “coastal council,†and the...
28 Sep 2009 | 5:59 am
Scout Signs
BSA "Nothing but Nets" Partnership
Saving lives. Serving the community. This is what makes us great. BSA-Nothing But Nets toolkit--download it after you watch the clip. More on the BSA-Nothing But Nets relationship here...
28 Sep 2009 | 4:55 am
Hour A Week
An Hour A Week? #196
#196-Three Jolly Fishermen Our September Pack Meeting, Breakfast Cubs, training, tips for a new Cubmaster, large dens, Commissioner’s College, accenting the positive, and a letter from National are on the show tonight. Links: Accent The Positive-ht...
27 Sep 2009 | 9:06 pm
A Boy Scout Blog
Scouting Video of the Week, 9/27
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27 Sep 2009 | 5:21 pm
Nicks Ramblings
Behind the Stereotypes…
The following was posted by Charlie Roper on his blog. I wanted to make a reply, but as it’s limited to 140 characters, I thought I’d use my blog to put my own thoughts down. Every young person has had the experience. Whether it be the local sho...
27 Sep 2009 | 3:19 pm
KISMIF
“Get Out!†2009
In 2008 I read about this joint Girl Scout/Cub Scout/Boy Scout recruiting event to be held in Meridian, Mississippi. Since I had become District Membership Chair, I thought having a similar recruiting event here would be an idea worth exploring. Our...
26 Sep 2009 | 4:36 pm
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Rocklin Cub Scouts Round-Up! 6:30 pm. If you have a son that is at least 6 years old, through 5th grade. Come get information on our recruitment night. Come and learn about Scouting and Pack 102...
28 Sep 2009 | 10:09 pm
Girl Scouts merger is capped with new CEO - Rankin Ledger
Girl Scouts merger is capped with new CEORankin LedgerRankin County resident Carolyn Boteler is celebrating a new chapter in the history of Mississippi's Girl Scouts. Nominated co-chairman to lead the ...Girl Scout councils merge in HattiesburgWREGall 12 news articles »...
28 Sep 2009 | 10:05 pm
Rocklin Cub Scouts Roundup September 30 - Rocklin and Roseville Today
Rocklin Cub Scouts Roundup September 30Rocklin and Roseville TodayRocklin Cub Scouts Round-Up! 6:30 pm. If you have a son that is at least 6 years old, through 5th grade. Come get information on our recruitment night. ......
28 Sep 2009 | 10:03 pm
Friends say farewell to Girl Scout director (The Register Citizen)
TORRINGTON — A life-long veteran of the Girl Scouts celebrated her last days working in Alumnae Relations on Sunday...
28 Sep 2009 | 9:43 pm
Red Cross, Girl Scouts to hold Hannah Montana blood drive - Louisville Courier-Journal
Red Cross, Girl Scouts to hold Hannah Montana blood drive Louisville Courier-JournalThe American Red Cross and Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will hold a Miley Cyrus-inspired blood drive Saturday. The Hannah Montana Blood Drive will be held ......
28 Sep 2009 | 9:20 pm
Red Cross, Girl Scouts to hold Hannah Montana blood drive (Louisville Courier-Journal)
The American Red Cross and Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will hold a Miley Cyrus-inspired blood drive Saturday...
28 Sep 2009 | 9:19 pm
Woman Receives Jailtime for Stealing from Boy Scouts - WJFW-TV
Woman Receives Jailtime for Stealing from Boy ScoutsWJFW-TVMERRILL - A woman convicted of stealing money from a local Boy Scout troop will serve time in jail for her crime. Kerri Gallenbeck was charged with 14 ...and more »...
28 Sep 2009 | 9:16 pm
Woman Receives Jailtime for Stealing from Boy Scouts (WJFW Rhinelander)
MERRILL - A woman convicted of stealing money from a local Boy Scout troop will serve time in jail for her crime...
28 Sep 2009 | 9:10 pm
Girls Scouts council formed (The Meridian Star)
HATTIESBURG (AP) — The Gulf Pines Girl Scouts Council will merge with Central Mississippi Girl Scouts to create a new organization. The decision to merge came Saturday during a meeting in Hattiesburg. Beginning Thursday, the new group will be called the Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi....
28 Sep 2009 | 8:58 pm
Scouting memorabilia sought for history center - Kane County Chronicle
Scouting memorabilia sought for history center Kane County ChronicleBy The Chronicle GENEVA – The Geneva History Center is seeking donations and loan items from former Geneva Boy Scouts and Leaders to help stage an ...and more »...
28 Sep 2009 | 8:35 pm
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John Fitzgerald, 9, Christian Nanson, 11, and other members of Pack 100 and Troop 100 were swimming in Nebraska's Platte River when Christian spotted a baby floating facedown in the water. Listen as they describe how they saved the baby in a true story of Scouts in Action...
20 Jun 2008 | 1:57 pm
He saved the boy from the riptide!
As Todd Staszak, 15, was bodyboarding at Hatteras, N.C., he heard cries for help. A man was trying to save his son and his son's friend as a powerful riptide pulled the boys away from shore. Listen as Todd and others describe how he rescued the boys in a true story of Scouts in Action...
29 May 2008 | 9:34 am
He saved his friends from the oncoming car!
As Trevor Robinson, 18, and four friends were walking across the parking lot of their school in Carmichael, Calif., a car traveling almost 30 miles an hour rounded a corner and headed straight for them. Listen as Trevor and others describe how he saved his friends' lives in a true story of Scouts in Action...
23 Apr 2008 | 8:42 am
He saved the boy from drowning!
Alex Lambert and David "Junior" Tyree, both 12, and John Buchanan, 13, were swimming. As John began to tire, he panicked and jumped onto Junior's back. Both boys started to go under. Listen as Alex and his mom describe the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action...
24 Mar 2008 | 11:08 am
He saved the man from icy waters!
Jake Silfies and Matt Mikosky, both 12, were hiking during a winter camping trip on Lake Stillwater, Pa. when Matt's dad fell through the ice. Listen as they describe the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action...
25 Feb 2008 | 12:37 pm
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This is a Scoutmaster's minute that I used recently that still has the Scouts talking. It starts with the following story told in the first person. You have to keep a straight face. I have had several ask me if I really did work at the zoo :). Here it is -
When I was 16 I discovered that having a job would be of great value to me. It would be of value because I could buy gas for my car, pay for my clothes, etc. The problem with being 16 and wanting a job is finding one. Luckily my dad knew the caretaker at the zoo and he asked him if they needed any help. He said to send me down for an interview. The very next day I went to the zoo and met him in his office. There we talked for a while and finally, he told me he had a job that he thought I could do. He told me to follow him and we went through a series of tunnels and alleys (employee entrance) until we emerged by the gorilla cage. I noticed that the cage was empty. He pointed to the cage and begin to explain that the gorilla Mabel was getting very old and had just yesterday gotten sick and had to be taken to the vet. Mabel was one of>the feature attractions at the zoo and the kids just loved to see her. Mabel never did much but sit on the branch of that big tree and held onto the rope that was hanging down. He went on to say that he had a gorilla suit I could wear if I would be interested in sitting on the branch for 4 hours at a time. It sounded good to me so I told him I would.
The next day I went to the zoo, put on the gorilla suit and climbed into the cage. I sat on the branch holding the rope and soon there was a crowd of children pressing their faces to the bars. About an hour passed and I began to get into this gorilla stuff. I would grab the rope and swing across the cage. The kids thought it was great so I started swinging higher and higher. In the next cage, there was a lion and he was becoming irritated by my antics and began to pace his cage and roar. I kept swinging and started to swing to the lion's side of the cage and would use my feet to push off of his bars. I could really swing out far and he roared even louder. All of a sudden I missed the bars and flew through and dropped into the lion's cage. I landed on my back and was stunned but immediately got up and ran to the front of the cage screaming "help me, help me, I am not who you think I am". Just as I got that out the lion jumped on my back and knocked me to the ground. His head was at my neck and he said, "shut up stupid or you will get us both fired".
The point to the story is that I took the job because it had a value to me. You will hear on TV news reporters say that we have a valueless society. This is incorrect. Even gang members have values, they value things like money & drugs. Everyone has values, it is the principles that determine what your values will be. The Scout Law sets a foundation of solid moral principles, from these come good values. Goodnight Scouts!
-- Thanks to Greg Gough, SM Troop 201, Ozark, MO.
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