How to Do First Aid Makeup & Make Your Own Fake Blood
What is first aid makeup? If you want to teach kids how to provide first aid without panicking, first aid makeup is an excellent way of replicating injuries.Also known as moulage, first aid makeup is the art of making a non-existent injury look realistic. It allows you to recreate common injuries using different techniques.Here are a handful of moulage simulations from the Center for Medical Simulation: How to make fake blood for first aid training... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2021-10-14
Be Prepared: Scouts Get Hurt—It's a Fact of Life!
Let’s face it, no matter how well you plan or how careful your scouts are, accidents happen. From scraped knees to something more serious, being prepared isn’t just a motto—it’s a must! So, what can you do to make sure you’re ready for anything? Step 1: Get Certified, Stay Ready First things first, make sure you and your leaders are up-to-date on basic first aid and CPR certifications. It’s not just about earning a badge; it’s about... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2021-10-11Right on Trek Backpacking Review
Who knew I’d be able to try out backpacking meals from RightOnTrek for free?It started when I saw Cub Scout Eric’s YouTube videos, where he tried the Cream of Wheat Porridge and Chicken Alfredo Pasta from RightOnTrek. Out of curiosity, I reached out to them, and they offered to send me some of their backpacking food to try out.So, in this review, I’ll share with you my honest thoughts about RightOnTrek’s adventure meals.How to select... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2021-10-07
6 Things to Consider Before Taking Scouts Backpacking
Are you taking your older kids backpacking for the first time? Here are six factors you need to consider: 1. What are your plans?When planning your scout’s first backpacking trip, you need to consider several questions. What are your goals? How many days and nights will you spend away from home? What are your kids’ limitations? How far can they hike?By knowing the answer to these questions, you can then plan carefully on how to... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2021-10-04Backpacking Gear for New Scouts
I’ve been asked, at least once or twice, about what sort of gear you need to have if you are a new scout. So, in this post, I’m going to talk about the essential backpacking gear for new scouts and which products I recommend. Note, however, that this list is by no means inclusive of everything that you will need. Also, it may contain affiliate links that, when you use to buy, may earn me... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2021-09-30
Your First Pack Meeting
Image from Tabitha Kaboni's Pack Meeting used by permission Chaos. Absolutely. Nothing seems to be organized. Kids in full or half uniforms, running around, chasing each other at times, and at other moments are trying to get to parts of the room whereby there are "things going on".You enter the room thinking "meeting? This looks like that Discovery Zone(TM) place you took Tom ("Tommy Gun" to his friends, even though they are not old enough... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2021-09-22
“Was
Eagle Scout Badge (Walton family archives)Today’s “Bryan on Scouting” blog entry was all about the Eagle Scout Award — the senior editor of SCOUTING Magazine, Bryan Wendell, wrote in part: “That’s why you never say “I was an Eagle Scout.” You always say “I am an Eagle Scout.” The tense makes sense. Earning the BSA’s top honor makes you a marked man or woman for the rest of your life. The title doesn’t go... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2021-03-01
Taking Along Twisted Sister...or...
Walton Family ArchivesSettummanque, the blackeagle writes: Yes, we *did* have the Twisted Sister band to "accompany" us during the trip and when things got really tough (a rainstorm on the third and fourth days almost forced us home...but to the strains of "We're not gonna take (make) it", (sung by eventually ALL of the Scouts (and yes, Scouters) participating), their spirits were uplifted enough to keep going. I don't think that seventeen choruses of "I'm... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2021-02-15
An Appeal from one Eagle Scout
Image from Walton family archivesThis is a message to my fellow Eagle Scouts -- even those of you not a part of the Transatlantic Council, BSA. Challenging times demand a challenging appeal... ------------------- A Special Message to our Eagle Scouts. As an Eagle Scout, you know the impact of Scouting in your life. You have strong values based on the Scout Oath and Law. You do your best. You are prepared. You help other... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2021-01-11Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation
This BSA camp was one that was recommended to us by our readers. Some of the pictures in this article were provided by one of our readers. According to the Scouting website, the Scout reservation is located on the Lake of the Ozarks Osage Arm at mile marker 44 near Laurie, Missouri. In spectacular natural beauty and extremely rocky terrain, the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation boasts 450 acres and a mile and... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2021-01-11