HAVE FUN
Remember, if you are having fun everyone else is having fun. When we get into the second half of the Scouting year, us Leaders start looking at the “Finish Line” aka the end of the Scouting year. It is bittersweet, but we need to remember to have the boys complete their Requirements needed for Advancement while still having fun. I have found if I am having fun, it keeps burn out from happening. If you... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-05-16IF YOU LEAD THEY WILL FOLLOW
I don’t know what the statistic is, but just from watching other Adult Leaders who got involved because their son or daughter wanted to do Scouting the kids seem to stay in the program longer. Yes, I was one of those parents who went to the first Tiger Cub meeting just to sign my son up. Walked out as the Den Leader and if I remember correctly the Cubmaster was really happy he didn’t have... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-05-16Bushcraft – Making a Bowl / Oil Lamp
I was watching some bushcraft videos on youtube and thought you would like it too...... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15Rigging A Tarp
A tarp is often under thought of and used in the backcountry. Here is a video I found that gives you a good idea on how to use a tarp as a shelter. This video also includes some basic knots.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15Bushcraft – Flint and Steel
This is a nice video put together by a young man. He did a good job at explaining how use flint and steel. ... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15Making Primitive Jerky
A good video on how to make jerky in camp, hope it gives you as many ideas as it has given me .. enjoy... this is survival jerky not jerky... ... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15Two Years of Rambling
On June 7, 2008 I posted my first blog post to the InsaneScouter Ramblings. I can;t believe it has been so long, it really doesn't feel like it. Yet in those two years there have been some amazing posts. So today I am going to look back at a few.We cant forget the tragic day when 4 Scouts were killed in Iowa by a tornado http://insanescouter.org/blog/115/Iowa_Tornado_Kills_4_at_Scout_Camp.htmlOn Jan 28, 2009 Hot Chocolate Wisdom was posted... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15How To Find Success
There is a great saying which says “Double your failures to find success” regardless if in life, business, Scouts, school or work this saying holds true. Think about like in the movies with out the evil dark side you cant have the good side, or happy without sadness. What it comes down to is the more we take action to do things the more failures we will have, but also the more success we will... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15Five Reasons You Should Get Trained
No one knows it all It will allow you to put on a better program and help more Scouts You will have fun and meet interesting people Think of all the great things you will be asked to help with afterwards ;) It could be the differences between Life and Death of a Scout ... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15Scout Law Stories
I am looking for stories that demonstrate someone following a point of the Scout Law. Please email stories to scott (at) insanescouter (dot) org … The stories can be as simple everyday life to something major that happened.For those of you who do not know the Boy Scout Law is:A Scout Is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and ReverentHere is a quick story to demonstrate what I am... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15