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Published: Apr 04, 2019
Blogs
There were Boy Scout troops in America before there was the Boy Scouts of America. A handful of Americans, having heard about or witnessed firsthand an exciting new program called “Scouting” in England, wasted no time bringing that idea to our shores. By 1909, a year before the BSA was founded, Scout troops had sprouted in Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Oklahoma. These pre-BSA troops modeled their program after Robert Baden-Powell’s Scouting program in England. They had handbooks and uniforms shipped to them across the Atlantic. When the Boy Scouts of America was officially founded at ......
Camping involves sleeping on the ground a lot of the time, so it can sometimes be a little uncomfortable. There have been countless times where I woke up with a stiff kneck or back. However, I have found this simple formula to be true when planning outdoor adventures. Good food plus good sleep equals a great campout. That’s why finding the most comfortable and reliable sleeping gear for camping is important. Here are some products that can help you achieve the balance of good food and good sleep on your next outing. Insulated Double ......
Photo: Paula Hilborn Grit. Determination. Self-reliance. Those are just some of the skills girls unleash when they hoist a canoe and do their first solo carry. Along the way, they demonstrate to themselves and each other the limitless possibilities of what girls can achieve in Guiding – all with the support of their Guiders. As the winner of our girl-driven storytelling contest focused on positive identity, Ranger and Trex Guider Shannon C. shares how outdoor experiences are the perfect place for girls to forge their own pathway and empower each other along the way. ......
Asia Preciado was a “clueless but excited den leader” when she and her family began their Scouting journey six years ago. Asia’s son, then 6 years old, was an eager Tiger Cub Scout. Her daughters, then 2 and 8, couldn’t officially join Scouting at the time, but they tagged along at every camping trip, meeting and pack outing. “They learned valuable skills, went on adventures and made new friends, ” Asia says. “Being a single mom, these little adventures made a huge difference for us all.” Asia’s assistant den leader was a single dad named Juan Evans. His son was ......
Looking for a great inexpensive family activity that takes you outdoors and away from technology? Join us for our Partner and Pal campout this year at Camp Jeremiah Johnson, where you can stay busy or just relax around the campfire. This campout is designed perfectly for families looking to connect and have some fun in nature. There are two Partner and Pal campouts this year. The first will be held in May on the 17th and 18th. Registration is already open so register here today! The last Partner and Pal will be in September on the 7th and 8th. Plan to wear ......
Hiking games can make any hike more fun for Cub Scouts or for any kids! Check out these eight ideas that are sure to be hits on your next hike....
News
Boy Scouts from Troop 27, 27G and Pack 3027 attended the American Indian Seminar, May 23 at the Order of the Arrow at Beaumont Scout Reservation in High Ridge. The event, hosted by The Order of ......
Michigan Boy Scout Owen Averill is working to change that. For his Eagle Scout project, he's collecting sleeping bags and tarps for the homeless....
Austintown Cub Scout Pack 184 had its Freeze Out event on March 9, at On ... Forty-eight scouts and 55 adults participated in this camping event....
The boy was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital to be evaluated. ... Preynat has confessed to abusing Boy Scouts in the 1970s and '80s and will ......
A man in Oregon is accused of staging an elaborate home invasion in an effort to cover up his theft of more than $700 from his daughter’s Girl Scouts cookie sales. According to Forest Grove Police, ......
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and family members visited the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center on Thursday. They delivered 12, 000 packages of Girl Scout Cookies donated by ......
Podcasts
Thefts from Girl Scouts, Scouting comes to an end in Didsbury...and Duchess Kate visits Scouts at Gilwell Park. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Father admits to staging home invasion to cover up his theft of daughter’s Girl Scouts cookie sales 'Why would someone steal from super-cold Girl Scouts?' mom asks after $600 taken from cookie standItalian Candy Billionaire Acquiring Keebler, Girl Scout Bakery In $1.3 Billion Deal Duchess Kate looks cool and casual for fun day out with Scouts Scouts no more in Didsbury Mothers of scouts ......
Last December there was a post on the Bryan on Scouting blog about Benjamin Waggoner, a Scout who has spina bifida and is Eagle Scout No. 527 in Troop 890 in Dallas, Texas. So, we invited Benjamin and his dad, Chip Waggoner, to chat with us about Scouts with special needs from the perspectives of a Scout and a parent. If you’re interested, our little sibling, CubCast, addresses this same topic from a leader’s point of view. And even if you don’t have any special needs youth in your troop or crew, you’re sure to find this episode both enlightening ......
Scouts Canada announces the shuttering of several of its equipment shops, and makes a surprising policy change regarding knives. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Podcast Topics Ken and Colin revisit the topic of knives — which we discussed in January, in one of our first episodes of 2019 — in light of some recent changes to Scouts Canada's BPP (Bylaws, Policies, and Procedures). In particular, the Knives, Axes, Saws, Camp Stoves, Lanterns, and Other Camping Tools Standards have seen a significant bit of overhaul, including this already-in-force restriction on ......
Youtube
No Joke, I get bit by an Alligator in the Everglades National Park. :) The Everglades is a diverse Eco system with some really cool Wild Animals, including Alligators. Airboat tours are prominent in this part of Florida and choosing one can be overwhelming. We choose Tigertails Airboats, which turned out to be an excellent choice. Our tour was two hours long with multiple Airboat rides and two stops. First stop was a wildlife refuge with Alligators, Turtle (my favorite), and other animals. Here we were able to handle different Everglades ......
http://www.charlottetor.com The Charlotte Trade-O-Ree has grown over the last few years to become one of the best Scouting memorabilia trade-o-rees (think swap meet) in the southeast. Hosted at a large church in Charlotte NC this years show will have 100+ tables full of Scouting memorabilia from vendors traveling from many surrounding states. A trade-o-ree is a chance to see Scouting history. You can come browse, ask questions, buy, sell and trade Scouting memorabilia. There is no charge for admission so please come out and bring the whole family, den or troop! This event is hosted by ......
Scouts in Myanmar are bringing Scouting to the Mary Chapman School for the Deaf Children in Yangon, Myanmar. Scouting is a diverse and inclusive movement. Scouting is for all. #Scouts This video was made by Enrique Leon, World Scout Bureau. Its production was made possible with the support of the Messengers of Peace initiative....
Jobs
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