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The following comes from our friend Mike Walton http://www.settummanque.com who is alsoinvolved with the USScouts.org project.The BSA for the longest of time has said that when we talk about ONE Cub Scout inthe 4th/5th grade program, he is called a "WE......
 
 

I know a place, where no one ever goesThere's peace and quiet, beauty and reposeIt's hidden in a valley, beside a mountain streamAnd lying there beside the streamI find that I can dream.Oh, what a place of beauty to the eyeSnow peaked mountain......
 
 

Can you say today in parting With the day that's slipping fast That you've helped a single person Of the many, you have passed? Did you waste the day, or lose it, Was it well, or poorly spent? Did you leave a trail of kindness? Or a tear of discont......
 
 

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster or Den Leader CUBMASTER: Would you like to ride in a starship or a planet hopper, to walk on the moon or float through space, or be a part of a space station crew? These may be some things we......
 
 

  "I'd like to be a Cub Scout"  His eyes were deepest blue. "I'd like to learn, and play, and build Like Jim and Freddy do." "I know how to use a hammer; I can dri......
 
 

Preparation: Set up four candles and lights.Cubmaster: As Scouts and leaders, we are following a trail blazed by millions of boys, men, andwomen. All of them have had that Scouting spirit, which the flame of this light represents (lights first candle......
 
 

Preparation: Hold a Wolf Badge in your hand.Cubmaster: A badge in Scouting is a piece of embroidered cloth. Ifyou were trying to sell that badge, it wouldn’t sell for very much money.The real value of the badge is in what it represents—the t......
 
 

(Tune: Brownie Smile Song)I have something in my pocket, That I found behind a log.My leader said to let it loose, But I want to keep my frog.It's cool and green and slimey, And it squiggles in my hand, I also have a wooly wor......
 
 

  The US Flag and a pack flag are carried to the front by the color guards.  They face the audience.  The lights are turned down and a Cu......
 
 

My Grandmother was a Den Leader and active in Scouting. When she died my sister typed up this poem for my dad. My sister thinks it was written in the 50's or 60's.... enjoy ... Scouter’s Prayer(For Devine Guidance)...
 
 

 I remember, as a child, hearing my parents say they would never forget where they were and what they were doing the day "they killed Kennedy".  I also remember wondering how one little thing could stand out in their memories so strongly that they would always remember su......
 
 

Preparation: Hold up a box of dominoes.Narrator or Cubmaster: Does everyone know what these are? Right.This is a box of dominoes. Imagine that each one of them is a Cub Scout. Have you ever lined them up on a table so that they are standing on their ends? They stand ......
 
 

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 My boys just joined Cub Scouts - I can't tell you how proud I am of them!  Not only are they starting out on a great life path, but they're also continuing their parents' Scouting legacy. In an effort to learn more about the "other" side of Scouting, I went ......
 
 

Tune - My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean(Chorus)Bring back, bring back, Oh, bring back my space ship to me, to me, Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my space ship to me.I went for a ride in a spaceship, The moon and the planets to see,...
 

 


 

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The Caterpillar Race game is a fun active game for younger children.. They will have to work together to match their movements, so it teaches them teamwork and coordination. This is a good “spur of the moment” game, because it doesn’t require any materials or preparations. You ......
 
 


Twenty years ago today, the world was shocked and saddened at the events unfolding at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Among the victims was Shawn E. Bowman Jr., an Eagle Scout and veteran leader who had been active in Scouting for more ......
 
 


Life Scout Bryce Chatham’s original Eagle Scout project idea of planting trees for his town on Earth Day got derailed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was trying to think what ideas would work best, ” says the 16-year-old of Troop 286 in Tonawanda, N.Y. His Scoutmaster suggested he do ......
 
 

Camping in tents and even in RVs is nothing new. But today we live in the day and age of custom-built vans and SUVs that allow for a more accessible form of spending time outside. Many people are realizing that building out a van or an SUV-sized vehicle allows for ......
 
 


When it’s talent time at a beauty pageant, most competitors opt to sing, dance or play an instrument. A few brave souls mix things up by telling jokes, speed painting or dribbling a basketball to music. But we’re betting that few pageant contestants, if any, have ever attempted what Eagle ......
 
 

As an illustration to depict the description in the Outdoor Skills section of National Camping School, the following video portrays an example of a Scoutcraft Area in a long-term residential Scout camp:...
 
 


Hudson: What’s a balloon’s least favorite type of music?Faith: What?Hudson: Pop!...
 
 


Eagle Scout Zach Damon is a busy man. He’s a freelance voice actor whose smooth sound can be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations across the United States and Canada. He’s the host and producer of Ann Arbor Tonight, an award-winning late-night variety series that invites local actors, musicians, business leaders, ......
 
 


Communication is important for our Cub Scout packs and dens. A super easy and flexible way to share information with our Scouting families is through the Spond app! Read about all the features of this awesome tool!...
 
 

Our den meeting was in the gym, so for objects for them to collect my den chiefs put out balloons. It was very funny because at first they would get close to one and knock it away.  So the guys giving instructions learned to tell them to be careful and ......
 
 


For New York City firefighter Rick Gimbl, the simplest gestures had the most profound impact. On Sept. 11, 2001, Gimbl arrived at ground zero moments after the second tower collapsed. He was there for nearly four days straight, digging through the rubble in search of civilians and fellow firefighters.  During ......
 
 


About Backyard Fun BSA has a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Backyard Fun related to the goals of health and fitness. This Cub Scout pack meeting plan features ideas – games, group activities, songs, and more. Here is how the BSA plan suggests tying ......
 

 
News
 

A local boy scout troop will do a flag-raising ceremony at the BSA Troop 725 Annual Vendor and Craft Show at 10 a.m. At 2:45 p.m., there will be a ......
 
 

Cub Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance before the afternoon NASCAR Xfinity race kicked off a racing doubleheader....
 
 

TEXARKANA, Texas - Plans are moving forward for an inclusive playground in Texarkana, Texas. A local Eagle Scout troop is partnering with the city to construct the playground at Spring Lake Park -- ......
 
 

Nationally, only 7% of Boy Scouts achieve this rank. Gavin O'Keefe joined Boy Scout Troop 575 from Cub Scout Pack 532,  ......
 
 

During his youth, Ethan was a member of Boy Scout Troop 79 and then Boy Scout Troop 8. During that experience, he went on to become an Eagle Scout....
 
 

Bedford's Cub Scout pack has been around for nearly 60 years. It's currently led by Cubmaster Joshua Bean who has three boys in Scouts. The oldest is now a Boy Scout. Actually, the pack's success at ......
 
 

Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Tewksbury. America the Beautiful. TMHS Concert Choir - Directed by Celeste Pellegrino. Robert Fowler....
 
 

An effort from some dedicated youth has two-fold dividends. Five local Boy Scouts will reach the top rank in the organization and in doing so, the community will reap some ......
 
 

A handful of Boy Scouts from Troop 444 raised the honor flag shortly ... A local boy scout troop raises the flag, followed by a moment of silence....
 
 

Menomonee Falls Eagle Scout project aims to bring wheelchair-accessible tables to parks. A Menomonee Falls sophomore is already effecting change, not ......
 
 

Celebrating 100 years of Scouting in Meredith, the vibrant Cub Scout program for youth in grades K-5th and Scouts BSA for youth in grades 6-12,  ......
 
 

The Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America announces a new partnership with Chattanooga Bakery to launch a MoonPie selling campaign to raise funds for local troops....
 
 

Call it sweet surrender. After decades of pushing popcorn, local Boy Scouts have a new product for their fall fundraiser. Starting this weekend, Scouts will be selling MoonPies in neighborhood ......
 
 

The Trees of Freedom memorial was dedicated Nov. 29, 2001, during a ceremony that involved city and state officials, military members, Boy Scouts and ......
 
 

But this is a real carriage minus the horse that used to pull it, and its beauty was brought back by Alex Harrop of Boy Scout Troop 25 who restored it for his Eagle Scout project at a cost of around ......
 

 
Podcasts
 

Georgia Scouts sell Moon Pies,  Scouts in Canada sell sand bags...and the UK launches Squirrel Scouts! News Stories Boy Scouts launch 'Shoot for the Moon' fundraiser | Catoosa Walker News | northwestgeorgianews.comScouts to help generation of young ‘Squirrels’ branch out after they suffered in lockdown | telegraph.co.ukKimberley Scouts will be ......
 

 
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Tucked away in a mountain meadow, Beaubien staff camp gives participants a glance into the ranching lifestyle. Inspired by this western lore, camp director G.S. Harper performs his original song Elevation. Produced by Matthew Wong, Mark Morrison, Zoe Hambley, and Jack Rodgers...
 

 
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These 20 ways to teach kids about respect include my previous lessons, crafts, activities, book collections and thoughts...
 
 

 

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A Scout is Reverent: A Privilege to Counsel the Boy Scouts of America Catholic Religious Emblem Program...
 
 

 

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These 1913 Scout Law postcards are the coolest thing you'll see today - Bryan on Scouting...
 

 
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The Maintenance Assistant will provide property maintenance assistance that includes grounds maintenance, maintenance of equipment, light maintenance and… $12.75 an hourFrom Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:24:37 GMT - View all Morrow, OH jobs...
 
 

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The Community Development Manager also leads Girl Scout experiences with girls during the school day and in other community opportunities while trying to build… $37, 000 a yearFrom Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:21:18 GMT - View all Dayton, OH jobs...
 
 

Facilitate girl experience programs and assist at Summer Camp as needed. Manage Girl Scouts Highest Award projects through girl training and editing and… $36, 000 - $38, 000 a yearFrom Indeed - Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:13:30 GMT - View all Warwick, RI jobs...
 
 

This person will cultivate relationships and collaborate with local schools and community based youth organizations to increase Girl Scout visibility and… $37, 000 a yearFrom Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:21:18 GMT - View all Cincinnati, OH jobs...
 
 

As the Community Development Team Leader, you will lead your team to develop and execute girl/adult membership recruitment and retention plans, in assigned… $44, 000 a yearFrom Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:22:16 GMT - View all Cincinnati, OH jobs...
 
 

Oral and Written Communication abilities (i.e. In person, verbal, written); expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the… $38, 000 a yearFrom Indeed - Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:26:57 GMT - View all Warwick, RI jobs...
 
 

? Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Eye and Life insurance; 401K; flexible spending account; optional supplemental insurance. $33, 000 a yearFrom Simply Hired - Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:58:56 GMT - View all Charleston, WV jobs...
 
 

If you bring us a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, creativity and a focus on exceptional customer service - we will provide you training and mentoring, … $14.43 an hourFrom Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:22:15 GMT - View all Cincinnati, OH jobs...
 
 

This role is responsible for providing administrative support to the Director of Human Resources. The support will touch a wide array of HR functions such as… $15.29 - $18.00 an hourFrom Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast - Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:10:22 GMT - View all Milwaukee, WI jobs...
 
 

The Data Conversion Specialist successfully culminates membership recruitment efforts by converting prospective members to registered members, supporting… $14.43 an hourFrom Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:22:15 GMT - View all Cincinnati, OH jobs...
 
 

Ensures girl membership that achieves expectations and goals established for funding source regulations. Increases the positive impact of Girl Scouts in our…From Girl Scouts of Central Texas - Fri, 03 Sep 2021 22:12:27 GMT - View all Austin, TX jobs...
 
 

The Data Support Specialist supports membership recruitment and retention efforts by focusing on the tasks of paper membership entry and event registration. $14.43 an hourFrom Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:21:17 GMT - View all Cincinnati, OH jobs...
 
 

The Data Conversion Specialist successfully culminates membership recruitment efforts by converting prospective members to registered members, supporting… $14.43 an hourFrom Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:22:16 GMT - View all Lima, OH jobs...
 

 
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Greetings. Our charter org is opting out after 12/31 due in part to the concerns raised by a letter that was circulated by the Methodist Church. There is much I don’t know about the situation to be sure, and this is no bash of those orgs. If your pack has ......
 

 

 

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