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Published: Feb 10, 2020
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It's a world of laughter, a world of tears; It's a world of hopes and a world of fears. There's so much that we share That it's time we were aware. It's a small world ......
God made the mountains, God made the rolling hills, God made the flowers, God made the daffodils, God made the field of wheat, For all the bread we eat, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia (repea......
The key performer is the Catcher, who must wave around a can of water without spilling. He simulates the spit hitting the can by tapping on the can with his finger. He will need to practice s......
While the world is changing by leaps and bounds, let's not get too caught up in the change to leave behind the positive values of the past and present. Here's a reminder of the kinds......
N N is for the naturalist, all of us who love and seek to preserve nature. A A is for animals, who make their homes in the great wilderness of our world. T T is for the trails we hike, admiri......
This month we've had a chance to learn a little about computers. You've seen that they're good for a lot more than playing games, and maybe you've got a glimpse of what the future will be......
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Blogs
Hammock camping looks so fun, right? It can be a comfortable alternative to tent camping for backpacking and drive-in campgrounds. If you’re going to try it, do it right with these expert tips and picks for the best gear. PROS AND CONS OF HAMMOCK CAMPING For starters understand the pros and cons of hammock camping. PROS: If you like being suspended in the air, hammock camping offers super comfort. Whether rocky, uneven, muddy or wet, the ground doesn’t matter. Done right, sleeping in a hammock can be warm, dry and quiet. You get a great view of the stars ......
In honor of Black History Month, allow us to introduce you to the amazing girls of the 91st Toronto Guiding Unit. Whether they’re working together on a Girl Guide badge, cheering each other on as they learn a new game or exploring their neighborhood, these girls are making their mark in big and small ways to create a better world, by girls. And along the way, they’re unleashing their own personal brand of Black girl awesomeness and discovering how Guiding can help each of them be everything she wants to be. Every week, these girls get ......
________________________________________Hi Andy, My son has started his first year in Scouts. So far, four troop meetings have gone by and no requirements have been done yet for being a Scout in the troop. When he asked about doing merit badges—he had picked three pretty easy ones to start himself off with—he was told not to do those on his own because the whole troop does them in merit badge classes in troop meetings or he can do them when he gets to summer camp. Then we found out that two of the three aren’t offered at Scout camp. So I ......
From the community-shaking feats of Eagle Scouts to the creativity of Cub Scouts, any parent or volunteer who’s seen Scouts in action will tell you: Never underestimate them. The same is true when you marvel at the designs and speed of the Pinewood Derby creations cropping up all over your social media feeds this time of year. Yes, they’re sleek. Sure, they’re intricate. And, of course, moms and dads are helping their Cub Scouts by manning the tools their kids are too young to handle (because that’s safe, and family bonding is the whole point). But don’t get it twisted: ......
Support from the worldwide community of Scouting, including members of the BSA, has been an “enormous comfort” to members of Scouts Australia as the country grapples with the bushfire crisis. “At times like this, Scouts demonstrate that we can come together to help each other no matter where we are from, ” says Phil Harrison, Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia. Last month, we shared one way you can help members of Scouts Australia who lost everything in the fires. Today, I’m learning from Christina Gretton, national manager of communications for Scouts Australia, that the country has sold 90, 000 bushfire ......
Note: This is the 31st in an occasional series where I share the Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked to include with their post-project report. The latest batch of 20 projects — featuring Scouts from 20 different states — includes a rock climbing wall for kids, a horse-washing station and an outdoor food prep area to help a church feed the homeless. What’s great ......
News
Alpha Phi Omega is a national CoEd service fraternity, that is founded on the principles derived from the Boy Scouts of America. We have a chapter at ......
Why it rates: The 2020 Girl Scout cookie season has begun, and new to the lineup this year are Lemon-Ups, zesty lemon-flavored biscuits that are embossed with messages of leadership, such as “I am ......
is proud to announce that 18 girls from across its council territory have earned the prestigious Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Since 1916, the Girl Scout Gold Award has stood for ......
February 8th marks the anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts, one of America’s most beloved youth organizations. For over a century, presidents, CEOs, astronauts, and athletes have begun their ......
Boy Scouts from Troops 77 of Brewster and 83 of Eastham have been invited to participate. “Iwo Jima Day is a very solemn event, ” Whelan wrote in a ......
Podcasts
Scouts celebrate a centenary, the art of fire lighting...and a cybersecurity badge comes to Scouts in the UK. News Stories Even with matches, Scouts learn starting campfires is an art Boy fell from cliff while out of sight on Scouts trip, inquest told Food Network Debuts ‘Girl Scout Cookie Championship’ Scout group celebrating 100 years of service, leadership and adventure Scouting makes return to Schomberg with Cub Pack Red Deer’s colorful scouting history would live on with preservation of cabin, says local manScouts Launch Dedicated Cybersecurity Badge to Promote Online Safety Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Android | ......
Youtube
This is the easy way to make a piece of paper into a square without a ruler. All you need is paper and a pair of scissors. After you create your square piece of paper, we'll show you how to transform it into a fortune teller. Just head to https://go.boyslife.org/FortuneTeller Here's another great craft that requires a square piece of paper: Fold an Origami X-Wing Fighter: https://boyslife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/156706/how-to-make-an-origami-x-wing-fighter/...
Youth make up more than 40% of the world's population so raise your voice! Meet our new youth representatives, advocating for important issues: http://scout.org/youthrepresentatives World Scouting's Youth Representatives are the face of our Movement, representing a network of 54 million Scouts around the world. From peace to human rights to SDGs, the Youth Representatives advocate on behalf of Scouting in a number of thematic areas and on many different stages to make sure the voice of the largest youth organization is heard in the right places...
Scouting in a big city opens the door to a world of possibilities, from the outdoors to cultural sites and everything in between. In San Francisco and other major cities, Scouts truly have the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds. Nicole Rush and Shaila Dembi - two proud Scout Moms - share how joining Troop 220 has positively impacted their daughters and their families as a whole. Their daughters, each of whom come from vastly different backgrounds, have become stronger and more independent while learning the skills that will prepare them for the rest of their lives. ......
Jobs
Working with the Girl Scouts is highly rewarding, making a difference in leadership building for young girls. Oversees the recruitment, management, development, … $80, 000 - $90, 000 a year from Custom Growth Solutions - Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:12:26 GMT - View all Wichita, KS jobs...
Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma (https://www.gswestok.org) is the world's preeminent leadership development organization for girls, building girls of courage, … $48, 000 - $52, 000 a year from Custom Growth Solutions - Sat, 08 Feb 2020 09:11:23 GMT - View all Oklahoma City, OK jobs...
Reddit
Hey guys, Little background. I did cubs outs for two years as a kid and didn't get back into it when we moved across the country. Last year we got my son in and I became the Lion Den leader. This year I'm the Tiger Den Leader. I recently (this month) became the Cubmaster. I've begun reading about it and doing some research. I wanted to see if you had some general advice that I may not come across in books. I know there are a few personalities that I'll likely need to mediate as best I can within our pack. ......
So our Bears will be Webelos in a few short months, and I hope to have my Baloo training by the. We have two Bear Dens, one girl and one boy. My son is in the Boys den but I'm DL of the girl's den. Both dens meet together though each has its own leaders (asst den leader of girls den is a mom), but I'm curious how camping will work when we're Webelos. I'd love to hear from current Webelos or AOL DL's on how this works, especially for those with boys and girls. Thanks. ......
Hello. My son is in his first year of cub scouts. We competed in the pinewood derby, and My son won every race except one, which he lost by a nose. I have videos of this. My son, however, came in third overall. When I asked why this was, we were told it was based on times. Well, the times were obviously off, as other parents commented on the same thing. They ranged anywhere from 4-9 seconds for the same cars. The person that got first didn’t even win any races I am aware of. Now, I am not ......
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