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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 longe......
(Show an ordinary ruler) What do I have here? Right, it's a ruler. Some people call it a rule. This one isn't golden but it does remind me of the Golden Rule. Do you know what t......
Equipment: Bobcat investiture board with candles. Personnel: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidate, Parents. Cubmaster: The top three candles on our ceremony board represent the Cub Scout Promise. This is a promi......
At the start of each Olympics, every athlete promises to play fairly and obey all of the Olympic rules. One athlete from the host country takes this oath at the Opening Ceremonies on behalf of all athletes......
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, Webelos den chief, Arrow of Light Award candidates and their parents, and the pack. EQUIPMENT Arrow of Light Awards, advancement certificates, and safety pins......
When a member of a Cub Scout den is transferring to a Webelos den, the Denner of the den he is leaving may read this poem as a closing part of a ceremony. Then give him a Webelos Scout Book. So long, good......
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Ryan Davis, VenturingFest 2020 Youth ChairmanRyan Davis is ready to fly right past his comfort zone. Next summer, on the winding and bumpy mountain bike trails at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, you’ll find Ryan zooming downhill at top speed. Maybe he’ll be screaming; maybe he’ll be laughing. But he’ll most certainly be having the time of his life. “I’ve never done mountain biking from a mix of concern and fear, ” he says. “At VenturingFest, I will be reaching out of my comfort zone and giving it a try.” The chance to embrace new experiences, meet interesting people from across ......
Teach your Scouts how to build a monkey bridge By Robert BirkbyIllustrations by Robert PrinceFrom the September-October 2019 issue of Scouting magazineGround Rules, Magazine, Outdoor activities, Scouts BSA, Scouts BSA activities, Venturer Activities, Venturers Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell believed every Scout should know how to build bridges. From designing the structure to gathering materials and putting it all together, bridge construction combines technology, teamwork, and enthusiasm to complete a span that is memorable and useful. A bridge on a hiking trail can be as simple as a log across a narrow gap. A more serious one relies on sturdier materials like rope ......
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Here are some ideas to put outdoor skills into action at Scout meetings October 24, 2019, Michael Freeman Camp Hacks, Fun, Scouting Tips, Video 2 Comments Outdoor skills aren’t just for the monthly campout. There are plenty of ways your Scouts can hone their outdoor skills on a regular basis, like during unit meetings. Here is this week’s tip that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee shared with us. Special thanks to Larry Green for the tips and text below. For previous camp hacks and tips from the subcommittee, click here. Once Scouts can demonstrate an acquired ......
The theme of Pack 164’s annual Christmas party hasn’t changed in four years: service before self. Every year, members of the pack from Madison, Miss., gather to assemble care packages for military personnel deployed overseas. The Cub Scouts fill boxes with things like dental floss, gum, foot powder, candy bars, shaving cream, beef jerky and other essentials available at every gas station in the U.S. but harder to find in a combat zone. In 2018, the pack shipped 300 boxes. This year, they increased that number to 359, an all-time high. Each box also gets a handwritten letter from a ......
Assistant Scoutmaster Scott Demasi's subdivision was underwater — as were many parts of Kingwood, Texas, in the wake of the devastating Category 4 Hurricane Harvey in 2017. With roads flooded, bridges washed away, cellphone towers and power out, it was soon realized that Troop 839’s emergency preparedness plan wasn’t designed for a storm of this magnitude. It was frustrating, Demasi says, to discover you couldn’t reliably reach all of the troop’s 100 Scouts and their families to check if they were OK or organize relief efforts as a unit. Something had to be done. Enter ham radio After the waters ......
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The Gold Award, which is the Girl Scouts' equivalent to a Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award, is presented to Girls Scouts seniors and ambassadors who ......
KAYSVILLE — For decades, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was one of Boy Scouts of America’s greatest allies and the largest sponsor of troops. But on Jan. 1, the Utah-based faith will ......
Prior to the group procession from the parking area to the Campus Hill Church, Boy Scouts and other volunteers will lead an uplifting and positive ......
EAGLE — Truck Transportation, Stamp Collecting, Robotics, Archaeology, Fingerprinting, American Labor: These are just a few of the 137 merit badges that young people can earn in the Boy Scouts of ......
For the past four years, I've had the distinct honor of leading groups of 10-year-old Cub Scouts as their den leader. We teach them to hook a fish, start ......
Uncharted private caves are not safe for—or against—daredevils, tourists, or Boy Scouts. We can all, however, enjoy concerts in places like The ......
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Meet Lydialice Rodriguez, a proud Scout Leader and mother of two Scouts. Her family's journey began like many others when her son expressed interest in learning to camp and fish. She wasn't familiar with the Boy Scouts of America, but after visiting a local Cub Scout Pack, she knew she had found the perfect program for her family. Perhaps this is similar to your own story. Your children want to learn more about the outdoors, make new friends, and learn new skills. You want to help them become the best versions of themselves. What better place to start than ......
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2020 from the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council and Scout Santa!...
From the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia to the World Non-Formal Education Forum in Rio to JOTA-JOTI connecting #Scouts worldwide, 2019 has been nothing short of amazing! Another year of giving back, challenging ourselves, and embracing inclusivity diversity. What’s your favorite memory? 🎇⤵ï¸...
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