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“Mr. Smith, can you be a counselor for XYZ merit badge?†We ;ve all heard questions like that, and we ;ve all wanted to say – or actually did say – yes. Unless t......Â
Boys are holding up a card with flags of different countries. Boys are wearing costumes from other countries. As each card is turned around, the word America is spelled out. Narrator: Here is a recipe that......Â
Play: The Cubs are sitting in a circle. One Cub is designated as Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam stands in the middle of the circle and points to a player and calls "red" the player has to name an object t......Â
A den chief needs to know what is expected if he is going to give the kind of leadership that really helps adult leaders. In some packs, an assistant Cubmaster is given the responsibility o......Â
CAST: Cubmaster or Den Leader, six cubs Cubmaster: I asked myself a question today: "What does it mean to be an American?" There were several good answers, and they were all good. Being an Ame......Â
Six year old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes: He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilli......
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“Mr. Smith, can you be a counselor for XYZ merit badge?†We ;ve all heard questions like that, and we ;ve all wanted to say – or actually did say – yes. Unless t......
Boys are holding up a card with flags of different countries. Boys are wearing costumes from other countries. As each card is turned around, the word America is spelled out. Narrator: Here is a recipe that......
Play: The Cubs are sitting in a circle. One Cub is designated as Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam stands in the middle of the circle and points to a player and calls "red" the player has to name an object t......
A den chief needs to know what is expected if he is going to give the kind of leadership that really helps adult leaders. In some packs, an assistant Cubmaster is given the responsibility o......
CAST: Cubmaster or Den Leader, six cubs Cubmaster: I asked myself a question today: "What does it mean to be an American?" There were several good answers, and they were all good. Being an Ame......
Six year old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes: He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilli......
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Every summer, Girl Scouts from across the USA travel to Costa Rica and Panama to participate in Girl Scout-exclusive programs with Outward Bound Costa Rica. One of these is titled Scuba Sea Turtle Adventure—an unforgettable experience featuring wildlife conservation learning, exciting outdoor activities, and even scuba diving certification! Part of Girl Scouts' Destinations program and the ultimate experience for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts, Scuba Sea Turtle Adventure is perfect for bold and courageous lovers of animals and the outdoors.This life-changing experience is supported in part by the Elliott Wildlife Values Project, which helps girls grow as leaders in ......Â
From 2009 to 2018, the state of Michigan reported seven total human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain infections. However, this year, Michigan has already reported seven cases, including three that were fatal. Infections have also been reported in Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The uptick in this rare disease is a reminder to protect you and your Scouts from mosquitoes, especially during dawn and dusk when the insects are most active. Although Eastern equine encephalitis (or EEE) primarily affects eastern and Gulf Coast states, mosquitoes in other parts of ......Â
An awesome array of new resources for Cub Scout leaders is designed to help you welcome new families to your pack, learn more about the Cub Scout program and recruit new leaders. Regularly refreshing resources is just one way the BSA has your back as you deliver an amazing program to your Cub Scouts. Here’s what’s new: 1. New welcome tools for families In their excitement about joining your pack, new Scouting families often have lots of questions. As a Cub Scout leader, how you answer those questions matters. You could overload them with information, plunking a packet in front ......Â
It started, as great ideas sometimes do, as a joke. Back in March, Chris Mahn was sitting at a troop committee meeting with fellow volunteers from Troop 26 of Wilmington, N.C., part of the BSA’s Cape Fear Council. The leaders started to discuss the troop’s epic summer calendar, where two separate groups of Troop 26 Scouts planned to take treks at two of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases. The first group would hike through the rugged Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. As that trip was ending, the second group would begin a canoe trek at Northern Tier, the pristine ......Â
For many troop leaders, one of the primary reasons for volunteering is to spend quality time with their daughter. Maybe you fall into this camp too—you look forward to bonding with…Read On!Balancing Act: Strategies When You’re Her Parent and Troop Leader The post Balancing Act: Strategies When You’re Her Parent and Troop Leader appeared first on Girl Scouts River Valleys Volunteers....Â
Silas: What do you say to a shark with headphones on?Simon: I don’t know.Silas: Anything you want. It won’t hear you....
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Every summer, Girl Scouts from across the USA travel to Costa Rica and Panama to participate in Girl Scout-exclusive programs with Outward Bound Costa Rica. One of these is titled Scuba Sea Turtle Adventure—an unforgettable experience featuring wildlife conservation learning, exciting outdoor activities, and even scuba diving certification! Part of Girl Scouts' Destinations program and the ultimate experience for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts, Scuba Sea Turtle Adventure is perfect for bold and courageous lovers of animals and the outdoors.This life-changing experience is supported in part by the Elliott Wildlife Values Project, which helps girls grow as leaders in ......
From 2009 to 2018, the state of Michigan reported seven total human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain infections. However, this year, Michigan has already reported seven cases, including three that were fatal. Infections have also been reported in Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The uptick in this rare disease is a reminder to protect you and your Scouts from mosquitoes, especially during dawn and dusk when the insects are most active. Although Eastern equine encephalitis (or EEE) primarily affects eastern and Gulf Coast states, mosquitoes in other parts of ......
An awesome array of new resources for Cub Scout leaders is designed to help you welcome new families to your pack, learn more about the Cub Scout program and recruit new leaders. Regularly refreshing resources is just one way the BSA has your back as you deliver an amazing program to your Cub Scouts. Here’s what’s new: 1. New welcome tools for families In their excitement about joining your pack, new Scouting families often have lots of questions. As a Cub Scout leader, how you answer those questions matters. You could overload them with information, plunking a packet in front ......
It started, as great ideas sometimes do, as a joke. Back in March, Chris Mahn was sitting at a troop committee meeting with fellow volunteers from Troop 26 of Wilmington, N.C., part of the BSA’s Cape Fear Council. The leaders started to discuss the troop’s epic summer calendar, where two separate groups of Troop 26 Scouts planned to take treks at two of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases. The first group would hike through the rugged Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. As that trip was ending, the second group would begin a canoe trek at Northern Tier, the pristine ......
For many troop leaders, one of the primary reasons for volunteering is to spend quality time with their daughter. Maybe you fall into this camp too—you look forward to bonding with…Read On!Balancing Act: Strategies When You’re Her Parent and Troop Leader The post Balancing Act: Strategies When You’re Her Parent and Troop Leader appeared first on Girl Scouts River Valleys Volunteers....
Silas: What do you say to a shark with headphones on?Simon: I don’t know.Silas: Anything you want. It won’t hear you....
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Held every four years, the first world jamboree was in 1920 in Kensington, London. Regional scout gatherings, meanwhile, are held every year around the world. “From using their jamboree backpacks to ......Â
NEW LONDON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Long after a Minnesota war hero died defending his country, his parents followed through with a promise their son made before he left. It was nine years since their son was ......Â
“I always wanted to be outdoors a lot, †he said. “I like to do things like fishing and setting up campsites and Boy Scouts is all that and more.â€Â ......Â
Preparing the plans for the block fire pit and patio took a little time and fundraising, as Eagle Scout projects require that the Boy Scout doing them does ......Â
We both are Cub Scouts, we both like to practice piano; and we both like Pokémon cards and Legos.†“It's a unique way of meeting someone, †said ......
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Held every four years, the first world jamboree was in 1920 in Kensington, London. Regional scout gatherings, meanwhile, are held every year around the world. “From using their jamboree backpacks to ......
NEW LONDON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Long after a Minnesota war hero died defending his country, his parents followed through with a promise their son made before he left. It was nine years since their son was ......
“I always wanted to be outdoors a lot, †he said. “I like to do things like fishing and setting up campsites and Boy Scouts is all that and more.â€Â ......
Preparing the plans for the block fire pit and patio took a little time and fundraising, as Eagle Scout projects require that the Boy Scout doing them does ......
We both are Cub Scouts, we both like to practice piano; and we both like Pokémon cards and Legos.†“It's a unique way of meeting someone, †said ......
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OK, listeners, we’ve had discussions on recruiting youth and leaders, how to start a troop, training and advancement. And NOW is the time to start planning those courts of honor. Steve Bowen, who is a member of the Scouts BSA committee and other national committees, guides us through this month’s episode as we figure out what we need to do to prepare for a meaningful court of honor. TRANSCRIPT The post October 2019 – How to Have a Meaningful Court of Honor appeared first on BSA Podcasts....Â
An organizing principle is a core assumption from which everything else around it can derive a classification or a value so this month we’re going to figure out the structure of a den…you know – how to get it organized. Joining us for the discussion is Barb Perez, Development Director in the National Capital Area Council. TRANSCRIPT The post October 2019 – Den Organization appeared first on BSA Podcasts....Â
Scout Popcorn season kicks off in Canada; a Scouting ambassador circumnavigates the world...and autism-positive Scouting comes to Calgary. News Stories It’s Scout Popcorn season (in Canada, at least)Adventurer circumnavigates the world in gyrocopter Building a better world through cultural exchangeLocal scouts had a blast in Europe during jamboretteAutism-positive Scout troops coming to Calgary Native voice helped create the Boy Scouts, Charles Eastman ‘Ohiyesa’ Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us ......Â
Before there was Google Maps, there was the compass. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin briefly revisit the topic of bear bags, discussing an article which argues that bagging is not actually a very effective means of dissuading bears from getting at your food. From there, they move on to discuss orienteering: what it is, how to do it, and why it’s still an important skill for Scouts to learn. Oh, and here’s a great reference page for how to take a bearing. Shout-Outs As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes ......
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OK, listeners, we’ve had discussions on recruiting youth and leaders, how to start a troop, training and advancement. And NOW is the time to start planning those courts of honor. Steve Bowen, who is a member of the Scouts BSA committee and other national committees, guides us through this month’s episode as we figure out what we need to do to prepare for a meaningful court of honor. TRANSCRIPT The post October 2019 – How to Have a Meaningful Court of Honor appeared first on BSA Podcasts....
An organizing principle is a core assumption from which everything else around it can derive a classification or a value so this month we’re going to figure out the structure of a den…you know – how to get it organized. Joining us for the discussion is Barb Perez, Development Director in the National Capital Area Council. TRANSCRIPT The post October 2019 – Den Organization appeared first on BSA Podcasts....
Scout Popcorn season kicks off in Canada; a Scouting ambassador circumnavigates the world...and autism-positive Scouting comes to Calgary. News Stories It’s Scout Popcorn season (in Canada, at least)Adventurer circumnavigates the world in gyrocopter Building a better world through cultural exchangeLocal scouts had a blast in Europe during jamboretteAutism-positive Scout troops coming to Calgary Native voice helped create the Boy Scouts, Charles Eastman ‘Ohiyesa’ Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us ......
Before there was Google Maps, there was the compass. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin briefly revisit the topic of bear bags, discussing an article which argues that bagging is not actually a very effective means of dissuading bears from getting at your food. From there, they move on to discuss orienteering: what it is, how to do it, and why it’s still an important skill for Scouts to learn. Oh, and here’s a great reference page for how to take a bearing. Shout-Outs As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes ......
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Eagle Scout, Scout supporter, and former CEO of Clear Channel Communications shares his insights on why you should support the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council. Give now or learn more at https://www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/LiveScouting....Â
At 4 PM class is over and we staff open program areas all over Camp Barstow. Tubing was our #1 new addition last summer and you can believe we will be expanding this thrilling free time activity on our beautiful Lake Murray. Registration is open for 2020 and a $100 deposit holds your troop's spot. Visit our website at www.campbarstowsc.com for more information....Â
http://www.scoutpatchcollectors.com The weekend of October 4-5, 2019 the Cascade Pacific Council is hosting the Ed Harris Memorial Trade-O-Ree at the council service center in Portland Oregon. Everyone Welcome! The novice swapper to the experienced collector. Individuals to whole troops are invited for an introduction to the hobby. $5 ADMISSION - Scouts in Uniform Free Location: Cascade Pacific Council, BSA Office at 2145 SW Naito Pkwy Portland, OR 97201 6:00 PM Friday Set-up; Trade-O-Ree runs until 10:00PM 9:00 AM Saturday Trade-O-Ree opens; runs until 4:00 PM Due to the Council policy we will have to close down on ......Â
One of the things our staff prides itself on is bringing the Scout spirit at every meal. In that tradition songs are a part of every meal. Check out Kendall delivering an energetic version of the old camp classic I'm A Little Tea Pot. This song came to use via our Aquatics Director Matthew Sanders who is shown on the title slide....
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Eagle Scout, Scout supporter, and former CEO of Clear Channel Communications shares his insights on why you should support the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council. Give now or learn more at https://www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/LiveScouting....
At 4 PM class is over and we staff open program areas all over Camp Barstow. Tubing was our #1 new addition last summer and you can believe we will be expanding this thrilling free time activity on our beautiful Lake Murray. Registration is open for 2020 and a $100 deposit holds your troop's spot. Visit our website at www.campbarstowsc.com for more information....
http://www.scoutpatchcollectors.com The weekend of October 4-5, 2019 the Cascade Pacific Council is hosting the Ed Harris Memorial Trade-O-Ree at the council service center in Portland Oregon. Everyone Welcome! The novice swapper to the experienced collector. Individuals to whole troops are invited for an introduction to the hobby. $5 ADMISSION - Scouts in Uniform Free Location: Cascade Pacific Council, BSA Office at 2145 SW Naito Pkwy Portland, OR 97201 6:00 PM Friday Set-up; Trade-O-Ree runs until 10:00PM 9:00 AM Saturday Trade-O-Ree opens; runs until 4:00 PM Due to the Council policy we will have to close down on ......
One of the things our staff prides itself on is bringing the Scout spirit at every meal. In that tradition songs are a part of every meal. Check out Kendall delivering an energetic version of the old camp classic I'm A Little Tea Pot. This song came to use via our Aquatics Director Matthew Sanders who is shown on the title slide....
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If your child has ADHD, you probably know about the major symptoms. Trouble focusing. Impulsivity. And in some cases, hyperactivity. But many kids with ADHD share another symptom that often isn't mentioned. They have trouble managing their emotions....Â
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Cubs and Bugs Galore - Cub Scout Monthly Themes - Pack Meeting Plans - Utah National Parks Council - PowWow Books - Creepy Crawlers - Pre-Openers, Flag Ceremonies, Cubmaster Minute, Games, Skits, Crafts, Songs, Cheers, Run-Ons, Food - Akela's Council Cub Scout Leader Training...Â
This Cub Scout DIY Fidget Spinner is the perfect craft activity or gift for all the cub scouts out there. Make these fidget spinners in den meetings or give them as gifts. Get it today at www.TeepeeGirl.com...
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If your child has ADHD, you probably know about the major symptoms. Trouble focusing. Impulsivity. And in some cases, hyperactivity. But many kids with ADHD share another symptom that often isn't mentioned. They have trouble managing their emotions....
STEM Engineering for Kids: Make a Bubble Blower Machine - Teach Beside Me...
Cubs and Bugs Galore - Cub Scout Monthly Themes - Pack Meeting Plans - Utah National Parks Council - PowWow Books - Creepy Crawlers - Pre-Openers, Flag Ceremonies, Cubmaster Minute, Games, Skits, Crafts, Songs, Cheers, Run-Ons, Food - Akela's Council Cub Scout Leader Training...
This Cub Scout DIY Fidget Spinner is the perfect craft activity or gift for all the cub scouts out there. Make these fidget spinners in den meetings or give them as gifts. Get it today at www.TeepeeGirl.com...
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You guys helped me out last year when I was a new, nervous Tiger Den leader. This year I'm a new, even more nervous Wolf Den Leader. See, I got used to my den that was only about 4 or 5 scouts (depending on the day). At the end of the year, I felt relatively less uncomfortable (I'm not great leading a group, and I'm not great with kids) but it was OK because I had a decent group. This year I've found out my den has more that doubled in size with new recruits. Does anyone ......
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You guys helped me out last year when I was a new, nervous Tiger Den leader. This year I'm a new, even more nervous Wolf Den Leader. See, I got used to my den that was only about 4 or 5 scouts (depending on the day). At the end of the year, I felt relatively less uncomfortable (I'm not great leading a group, and I'm not great with kids) but it was OK because I had a decent group. This year I've found out my den has more that doubled in size with new recruits. Does anyone ......
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