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Published: May 31, 2021
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Holy cow, these emails just keep coming week after week. Do these guys ever take a break? Nope, we try not too. After all, a Scout is Loyal, Helpful, and Brave.
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My big ugly face appears huge in your screen, as I scream frantically with a hint of panic… “It’s all around me! It is all around!†With a bit of concern, you tilt your head and ask, “What's all around you?â€. Still screaming for effect and trying not to laugh “Why Air of course!†and then I vanish.
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recycled: Waiter Theres a Monkey in my Soup
Materials: A brown balloon and a paper plate for each player, permanentmarkers. Give each boy a blown up balloon and have them decorate them likemonkeys with markers. Let dry. Create start and finish lines. Divide the groupinto teams. The teams line up rel......
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 Setup: Scout or scouts hidden in background for voices. Scoutmaster walks into camp and sees a Scout sitting near a tent, whittling on a stick. Scoutmaster: Hey! Cool tent. Mind if I speak to him? Scout : The tent doesn't talk. /lookin......
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recycled: Chicken Lips and Lizard Hips
Chorus:Chicken lips and lizard hips and alligator eyesMonkey legs and buzzard eggs and salamander thighsRabbit ears and camel rears and tasty toe-nail piesStir them all together, it's Mama's Soup Surprise.Oh, when I was a little kid I ......
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recycled: Pack Committee Chair What do we do
Hello Everyone, Another Scouting Year has moved to Summer which means fun and sun along with Camping. This last year I was asked to become Committee Chair for my Pack, it had been a few years since my Pack had one so it was a challenge. Â Past Cubmasters ha......
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recycled: Basic Opening Ceremony
 PERSONNEL: Cub Scout Den...
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recycled: Autism Spectrum Disorders and Scouting
Tony Hooker wrote this as one of his Wood Badge Ticket Items, . It's about Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Scouting. Some tips he recommends, from having dealt with his son's den where most are Aspies, or ADHD or both. 1) Consisten......
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(Tune: When The Saints Go Marching In)Oh, when the Pack begins to sing;Oh, when the Pack begins to sing;Sometimes, I just can't tell who's the loudest;When the Pack begins to sing!(Each Den in turn:)Oh, when Den ___ begins to sing:...
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recycled: Larks Loop and Double Larks Loop
 Lark's LoopDouble Lark's Loop An easy-to-remember end loop that can be tied around or through an object. It appears more secure th......
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5 boys with graduation hats on and numbers 1-5 on shirts, a couple of judges, and an MC. MC: To begin the pack meeting today, a panel of judges will decide who the real genius is among these boys. Tell us why you feel that you should be called a ......
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recycled: A Legend In My Time id Be
If heartaches brought fame In love's crazy game, I'd be a legend in my time. If they gave gold statuettes For tears and regrets, I'd be a legend in my time. But they don't give awards, And there's no praise ......
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recycled: The Journey to Arrow of Light A Moms Perspective
If you have been reading my posts you already know both my boys are Webelos and are working toward their Arrow of Light award together. As their mom I want to push the boys to work hard to achieve their goal. I have to fight the ......
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recycled: For Crying Out Loud Part 2 Eagle Tip
 Submitted by Laurie Hendrix My last tip (on dealing with crying children at courts of honor) struck a chord with Eagle Scout mom Laurie Hendrix. She pointed out that most kids only cry if there really is a problem and that i......
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recycled: SM Tip Transformational Service
Transformational Service I spent last week on a week long choir/mission trip with 40 or so high-school and college students from my church, something I’ve been doing since 2000. During the week, our kids served in a homeless feeding......
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Todd Kelly, of Big Rock Publishing, a Strategic Partner of InsaneScouter.org, will be participating in a number of Scouting Memorabilia Shows (Trade O Rees) around the country. Todd will be promoting his books, available on the Amazon......
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This is part two of a series written by Jon Melick in Quincy MA who is an Eagle Scout, Vigil in the Order of Arrow, and Assistant Scoutmater with Troop 20. I would like to personally thank him for allowing us to republish his "Wood Tools......
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recycled: Silly Filly Inny for Home Alone
The leader passes around slips of paper with various brief phrases on them.Each member of the group draws a paper from the proverbial hat. The leaderreads the story below. When there is a pause in the story… signified by ***, theleader points to one o......
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recycled: Fuzzy and Scout On Knife Safety
Hi all, It’s your favorite cubbies here. Today we want to speak to you about knife safety, as they can be very dangerous you know. The reason we thought we needed to speak to you about......
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recycled: Archeologist Expedition
Materials: Table topped with a 3 or 4 inch tall box about 18 inchessquare (filled with sand or sawdust) Plastic eggs filled with the awards and buried in sand Archeologist costumes for 2 leaders (pith helmetshammers, etc)......
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(Tune: La Cucaracha)La Cucaracha, La Cucaracha, We are happy, young seniors;La Cucaracha, La Cucaracha, Guitar music we adore.La Cucaracha, La Cucaracha, The bullfight we love to see, La Cucaracha, La Cucaracha, We siesta after three....
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recycled: The Cat in the Hat Bobcat Ceremony
 The boys did not know.They did not have a clue.They were missing the fun.But the Cubmaster knew. The Cubmaster knewthat the boys would have fun.They could laugh, they could learn.They could sing, they could run. ......
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recycled: Thousands Of Boy Scouts 1931
Thousands Of Boy Scouts (1931): Thousands of young boy scouts assemble at Somerset House for the 22nd Annual Church Parade at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Older members of the organisation are honour......
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recycled: Essential Knots Square Knot
The square knot is also know as the the reef knot. I have also hear it commonly refereed to as the “joining†or “friendship†knot. It is a simple knot, most commonly used to join two ropes of the same size together. However, The International Guild of Kno......
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recycled: SM Tip Connect With Special Merit Badge Opportunities
The Scoutmaster’s Other Handbook has always included a section on merit badge programs at museums, and I’ve long maintained that the best counselors are men and women who have a passion for a badge’s subject matter. (Scouters who are a......
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recycled: Fellowship Around Campfires
SETTING: This can be done around an electric council fire if you have an indoor meeting. Don't have an electric campfire? Use a few logs to make a fire-lay and have each boy add a cardboard "flame" to the fire as he ......
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recycled: Trail To Arrow Of Light
 Personnel required: Akela (Cubmaster) Baloo (Assistant Cubmaster) One Webelos Scout One Bear Scout One Wolf Scout Props: Oregon Trail scenery Badges (with tape affixed......
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recycled: First But Not The Last
CUB #1 - Scouts and NASA go hand in hand. How? both are concerned about our future and both will be part of the future. CUB #2 - The Rendezvous in space of Gemini 6 and 7 might be called the First ......
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recycled: Pop Goes the Centerpiece
Submitted by Lynda Litherland Looking for a quick, colorful, and cheap decorating idea for your next court of honor? Lynda Litherland was too—until she remembered her popcorn tins. Lynda’s troop has been selling Trails End popcorn for year......
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recycled: Brotherhood of Scouting
This skit has a Brotherhood theme, and is well-suited to the older sections (Scouts and higher) and leaders, particularly in an all-sections campfire. It is best presented near the end of the campfire, when things are winding down (and the children have ......
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Blogs
What Are The Benefits of Wildflowers?
Wildflowers aren’t just beautiful to look at, they play an important role in our ecosystems. From soil health to pollination, these little plants have a big impact, and one we can help protect and preserve. They Provide Habitat for Pollinators Pollinators don’t just support ecosystems, they also help provide our ......
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Liz sent in this question: My son is a Weeblo first year. He will have completed all his requirements by December. I understand that I cant do his next advancements until after May graduation BUT can I keep doing electives and getting credit for them? ......
This is one of those things which probably has about a hundred versions floating around out there. I’m going to give you the version I’m most familiar with and you can add your own variations in the comments. We have always done this as a ......
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Since den chief counts as a position of responsibility for Scouts BSA rank advancement, it can be natural to seek a Scout in the program to serve as a den chief. But Venturers and Sea Scouts can also contribute to your den’s success. “As a den chief, I helped the ......
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For the Mountain Lion adventure, Lions learn about having fun and staying safe outdoors. Mountain Lion is one of the required adventures for the Lion badge. Requirements for Lion Adventure: Mountain Lion View the requirements Lion Adventures: Mountain Lion ......
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This Cubmaster or Scoutmaster minute uses a story about Gandhi to demonstrate what being cheerful and having a positive attitude means. For Cub Scouts, you could even have a few den chiefs act this out while you tell the story. This would also work as a Scoutmaster ......
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This kit can be used to create a working robot. The robot is a crab which will walk around under it’s own power and avoid obstacles. This kit is helpful for Bear Cub Scouts working on the Robotics adventure or Scouts BSA working on the Robotics merit ......
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This is the 36th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. COVID-19 note: Some of these Eagle projects were completed before the pandemic, meaning the photos may not necessarily depict coronavirus-related health and safety protocols. ......
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Early on a cold November morning in Korea in 1950, an American soldier left the safety of his position to draw enemy fire away from his fellow Army Rangers. That soldier, Ralph Puckett Jr., is an Eagle Scout. “With full knowledge of the danger, 1st Lt. Puckett intentionally ran across ......
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At first, it sounds like a reality TV pitch: What happens when you bring together 64 strangers from across the country and challenge them to spend five days living, learning and working together? But the reality behind the National Wood Badge Course, planned for January 2022 at the Summit Bechtel ......
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While working on the Dentistry merit badge, Scouts learn about how to keep teeth and gums healthy. They investigate the equipment and techniques used by dentists. Scouts explore careers related to oral health. Requirements for Dentistry Merit Badge View the requirements Dentistry ......
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The Boy Scouts of America held its National Annual Meeting (NAM) virtually in 2021, enabling attendees from all over the United States and around the world to tune in remotely to its National Business Meeting and other events throughout the week. Below are the top 12 key takeaways from the ......
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John Musgrove was on his first backpacking trip, and he was not a happy hiker. “I’m tired, and I think I’m going to barf, †he moaned. The eighth grader and his Scouts BSA patrol were hiking a section of the Appalachian Trial in the Mark Trail Wilderness of north ......
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Does your unit want to send a care package to our troops? The United Service Organizations (USO) has some tips to help you do this. This article will help you locate a USO center to get started and has some ideas for what to put in the perfect care package ......
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News
Finally, FORB will continue to support Boy Scout Eagle Scout projects and Girl Scout Gold Awards programs… carried out at Riverbend Park....
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... a member of Troop 800 of the Boy Scouts of America, first brought the idea to the commissioners in April as part of his Eagle Scout service project....
My hats off to the young men who earned and deserved Eagle Scout. But just as a matter of some information, my Court of Honor in 1971 had seven of ......
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In addition, local Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are expected to place more than 5, 000 American flags on the graves of veterans ......
Girl Scout cookie season came early for the nurses at Driscoll Children's Hospital Saturday morning. Girl Scout troop 96026 donated more than 400 boxes of girl scout cookies to nurses at the ......
Channel 3 News watched as cub scouts and the Boy Scouts of America gracefully placed flags at the center of headstones at Barrancas National ......
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Walter crossed over to Boy Scouts and joined Troop 65 in 2014 and now as a member of Troop 51, has been awarded Scouting's highest rank, Eagle ......
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On May 21, 2021, the Hopatcong Maxim Glen Park was taken over by Cub Scout Pack 88 as they held a city-wide graduation that included merit badge awards, and the famed bridge walk that transforms each ......
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When it came time to decide on an Eagle Scout Service Project, Joe Valliere knew immediately which organization he wanted to help. “The basis ......
Oliver Troyer won the annual Cub Scout Pack 310 Pinewood Derby for the third and final time in his Cub Scout career. Troyer will be moving to Boy Scouts next ......
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This Memorial Day weekend, Louisville area Boy Scouts are carrying out a somber and sacred tradition at one of the city's cemeteries. The Boy Scout troops gathered Friday night to place small American ......
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA) announced four teens from Luzerne County have earned the highest award that a senior or Ambassador Girl Scout can earn, the Gold ......
When it came time to decide on an Eagle Scout service project, Joe Valliere knew immediately which organization he wanted to help. “The basis for every Eagle Scout project is it has to benefit your ......
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Dozens of Boy Scouts from, Troop 2, Troop 42, and Pack 81 did their duty this memorial weekend by taking the time to honor our country's finest. "We ......
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Residents at Westfield Senior Citizens Housing have received two new raised gardens for spring planting as part of an Eagle scout project at the housing complex....
The Boy Scouts of America in Polk County held a "Low Country Boil" that brought in more money than they expected to support their programs....
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A Brotherhood Member of the National Boy Scout Honor Society, Order of the Arrow. A really fun scout camp counselor. A mentor of Eagle Scouts. AÂ ......
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Troops with the Boy Scouts Of America in Mecklenburg County placed over 5, 000 flags on the gravesites of military personnel, who served and ......
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A Green Bay Boy Scout troop took advantage of Saturday’s weather to hold a fundraiser in the area. Scout members from troop 1193 set up camp in front of Festival Foods in Bellevue for a brat fry. The ......
Jeremiah Parker, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 41 in Waterbury, recently completed his Eagle Service Project at Bucks Hill Park in Waterbury....
Residents at Westfield Senior Citizens Housing have received two new raised gardens for spring planting as part of an Eagle Scout project at the ......
Josh Singer, left, and Kell Colony are Eagle Scouts. Kell Colony and Joshua Singer were honored during their Eagle Scout Court of Honor Saturday, Â ......
Cub Scouts throughout San Diego and Imperial counties celebrated the 68th annual Pinewood Derby — at the Palomar Zone Regional Derby — on May 15 at the Vista Boys Girls Club. The event drew about 80 ......
Matthew Langley, a member of Boy Scouts of America Coastal Georgia Council Troop 204, was recently officially recognized as an Eagle Scout at the ......
Outside of school he participates in Boy Scouts, where he earned his Eagle Scout badge for refurbishing and siding the east end of the barn behind ......
Falmouth Troop 93 recognizes its 2020 and 2021 Eagle Scouts all together at one ceremony because that's the way the Scouts wanted it to happen....
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Local Boy Scout Troop 94 and Cub Scout Pack 242 worked diligently in a cold, steady rain this morning to decorate the graves in Section 31. Ongoing ......
Lee Murdoch, scout executive for the Conquistador Council of the Boy Scouts of America, places a flag at the headstone of a veteran Saturday ......
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Podcasts
Scouting membership declines in the UK...and Scouts in the US keep on Scouting for Food. News Stories Scouts suffer worst membership slump since second world war | Scouts and scoutingScouts donate 1, 000 items to food bankBoy Scouts abuse claimants seek details of local council, insurer payments | Subscribe iTunes ......
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Have you ever wondered about canoe country packs? Join us as we talk about the different packs you will run into on a trip with Northern Tier...
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Join us for this year’s Spring Endowment Celebration! On May 22, 2021, at 10 am local Scouting families gathered digitally for an exciting program recognizing our Councils new James E. West Fellows, with inspirational messages from our Scouts and Keynote Speaker Dr. Arden Dougan, NCAC's Vice President of Program Impact....
You’re still lost in the wild and in a bit of a pinch. It may take longer for a rescue team to find you—and you’re getting hungry. Good thing there are many different plants around you! Which plants could hurt you? Are there any you can eat? ......
You’re still lost in the wild and in a bit of a pinch. It may take longer for a rescue team to find you—and you’re getting hungry. Good thing there are many different plants around you! Which plants could hurt you? Are there any you can eat? ......
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SSRLV May Leader Meeting and QA covering COVID-19 Guidance, 2021 Program, Campsites and Facilities and More!...
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This is the 2nd time I've received a box of Scouting memorabilia from a gentleman who did his Scouting in Baltimore and Virginia. This time around it has items from his dad and his son as well making it a three generation box. If you ......
Join Suzanne as she visits her Guiding friends across the country to celebrate the end of another amazing year! Together we’ll make a classic camping treat, hear stories and advice from members moving up branches next year, see a slideshow of your favorite Guiding moments, and end with ......
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Positive Behavior Posters for the Classroom and School...
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This Friendship Questionnaire is a great way to gain information about a student's social skills. It can be used in classroom lessons, small groups, or individually. I use it as a pre-test in my small social skills groups to identify which skills I need to target the most, and follow ......
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exercise to make the kids really think about what makes a good friend...
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40 activities to promote social awareness, resilience, friendship, sharing and positive thinking in your classroom. Help students to think about their actions and how they influence others. Tackle bullying and negativity by implementing a social learning program in your classroom creating a positive learning environment. teaching learning education class student ......
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Jobs
Spend your days working with girls from 6-16 years old while singing songs, hiking, teaching outdoor skills, team building, specialty programming and much more.From Indeed - Thu, 27 May 2021 15:01:30 GMT - View all Rockland, NY jobs...
Spend your days working with girls from 6-16 years old while singing songs, hiking, teaching outdoor skills, team building, specialty programming and much more.From Indeed - Thu, 27 May 2021 15:18:18 GMT - View all Mahopac, NY jobs...
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The Retail Operations Manager is responsible for maximizing the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage retail shop and online retail revenue through sound buying, … $38, 000 - $40, 000 a yearFrom Girl Scouts of Silver Sage - Fri, 14 May 2021 17:59:16 GMT - View all Boise, ID jobs...
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The Program Manager is responsible for the design, planning, implementation and staffing of key camp programming, and "All Camp" activities each evening. $3, 000 a monthFrom Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Fri, 21 May 2021 17:13:28 GMT - View all Harrisville, NY jobs...
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This position is part of our Admin Team. The Ropes Course Manager is responsible for overseeing the low and high ropes course at Trefoil, including ensuring a… $3, 000 a monthFrom Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Fri, 21 May 2021 17:13:28 GMT - View all Harrisville, NY jobs...
Our sessions are 6 days long. This position is responsible for the planning and preparation of all meals, including coordinating food orders. $5, 250 a monthFrom Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Fri, 21 May 2021 17:13:28 GMT - View all Harrisville, NY jobs...
Our sessions are 6 days long. Lifeguards are expected to live on site and supervise campers in their living area, as well as lead camp waterfront activities. $2, 625 a monthFrom Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Fri, 21 May 2021 17:13:28 GMT - View all Harrisville, NY jobs...
We offer three, week-long, overnight camping sessions to girls age 7-17. The Camp Health Supervisor will be required to attend the pre camp training where they… $900 a weekFrom Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Thu, 27 May 2021 23:15:01 GMT - View all Deposit, NY jobs...
Have a passion for engaging and empowering girls K-12. Must be energetic, positive, friendly and able to engage girls in K-12.From Girl Scouts San Diego - Fri, 28 May 2021 05:35:45 GMT - View all San Diego, CA jobs...
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Our sessions are 6 days long. Counselors are expected to live on site and supervise campers in their living area, as well as lead camp activities during the day… $2, 475 a monthFrom Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Fri, 21 May 2021 17:13:28 GMT - View all Harrisville, ......
Prep Girls Hoops (www.prepgirlshoops.com) is the platform for high school basketball visibility. Building a baseline level of knowledge of the high school…From Prep Network - Wed, 26 May 2021 05:37:29 GMT - View all Springfield, IL jobs...
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Prep Girls Hoops (www.prepgirlshoops.com) is the platform for high school basketball visibility. Building a baseline level of knowledge of the high school…From Prep Network - Wed, 26 May 2021 05:37:29 GMT - View all Illinois jobs...
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hi I am a scout from singapore looking for a penpal for the world friendship badge :) submitted by /u/roarwr [link] [comments]...
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We are thrilled to announce that the Baden-Powell Service Association is now Outdoor Service Guides. The original decision to remove Baden-Powell from our name was not taken lightly and came not only from one meeting but years of self-examination. This new name also comes after much deliberation. Our new name ......
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Hii :)) I'm from Singapore and I need a penpal for a badge. submitted by /u/Charmander2008 [link] [comments]...
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