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With all the craziness going on in the world, is there something small, anything we can do as Scouters to help Scouting stay strong and grow? What is it that Scouts are looking for from Scouts? Friends, social time, outdoor adventure, to have fun, or maybe, to sit around a campfire having smores and telling crazy ghost stories?
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There are so many things they look for and desire, but are we giving it to them? What can we do to make Scouting more fun and exciting? How can we encourage our young leaders to put on a stronger and more amazing program? Do you let them fall down and get back up bit battered but proud to try again?
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All Scouting is local, and thus the answer to this question will be different not only by where you are located but also by the leaders and youth in your units. We should take the time to reflect on how Scouting is different for everyone everywhere. At the same time, we have a common framework for us to work within that allows us to bring a lot of joy, adventure, and so many other things to them, even if it only impacts one scout or many.
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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the National Order of the Arrow Conference and report on the array of Eagle Scout-related activities that were part of this year’s event. (You can read my reporting at http://noac.nesa.o......
Look over there, Cycling round and roundIt's enormous; it's an Elephant, Ever so dainty and elegant, With one tail here and one tail there(Repeat dropping out the words and using just actions)......
When I first started in Scouting, troops figured out where to go camping based on word of mouth and the “where to go camping†directories that Order of the Arrow lodges occasionally published. These days, of course, camping information is as close as your web ......
Eagle Tips are repubished with permission of Mark Ray. You can find his website at http://www.eaglebook.com/ Go to enough Eagle courts of honor, and you’ll eventually see someone skip his lines in......
 If you’ve been in the program very long, you’ve probably heard this adage: “If you take the outing out of Scouting, all you’re left with is ......
Lets take a moment to talk about what written resources are available to you. In the photo you will see there are a lot of books, Scouting and non Scouting ones. There are also maps, trail guides, books......
Hi all,  Here are your favourite bear cubbies again, our last report to you was aaaaages ago, But that was because we moved to a much nicer cave, we even have a small fountain in front of the cave now. But also as the weather is now much nicer, even Sc......
Way up in the sky the big birds do fly But down in the nest, the little birds rest With a wing on the left, and a wing on the right The little birds sleep all through the night Shhhhhh! THEY'RE SLEEPING!!!!! The sun in the sky, the dew drops do fall......
(Line up four or five scouts One at the end makes actions like he is looking out of a periscope) One: Spotted targets (passes down the line one) Last: Okay (passes back up the line) One: Load torpedo one (as above) Last: Torpedo one loaded (as above) One: Fi......
My friends mom makes this awesome White Chile Dish. Everytime she makes it she gives me a bowl of it. I asked her for the recipe and permission to share it, which I got. Please enjoy the following. Ingredients  2 1/2 lbs   Ground Tur......
 Cub #1: We live in a time in which computers are changing the way we organize our daily lives. We have computers in our schools, homes, places of work, and vehicle......
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......
G is for a gathering of friends and families O is for outstanding objectives of the program L is for learning that lasts your lifetime. D is for dreams that will come true with diligent work. R is for responsibility to do what is right U is for the und......
First National Boy Scout Jamboree, Washington D.C. 1937 Chevrolet Newsreel Wake up early to the bugle, bathe in chilled water and rush to breakfast! Typical start of a day at the jamboree, where the ......
 At our last troop committee meeting, our Scoutmaster announced that he's ready to step down. He has done a great job in his four years or so at the helm, but he has also traveled the path from on fire to burned out.  Three names immediately......
It’s never too early to start planning an Eagle court of honor. In fact, Laszlo Acs starts before a Scout’s board of review ends! How? He makes good use of the time that he and the Scout’s parents are cooling their heels while board members are grillin......
 Hi all, Fuzzy and Scout here, it has been a while but we are still around ;) We hope everyone had a good Turkey day, we know we had as Fuzzy prepared a turkey with salmon stuffing for us. (Actually the stuffing was just minced smoked salmon) But you know it is......
How many people are killed each day by distracted drivers? What’s the most important factor in towing a trailer? How can drivers combat drowsy driving? Why are 15-passenger vans more susceptible to rollovers than other vehicles? Those are just so......
With hand, slap yourself on the neck, arms, legs, while saying "Oooo, Aaaah." This can also be done by taking one finger and moving it around in the air as a mosquito flying (making a buzzing sound at the same time), letting it land on your arm, slapping at it, and then shakin......
Welcome NEW Cub Scout Leaders I am a Pack Trainer for Pack 340 in Maryland and also the Wolf Den Leaders. Â If you are reading this blog entry you are at a great resource that will help you answer many leadership questions. Â First, r......
Have each of the letters spelling "pirates" on a heavy colored tagboard. Put the script for each letter on the back of the tagboard. Each boy in turn brings his letter from behind his back, holds it up for all to see, and reads what his letter represents. P stands for Pirates, danger......
PERSONNEL: 5 Cub Scouts EQUIPMENT: Barbells with letters on each end to spell GOOD HEALTH SETTING: Boys holding barbells CUB #1: Eating the right foods is really important if our bodies are to be strong and healthy. CUB #2: Proper dental care will help us keep our teeth a......
ARRANGEMENT: Letters may be printed on pirate flags. Hold the flags high until the end of the last line, Pirates flags are then lowered and the American and Pack flags are then retired. P- Pirates, Pirates, you have seen I- Like Blackbeard, they can be mean! R......
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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the National Order of the Arrow Conference and report on the array of Eagle Scout-related activities that were part of this year’s event. (You can read my reporting at http://noac.nesa.o......
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 Look over there, Cycling round and roundIt's enormous; it's an Elephant, Ever so dainty and elegant, With one tail here and one tail there(Repeat dropping out the words and using just actions)......
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 When I first started in Scouting, troops figured out where to go camping based on word of mouth and the “where to go camping†directories that Order of the Arrow lodges occasionally published. These days, of course, camping information is as close as your web ......
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 Eagle Tips are repubished with permission of Mark Ray. You can find his website at http://www.eaglebook.com/ Go to enough Eagle courts of honor, and you’ll eventually see someone skip his lines in......
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  If you’ve been in the program very long, you’ve probably heard this adage: “If you take the outing out of Scouting, all you’re left with is ......
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Lets take a moment to talk about what written resources are available to you. In the photo you will see there are a lot of books, Scouting and non Scouting ones. There are also maps, trail guides, books......
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 Hi all,  Here are your favourite bear cubbies again, our last report to you was aaaaages ago, But that was because we moved to a much nicer cave, we even have a small fountain in front of the cave now. But also as the weather is now much nicer, even Sc......
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 Way up in the sky the big birds do fly But down in the nest, the little birds rest With a wing on the left, and a wing on the right The little birds sleep all through the night Shhhhhh! THEY'RE SLEEPING!!!!! The sun in the sky, the dew drops do fall......
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 (Line up four or five scouts One at the end makes actions like he is looking out of a periscope) One: Spotted targets (passes down the line one) Last: Okay (passes back up the line) One: Load torpedo one (as above) Last: Torpedo one loaded (as above) One: Fi......
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 My friends mom makes this awesome White Chile Dish. Everytime she makes it she gives me a bowl of it. I asked her for the recipe and permission to share it, which I got. Please enjoy the following. Ingredients  2 1/2 lbs   Ground Tur......
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  Cub #1: We live in a time in which computers are changing the way we organize our daily lives. We have computers in our schools, homes, places of work, and vehicle......
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 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......
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 G is for a gathering of friends and families O is for outstanding objectives of the program L is for learning that lasts your lifetime. D is for dreams that will come true with diligent work. R is for responsibility to do what is right U is for the und......
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 First National Boy Scout Jamboree, Washington D.C. 1937 Chevrolet Newsreel Wake up early to the bugle, bathe in chilled water and rush to breakfast! Typical start of a day at the jamboree, where the ......
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  At our last troop committee meeting, our Scoutmaster announced that he's ready to step down. He has done a great job in his four years or so at the helm, but he has also traveled the path from on fire to burned out.  Three names immediately......
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 It’s never too early to start planning an Eagle court of honor. In fact, Laszlo Acs starts before a Scout’s board of review ends! How? He makes good use of the time that he and the Scout’s parents are cooling their heels while board members are grillin......
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  Hi all, Fuzzy and Scout here, it has been a while but we are still around ;) We hope everyone had a good Turkey day, we know we had as Fuzzy prepared a turkey with salmon stuffing for us. (Actually the stuffing was just minced smoked salmon) But you know it is......
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 How many people are killed each day by distracted drivers? What’s the most important factor in towing a trailer? How can drivers combat drowsy driving? Why are 15-passenger vans more susceptible to rollovers than other vehicles? Those are just so......
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 With hand, slap yourself on the neck, arms, legs, while saying "Oooo, Aaaah." This can also be done by taking one finger and moving it around in the air as a mosquito flying (making a buzzing sound at the same time), letting it land on your arm, slapping at it, and then shakin......
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 Welcome NEW Cub Scout Leaders I am a Pack Trainer for Pack 340 in Maryland and also the Wolf Den Leaders.  If you are reading this blog entry you are at a great resource that will help you answer many leadership questions.  First, r......
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 Have each of the letters spelling "pirates" on a heavy colored tagboard. Put the script for each letter on the back of the tagboard. Each boy in turn brings his letter from behind his back, holds it up for all to see, and reads what his letter represents. P stands for Pirates, danger......
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 PERSONNEL: 5 Cub Scouts EQUIPMENT: Barbells with letters on each end to spell GOOD HEALTH SETTING: Boys holding barbells CUB #1: Eating the right foods is really important if our bodies are to be strong and healthy. CUB #2: Proper dental care will help us keep our teeth a......
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 ARRANGEMENT: Letters may be printed on pirate flags. Hold the flags high until the end of the last line, Pirates flags are then lowered and the American and Pack flags are then retired. P- Pirates, Pirates, you have seen I- Like Blackbeard, they can be mean! R......
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It sounds like something you’d read on the inside flap of an adventure novel. A family of five takes a 25-day sailing journey across the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, they conquer challenges, acquire invaluable life skills and strengthen the bonds of family. When they arrive in the South Pacific, the three daughters — forever changed by the journey — use what they’ve learned to give back to local communities in need. That was the Vannini family’s plan, at least. In March 2020, they were all set to leave on their catamaran to begin a real-life adventure to Tonga and ......
Did you know there are five Legacy Athletic badges?  With these badges, girls learn how to be a valuable member of a team by becoming familiar with the rules of the game and how to play so that everyone feels included. The takeaway is that girls learn what it takes to be a part of a team and support others on and off the field. These badges connect girls to health, leadership, learning, and teamwork through sports. While having fun, staying active, and leading a healthy lifestyle, girls earn five age-appropriate athlete badges that teach them about fair play, practicing with ......
They come from all over the country — from Southern California to central Maine. Their tenure in the Venturing program ranges from years to decades. And while some worked tirelessly behind the scenes, others made their mark in the spotlight. For all their differences — all the unique ways that these Venturers and Venturing Advisors supported the program — they’re about to share something in common. And what a shiny something it is. Nine outstanding Venturers and Venturing Advisors have been named recipients of the 2021 National Venturing Leadership Award. These Greenshirts, to use the unofficial nickname inspired by Venturing’s unique ......
ABBY: What is a dentist’s favorite dance move?HALEY: I don’t know.ABBY: The floss!...
This is a gadget which was shown to us at a recent Roundtable. It uses lashings to make a handwashing station from straight sticks and an empty gallon milk jug.  So your Scouts can use this for the First Class Requirement – Use lashing to make a useful camp gadget. We haven’t had a chance to try this one yet, but the Scouter who presented said it works great. And if you position it in the sun, you get warmer water. He recommended having a second milk jug ready to go underneath for when the first on ......
What are some of your favorite outdoor activities? Swimming, fishing or sliding, perhaps? Those are some favorite pastimes for otters, too. Though otters have to spend time looking for food and avoiding predators, they always seem to have lots of time for playing. PLAYFUL AND OUTGOING Otters are aquatic or semi-aquatic carnivorous mammals whose closest relatives are weasels and minks. They have long, sleek bodies and long, muscular tails. Their short legs and webbed feet make them powerful, efficient swimmers. If you could touch an otter, you’d notice the incredibly dense waterproof fur. In fact, it’s the densest fur ......
Knowledge of fire safety and the fire triangle is an essential outdoor skill. Scouts should understand the science of fire when camping.  Newer scouts often struggle to get a fire going. Understanding the way fire works and what is required to start and sustain a fire not only helps them build fires. It also helps scouts know how to contain fires and put them out. The Science of Fire – The Fire Triangle First, you must understand that a fire requires three elements, which are known as the fire triangle: ......
After battling a blaze, firefighters are often wet and dirty. And for some, they are wet and dirty going to put out a fire. Firefighters with Station 1 in Gainesville, Fla., had this problem. Not only was their turnout gear (pants, jackets, boots, etc.) soaking wet and covered in soot after fighting a fire, they had no efficient way of cleaning and drying it before heading out again. They often resorted to hanging their gear off of railings or safety bollards around the station. It would take days for the heavy equipment to fully dry, and firefighters didn’t have enough ......
This is a great skit if you have a Scouter or Scout who doesn’t mind getting messy. My husband has done this skit several times with Cub Scouts and it is always funny. The idea behind the skit is that the Scouter with the banana has misunderstood the announcer. Every time the announcer says to do something with the bandana, the Scouter does it with a banana instead. You can find additional skits on my Scout Skits page. Banana Bandana Skit Players One Scouter, ......
Q: Every time it rains, the inside of my tent gets wet. And, yes, I have a rain fly and a ground cover. The water still seeps through and gets my pillow and my sleeping bag wet. Any tips?— William, Edwards, California A: First, check for any leaks. If you find one along a seam, apply a sealant like Gear Aid’s Seam Grip WP Waterproof Sealant and Adhesive ($8, gearaid.com). For the rest of the tent, use a waterproofing spray to fortify the fabric’s integrity — Nikwax Tent Gear SolarProof spray ($18.25, nikwax.com) works well. No leaks? The problem ......
Story by Evan Heller, Buckeye Council It would have been like watching a scene from a movie—if I’d had time to think about it. With 10 seconds left in a hard-fought basketball game, my team of underdogs was tied with the tournament’s top seed. Nobody expected us to hang with them this close, yet now we were within a single basket of a huge upset. We were oblivious to the pressure, oblivious to the crowd, oblivious to the sweat, just playing our game. I wheeled into position, and a teammate passed me the ball as he’d done hundreds of times ......
 What strings, cords and shoelaces as loops? Sure why not! Using these can be simply functional or decorative depending on what suits you. In the Bowie Knife slide, the cord loops I used are simply functional so I wasn't taking away from the knife and sheath. It was also simple to attach. Cord loop In the case of the Shovel and Pick side, I wanted a loop that would add something extra. In this case I used mason's line to fashion a Solomon's ladder woven loop. String loop When making the Fusion Knot slides ......
It’s 3 a.m. when Austin Reeves wakes up to a rustling noise. Whatever is making the noise sounds big. Really big. And it’s getting closer. “It sounded like it was right outside my tent, †the 12-year-old Second Class Scout says. “I was pretty sure it was a bear. I woke up my tent buddy. We were freaking out, because we didn’t know what to do.†Austin thinks he hears the bear’s flaring nostrils sniffing around the boys’ tent. Suddenly, he remembers a tip he learned earlier in the week for warding off bears. He reaches into his backpack and ......
If someone asked you to name an Eagle Scout who walked on the moon, your go-to response might be Neil Armstrong. But did you know the youngest person to step foot on the moon, Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke, is also an Eagle? Even cooler? The National Capital Area Council is providing a chance for you to hear from this living legend on March 18 at 7 p.m. Eastern. Tune in via the Scout Life Facebook page or the National Capital Area Council’s STEM page. He walked on the moon. Now he’s answering YOUR questions! Scouts and youth from all ......
If you are going to ride a bike, you’d better make sure it is in good repair first. You don’t want to be riding along and have your front wheel fall off or your brakes not work. I found a great website called How To Fix Bikes which offers all sorts of advice on – drum roll… – how to fix bikes! I ride Rad. Find out why. I’ve listed a few of the articles from the site which I think you will find most helpful below, but there is a lot more ......
Ian: What did the detective say about the mystery of the deep hole?Josh: I’m not sure.Ian: “I’ll get to the bottom of this.â€...
If you wear glasses, you’ve probably gotten annoyed by foggy lenses from wearing a face covering during the pandemic. KeySmart’s FogBlock anti-fog spray ($15, getkeysmart.com) can help you see clearly. The concoction of water, isopropyl alcohol and sodium bicarbonate provides 24-hour relief from condensation. Clean your lenses, spray it on and let it fully dry. The 1-oz. bottle should last about 120 sprays. If you’re nervous about applying anything to your spectacles, you can try this trick: Since the mist forms primarily from your hot breath seeping up from the mask, use micropore surgical tape or a couple adhesive bandages ......
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It sounds like something you’d read on the inside flap of an adventure novel. A family of five takes a 25-day sailing journey across the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, they conquer challenges, acquire invaluable life skills and strengthen the bonds of family. When they arrive in the South Pacific, the three daughters — forever changed by the journey — use what they’ve learned to give back to local communities in need. That was the Vannini family’s plan, at least. In March 2020, they were all set to leave on their catamaran to begin a real-life adventure to Tonga and ......
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Did you know there are five Legacy Athletic badges?  With these badges, girls learn how to be a valuable member of a team by becoming familiar with the rules of the game and how to play so that everyone feels included. The takeaway is that girls learn what it takes to be a part of a team and support others on and off the field. These badges connect girls to health, leadership, learning, and teamwork through sports. While having fun, staying active, and leading a healthy lifestyle, girls earn five age-appropriate athlete badges that teach them about fair play, practicing with ......
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They come from all over the country — from Southern California to central Maine. Their tenure in the Venturing program ranges from years to decades. And while some worked tirelessly behind the scenes, others made their mark in the spotlight. For all their differences — all the unique ways that these Venturers and Venturing Advisors supported the program — they’re about to share something in common. And what a shiny something it is. Nine outstanding Venturers and Venturing Advisors have been named recipients of the 2021 National Venturing Leadership Award. These Greenshirts, to use the unofficial nickname inspired by Venturing’s unique ......
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ABBY: What is a dentist’s favorite dance move?HALEY: I don’t know.ABBY: The floss!...
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This is a gadget which was shown to us at a recent Roundtable. It uses lashings to make a handwashing station from straight sticks and an empty gallon milk jug.  So your Scouts can use this for the First Class Requirement – Use lashing to make a useful camp gadget. We haven’t had a chance to try this one yet, but the Scouter who presented said it works great. And if you position it in the sun, you get warmer water. He recommended having a second milk jug ready to go underneath for when the first on ......
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What are some of your favorite outdoor activities? Swimming, fishing or sliding, perhaps? Those are some favorite pastimes for otters, too. Though otters have to spend time looking for food and avoiding predators, they always seem to have lots of time for playing. PLAYFUL AND OUTGOING Otters are aquatic or semi-aquatic carnivorous mammals whose closest relatives are weasels and minks. They have long, sleek bodies and long, muscular tails. Their short legs and webbed feet make them powerful, efficient swimmers. If you could touch an otter, you’d notice the incredibly dense waterproof fur. In fact, it’s the densest fur ......
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Knowledge of fire safety and the fire triangle is an essential outdoor skill. Scouts should understand the science of fire when camping.  Newer scouts often struggle to get a fire going. Understanding the way fire works and what is required to start and sustain a fire not only helps them build fires. It also helps scouts know how to contain fires and put them out. The Science of Fire – The Fire Triangle First, you must understand that a fire requires three elements, which are known as the fire triangle: ......
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After battling a blaze, firefighters are often wet and dirty. And for some, they are wet and dirty going to put out a fire. Firefighters with Station 1 in Gainesville, Fla., had this problem. Not only was their turnout gear (pants, jackets, boots, etc.) soaking wet and covered in soot after fighting a fire, they had no efficient way of cleaning and drying it before heading out again. They often resorted to hanging their gear off of railings or safety bollards around the station. It would take days for the heavy equipment to fully dry, and firefighters didn’t have enough ......
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This is a great skit if you have a Scouter or Scout who doesn’t mind getting messy. My husband has done this skit several times with Cub Scouts and it is always funny. The idea behind the skit is that the Scouter with the banana has misunderstood the announcer. Every time the announcer says to do something with the bandana, the Scouter does it with a banana instead. You can find additional skits on my Scout Skits page. Banana Bandana Skit Players One Scouter, ......
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Q: Every time it rains, the inside of my tent gets wet. And, yes, I have a rain fly and a ground cover. The water still seeps through and gets my pillow and my sleeping bag wet. Any tips?— William, Edwards, California A: First, check for any leaks. If you find one along a seam, apply a sealant like Gear Aid’s Seam Grip WP Waterproof Sealant and Adhesive ($8, gearaid.com). For the rest of the tent, use a waterproofing spray to fortify the fabric’s integrity — Nikwax Tent Gear SolarProof spray ($18.25, nikwax.com) works well. No leaks? The problem ......
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Story by Evan Heller, Buckeye Council It would have been like watching a scene from a movie—if I’d had time to think about it. With 10 seconds left in a hard-fought basketball game, my team of underdogs was tied with the tournament’s top seed. Nobody expected us to hang with them this close, yet now we were within a single basket of a huge upset. We were oblivious to the pressure, oblivious to the crowd, oblivious to the sweat, just playing our game. I wheeled into position, and a teammate passed me the ball as he’d done hundreds of times ......
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 What strings, cords and shoelaces as loops? Sure why not! Using these can be simply functional or decorative depending on what suits you. In the Bowie Knife slide, the cord loops I used are simply functional so I wasn't taking away from the knife and sheath. It was also simple to attach. Cord loop In the case of the Shovel and Pick side, I wanted a loop that would add something extra. In this case I used mason's line to fashion a Solomon's ladder woven loop. String loop When making the Fusion Knot slides ......
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It’s 3 a.m. when Austin Reeves wakes up to a rustling noise. Whatever is making the noise sounds big. Really big. And it’s getting closer. “It sounded like it was right outside my tent, †the 12-year-old Second Class Scout says. “I was pretty sure it was a bear. I woke up my tent buddy. We were freaking out, because we didn’t know what to do.†Austin thinks he hears the bear’s flaring nostrils sniffing around the boys’ tent. Suddenly, he remembers a tip he learned earlier in the week for warding off bears. He reaches into his backpack and ......
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If someone asked you to name an Eagle Scout who walked on the moon, your go-to response might be Neil Armstrong. But did you know the youngest person to step foot on the moon, Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke, is also an Eagle? Even cooler? The National Capital Area Council is providing a chance for you to hear from this living legend on March 18 at 7 p.m. Eastern. Tune in via the Scout Life Facebook page or the National Capital Area Council’s STEM page. He walked on the moon. Now he’s answering YOUR questions! Scouts and youth from all ......
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If you are going to ride a bike, you’d better make sure it is in good repair first. You don’t want to be riding along and have your front wheel fall off or your brakes not work. I found a great website called How To Fix Bikes which offers all sorts of advice on – drum roll… – how to fix bikes! I ride Rad. Find out why. I’ve listed a few of the articles from the site which I think you will find most helpful below, but there is a lot more ......
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Ian: What did the detective say about the mystery of the deep hole?Josh: I’m not sure.Ian: “I’ll get to the bottom of this.â€...
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If you wear glasses, you’ve probably gotten annoyed by foggy lenses from wearing a face covering during the pandemic. KeySmart’s FogBlock anti-fog spray ($15, getkeysmart.com) can help you see clearly. The concoction of water, isopropyl alcohol and sodium bicarbonate provides 24-hour relief from condensation. Clean your lenses, spray it on and let it fully dry. The 1-oz. bottle should last about 120 sprays. If you’re nervous about applying anything to your spectacles, you can try this trick: Since the mist forms primarily from your hot breath seeping up from the mask, use micropore surgical tape or a couple adhesive bandages ......
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After 11 years in Scouting, Colin Kooney has become “a proud Eagle Scout†with Boy Scouts of America Troop 28 Croton-on-Hudson. “My Eagle ......
The Liberty Wing has a rich history dating back to before World War II. Decades of service members have walked the grounds and played their role in shaping the 48th Fighter Wing as it stands today....
Schramm Park for Paul’s Eagle Scout project. Front to back: Paul Lenz, Bryce Sockel, Ian Wasalaski and Paul Wasalaski, Troop 363 Scoutmaster, repair a trail stairway at Schramm Park on Oct. 10. The ......
Some of the largest and wealthiest of the Boy Scouts of America’s local councils are confronting thousands of sexual abuse claims, enough to put them into severe financial distress if the organization ......
The quintet, approaching the officers in single file and in soldierly fashion, resembled to some extent a group of boy scouts out on a hike. Each had a ......
Each year for more than a century, the Boy Scouts of America celebrates the achievements of select young men and women who reach the organization's highest rank — Eagle Scout. It's a major milestone, ......
I couldn’t have envisioned it better or going faster.†Nathan Doherty had an Eagle Scout project that would take quite a bit of work – and many hands. In order to move over 400 bound volumes of the ......
Caleb got a taste for what is required to become an Eagle Scout when he helped his brother with his Eagle Scout Service Project in 2017....
Eagle scout Stephen Heidt is inviting the community to donate food on Saturday, March 13. The drive will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the nonprofit's ......
A Fresno Girl Scouts troop got quite the surprise during a meeting on Monday night, and it was all thanks to a big donation from a Central Valley realtor....
The students are scattered around the newly rebuilt courtyard outside their classroom at Somers Intermediate School. The patio and garden space was rebuilt last summer by Somers High School student ......
At the entrance to the Santa Clara Cemetery, there sits a small stone monument. Inscribed in the stone is a quote from former President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s June 6, 1944 radio broadcast. It reads: ......
Roman Fox chose to have his Eagle scout flag-raising ceremony at the Juliette Fowler Communities, an apartment complex that helps older people in Dallas....
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After 11 years in Scouting, Colin Kooney has become “a proud Eagle Scout†with Boy Scouts of America Troop 28 Croton-on-Hudson. “My Eagle ......
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 The Liberty Wing has a rich history dating back to before World War II. Decades of service members have walked the grounds and played their role in shaping the 48th Fighter Wing as it stands today....
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 Schramm Park for Paul’s Eagle Scout project. Front to back: Paul Lenz, Bryce Sockel, Ian Wasalaski and Paul Wasalaski, Troop 363 Scoutmaster, repair a trail stairway at Schramm Park on Oct. 10. The ......
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A thousand female Eagle Scouts, Luxembourgish Scouts earn an award...and Girl Guides in the UK lose a camp. News Stories Scouts of Luxembourg Win a European Citizens’ Prize for 2020Anger after Girlguides close Chigwell Row Campsite used by Brownies and Scouts all over the UK without consultation1, 000 female Eagle Scouts make history as part of inaugural classEagle Scout Class of 2018: The numbers behind the number Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTube Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | ......
Re-introducing the podcast hosts! Podcast Topics This is mostly a nostalgic/reflective episode, as Ken and Colin reflect on the length of time the podcast has been running and re-introduce themselves — and their Scouting careers — for the benefit of new listeners that have signed on. By the way: here’s the Hinterlands Who’s Who that Colin mentions. Shout-Outs As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd ......
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A thousand female Eagle Scouts, Luxembourgish Scouts earn an award...and Girl Guides in the UK lose a camp. News Stories Scouts of Luxembourg Win a European Citizens’ Prize for 2020Anger after Girlguides close Chigwell Row Campsite used by Brownies and Scouts all over the UK without consultation1, 000 female Eagle Scouts make history as part of inaugural classEagle Scout Class of 2018: The numbers behind the number Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTube Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | ......
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Girl Powered Nutrition (GPN) is a WAGGGS programme for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world. Our vision is a world where healthy and well-nourished girls, who are cared about by society, are able to reach their full potential and are empowered to take actions to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition. Through interactive and practical activities, your group will explore the tasty topic of nutrition and earn their Girl Powered Nutrition badge. There are six stages to completing the GPN badge: green, yellow, orange, turquoise, blue and red. There are six videos, one per colour, that ......
Girl Powered Nutrition (GPN) is a WAGGGS programme for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world. Our vision is a world where healthy and well-nourished girls, who are cared about by society, are able to reach their full potential and are empowered to take actions to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition. Through interactive and practical activities, your group will explore the tasty topic of nutrition and earn their Girl Powered Nutrition badge. There are six stages to completing the GPN badge: green, yellow, orange, turquoise, blue and red. There are six videos, one per colour, that ......
Girls are the experts on their own lives. They are the ones best placed to tell leaders what needs to change in their communities, countries and in the world. For this #IWD2021, girls and young women have virtually sat side-by-side with the United Nations Youth Envoy and two Members of Parliament to discuss what needs to happen to turn their visions into reality. From violence and low self-esteem to climate change and the impact of COVID-19, they have shared their own experiences and the voices of thousands of girls collected through U-Report. From challenge comes change! ......
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate and get inspired by the amazing achievements of women all across the globe. This year we want to recognize some of the most incredible women we know – our Guiders! They are dedicated and supportive leaders who inspire, empower and mentor. We asked some of our members to share how their Guiders inspire and empower them to be everything they want to be. In Girl Guides, you get the opportunity to meet positive role models who are here to cheer you on as you explore new challenges and build new skills. ......
Girl Powered Nutrition (GPN) is a WAGGGS programme for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world. Our vision is a world where healthy and well-nourished girls, who are cared about by society, are able to reach their full potential and are empowered to take actions to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition. Through interactive and practical activities, your group will explore the tasty topic of nutrition and earn their Girl Powered Nutrition badge. There are six stages to completing the GPN badge: green, yellow, orange, turquoise, blue and red. There are six videos, one per colour, that ......
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What are some of your favorite outdoor activities? Swimming, fishing or sliding, perhaps? Those are some favorite pastimes for otters, too. Though otters have to spend time looking for food and avoiding predators, they always seem to have lots of time for playing. Otters are aquatic or semi-aquatic carnivorous mammals whose closest relatives are weasels and minks. They have long, sleek bodies and long, muscular tails. Their short legs and webbed feet make them powerful, efficient swimmers. If you could touch an otter, you’d notice the incredibly dense waterproof fur. In fact, it’s the densest fur of any ......
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/santeeswapper/94-mixdown Perhaps the first podcast I ever listened to back in 2006 was an ambitious project that was launched by some guys out of Coosa Lodge 50 in Alabama. Clothtalk was their idea for an audio podcast that would focus on the hobby of collecting Scouting memorabilia. For 29 episodes these guys brought on guests for interviews, had a Trade-O-Ree correspondent, and asked their guests what's your favorite patch? Chris Brightwell was part of that original team although he was more of the engineer making the magic happen. In this interview Chris goes back ......
This video marks the return of a project that I put to rest a decade ago. Back in 2011-12 I took the time to create weekly Top 10 sales videos for the Boy Scout category of eBay. In bringing this project back what I've decided to do is add some commentary to make things more interesting and because I always love sharing a story and passing on some knowledge to new collectors. You can find links for all these auctions on my website at http://www.ScoutPatchCollectors.com. If you are looking for more content like this ......
Hop along as we go for a ride with our favorite furry friends! Learn more about Okpik and our dog programs here https://www.ntier.org/winter-adventures/...
Last week our campstaff shared some great information about the COVID-19 protocols we’re putting in place this summer. If you missed the live webinar, check out this recording to get your questions answered!...
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Girls are the experts on their own lives. They are the ones best placed to tell leaders what needs to change in their communities, countries and in the world. For this #IWD2021, girls and young women have virtually sat side-by-side with the United Nations Youth Envoy and two Members of Parliament to discuss what needs to happen to turn their visions into reality. From violence and low self-esteem to climate change and the impact of COVID-19, they have shared their own experiences and the voices of thousands of girls collected through U-Report. From challenge comes change! ......
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International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate and get inspired by the amazing achievements of women all across the globe. This year we want to recognize some of the most incredible women we know – our Guiders! They are dedicated and supportive leaders who inspire, empower and mentor. We asked some of our members to share how their Guiders inspire and empower them to be everything they want to be. In Girl Guides, you get the opportunity to meet positive role models who are here to cheer you on as you explore new challenges and build new skills. ......
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00:00 Introduction 01:50 Claire Barkey 04:16 Amanda O'Sullivan 07:37 World Cloud 10:00 Stretches Warm Ups - Shirley McCay 19:20 Leader Promo Video 22:10 Tai Chi - Rioghnach Cantwell 33:07 Mindful Breathing - Jessica Woods 38:07 Resilience Self Confidence - Joanna Fortune 55:01 QA - Joanna Fortune 1:06:59 IWD WAGGGS - Jemma Lee...
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Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/santeeswapper/94-mixdown Perhaps the first podcast I ever listened to back in 2006 was an ambitious project that was launched by some guys out of Coosa Lodge 50 in Alabama. Clothtalk was their idea for an audio podcast that would focus on the hobby of collecting Scouting memorabilia. For 29 episodes these guys brought on guests for interviews, had a Trade-O-Ree correspondent, and asked their guests what's your favorite patch? Chris Brightwell was part of that original team although he was more of the engineer making the magic happen. In this interview Chris goes back ......
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This video marks the return of a project that I put to rest a decade ago. Back in 2011-12 I took the time to create weekly Top 10 sales videos for the Boy Scout category of eBay. In bringing this project back what I've decided to do is add some commentary to make things more interesting and because I always love sharing a story and passing on some knowledge to new collectors. You can find links for all these auctions on my website at http://www.ScoutPatchCollectors.com. If you are looking for more content like this ......
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