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Published: Oct 18, 2021

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6 large lemons 1 c sugar2 qt cold waterSlice the lemons in half and squeeze each of them into a large measuring cup. This should yield about 1 ½ cups of juice. Remove any seeds. In a large pitcher, combine the juice and sugar. Stir in 2 quarts of cold water. ......

Hello All, Been awhile since I last posted and there have been some updates. Yes, I am still a Den Leader and now a Webelos Den Leader, which is my primary position as an Adult Scout Leader. I have completed my Wood Badge Ticket in 2011 and since then h......
 
 

Who knew Id be able to try out backpacking meals from RightOnTrek for free? It started when I saw Cub Scout Erics YouTube videos, where he tried the...

Equipment: A single twig and a bundle of twigs.Scouters, I hold in my hand several twigs. You can see thatone twig alone is easy to break (demonstrate by breaking asingle twig in two), but when I put several twigs together, theyare almost impossible to break (make an un......
 
 
 

 The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the skit they call "I Want To Marry The Princess" in which a poor peasant wishes to marry a princess. It may start out slow but wait until it really gets going.......
 
 

I’m sure you’re already well aware of the (legally I have to use the term “alleged” but it sickens me to do so) abuse cases surrounding the assistant coach at Penn State.  If not, my apologies but you’ll have to look it......
 
 

GRAND ENTRANCE SNAKE DANCE---After strutting in, Indians sit in a semicircle facing the audience. Opening Ceremony--A Den Chief acting as the Indian chief sits with three Cub Scout Indian braves around an artificial council fire. He holds up both hands until all are quiet. T......
 
 

  FIRST CUB SCOUT:I'm a little BobcatAs you can plainly seeI've learned my Law and PromiseSo a full-fledged Cub I'd be....
 
 

Our troop is looking at weekend court of honor dates in March, and that presents us with a scheduling challenge. You see, we’re in the heart of basketball country, and March is the season fo......
 
 

PERSONNEL: Narrator and seven Cub Scouts EQUIPMENT: Seven large cards, each with a letter to form the word LIBERTY NARRATOR: The word "LIBERTY" is held so dear. Each letter is a symbol of this nation held together by love, not fear. Man has fought and died in years gone by, but......
 
 

MATERIALS: 1 piece of construction paper in red, blue and white 1 piece of white paper cut to be a star, 1 flag, 5 Scouts...
 
 

I traded emails last week with a Scouter who’d purchased The Scoutmaster’s Other Handbook. He and another adult in his unit were having a dispute about the option in Star and Li......
 
 

  DENNER #1:          (lights candle)  What did it feel like, astronaut, as you flew into outer ......
 
 

Come on and here, come on and hear Alexander's Ragtime Band Come on and hear, come on and hear, it's the best band in the land They can play a bugle call like you never heard before So natural......
 
 

I'd do anything for you, dear, anythingFor you mean everything to meI know that I'd go anywhere for your smile, anywhereFor your smile everywhere I'd seeLet the clouds of grey come alongSurely they won't stay very longIf you'll say --- Y......
 
 

CAST: Two Cub Scouts and Den Leader SCENE: One Cub is working at a computer while the other Cub is off to the side working on some piece of equipment. Cub #1: Oh no! Not again!...
 
 

Eight Cub Scouts hold cutouts of cars made from poster board and painted in bright colors. Aseach boy speaks his line, the car is turned over to show the large letter printed on the back to spellout the word CONSERVE.    nb......
 

 

 

 

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It’s here! Today is officially International Day of the Girl Child, an observance created by the United Nations to emphasize girls worldwide and bring awareness to challenges and opportunities for girls around the globe. It’s a day to celebrate ALL girls and their incredible potential – as well as what they’re already doing – to change the world.Our celebration kicked off early with Girl Scouts Change the World, a virtual event sponsored by the LEGO® Group, on Saturday, October 9. With over 10, 000 girls, leaders and more registered to attend, our event included amazing stories from Girl Scouts around the country, along with exciting guest appearances, including LEGO Brickmaster Amy Corbett and incredible artist (and Gold Award Girl Scout) Dana Tanamachi, who created an incredible piece of art just for the event! Original Artwork by Dana Tanamachi From break-out sessions on key ......
 
 


Gary Paulsen, author of popular wilderness adventure novels such as Hatchet, The River and Brian’s Winter, and a longtime contributor to Boys’ Life (now Scout Life) magazine, has died. He was 82. Paulsen was a three-time winner of Newbery Honors, presented to the best books of the year as determined by the Association for Library Service to Children. Dogsong (1986), Hatchet (1988) and The Winter Room (1990) all earned the recognition. Hatchet was also named to Scout Life magazine’s list of 100 Books That Every Kid Should Read. “The world is far smaller with Gary Paulsen’s passing, ” says William E. Butterworth IV, former editor of Boys’ Life who worked with Paulsen many times over the years. “Beyond being the consummate storyteller, he was larger than life. It was a thrill to hear his weathered voice over the telephone and know that the conversation would produce yet another terrific short story adventure for Scouts ......
 
 


This is Unsung Heroes, a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good news. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your own Unsung Heroes story at the end of the post. ——- Mark Despard was downstairs at his grandparents’ house getting ready for school when he heard a thud upstairs. “I thought something bad might have happened, ” says the 15-year-old First Class Scout from Troop 34 of Willimantic, Conn. “I heard my grandfather calling for help.” He hurried upstairs, alerted his grandmother and they rushed to his grandfather’s side. His grandfather, Rene, had fallen and couldn’t feel the left half of his body. Rene had suffered a stroke. In the Scouts BSA Handbook, a stroke is described as a “hurry case, ” ......
 
 


Scouting was a spark that ignited a never-ending purpose in me to serve the community. Omkar Tamhane of Troop 27, chartered out of Johns Creek Christian Church, achieved Scouting greatness not once, but twice. In the fall of 2019, at the tender age of 15, Omkar earned the rank of Eagle – the ultimate achievement in Scouting and one that only about 6% of all eligible Scouts attain. Omkar’s second accomplishment is an even more impressive feat. Omkar earned every single one of the 137 Merit Badges – something less than 500 Scouts have achieved since Scouting’s inception in 1910. These incredible accomplishments were only made possible through Omkar’s ambition, work ethic, and leadership – traits he further exemplifies through his other community-oriented extracurricular activities and academic studies. Omkar took the time to discuss with us his journey in Scouting and ......
 
 


When welcoming new families to your Cub Scout pack at the beginning of the school year, learning all the new names takes perseverance, practice and patience. Even with those traits, remembering which Cub Scout is Evan and which is Devin still might take a meeting or two. Now imagine the pressure of learning names when your pack’s roster includes twins — not one or two sets of twins but six.  “It was something of a ‘wow’ moment — something I had not even thought about until I started compiling the list of returning Scouts for this year, along with new Scouts who joined us after our big recruitment event, ” says Ashley Michel, Cubmaster of Pack 136 from Baton Rouge, La., part of the Istrouma Area Council. “As I started to add everyone’s names to my roster, I was mildly amused when I saw how many had the same last name in ......
 
 


The 12-volt battery in Troop 14’s trailer often drained, forcing adult leaders to jump it if the troop wanted to use the interior and exterior LED lights. For lighting in camp, the Metuchen, N.J., troop relied on propane lanterns. The Scouts also used propane for cooking. For a troop of more than 50 Scouts who love to go camping, that means a lot of propane. Adult leaders estimated the troop used as many as 20 20-pound tanks in a year. How did Troop 14 solve both costly, time-consuming problems? They used solar panels. After installing the panels to the trailer’s roof, the troop cut its propane budget, solved its battery issue and helped Scouts accomplish a few merit badge requirements. So, how did they do it? Going green Twenty years ago, Chris Katz bought two used 75-watt solar panels from a shuttered resort in Belize. He gifted them to ......
 
 


Everything Michael Conner needed to know about flag etiquette he learned from his 1971 Boy Scout Handbook. “I still have that copy, ” the former professional Scouter says.  Fifty years later, Conner is now a husband and father. And he still treats the flag with the same respect and reverence he learned as a Scout.  Each morning, he places one of his 25 flags on the pole outside his home. Before dark, he removes the flag and carefully folds it the proper way. In rain, snow or other inclement weather, Conner removes the flag and stores it till the sun returns. “In a word, it’s about respect, ” the former Air National Guardsman says. “And one more word: thankfulness.” Conner is a former camp staffer and former district executive from Terre Haute, Ind., part of what was previously called the Wabash Valley Council and is now the Crossroads of America ......
 
 


The pieces continue to fall into place for the 2023 National Jamboree. Earlier today, the BSA’s National Executive Board announced that former BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez will serve as the 2023 National Jamboree Chair. Perez will immediately begin recruiting the rest of the leadership team for the 2023 event, which will be held July 19-28 at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. “I am honored to be selected as Jamboree Chair, ” says Perez, an Eagle Scout who has also received the Silver Buffalo and Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service awards. “Jamborees create lasting memories for everyone involved. I can’t wait to get started.” Decades of service In addition to serving as National Commissioner from 2008-2016, Hector A. Perez — known as “Tico” to his many, many friends — has served on the National OA Committee and as president of the Central Florida Council. He has also ......
 
 


Image Credit: NASA/Bill DunfordThe waxing Moon rises over a ridge in the Wasatch Mountains, Utah. NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night is Saturday, October 16! Each year, people all over the world are invited to gather together and observe the Moon during its first-quarter phase—when its shadows and details are believed to be most pronounced for nighttime viewing. To prepare for the out-of-this-world event, learn about the Moon and try some fun Moon-centered activities. Check out Girl Scouts at Home for a couple of free activities from our Space Science badges: Make a Moon Sky Book and Make a Moon Art Project.To look at the Moon, you can simply step outside or look out your window. Telescopes aren’t necessary, just your eyes! Though please stay safe and keep social distancing guidelines in mind if you’re heading outside.Engage with others by planning a live video chat or virtual gathering with Girl ......
 
 

October 2021 Greetings Unit Leaders, Committee Chairs, and Chartered  Organization Representatives! On-line rechartering access will open on October 15, 2021. An access code is not required this year. Recharter Champions will log in through the Internet Advancement portal (advancements.scouting.org). The username and password is the same as their username and password for my.scouting and Scoutbook. [...]...
 

 
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Greg Capitosti was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Mattoon to talk about his volunteer work with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 57. Capitosti was a member of the Boy ......
 
 

When the Boy Scouts of America decided in early 2019 to allow girls to join, Grace Van Dewater and Stephanie Kelly welcomed the opportunity. Van Dewater had fun as a girl scout, but wanted a more ......
 
 

Robert Lewis Neilson, a member of the Boy Scout Troop No. 2 out of the Quapaw Area Council and a resident of Hot Springs, has earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank offered by the Boy ......
 
 

Boy Scouts of America Troop 86 honored new Eagle Scouts Cameron May, Soren Christensen and Alex Alvey on Oct. 10 at Young at Heart Senior and Community ......
 
 

Cub Scout Pack 191 is the oldest pack in the Lake Cities area, serving the youth of Corinth, Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores since 1971. This year marks the pack’s golden anniversary. The ......
 
 

You’re invited to see for yourself what Girl Scouts has to offer! Come check out a FREE Girl Scout activity from one of our many badges. With Girl Scouts she can be herself, have fun with friends, and ......
 
 

THE Boy Scouts of the Philippines Central Luzon Region shall be holding its 2021 Regional Digital Scout Jamboree from October 15 to 31, 2021 with ......
 
 

On Oct. 2, the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America presented Mark Younger with the North Star Award for his nine years of volunteering as the auctioneer at ......
 
 

In Hopkinton, the Boy Scouts of America has two Cub Scout packs (kindergarten through fifth grade) and three Scouts BSA troops (ages 11-17), which includes one ......
 
 

William Dappen of St. Helena’s Boy Scout Troop 1 installed directional arrows and trail names throughout the PUC forest as part of his Eagle Scout project....
 
 

Minnesauke Elementary School sixth grade students and members of the Girl Scout Troop 655 gave back to the community through their recently competed Bronze Award project. Mindful of last year's ......
 
 

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WOLF) — Members of the Boy Scout Troop 352 held its annual pasta fundraiser in West Pittston tonight at the First United ......
 
 

Troy Middle School student James Goodwin this summer filled a bus with school supplies as part of his Eagle Scout project for local Boy Scout Troop 256. With his troop assisting, Goodwin collected ......
 
 

List of Texas Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America upcoming events. Trips-adventures Events by Texas Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. Events - 2021 Spor ......
 

 
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Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. Find a pack, go to www.shac.org/join, text “Join” to 833-301-1301, or call us at 713-756-3349. Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life....
 
 


Ping!🧭🇦🇷📍 The transporting compass has brought you to the Patagonia region of Argentina. #ExplorersNeeded After building a boat in Australia last week, you’ve worked up an appetite and aren’t used to the colder weather here. Nighttime is near—you need to get your camp stove going to make dinner and keep warm. Oh no! Looks like your GADGET (Matches) fell out of your pack while hiking the Perito Moreno Glacier and they’re frozen in a block of ice! How will you rope in Scouts de Argentina to help you learn about glacial melt and the impact of climate change so that you can retrieve your matches and light the camp stove? Spark up new ideas with with Goal #13: Climate Action!...
 
 


The high adventure program is an all-day program designed for older Scouts (14+) during summer camp and winter camp at Camp Strake. On day one, participants will complete a course to learn how to properly ride the ATV. Following completion, participants will be certified to ride the ATVs on the trails with the instructors on any open ride weekends. The course includes videos, pictures, and interactive lessons to address basic ATV safety principles. The youth in the program will then plan their own activities such as ATV trail riding, shooting sports, high-ropes course, zipline, and forging. www.shac.org/camp-strake....
 
 


Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Learn more and register at www.shac.org/summer. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders. Program areas include shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, archery, sporting arrows), climbing, rappelling, boating (canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding), swimming, ATV riding, ziplining, merit badge classes and more....
 
 


Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. Find a pack, go to www.shac.org/join, text “Join” to 833-301-1301, or call us at 713-756-3349. Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life....
 
 


The Child Safe, Child Friendly Framework was developed in consultation with our key stakeholders, including Youth Members, and provides clear guidance for everyone involved in Guiding to understand their role in helping to keep children and young people safe. As an organisation with a mission to empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world, Girl Guides remains committed to fostering a child safe and child friendly culture where children and young people are safe, respected and protected....
 
 
 
 


Have you heard of The House Of Pepe? This is a fun skit performed by a ScoutsBSA troop during the closing campfire at Buckskin Camp, located at Many Point Scout Camp in Minnesota. This campfire was held on Friday, July 9, 2021....
 

 
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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 up with the post-test at the end to make sure that those skills were learned....
 
 


From "loyal" to "considerate, " help your child find words that describe how to be a good friend....
 
 

 

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These 1913 Scout Law postcards are the coolest thing you'll see today - Bryan on Scouting...
 
 


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Positive Behavior Posters for the Classroom and School...
 
 


A Scout is Reverent: A Privilege to Counsel the Boy Scouts of America Catholic Religious Emblem Program...
 
 


These 20 ways to teach kids about respect include my previous lessons, crafts, activities, book collections and thoughts...
 

 
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This position will develop and execute assigned strategies, which may include delivering high-quality resident, day and twilight camps and year-round outdoor…From Girl Scouts of San Jacinto - Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:52:27 GMT - View all Houston, TX jobs...
 
 

Set clear goals and objectives that will enhance programming for girls. Adhere to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promote girl scouting in…From Girl Scouts of Central Texas - Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:13:20 GMT - View all Spicewood, TX jobs...
 
 

The Maintenance Specialist will assist in the maintenance of property, facilities, equipment, and in maintaining the safety and security of Camp Robbinswold. $18.11 an hourFrom Girl Scouts of Western Washington - Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:18:42 GMT - View all Lilliwaup, WA jobs...
 
 

This position will implement a volunteer and girl retention plan resulting in the retention of both girls and volunteers through targeted communication and…From Girl Scouts of Eastern PA - Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:06:47 GMT - View all Philadelphia, PA jobs...
 
 

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate (Float) – Girl Scout Shop. The Part-Time Retail Sales Associate for the Girl Scout Shop is responsible for Girl Scout shop…From Girl Scouts of San Jacinto - Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:52:27 GMT - View all Houston, TX jobs...
 
 

This Outreach Associate will facilitate Girl Scouts' outreach through interactive programs with middle and high school girls in several different schools.From Girl Scouts of San Jacinto - Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:52:27 GMT - View all Houston, TX jobs...
 
 

As assigned, to meet the emerging needs of girl members; Develop, implement and oversee strategies for girl engagement in the Travel Pathways; conduct regular…From Girl Scouts of San Jacinto - Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:42:33 GMT - View all Houston, TX jobs...
 
 

This position will implement a volunteer and girl retention plan resulting in the retention of both girls and volunteers through targeted communication and…From Girl Scouts of Eastern PA - Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:06:47 GMT - View all Miquon, PA jobs...
 
 

The priorities also aim to include diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access to ensure delivery of the best quality Girl Scout leadership experience…From Girl Scouts Of Texas Oklahoma Plain - Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:21:02 GMT - View all Fort Worth, TX jobs...
 
 

The Help Desk Technician is a part time role that is responsible to provide excellent customer service and technical support for Council staff with efficiency…From Girl Scouts of San Jacinto - Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:33:58 GMT - View all Houston, TX jobs...
 

 

 

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