Scouting is a Safe Place to Fail?
The primary goal with all Scout leaders is Safety. We as adult leaders need to understand that sometimes we learn more by…
Running a Good Planning Seminar or Meeting
In a Pack, the planning meeting/seminar is usually a subcommittee of adults. In a Troop the planning is done by…
The Patrol Method?
Baden-Powell is accredited with developing the “patrol method” originally for the British Army shortly after his success at Mafeking. His military career was…
Your Unit Advancement Team?
Advancement is one of the eight methods used by Scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of the BSA. A new or small unit could use the…
Camping Mode on Your Smartphone? Scouting and your Mobile or Cell Phone
Mobile phones are a way of life these days. Scout units need to think of setting up…
Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader – Scouter’s Training Award
There are only 7 requirements for this award. Most Scouters have completed it after two years in a unit. Filling out the…
A Scouts Next Step – Eagle, is Not an Exit Sign!
You have a scout youth that is turning 18 soon. Scout leaders should have a plan worked out for the scout’s parents leaving. Most Scouters and parents leave the…
Flag Etiquette – Flag Ceremony – How Important is the “Opening” in Scouts?
The opening of many meetings is a flag ceremony. Has your unit practiced it? Should an opening prayer come before the flag ceremony? Yes, think about…
Post-Pandemic Summer Camp? (Leaders get ready…)
In the past, the traditional scout summer camp was defined by overnight tent camping, waterfront swimming, and unusual…
Scoutings Founding Fathers and WDB Organizer Square Knot Award
Scouting is blessed with many founders. Many of the ones throughout history are no longer around to…