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  Why Your Son Should Be A Scout Video

I recently came across this cool marketing video from BSA. It talks about how sports are great, but parents shouldn't overlook the enriching life-long benefits resulting from being a Scout. Check it out, I bet it could help with your recruiting efforts. ... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2014-05-24

  NATIONAL JAMBOREE

The National Scout Jamboree (Boy Scouts of America) is a gathering, or a jamboree of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the national council of the Boy Scouts of America. The jamboree is operated more like a world scout jamboree with sub camps that promoted maximum interaction.The New River Gorge is famous for its awesome mountain biking trails. The 2013 National Scout Jamboree will... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2014-05-22

  This Takes the Cake

The highlight of many courts of honor is the reception. That’s not (necessarily) a criticism of the ceremony. It’s just an acknowledgement that many people enjoy socializing and reuniting with old friends while they munch on sinfully delicious desserts.Those desserts typically include a simple sheet cake, but simple is definitely optional these days. Thanks in part to TV shows like “Cake Boss,” more and more families are creating fun and elaborate cakes that will leave... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2014-05-20

  Fuzzy's Salmon Burgers with Lime Mayonnaise

It is your furry friend Fuzzy here. Scott asked me to share my favourite salmon recipes with you. Of course I can't tell you all my secrets, but I will share this one with you. As it is summer it means BBQ time and also burgers. Now what is nicer than a nice salmon burger with lime mayonaise? Nothing right. Although Scout disagrees and says a nice cup of coco. Anyway it made me hungry,... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2014-05-17

  Camp Staff signing rank requirements

I am sure many of have had experiences with Summer Camp staff signing off advancement requirements without fully meeting everything they are suppose to. I know this is especially true with trail to first class, but also to a lesser degree with many merit badges. Of course how bad and wide spread the problem is depends on the council, camp, and year.(below written by Bruce McCrea Scout-L)Boy Scout summer camps often assign their most inexperienced... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2014-05-15

  Fun Facts - Eagle Tips

A friend of mine is a church music director, and so he attends a lot of weddings. Whenever someone asks what he thought of a particular wedding, he says, “It was beautiful. I cried.” A stock response is often appropriate since weddings can take on a sameness that hides the personality of the happy couple. Unless you know the bride and groom well, you can go home knowing little more about them than you did... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2014-05-13

  Spray On Sunscreen

Ted MclaughlinOk, here's a topic that hopefully everyone on this list can relate to.I took our camp's overnight canoe trip out on Wednesday. As we were about to put in one of the campers handed out his sunscreen and just said everyone could use it as he had plenty of extras. When it came to me I looked at it and thought I'd give it a try. It was the spray on type, (sorry I... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2014-05-10

  Feb Fuzzy & Scout

Hi all, Your favourite bear cubs here. We thought it was time to let you all know what has been going on in our lives. Well apart from the obvious as Scout still loves all things cocoa and Fuz still tries to outcook 5 star chefs. First of all we have moved to a nicer, better cave with a really nice kitchen. Also we have done some winter camping, although Scout did not think it... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2014-02-09

  Sing Along for Halloween

Here is a sing along for those who may be doing a Halloween theme pack meeting. It is one of those echo type song. This is from the Fisher-Price Halloween Sing Along CD. The other day (audience repeat: The other day) I met a ghoul, (audience repeat: I met a ghoul) A great big ghoul (audience repeat: A great big ghoul) Outside my school. (audience repeat: Outside my school) Leaders and audience together: The other... [More]

By: Insane Scouter On: 2013-10-08

  Scouting Thomas

I recently had the chance to talk with Steve Belkin one of the brilliant minds behind Scouting Thomas, a Scouting & camping related mobile app. What is the Scouting Thomas AppScouting Thomas is an animated app geared toward elementary school aged kids approximately 4-12. The app is intended to educate and entertain kids about the respect and enjoyment of the great outdoors, teamwork and safety. It features the fictional "Campout Scouts" and the character members... [More]

By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-09-17


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