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Published: Feb 15, 2021

 

 

 

 

Hey Wacky Scouters, I think it's time to try another challenge. Just like the last one a few weeks ago, feel free to tweak this to fit your group's needs. Maybe it's a senior scout or the scoutmaster instead of a committee member, for example.

 

1. The entire Patrol may speak.

2. Take your Patrol to the Troop Committee table.

3. The judge will place a Scout hat on the Staff table, then sit, at that table, with

his back to you.

4. Your Patrol is to sneak up and get the Scout hat. If the judge hears and points

at any Patrol member, the Patrol must start over.

5. The Patrol is to get the Scout hat and place it on the judge's head. You

have 5 minutes to complete the task.

 

Afterward, maybe reflect on the challenge and ask questions like: Did you have fun? What did you learn? What different ways can you think of to accomplish the task?

 

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My Lords and Ladies. To you, who over the countless years hold aloft the honor and spirit of Scouting, I bring greetings. I am Merlin, the magician. Tonight I am commissioned by my liege and lord, King Arthur, to take you back through the countless years to the court of C......
 
 


How many different uses can you think of for Dental Floss. If you think about it, its really just a simple string. Some dental floss is waxed and some isn't, not all uses below will work with wa......
 
 

 In the ninth book of this twelve part series, written by Maj. Archibald Lee Fletcher, continues the six-part adventure with the older scouts of the Beaver Patrol of the First Chicago Troop as they travel to out west and find themselves in a gangland war between lawmen, o......
 
 

  Setting - Cub Master as Chief Akela (Native clothing is a good idea)...
 
 

Ten Essentials of Scoutmastership What does it take to be a good Scoutmaster? Many years ago, legendary Scouting author William “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt suggested 10 attributes. Here they are:...
 
 

(Tune: Are You Sleeping)When you do your bestWhen you do your bestYou'll feel greatYou'll feel greatMake and do for othersMake and do for othersSpread good cheerSpread good cheer......
 
 

God made the mountains, God made the rolling hills, God made the flowers, God made the daffodils, God made the field of wheat, For all the bread we eat, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia(repeat and fade out.)......
 
 

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 ......
 
 

There has been a lot talk recently on various Scout related forums in regards to Unit websites and could they use one service or another. I would like to take a moment and use this post to talk from my professional side. I have been professionally building websites, administrating web serve......
 

 
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Scouts orienteering

https://www.the-cartoonist.com/knots/

EDGE explanation

https://www.facebook.com/CoveyLogic/

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Get a Bear Cub Scout t-shirt Bear Cub Scouts observe wildlife and plants when they work on the Fur, Feathers, and Ferns adventure. They find out about endangered species and gardening. Here is a check off sheet to track their progress as they do the requirements for this adventure: Requirements for Bear Adventure: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Printable requirements for Bear Adventure: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns ......
 
 


JAYCE: Why do seagulls fly over the sea?JAMES: I have no idea.JAYCE: Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels....
 
 


Add some fun to a pack meeting or campfire program. The Cub Scouts have a lot of fun singing Boom Chicka Boom. It is a good song because they really have to listen to keep up with the changes. Get some now There are lots of variations for this one. The lyrics below are the ones we used at the pack meeting. Feel free to add your own variations in the comments below. Boom Chicka Boom This is repeated after the leader in ......
 
 

The Scouting community has shown remarkable resilience through this pandemic: units have continued providing vital, socially distant community service, volunteers have facilitated merit badge classes online and outdoors, and thousands of young people have even attained the rank of Eagle Scout. But it certainly has not been easy. And as we rightfully celebrate the initial distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, and perhaps the beginning of the end of this pandemic, it’s important to remember that we must remain vigilant in our daily efforts to combat this deadly disease. We each have the responsibility—as members of the Boy Scouts of America and ......
 
 


With more than 50, 000 Eagle Scout service projects completed every year, chances are good that you walk, bike or drive past one every day without even knowing it. “If you aren’t actively seeking out Eagle projects, they are easy to overlook because they fit in so well in the environment, ” says Eagle Scout Sarina Horner, a member of Troop 729 of Winston-Salem, N.C. “It’s also hard to know about the service-oriented projects because you can’t physically see them.” Wanting to bring more attention to this hard work, Sarina created an Eagle Scout geocaching trail that links together 14 ......
 
 


Second Class is the rank a  Scout can earn after Tenderfoot. The requirements for Second Class continue to teach the youth to the skills needed to advance in Scouts BSA. The Second Class requirements may be worked on simultaneously with the requirements for Tenderfoot and First Class; these ranks must still be earned in sequence though. Requirements for Second Class Rank View the requirements Second Class Rank Requirements ......
 
 


During this protracted pandemic, we’ve all spent a lot of time staring at screens instead of interacting with others. It’s a necessary evil that concerns Ava Van Straten — and not just because she loves spending time outside with friends. This Lone Scout from De Pere, Wis. (Bay-Lakes Council), is worried about the effects of all these screens on the development of empathy in children. When children interact together, face to face, they learn how to recognize feelings in others and share what’s inside their own heads. But when they can’t be together, they can’t practice this skill. “We learn ......
 
 


Is there a special outdoor place that you love? A place you can go to connect with nature, or to escape the hustle of everyday life? Maybe it’s a park down the street, a community garden, or maybe just an empty lot with birds and trees that you walk past on your way to work or school. These spaces, however big or small, are important for your mental health and well being, and for the plants and animals that live in the area. We want to help make sure these spaces remain cared for. Here are 3 ways you can ......
 

 
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William began his scouting adventure when he joined Cub Pack 650 in September 2008 and earned his Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, . Webelos, Arrow of Light ......
 
 

Daniel Bischel, of Bloomer, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on Dec. 11, 2020, at his board of review generously held at Main Street Cafe in Bloomer....
 
 

... a few people have traversed a stairway, completed in 2002 as party of an Eagle Scout project, on Thursday afternoon at River Bend Nature Center....
 
 

The Three Forks Cub Scout Pack 3523/Troop 0523 recently collected 1, 177 pounds of food for the Headwaters Area Food Bank. Courtesy photo....
 
 

Ramona Girl Scout Brooklynn Johnson is a highly motivated and successful young businesswoman. The Olive Pierce Middle School 8th-grader has achieving the coveted status of “Elite Cookie Entrepreneur” ......
 
 

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is inviting families out for a winter hike and scavenger hunt to discover what Girl Scouts is all about. The free, family-friendly recruitment event will take place ......
 
 

Another big project for the group is to build a levy in Roselawn so the ... Wilson also commented there are some Eagle Scout candidates that could do ......
 
 

Girl Scout Cookies officially arrive across the GSNYPENN council’s 26-county footprint this week. Stock fulfills customer pre-orders, drive-thru booths, a new collaboration with Grubhub and National ......
 

 
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Take a tour over the Tooth of Time, an Igneous Intrusion of Dacite Porphyry formed in the Tertiary Period some 22-40 million years ago, today! #philmont #toothoftime #newmexicotrue #scoutmein...
 
 


Welcome to the Annual Appreciation Event! Join us in celebrating our top volunteers who made a difference and helped Scouts and Scouters learn what it takes to Be Prepared. For Life! Tonight we will be honoring our District Award of Merit Recipients, Unit Exceptional Scouter Awards, and the 2020 Silver Beaver Recipients. View the Annual Appreciation Event program at: https://www.ocbsa.org/annualdinner/...
 
 


Did you know that one donation can save up to three lives? Alamo Area Council partnered with South Texas Blood Tissue Center to meet the critical needs of our neighbors. As of January 20, supplies were down to an overall three-day supply and a single day for type O – commonly known as the Universal Donor. Hospitals desperately need your donation. The mobile clinic will be at the Scout Service Center in Castle Hills on February 11 from 8-5pm. Reserve your appointment now and save a life! Common questions: Q: Is it safe to donate bold ......
 
 


Earlier this year I bought a box of Scouting memorabilia online from a gentlemen selling a nice collection. It contained both Cub Scout and Boy Scout patches, books, pins, and more. It also had pins from National and World Scout Jamborees. Join me as I discover everything that was included in the box....
 
 


Kate and Brad are here to give you the 4-1-1 on backcountry hiking versus day hiking and what you should look for when shopping for the right backpack....
 
 


Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/santeeswapper/92-public-edited-by-jason-with-extra-pie A decade ago Bill Chadek took a gamble on a Boy Scout pocket knife.  He cleaned up a beat up old knife and brought it back to life with elbow grease, sandpaper, and lots of polishing.  This was the beginning of a side business refurbishing vintage BSA pocket knives, sheath knives and hand axes. Today his completed projects sell at auction for as much as $400 on eBay.  Over the last decade of honing his craft Bill has experimented with different woods, learned how to forge a much improved leather sheath, and mastered polishing metal. In the ......
 
 


Purchased an item from Fishusa.com. Will Scout Eric be able to figure it out? Can you guess what this package might be? This spring and summer is going to be so much fun. Look at all the new upcoming video merit badges Scout eric will be working on. Fishing is just one interest Scout Eric will be persueing later this year. Subscribe to be notified of all new videos. We hope these video help in some small way. Share if they do! https://www.fishusa.com/ O Fishing Fishing is ......
 
 


Join Moonstone for a glimpse into Girl Guides and create your very own unique piece of art with supplies you can find at home. Give it a try and show us what you’ve created – and if you’re new to Girl Guides you can show us your work to earn a special crest ➡️ https://girlguides.ca/glimpse_into_Guiding_crest Let's get started! Gather your supplies: 📝Paper 🎨Paint 🖌️Paint brushes 💧Water ✂️Scissors ✨Glue 🧽Items to stamp with. Get creative and use things from around the house like a sponge, cork, bottle cap, leaves, ......
 
 


A review of our 2021 Camp Card Fundraiser, strategies to sell, and how to make the most of your campaign. Additional information may be found at https://www.grandcanyonbsa.org/camp-cards/...
 

 
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Fun indoor activities for kids to do at home --These dinosaur footprint fossil cookies are simple and easy for all ages. Baking ideas and desserts with kids | dinosaur cooking activities | dinosaur activities for preschoolers that involve gross motor skills...
 
 


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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Boy Scout in Troop 151 as a youth in Atlanta, GA. Finding a Scouting connection with our nation's…...
 
 


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Crack the Code – Penguin Facts – Codebreaker Worksheet Going along with the Cold theme, I thought we could learn a little more about some of the animals from the colder regions, specifi…...
 

 
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