Rope Box – Ten Knots Every Scout Should Know
This post is going to talk about the 10 knots every Scout should know. You will see the knot in the photo, reference its name and read what that knot is used for. This post is more about understanding the uses of the knot then how to tie it. I find learning to tie a knot is more a hands on kind of thing. 1.Overhand - This is probably a pretty good place to begin... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-10-26Sierra Cup
Sierra cups are a amazing tool for light weight camping. As you can see in the photo they are really just a metal cup. However in backpacking it serves as your cup, bowl and plate. They are light weight and easy to clean. They are also pretty durable so they will take the abuse the boys dish out. The two shown in this picture are, I would venture to guess, around 20 years old. There... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-10-23Jamboree On The Internet & Air
Jamboree On The Internet is also known as JOTI, which is different then JOTA (Jamboree on the air). JOTA takes place using ham radios while JOTI is mostly done using a computer and a chat room. The ultimate goal of both is to meet other Scouts and Scouters from around the world. Learn about what Scouting is like where they are, their culture and the kind of things they do there.JOTI and JOTA take place... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-10-155 reasons you should get trained, update
Scouting is a game. Being a well trained leader allows you to guide the boys how to better play the game and have fun. Being a well trained leader you have the knowledge how to play the game safely and keep the boys coming back.Now taking the required training is now REQUIRED by BSA before you can become a leader and stay as a leader. Bottom line, get trained either online or in live training... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-10-05Rope Box – Stakes and Doodads
There is actually a fair amount of gadgets I carry for pioneering. A few notes of caution, the stakes shown are normal tent stakes are too small for securing large pioneering projects. I do have larger rebar stakes, but most often tend to just secure bridges to local trees, rocks, etc. The orange stakes are actually sand stakes for a tent, when setting up in soft soil. Also the pulley, hooks, carabineers are not rated... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-10-02What the uniform means to me
The uniform is an important part of the Scouting experience and not in the military sense. It makes us stand out and show off the progress the boys have made during their Scouting experience. It also teaches the boys to take care of their uniform and how to wear it correctly, skills they will apply when they are an adult and have to take care of and wear appropriate cloths for different occasions.Since I have... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-09-30Fuzzy and Scout Sept 2010
Hi all, Fuzzy and Scout here. How have you been the past month? It seems already sooooo long ago that we had our summer holidays, and our summer camp :( In fact it summer seems a long time ago already, as it is turning colder already. But with the colder weather and it turning dark early in the night now it brings new challenges too, like night games with our torches and nature... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-09-29Rope Box – What’s In The Box
When I was still a teenager I started working at the local Scout Camps teaching Pioneering merit badge. The camps supply of material was lacking in those days, so I started creating my own stock inside a trunk. As you can see this one box holds a lot of stuff. Including of course synthetic rope, natural rope, string, stakes, a pulley, s hooks, carabineers, gloves, etc.In this one box is enough material to lash together... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-09-27Sharpening the Knife - Scout Is Reverent
I am republishing this with permission... it just took me many months to do so, as I was given this back in February. Looks around innocently, good things I was looking through my email... Hope you like it... Here is the mini-sermon my 11-year-old son gave in Children's Sunday School. My son crossed over to Boy Scouts in December. He went to Winter Camp 3 weeks later and earned 3 Eagle Required Merit Badges...and is... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-09-25Interview With Author Mark Ray
Recently, I had the honor of interviewing Mark Ray, the author of “The Eagle Court of Honor Book” and “The Scoutmaster's Other Handbook”. You can find more information about these books at http://www.eaglebook.com. Lets just get rolling with some questionsCan you tell us a little bit about when you were a Scout? What did you do for you Eagle Project? Do you have any embarrassing moments as a Scout? What were your greatest highlights, favorite... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-09-23