Things to consider when taking cubs camping
First and most important!! Make sure to make sure either it is either a Pack camping event or Family camping event.If it is a Pack camping event, then there is paper work and rules that have to be followed so BSA insurance covers the event. Yes, you can still have fun camping, just need to follow the rules and make sure you have the appropriate number of trained adult leaders. The training needed to go... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-08-07Troop Meeting Planning
There are many ways to break down and organize a Troop Meeting.Pre-Opening – a game or activity that as Scouts arrive can jump into instantly without waiting for another round to start. Usually this is scheduled to start like 10-15 mins before the meeting, but really should start when the first Scout arrives. http://insanescouter.org/c/42/pre_openings.htmlOpening – opening flags, prayer, etc that you do at the start of your meeting. http://insanescouter.org/c/157/Flag_Opening.html Skill Development – the meat of... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-08-05Did you know...
Did you know that you no longer need to login to comment add comments to blog posts? Its true! When looking at a post, scroll down to comment section, and then enter in a name, email, and your comment. Nothing could be easier. Please note, your email is not shared publicly. I look forward to seeing your thoughts, advice and ideas... ... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-08-03Wow – 200 Posts!!!
Wow! Amazing! What a grand day. This is our 200th blog post. I would like to think you all for your support and reading my ramblings. I think this would be a great post to to take a look at some of our past posts...Butterscotch Trail Mix was a recipe I invented as a teenager. It really is just normal trail mix, but with butterscotch cookie chips mixed in, instead of m&m's or what ever.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-31Fuzzy and Scout Aug 2010
Hi all Fuzzy and Scout here, Summer holidays are here, so also camping season has definitely started and it is summer camp time. We always like going on camp, whether it is to a large Jamboree or a small cub camp as long as there are loads of fun activities we like it. One thing we don’t like is if it rains a lot on camp, as everything will get yucky and muddy.. But by... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-31Interview With Blake Cortright - The First Encampment
I recently had the pleasure to interview 16 year old Eagle Scout Blake Cortright, who created the documentary film “The First Encampment”. As explained on the films website http://www.thefirstencampment.com/backgroundstory.htm In 1908, Sir Robert Baden Powell started Boy Scouts in England. Only a few years later, with the backing of Chicago publisherWilliam Boyce, the Boy Scouts of America was formed. The YMCA played an integral part in its early development. In August 1910, the YMCA... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-2912 Volt Camping
How many times have you been on a campout and joked about wishing you had a microwave, a coffee pot, a heater, a fan or even a refrigerator? Did you know you can get all these devices to work in camp?All you need is 12 volt power such as the power port in your car or a portable 12 volt power supply. (I am not affiliated with any of these sites in anyway, no... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-27Review of The First Encampment
The First Encampment is a thirty-minute documentary, on the Boy Scout of America's first camp and Scouting history. The encampment was held in 1910 and was the first gathering of Scouts in America; which was held at a YMCA camp in the Adirondacks. Majority of the work on the film was done by 16 year old Eagle Scout Blake Cortright.The film is well organized, and makes good use of historical photographs, news clippings, etc. Voice... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-24Ten Essentials
The point of the Ten Essentials list (developed by the Mountaineers Club, with origins in the climbing course taught by the Club since the 1930s) has always been to help answer two basic questions: First, can you respond positively to an accident or emergency? Second, can you safely spend a night or more out?Most people including myself agree that the actually list has more then ten items on it. What I did is create my... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-22An Excuses Is....
Have you ever stopped to think about all those times you have said “I am to tired to do...”, “Only if … would happen...”, “I am to hot and cant focus...”, “The kids are driving me crazy I will do that later” these are all examples of excuses and how often do later actually come.Did you know an excuse is just something you tell yourself so that you feel better about something you did not... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-20