Hmmm... Philmont Squirrels
When I was at Philmont as a Scout, one day were sitting in our camp chillin. We notice in the camp across from us the Scouts left their food on the tables and laying around the camp. They did not bother packing it up in anyway, not even a bear bag. We watched squirrels and other animals goobling it all up. I remember one of the Scouts asking one of our leaders if we should... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-04-11Our Websites
I am proud to announce that there are a bunch of new websites part of the InsaneScouter family. This post is going to give you a quick overview of what each site is. Also for your convenience I have added to the menu on all the sites but KampSpace “Our Sites” which gives you an easy way to find each of our sites.InsaneScouter: is a large Scouting / Guiding portal loaded with over 5,000 unique... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-04-11Fuzzy and Scout March 2010
Hi All, Fuzzy and Scout here. As we write this it is almost Easter and that means it is time for the Easter bunny to come by and hide loads of chocolate and salmon.But it also means that spring has finally come after this very cold and long winter. Although Scout does like all the hot cocoa he had over the winter. All the animals in the forests and everywhere will also like that the... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-04-011,000th Subscriber Contest and Lodge Mfg
We are almost at a milestone here at InsaneScouter, having over 1,000 subscribers to our newsletter. As a thank you to our subscribers, you will find a special gift in our April 2010 newsletter.Our friends at Lodge Mfg have graciously agreed to give a 10 ¼ inch skillet with a glass lid to our 1,000th subscriber. This skillet is valued at almost $50 dollars. This is a perfect skillet for home, the rv, or camping.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-03-31Years End aka Cub Scouting Year
Hello Fellow Scouters, We are on the back side of our Cub Scouting Year. The boys are bouncing because they can't go out, well let them out. Also remember to ask the parents that their boys will be back.YIS, ptsteve... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-03-20Scoutmanage
I recently had the chance to interview Lee Atchison the founder of ScoutManage, and a major InsaneScouter sponsor. I asked him a bunch of questions and here is his answers. Can you tell me a little bit about ScoutManage, what it is and how it helps Scouters?ScoutManage is a tool that allows units to manage their scouting unit in a way that shares responsibility between members of the unit, rather than requiring a single person... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-03-19Butterscotch Trail Mix
This may sound weird on the surface but its actually really good... Take the normal ingredients for trail mix for example: nuts, cheerios, dried fruit, raisins, chex mix, etc. Mix together in a large bowl like normal, but also mix in butterscotch chips like you would use to make cookies. I usually don't add in any other sugary items to the mix besides the butterscotch -they are sweet enough. Sub divide it up into ziplock... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-03-02Lesson: First Class Board of Review
When I was still a young Scout I went before the board for my First Class Rank. The board was made up of 3 adults and was set off in a side room of the building we were meeting in. Actually it was the back doorway, with the double doors, entry door, then another set of doors double wide. Anyway I went through the board, and answered there questions. Though I no longer can tell... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-03-02Lesson: Hammock and Chips
A few years ago I was helping staff a event between two Troops. I had some time to relax so I laid down in my hammock for a while. My stomach grumbled so one of the older Scouts who was also on staff tossed me a nearly empty bag of chips. The next thing I knew I was sitting on the ground and we were all laughing our heads off. For what ever reason right... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-03-02Mobile Office
A few years ago when I was still handling the administrative tasks for the Troop I was working with I created what I call “The Mobile Office”. The pictures below who the tool box which I converted into a what some would call desk drawer. As you can see it is well organized stocked with pens, pencils, markets, scissors, hole punch, stapler, label maker, various types of paper clips, etc. Also my laptop, portable printer,... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-03-02