Leadership skills in the Scouting program are developed through progressive roles. Leaders often start with small tasks, gradually taking on more responsibility. For example, new Cub Scouts don’t become Senior
Myths About the Order of the Arrow Every Scout Should KnowMyths About the Order of the Arrow Every Scout Should Know
Hey ScouterStan, let’s discuss the myths about the Order of the Arrow. Many people believe these myths, but they aren’t true. Let’s address the biggest one. Myth #1 The Order
How to Run Effective Scout Meetings: Tips for Youth LeadersHow to Run Effective Scout Meetings: Tips for Youth Leaders
Hey ScouterStan, let’s talk about changing that meeting. Oh my gosh, there are a lot of scout meetings that tend to go on and on, and… they don’t get anything
Scouting America What’s In A Name? More Than You Might ThinkScouting America What’s In A Name? More Than You Might Think
“Hey I thought you were the Boy Scouts… I’m sorry I must have the wrong organization. The organization I belonged to, did have joint Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts events,
Firem’n Chit Explained: Essential Fire Safety Skills for Every ScoutFirem’n Chit Explained: Essential Fire Safety Skills for Every Scout
The Firem’n Chit is a great opportunity for Scout leaders to teach scouts how to safely build fires and earn this training achievement. Leaders guide Scouts through the requirements to
10 Forgotten Scout Skills You Must Know10 Forgotten Scout Skills You Must Know
Hey, ScouterStan, let’s talk about 10 forgotten skills that Scouting provides to youth through the Scouting program. Now these 10 things that I just came up with are not in
Building Confidence in the Outdoors: Helping Youth Face Camping FearsBuilding Confidence in the Outdoors: Helping Youth Face Camping Fears
Hey ScouterStan, let’s talk a little bit about helping scouts face fears of going outdoors or camping. Now this issue came up on the YouTube channel where we actually had
How to Know When to Step Back in ScoutingHow to Know When to Step Back in Scouting
Hey, ScouterStam, let’s talk a little bit about standing back a little bit from the youth. This is a huge subject that was brought up on the YouTube channel. There
Discover the History and Symbolism of OA Lodge Flaps and Event PatchesDiscover the History and Symbolism of OA Lodge Flaps and Event Patches
Hey ScouterStan, let’s talk about patch trading within the order of the arrow. This question came up on the YouTube channel where they asked more about the different types of
Unlock Leadership Skills with the Den Chief Service Award in Scouting AmericaUnlock Leadership Skills with the Den Chief Service Award in Scouting America
Hey, Scouter Stan, let’s talk a little bit about the Den Chief and their role and responsibilities within a pack and a den. They’re there to help the Den leader