Older Scouts do not stay involved because of routine meetings, merit badge checklists, or repeated activities. They stay because they feel they belong, because the troop offers meaningful adventures, and
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The Canteen: A Small Item With a Big LessonThe Canteen: A Small Item With a Big Lesson
For generations of scouts, one of the most important pieces of equipment has not been a pocket knife, a compass, or even a tent. It has been the canteen. Simple
Are we building capable young people, or are we just patch collecting?Are we building capable young people, or are we just patch collecting?
Many Scouts approach advancement as if it were a scavenger hunt—constantly moving from one requirement to the next. But are they truly learning or taking on leadership roles? Are we,
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,
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
Bad School Nights Do HappenBad School Nights Do Happen
Recently I participated in a school night that did not have the desired impression. The school had scheduled us to have our parents meeting in a hallway between the cafeteria
Happy New Year from ScouterStanHappy New Year from ScouterStan
Hey, I’m still on vacation! You should be celebrating the new year. 2020 has been very challenging and we need to celebrate all of the successes and lessons learned from
Christmas Message form ScouterStanChristmas Message form ScouterStan
To say that 2020 had its challenges is a severe understatement. As adult leaders in this Scouting movement, we...
CampingCamping
Camping is one of the most rewarding of all Scouting activities. It can also be challenging in...
Get TrainingGet Training
Every Scout deserves a trained leader. Often we joined scouts as adults to help out. The best way to do that is to become a trained leader. We also have