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
The Patrol Method Works Best When Adults Don’t Take OverThe Patrol Method Works Best When Adults Don’t Take Over
Why Patrol Leader Training Matters Let’s talk about training Patrol Leaders. The Patrol Method has been central to Scouting since Baden-Powell, and it remains one of the best ways for
Stressed-out LeaderStressed-out Leader
The stress of everything going on lately can be overwhelming. We as scout leaders need to keep ourselves positive. Now more than ever before it’s important to take time out
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
Live Show? YES!Live Show? YES!
If you have been following my channel on YouTube, you know I’ve been talking about doing more live shows. In the midst of all this, a young man from England
Your Unit Advancement Team?Your Unit Advancement Team?
Advancement is one of the eight methods used by Scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of the BSA. A new or small unit could use the...