Boy scout skit missing new kid
Skit bout a Scout Leader who lost the “new kid”. I have not seen this one before but worth it for the giggles. It seems like the opening skit for summer camp where the introduce you to all the program areas at the camp.... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2013-02-13My Final Year as a Den Leader
Hello Everyone,Hope you are having a great Summer and are enjoying the Great Outdoors. I am getting ready for my final year as my sons Den Leader. They are Webelos 2 now and when we start up in the Fall will be my last year as their Den Leader and the other Den Leaders for our Webelos Den.My job for the upcoming year is to get them ready for Bridging to Boys Scouts and enjoy... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-02-12High Adventures Tours in New Mexico
This week we look at our most popular multi night trips in New Mexico. These tours include the best of everything in the Land of Enchantment!Modified High AdventureThis tour kicks off with a pick up at the Albuquerque International Airport and transport to the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid hotel where there’s lots to do (pool, two hot tubs, gift shop, computer center, fitness center, game room, ping pong, basketball, board games). Spend the afternoon poolside... [More]
By: Blue Sky Adventures On: 2013-02-09For Crying Out Loud, Part 3 - Eagle Tip
My last two tips have discussed ways to keep crying kids from becoming a distraction during courts of honor. Here’s one more approach: offer childcare. Recruit a few volunteers to baby-sit and include a note like this in your invitations: “Nursery services are available, so please support our wonderful volunteers who are ready to assist you and your young children.”Where could your volunteers come from? Check first with your Scouts’ sisters. You may well... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-02-09Boy Scouts Campfire Safety
Boy Scouts of America Troop 19 at Lake Spokane demonstrates through two skits the created themselves how to build an improper and a proper campfire. The videos are shared by the Spokane Department of Natural Resources.... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2013-02-07Training for Summer Cub Scout Day Camp
The ice has come off the lakes and it is Summer, time to go OUTSIDE!!! Last night I went to training for the third year in a row for Cub Scout Day Camp which I am a Den Leader and attend with my son. I saw some Scouters I haven't seen in a long time and really got some great ideas how to make camp more fun for the boys and easier for me as... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-02-05For Crying Out Loud, Part 2 - Eagle Tip
Submitted by Laurie HendrixMy last tip (on dealing with crying children at courts of honor) struck a chord with Eagle Scout mom Laurie Hendrix. She pointed out that most kids only cry if there really is a problem and that it often doesn’t take much to distract them.Most parents, of course, know to bring along a toy or a few quiet books when they’re going to an event like a court of honor. But... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-02-02High Adventure Tours in Colorado
Now that we have looked at all the lower budget options in Colorado, lets take a look at our top of the line High Adventure itineraries. Modified High Adventure Red Rocks, Garden of Gods, and Whitewater Rafting! This tour requires an arrival in Denver by 10:00 AM where you will rendezvous with your Blue Sky Adventures tour guide. We will be waiting for you and will get you underway as soon as possible. With... [More]
By: Blue Sky Adventures On: 2013-02-01New Committee Chair and Cubmaster
Hello Everyone,I hope your Scouting year has been an active and good one, it has been here. I am taking on a new role as Committee Chair still doing Den Leader for my Pack and still serving as the Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner. It is an interesting juggling act, but getting it done.When I took over as the Committee Chair the Adult Leader who took over as Cubmaster has been with the Pack for 2... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-01-31Pack Committee Chair, What do we do?
Hello Everyone,Another Scouting Year has moved to Summer which means fun and sun along with Camping.This last year I was asked to become Committee Chair for my Pack, it had been a few years since my Pack had one so it was a challenge. Past Cubmasters had taken on both roles, so my first challenge was to get the current Cubmaster and Committee to understand why you needed the Committee Chair.First thing I did was... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-01-29