Camp Mike 2010 - If I Were Not A Boy Scout
This oldly, but still hilarious skit was performed by Troop 532 of Helena, AL. It diffently brings back memories from years of going to camp as a Scout and all my years on camp staff. Hop you enjoy. ... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2012-11-22Ramblings of a new Webelos 2 Den Leader Part 2
My W2s are in their last year of Cub Scouts, working toward their April crossover to Boy Scouts. They’re working (somewhat diligently) on their Arrow of Light award while trying to balance sports, religious commitments and of course school. They’re also getting to that age where they’re starting to reevaluate whether they really want to be in Scouts. I want to support them in whatever decision they make – these boys have become my boys... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-11-21Boy Scout skit Tater Bug
This is a good one for those of you out there who collect skits. Lets just say it resolves around “bugs” and “ladies” and lots of giggling …. ... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2012-11-19Eagle Tip: Giving New Meaning to the Term
If you’ve been to many parties or receptions in the last decade or so, you’ve probably seen at least one sheet cake with a photograph on top. Bakeries around the country can “print” a photograph directly on a sheet cake and then add borders of icing or fondant. (To be more precise, they print the photograph on a thin sheet of edible paper, which they then stick on top of your cake.)So, what does... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-11-17Las Vegas Penn and Teller talk about Boy Scouts
Be warned this video does use adult language, adult jokes, talk about gay and religion with in Scouts in a frank, some what satire, and historical way. In a way this is a political video and will probably upset you in some way. This video is part of the Penn & Teller Bullshit series. It does take a frank, tough love, harsh tone and tries to balance both the pro's and con's side of... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2012-11-15Ramblings of a new Webelos 2 Den Leader
This year I find myself in the position of Webelos 2 Den Leader. I’m not quite sure how it happened – I think there was a need and I couldn’t say no – but it’s a position I think I may have previously underestimated.There’s a lot of planning that goes into meetings. There’s a lot of paperwork and there’s a lot recordkeeping, and there’s a ton of coordination with other packs and troops – and... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-11-14The importance of advancement and ways to elevate the Scouting experience
I would like to thank Amy Echlin for sharing this post with us. She wrote for a session of University of Scouting. What is advancement?Advancement is the process by which youth members of the Boy Scouts of America progress from rank to rank in the Scouting program. Advancement is simply a means to an end, and not an end in itself. Everything done to advance and earn these ranks should be designed to help the... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-11-13Boy Scouts in Alaska
This is the twelfth and final book of this series, written by Maj. Archibald Lee Fletcher. This book, continues the six-part adventure with the older scouts of the Beaver Patrol of the First Chicago Troop as they travel to Alaska on a final mission for their mysterious benefactor. On this adventure, they meet every challenge that nature throws at them, risk life and limb in a stunning conclusion to the series.http://bigrockpubs.com/order-tracking/boy-scouts-in-alaska/... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-07-13Boy Scouts in Coal Caverns
In the eleventh book of this twelve part series, written by Maj. Archibald Lee Fletcher, continues the six-part adventure with the older scouts of the Beaver Patrol of the First Chicago Troop as they find themselves camping in an abandoned Pennsylvania Coal Mine, trying to solve the mystery of strange lights that appear to come from the deserted tunnels.http://bigrockpubs.com/order-tracking/boy-scouts-in-coal-caverns/... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-07-0615 FIELD TRIP IDEAS TO DO WITH YOUR SCOUTS
Going on a field trip is a great way to educate your scouts without boring them out of existence. Your scouts will be fascinated by what they will learn and they will learn these through fun experience. Plus, you’ll get to bond with them too. In a field trip, you’re not limited to exploring the place you went to but you also get to do fun activities there as well. You also get to... [More]
By: Jessebel Liaban On: 2012-07-04