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I had a response, but it read too much like a rant (which it was). Our prior CC was that "Magic CC" who did everything herself and everyone loved her and everything got done. She was also a Den Leader and acted as the Assistant CubMaster and the kids all loved her, too. After she moved up to Boy Scouts, our current CC has been trying to do the same things as the "Magic CC", trying to do everything herself, and trying to be a Den Leader, too. And while she would be a very competent CC, she is not a good CC/DL(Webelos and Tiger, no assistants)/ACM/Activities Chair/Treasurer/Pack Trainer. Th

That's a "Pack Trainer". I wish we had one.

State highway property, but leased to the local community garden, of which I am a member and have permission from the board of the garden. They're organic gardeners, so any use of chemicals is out. I'm not too concerned about "effectiveness", I just want effort. Over time, the sustained effort will become effective. It's not a "hill", its a berm along the highway, with a soundwall at the top. The scouts will not be on the traffic side of the berm, so they are free to roll (save for the thistles). I do plan on working with the Minneapolis Parks Dept (I have political connections w

The requirements specifically state "Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project." I've seen that page, and downloaded the 98 page .pdf file that it linked. I got some good ideas for activities, but no ideas for "service projects". Also, that page and the .pdf are referencing the seven "Backcountry Guidelines". Cub scouts Leave No Trace involve the six "Frontcountry Guidelines". Similar, but not identical. I haven't found a training regimen/activity list specifically for the Cub Scout level.

moosetracker, I'm just having a hard time coming up with "Leave No Trace" ideas that I can pull off in near-downtown Minneapolis, other than "pick up trash", which we've done to death. The local "Park Service" is a monolithic public entity, I have no idea whom to contact and where about helping with trail maintenance/signage. At least we can discuss "Plan Ahead" and "Respect Other Visitors". I can explain how Canadian Thistles migrated from Asia to Canada, as a warning with "Leave What You Find" and "Trash Your Trash". I had an idea about getting the Cubs to help out cleaning

My son hates hot dogs, which is standard ration in our Pack. So, I've taken to bringing along a bag of tortillas, a bag of shredded cheese, and a bag of sliced pepperoni. Then, using a two-pronged hot dog stick, spear the tortilla, sprinkle on the cheese, and lay some pepperoni over the top, and try to toast it over the campfire until the cheese melts without tipping it over and spilling the cheese into the fire.

One of the requirements for the Disability Awareness Belt Loop is to "Attend a disabilities event such as an Easter Seals event, Special Olympics, a performance with sign language interpretation, an activity with Guiding Eyes dogs, or a wheelchair race." Would going to a "Sensory Friendly Film" sponsored by the Autism Society count in this regard? I'm guessing its similar to the "performance with sign language". The theater takes care to make the movie friendly to viewers with sensory issues, by leaving the house lights up, toning down the sound, no ads, allowing outside snacks (for glu

So, the local Community Garden is next to a state highway, and between the soundwall and the garden is a hillside with a patch of Canadian Thistles. Service project! But can Bear Scouts pull/cut thistles with any success? They don't need to pull the plants, just cut them down to prevent them from seeding this year. The patch is on a moderately steep berm, walkable but unmowable. Or will they just be hurting themselves too much for the effort? Or how about I forget the pulling/cutting, and just have them "crush" the patch down? More fun, sure, but would it be successful? And

I just find the idea of holding 2nd graders to the letter of the requirements distasteful. If we want to encourage them to advance, we need to make sure they are doing their best, whatever "their best" may be, to complete the achievements. If, when they are at the meetings, they are involved and participating, then so long as they attend at least "sporadically" (one Den meeting every other month) I'd award it to them. We cannot penalize them for the faults of their parents, whether its work scheduling, family issues, or other activities. I had 6 Wolf scouts in my den, and like you tw