SctDad

We were supposed to have an AOL and cross over ceremony for one of my Webelos this weekend. We even chose the campsite based on not only the availability of the site, but the chapter ceremony team would not have to travel too far to do the ceremony. I also scheduled the ceremony back in February. They brought it up at the last meeting two weeks ago and it was all supposed to still be on. So I tell everyone about the OA ceremonies team coming out. I tell them that these boys are great and put a lot of time and energy into their regalia and ceremonies. Low and behold I think that I

Sorry I misunderstood about who turned it into the SM. Do I think expulsion is the best way to go. No. I think that if you expell the boys, they will learn nothing. Make them give apologies. Give them specific service hours that they have to do, and make them give a class on hazing. Maybe have them point out the differences between hazing and practical jokes.

"No GPS? Gore Tex? Kevlar? Nylon? . . ." Am I missing what we use that is made out of Kevlar Everybody knows what we mean by no technology. Why would a scout need a GPS at a council campground where activities do not include geocaching. But if you want specifics on what we mean in the No Technology Policy here are some examples of things that should not be brought. iPod (Or any variation of) PSP Nintendo DS Personal game systems Portable TV's MP3 Players Portable CD Players Laptops (or any variation thereof) Does that help.

Our troop and Pack have a NO TECHNOLOGY policy. That includes but is not limited to: iPod, PSP Nintendo DS, Gameboy, MP3 players, Video Players, game systems, video systems, or anything like that. IF they are brought the scout takes the chance of the SM taking it. If they are not caught the scout also understands that we accept no responsibilities.

Exibar When you travel across camp to shower, do you go just wearing a towel. I know that I don't. And that is the way that I teach my boys to do things. Of course now things are different at my camp because we have private shower rooms with a changing area. I take my clothes and my wash kit. What would my kid or wife do. THey would get dressed after drying off as best they can. I have seen my son do it before. He can be pretty resourcful. Do As for the urine, i think that the younger boy had no intention of making anyone drink it or he would have not gone to the SM. He kne

OK so you are going to punish the younger scout when he came to you with the report. He did not follow through with the prank and he took measures to prevent a major embarrassment. So why is he being punished. As for the older scouts. An apology is in an order. And some kind of reprimand is in order. Is kicking them out really gonna work. The intent was there, but there was no damages. So you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that the older boys were going to let someone drink it. So what would I do for this. Formal apology to all of those that were involved. THis does not nee

Thanks for the advise so far. I am going to start putting things together. My DE seems to have the theory that we are to just take the boys and leaders will appear out of the woodwork. I have got a couple by sheer luck and some begging, but they have not really come from standard round ups. I plan on making up some parent flyers to hand out for each grade level. And it will have parent expectations. If anyone has any examples they woud like to share it would be appreciated. Thanks again for the advise so far. Keep it coming.

Where does it say that the Boy Scouts have to shoot the Archery MB at a BSA event. I know that Cub Scouts have to, but I coulld not find where it says they are restricted to Council Summer Camps. I looked in the Archery MB page on Scouting.org and the Age Appropriate Guidelines. Just a little confused about the post.

They are right nothing goes on the left pocket, but the square knot awards go above it.

I am thinking about running a volunteer run Cub Scout Round up in the fall right after school starts. The reason why is that our DE plans ours so late in the school year that it has effected our program for the past two years. This year the round up was conducted 10 days before our pack went to the Council Family Camp. What kind of things would you suggest if I start pursuing conducting the round up ourselves? Want to make it successful. That way we can also hand out literature so that the parents have a little more information about the program. My DE has told me that I am not allow

WOW, I never thought I would have one response

Actually I was looking for something that would fit at the end of the cot, But underneath would work also. I was just wondering if some of the vast knowledge here already had the plans.

I am looking at a project for the Webelos den next year when we get to the Craftsman Activity Badge. I am trying to find plans for the camp foot lockers. The ones that are about the size of the cots that are used at camp. Does anyone have these or have a link to them?

I have to agree with you. But I must aso say that you need to include the Cubmaster, and occasionally the Den Leaders. I had an issue with something that one parent said he woud help us with. He fell through. (Actually he could not be reached for two weeks before the event) Naturaly everyone looks at the CM when something goes wrong, even if they gave someone else the responsibiity. But like you said that is the nature of the job. Something that you must be ready for. I Love this Job

OK want to get technical. Are ALL camp rangers in the BSA forbidden from having alcohoic beverages in their residence. I cannot say this to a fact, but I would hazard a guess that if you looked in the fridge there is probably some alcoholic beverages. I would think that if it was obvious that it was for cooking then it should not be a problem as it is not intended as a beverage. But yes you do take the chance of running into the overprotective adult. In other words - You are waking a very thin line(This message has been edited by SctDad)

That is the site that I was looking for. We are having a joint camping trip with the Pack and Troop. Some of the Boy Scouts expressed interest in heping some of the boys go fishing. (That was actually their idea) So when I remembered this program I thought it would be a good idea to recognize them for their efforts. Thanks again.

There was a recent article in either Boys' Life or Scouting about a fishing program that youth could earn patches and stuff for. Can someone hep me locate this article or post a link to the program. Thanks

Here is a suggestion that may help you out. Now you have 2 Patrols and you are looking at adding a 3rd. You are also wondering how to integrate a SPL into the mix. Here is my suggestion: Take the two PL's - Have one become the SPL and one become the Troop Guide for the New Scouts coming up. Then you can allow the remaining patrol members to elect new PL's. After the new Scouts are in for a while you can either integrat them into the other two patrols or you can reorganize the troop into 3 patrols and have the Troop Guide ready for another group of New Scouts.

Yeah sounds like you need to get a good start. I bought some cast iron ones from a place near where I live. Had to heat and clean off all the packing grease. Of course this was after I smokes up the entire EMS station. OOOPPPS. I have started doing my Dutch ovens outside on the grill. That is best thing I have found.

As per the Cub Scout Den Leaders award card "Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader. (Dates of service used to earn this award cannot be used to earn another key or award.)" So, you cannot use the time to earn the Den Leader Award AND Scouter KEY. Sorry.

OUr TIgers are fuly integrated in our pack too. The only difference is that they are required to have a responsible adult with them. As for the Lion idea. How is making the program bigger and wider on the age group going to fix the problem. As it is now, most parents leave when they realize that they have to stay with the Tigers. Most think that it is just something that happens every so often. Who else has heard the "He is no longer interested" The thing that I hate the most is when our DE says that we have to take all the sign ups (because the other 3 packs in our county are foldi

I have several. Most of them are OA. Things can be adapted a little. If you want send me a PM or your e-mail and I will try to send them to you.

1.Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines. 2.On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace. 3.Boys in a Tiger Cub den complete the activities for Achievement 5, Let's Go Outdoors; boys in a Wolf den complete Requirement 7, Your Living World; boys in a Bear den complete Requirement 12, Family Outdoor Adventures; boys in a Webelos den earn the Outdoorsman activity badge. 4.Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project. 5.Promise to practice the Leave No Trac

You mean like the Den Meeting resources that are still not finished. They were supposed to help with the 100th Birthday celebration. Go figure. Seriously Check it out. There are still no plans http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/220-001.pdf

Found this one the other day and I will be using this at our Blue and Gold on Friday. Hope ths helps. What a Good Deed Can Do For this audience participation story, divide the audience into six groups. Assign each group a name. When each group hears its name in the story, the group members stand and say their designated phrase: SCOUT: Do a Good Turn daily. ROBERT BADEN-POWELL: Scouting is a game with a purpose. ERNEST THOMPSON SETON: I have an idea. DANIEL CARTER BEARD: Uncle Dan! WILLIAM D. BOYCE: Im lost. JAMES E. WEST: Thank you! BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (everyone partici