Chadamus

@SubSM some further reading from an April 2019 scouter dot com post: Tenting: 2 years apart

9 minutes ago, Jackdaws said:

I think the main problem is that these trailers are easily identified as scout trailers due to the decals on them.

Agreed. While the fancy paint jobs, decals, emblems, etc can be great advertisement for your Troop or Pack, you're also advertising your goods to thieves.

Our CO's Pack crosses over in late March / early April as well. From my my observation, the Webelos are eager to join a Troop and their leaders are ready to be done. Personally, I like that extra month to have those crucial consersations about summer camp.

Great points, Barry. Definitely a challenge for the lone (and lonely!) Scout who would be at least 100 yards from any other Patrol or adult. Wilderness Survival MB comes to mind...

I'd hesitate to say "never" as that word negates all opportunity for growth and learning.

@SubSM the participation by the Scouts in our mixed age patrols has been sufficient enough that finding a tenting partner within the age range has not been an issue. That said, half of the Scouts would prefer the hammock over the tent.

Ad hoc patrols, perhaps?

5 minutes ago, fred8033 said:

we will provide subtle guidance.  

That would make a good one for Eagledad's A Scouter's Motto thread. 

I'm glad we cleared that up!

I'm confused.

@mds3d states in the title of this thread that the constant reminders that "There is no Class A" bring nothing to the conversation.

8 hours ago, The Latin Scot said:

The BSA asks us, repeatedly, not to use the terms 'class A or B.'

Is it me oversimplifying? We seem to be disagreeing to agree.

@logistician24, welcome to scouter . com !

Congratulations, Brian!

37 minutes ago, awanatech said:

Our District had a lady who used to do a lot of embroidery and sewing.  She made the ones around here that I knew of, but she isn't doing much sewing anymore.  I think she would take old shirt material and make it into a name patch.  That way it matched the thread & font of the BSA fabric/ stitching. 

That's thrifty!

@ArmyScout welcome to the forum!

A Scout is Clean.

2 hours ago, SSScout said:

Is "Hatchet" optioned yet? 

Yeah, almost 30 years ago:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Cry_in_the_Wild

Great book, btw.

Great stocking stuffers, those tick keys...

8 minutes ago, FireStone said:

You can get deer ticks this way? My fat fingers can't. I'll stick with the kit.

Definitely helps to be sure when the tick is tiny. Too tiny for fingers, often.

10 hours ago, fred8033 said:

Your son will grow more by working with people other than their parent.

Agreed, Fred. I've seen it. This is one of the main reasons I try to avoid signing anything for my son.

9 minutes ago, Eagledad said:

Once the scouts learned they were expected to stop bad decisions, there was no need for adults to monitor situations to prevent bad decisions, the scouts were in control.

Best thing I've read all day, Barry. Thank you for this sentence, it will be part of my next Scoutmaster minute.

2 hours ago, MikeS72 said:

I have, and occasionally wear the 60's version of the garrison cap.  I have noticed a fair number of younger scouts wearing them district or council events recently.

Saw one at a CoH this past weekend.

@Samuelwelcome to the forum!

@MikeS72you did reply. There are two threads on the same topic.

@RememberSchiff

Same color as the Class A: tan.

I cannot recommend a specific trailer, but I can vouch for the effectiveness of an old school bus modified for Scouting.

@Onslow, welcome to scouter dot com!

5 hours ago, Eagle1993 said:

let the kids have some fun.

Agreed.

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to attend a speaking event with Dr. Kevin Elko. He spoke to how our culture has morphed into one where people get irrationally offended at the drop of a hat.

Let the kids have some fun.