Rowing merit badge is often completed at Boy Scout summer camp. I always enjoy seeing their skill level improve over the series of days. The first day they are often rowing around in circles, but by the end of the week they have the hang of it.
Video Games Pin for Cub Scouts
I remember a couple of years ago when this recognition was introduced. There was a lot of buzz about an award for video gaming. Hopefully your Cub Scout will learn to use video games responsibly by earning the Video Games pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Scuba
To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Scuba, a Venturer must learn all about scuba diving and then assist in teaching others about scuba diving through the Discover Scuba program.
BSA Tiger Supplemental Den Meeting Plan L – Feed the Birds
BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans. In this Tiger Den meeting plan, Tigers make bird feeders to fulfill Tiger Elective 32 – Feed the Birds
Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts who want to learn more about reptiles will enjoy the Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badge. They will learn how to classify reptiles and find out about their habitats and how they live.
Special Cooking Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts
The Special Cooking Troop Program Feature offers the opportunity to explore cooking with special equipment and techniques, including Dutch oven cooking, foil packs, and camp stoves.
Swimming Pin for Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts who have earned their Swimming belt loop can go a step further and earn the Swimming pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. By working on the requirements for the pin, Cub Scouts will improve the swimming techniques.
The Noble Captain Kirk Song
Everyone familiar with the Star Trek series knows how much they like to beam people back and forth the transporter. Sing this song as a tribute to the series.
BSA Wolf Supplemental Den Meeting Plan G – Outdoor Adventure
BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. In this den meeting plan Wolf Cub Scouts go on a picnic and play some games together.
Indian Lore Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
The Indian Lore merit badge is a favorite for our first year Boy Scouts at summer camp. I can always tell which Scouts are working on the badge because they are usually walking around with a necklace with beads on.
Map and Compass Pin for Cub Scouts
Map and compass skills are important for all Scouts. It is good to introduce them to Cub Scouts since they will rely on them more when they become Boy Scouts. Cub Scouts can hone their skills by working on the Map and Compass pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
International Activity Badge
The International Activity Badge recognizes scouts who have participated in international activities or interacting with Scouts from around the world.
BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan F – Jot It Down
Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. This plan covers Bear Achievement 18 – Jot It Down.
Wilderness Survival Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts who like building their own shelters and making survival packs will enjoy the Wilderness Survival merit badge.
Tech Talk – STEM Award for Cub Scouts (Technology)
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. . The technology Nova (STEM) award for Cub Scouts is called Tech Talk
Volleyball Pin for Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts who have earned their Volleyball belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program can dig into the sport even more by earning the Volleyball pin. They will work on skills to improve their techniques and increase their knowledge of the game.
Venturing Ranger Award Elective – Project COPE
To complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements for Project COPE, a Venturer must complete a COPE course, a COPE director’s course, or a college level outdoor education course.
BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 5 – Scientist
The fifth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Scientist Activity Badge.
Textile Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
A textile is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Boy Scouts can learn all about the uses and manufacture of textiles while working on the Textile merit badge.
Star Wars Song
A while back, I posted the Fast Food Song. This week, I have a Star Wars song with the same tune. Sure, Star Wars isn’t science, but it is science fiction and it’s fun. That’s enough reason to use it to add some pizazz to any science themed meeting.
Scouter Mom
I am a Scouter with experience in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs offered by the Boy Scouts of America. I hope you find some of the resources in my blog useful in your Scouting program. Yours in Scouting – Scouter Mom
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