Welcome Scouts and Scouters! Here you can find resources for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts), and Venturers. I also have ideas for games, crafts, recipes, ceremonies, songs, skits, themes and more.
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Current Topics
Forgotten Meringue Cookies Recipe
My kids always enjoy making these cookies. They are called forgotten cookies because you put them in a hot oven, turn it off, and then forget about them until the…
Hearty Minestrone Recipe
Although this recipe has “minestrone” in the name, it is more like a stew than a soup. So if you are looking for a traditional minestrone recipe, keep searching. If…
Air of the Wolf Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Air of the Wolf is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For this adventure, Wolves learn about activities which can be done using air – paper airplanes, balloons,…
Scouts BSA Second Class Navigation Requirements Helps and Documents
The Second Class navigation requirements are related to map and compass skills. Scouts learn how to use these tools. Then they put these skills to use on a hike. They…
Antichess Game
Do you feel like you always lose when you play chess? If you are better at getting your own pieces captured than capturing your opponents pieces, then Antichess is the…
‘Twas the Campout Before Christmas
Kim Gilbert of Pack 533 in Andover, Kansas sent me this take on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas so I could share it with you. Thanks Kim! I’m sure many…
Candy Cane Cookies Recipe
My kids always enjoyed making holiday treats. To them, if it has a special shape, that makes baking extra fun. So these candy cane cookies are a good Christmas treat…
Pirate Pick Up Game
Ahoy there me hearties! Pirate games will add fun to your meeting or gathering. This Pirate Pick Up game is easy to set up and play.
Neckerchief Slide Bracelet
When ZM’s den received their Arrow of Light award and crossed over to Scouts BSA. My den gave me a gift which included a gift certificate and this Cub Scout…
Problem – Adults Too Involved in Meetings
A reader asks a question about adult involvement. “The adults are very enthusiastic, which is great, but they tend to talk over the kids and take over the meetings. Some…
Scouting’s Teaching EDGE (BSA Edge Method)
The latest Scouts BSA requirements for Tenderfoot and Life ranks require the Scout to use the EDGE method. This is a four step method for teaching a skill. It is…
Venturing Award Requirements and Resources
The Venturing award is the first award a Venturer earns. It is a joining award. The Venturing Award requirements have an emphasis on commitment and personal safety.
