Friday, March 5, 2021
The first Friday in March is the National Day of Unplugging. So encourage Scouts to turn off those devices and go outside! Can you completely go unplugged for 24 hours? This might be a little easier for Scouts, especially if they are camping.
Here are a few ideas:
Is Cold Weather Camping Appropriate for Cub Scouts?Debbie asks if winter camping is appropriate for Cub Scouts. The age-appropriate guidelines provide some insight. But how cold is too cold for Cub Scouts?
The Science of Fire – The Fire TriangleKnowledge of fire safety and the fire triangle is an essential outdoor skill. Scouts should understand the science of fire when camping. Newer scouts often struggle to get a fire going. Understanding the way fire works and what is required to start and sustain a fire not only helps them build fires. It also helps scouts know how to contain fires and put them out.
Camping Recipes: Cook Your Favorite Foods at CampSometimes Scouts have trouble coming up with new ideas when planning meals for camp. Foil packs, hamburgers, hotdogs, repeat. Get creative with some new ideas.
The Outdoor CodeEvery Scout who is spending time outdoors should be familiar with the Outdoor Code. It is especially important for Webelos, Scouts BSA, and Venturers who are out camping regularly.
Camping Checklist for ScoutsWhen preparing for a campout, one of the most common questions from less experienced campers is "What should I bring?" This article from Boy's Life magazine is a good list of must haves for that campout.
The Twelve Days of Camping SongHeres another silly song for you. This works well at Christmas (because of the tune) or at camp (because of the theme).
Fire Safety with Cub ScoutsI like to review some fire safety rules with my Webelos before the fire is built. That way they all know the expectations.
Outdoor Essentials for Cub ScoutsEven as winter approaches and it gets to cold for the Cub Scouts to get out tent camping, we can still get them outdoors on a day hike. Make sure your Cub Scouts know the 10 Outdoor Essentials.
Help! My Son Doesn’t Want to Be a ScoutA reader's son doesn't want to continue in Scouts BSA: "I have tried to make it sounds really cool, he's got friends moving up and friends in a troop now but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I can't force him so am I doomed to this disappointment?"
Camping Packing ListOne thing new scouts (and new leaders) often ask the first few times they go camping is "What do I need to bring?" Download a suggested list of personal camping gear.
Losing Interest in Scouts BSAA reader asks "The fun is gone. I know Scouts BSA is different than Cubs, but is it supposed to be no fun? Is there a suggestion I can take to the Scoutmaster that might help him keep these boys interested?"
BSA Methods – The OutdoorsOne of the methods for Scouts BSA is “the outdoors”. Being outdoors presents Scouts BSA with challenges and adventures. Youth enjoy the independence of getting away from home and taking care of themselves.
Scouts Who Don’t Enjoy the OutdoorsReader question: There is a cub in our pack that has no interest in the outdoors. He and I were talking about our upcoming family camp and he is dreading it. How can I help get him interested in being outdoors?
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