A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on her.
1st point of the Scout Law
Scouts are known for their honesty. Saying “Scout’s Honor” is a way of saying “You can trust me”. Here are some ideas for the first point of the Scout Law. Add your own ideas about how “A Scout Is Trustworthy” to the comments.
A Scout’s Prayer by Lord Baden-Powell
This prayer is attributed to Lord Baden-Powell himself. B-P clearly believed that faith was an important component of his Scouting program. So while Scouting is not specific to any particular faith, there is a spiritual aspect to it. This prayer, based on the Scout Law, would be appropriate for most groups of Scouts.
Bazooka Bubblegum Song
This is one of DS's favorite scout songs. We hear this one a lot at camp, on hikes, and on hayrides. I'll warn you that when they start singing this, they tend to sing it over and over and over again. The best I can describe the tune is that it is sort of a rap style tune.
What is Good Sportsmanship?
Scouting and sports go together. Many recognitions require that the Scout discuss sportsmanship. So what does good sportsmanship mean?
Show Me the Truth Game
Let's be honest. Some of the Cub Scout requirements which are all talking can be tough to do with a group of restless boys. Sometimes when I am looking at a requirement and I see the words Character Connection, my first instinct is to sigh. But then I take a deep breath and remember that playing a game can make it fun.
Scout Law
I like the simplicity of the Scout Law. It is brief and therefore easy for youth to memorize. But it covers a lot of ground.
Cub Scout Gathering Activity – Core Values Crossword Puzzle
This is a crossword puzzle I made for a Cub Scout gathering activity for a den meeting. It's purpose is just to familiarize the Cub Scout with the 12 core values. The 12 Core Values of Cub Scouting were replaced by the 12 points of the Scout Law a few years ago. But that doesn't mean we can't still use the core values as examples of good values. So use this crossword puzzle as a gathering activity at any meeting where values are the focus.
Scoutmaster Minute – Honesty
Honesty is an important virtue. This brief inspirational thought can be used as a Scoutmaster minute to remind Scouts that it is better to be honest from the start than to try to cover our mistakes by shading the truth.
Trustworthy Tommy Song
Webelos need to learn about the Scout Law for their Webelos badge and their Arrow of Light Award. This classic Scout song is a fun way to help them learn it.
Gratitude Scoutmaster Minute
Here is a Scoutmaster minute which is appropriate this time of year. Challenge your Scouts BSA to show their thankfulness for their freedom by doing more than just say the Scout Oath and Law, but by living them.
Four Facts Game
This is an icebreaker game. It would also work well with any activity relating to personal history or storytelling. I think it could also be worked into a discussion about honesty.
What Is Scout Spirit?
Scout spirit is mentioned in several of the requirements for Scouts BSA ranks. But what is Scout spirit and how does a Scout go about demonstrating it?
Missing Popcorn Sale Money
A reader asks what to do when the money for the unit popcorn sale doesn't add up.
Scout Law Game
Learning the Scout Law will be more enjoyable with a Scout Law game. This game helps Scouts learn all twelve points of the law in order.
Jungle of Fun Cub Scout Theme
The Jungle of Fun meeting plan features ideas for the core value of responsibility - games, group activities, songs, and more to help Cub Scouts become responsible members of their Packs. This theme focuses on following the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Outdoor Code, and other codes related to the Law of the Pack.
The Aims of Scouting
The Boy Scouts of America enumerates four aims of Scouting – Character Development, Citizenship, Leadership Development, and Fitness.
Bear Critter Care Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
The Critter Care adventure is all about pets. Bear Cub Scouts can do the requirement working with their own pet or they can learn about a pet they would like to own. They also get to find out what veterinarians do.
Ideas for August Pack Meeting – Honesty
The core value for Cub Scouts for the month of August is Honesty. According to the program helps honest is:Telling the truth and being worthy of trust. A Scout is honest. As boys have fun and interact in their den and pack, they learn that honesty can simply be defined as a refusal to lie, cheat, or steal in any way. Honesty is simply the truth.
Sweet 16 of BSA Safety | Permit and Notices
The twelfth point of the Sweet 16 is Safety Permit and Notices . Basically, this means if you need a tour plan or a local permit, get one.
Tigers or Eagles Cubmaster Minute (Responsibility)
This is a Cubmaster minute which is based on one of the old program helps plans. It goes well with this month's core value of responsibility.
Scouts BSA Tenderfoot Scout Spirit Requirements Helps and Documents
The Tenderfoot Scout spirit requirements provide an opportunity for a Scout to show how he puts the Scout Oath and Law into action in his everyday life. He will talk to his Scoutmaster and complete a Board of Review to complete the requirements for Tenderfoot.
Down on the Farm Cub Scout Theme
The Down on the Farm meeting plan features ideas for the core value of responsibility - games, group activities, songs, and more to help Cub Scouts become responsible members of their Packs. This theme focuses on Duty to God, Duty to Country, and Duty to Self.
Kids Against Crime Cub Scout Theme (Honesty)
Here is how the BSA plan suggests tying together this crime prevention based theme with the value of honesty. "Crime is often an act of dishonesty. Kids Against Crime focuses on the opposite of dishonesty—honesty. Honesty is all about telling the truth and being a person worthy of trust."
Heroes in History Theme (Honesty)
BSA has a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Heroes in History related to citizenship. The Heroes in History meeting plan features games, group activities, songs, and more to help Cub Scouts learn the value of honest leadership.
Scouts BSA Second Class Scout Spirit Requirements Helps and Documents
Second Class Scout spirit requirements provide an opportunity for a Scout to show how he puts the Scout Oath and Law into action in everyday life. She will talk to her Scoutmaster and complete a Board of Review to complete the requirements for Second Class.
Scouts BSA First Class Scout Spirit Requirements Helps and Documents
The First Class Scout spirit requirements provide an opportunity for a Scout to show how he or she puts the Scout Oath and Law into action in his everyday life. He or she will talk to his Scoutmaster and complete a Board of Review to complete the requirements for First Class.
Scouts BSA Eagle Scout Oath and Law Requirement Helps and Documents
In order to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, a young man or woman must be able to show that he or she has lived up to the ideals of Scouting. He or she must also provide several letters of recommendation.
Scouts BSA Star Oath and Law Requirement Helps and Documents
While working on their Star rank, Scouts must demonstrate scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law at all times.
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