Author: Scouter Mom
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Tiger Den Leader Guide
New to being a Tiger den leader? This guide will help you plan meetings, keep Scouts engaged, and work with parents. Learn how to organize fun activities, manage behavior, and make meetings enjoyable for everyone. You’ll find tips for running a successful den, links to meeting plans for required adventures, and advice on mixing in…
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Search and Rescue Merit Badge
The Search and Rescue merit badge teaches Scouts how to assist in finding and rescuing missing people. You’ll learn to plan searches, use maps and GPS, and work as part of a team. Scouts practice skills like clue awareness, evidence preservation, and understanding lost person behavior. This badge also introduces you to professional SAR teams…
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Sleeping Guard Game
The Sleeping Guard game is a simple activity where one Scout, blindfolded as the “guard,” protects an object while others, the “thieves,” try to steal it without being caught. The guard listens for movement and points to catch thieves. If caught, the thief is out. If a thief successfully takes the object, they become the…
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Walking Tacos Recipe
Walking tacos are an easy meal perfect for camping or group events. Cook ground beef with taco seasoning ahead of time and pack it up. At camp, heat the meat and serve it with toppings like cheese, lettuce, and salsa. Each person gets their own bag of chips to fill and enjoy. This recipe is…
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Scout Oath Parfaits
Scout Oath Parfaits are an easy snack with a purpose. The recipe uses a clear cup to build three layers, each one standing for a part of the Scout Oath. Granola or crumbs go on the bottom for Duty to God and Country. Yogurt or ice cream forms the middle for Duty to Others. Fruit…
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Tiger’s Roar Den Meeting Plan
Teach Tigers how to stay safe with this fun and engaging Tiger’s Roar den meeting plan. Tigers will practice safety skills through a video, relay games, role-playing, and a stoplight-themed snack. They’ll learn how to call 911, what to do if lost, and how to handle unsafe situations. Adult partners will work closely with their…
