Author: Scouter Mom
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The 3 R’s of Personal Safety and Protection
Talking with youth about personal safety is important. Scouting America requires discussion of personal safety throughout it’s programs. We don’t want to scare youth, but they should know what to do if they feel uncomfortable in a situation. The Three R’s of personal safety should be a part of that discussion.
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Project COPE Elective for the Venturing Ranger Award
To complete the Project COPE elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must complete a BSA COPE course, attend a COPE director’s course, or participate in an outdoor education course.
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Genealogy Merit Badge
The Genealogy Merit Badge helps Scouts learn about their family history and where they come from. Scouts collect facts about parents, grandparents, and earlier generations. They learn how to use records, family trees, and interviews to find out more about their ancestors. This badge teaches patience, careful research, and respect for the past. It also…
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Bear Roaring Laughter Adventure
For the Roaring Laughter adventure, Bears learn about humor and the art of making others laugh. The learn some tongue-tweeters, do some run-ons, create mad-libs, tell jokes and more.
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Camping Packing List
One thing new scouts (and new leaders) often ask the first few times they go camping is “What do I need to bring?” This camping packing list will help. Download a suggested list of personal camping gear.
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Games for Scouts
Games are an important part of Scouting. They teach teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving while keeping Scouts active and happy. From quick indoor games to big outdoor challenges, there’s something for every age and group. A simple game can turn a meeting into an adventure and help Scouts grow in confidence and friendship. Adding games to…
