Author: Scouter Mom
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Crossover and Cub Scouts with Incomplete Requirements
Crossover time can bring many questions, especially when some Cub Scouts have incomplete requirements. Packs often wonder how to handle Arrow of Light, crossover, and recognition for Scouts who are not moving into a troop. The good news is that these moments do not have to be stressful. Arrow of Light and crossover are separate,…
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Annual Troop Parent Meeting
The annual troop parent meeting helps families and leaders start the year on the same page. Parents learn how youth leaders plan the program and how adults support those plans. The meeting explains where help is needed, from camping skills to committee roles. Budget details are shared so families understand costs and expectations. Strong attendance…
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James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award
The purpose of this award is to introduce Scouts to the life of a great American, James M. Stewart. The Jimmy Stewart Museum is offering this award to a Scout or Scouter who has exemplified the characteristics necessary to live the life of a good citizen.
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Memorial Day Resources
Memorial Day is a time for Scouts to remember those who died while serving in the military. This article shares simple ways your unit can take part. Scouts can place flags on graves, attend ceremonies, or hold a short program at a meeting. You will also find ideas for readings, Scoutmaster minutes, and care package…
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Grin and Bear It Adventure: Retired
BSA retired this adventure on June 1, 2024. This information remains here for historical purposes.. Grin and Bear It is one of the Bear elective adventures. For this adventure, Bears play a game and hold a Cub Scout Carnival at a pack meeting.
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Inactive Scouts in Patrols
Many troops list over one hundred Scouts on the roster. Then only forty show up for a campout. This can make patrol elections and patrol planning difficult. Leaders may wonder if the patrol system still works when attendance is uneven. The good news is that it does. Even small patrols can function well. Three or…
