Author: Scouter Mom
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Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Campfire cinnamon rolls are made by wrapping crescent roll dough around a marshmallow fork. The dough is coated with cinnamon and sugar, then cooked slowly over hot coals. Turning the fork often helps the dough cook evenly. The result is a warm, sweet roll with a crisp outside and soft inside. This recipe is easy…
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Girls in Scouts – My Opinion
In October, 2017, BSA released this still controversial policy about girls in Scouts. “The Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.…
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Grubmaster: Sharing the Grocery Shopping Load
Getting scouts involved in grubmaster duty can be a challenge, especially for new families. Many feel unsure about planning meals or shopping for a patrol. This often leads to the same scouts taking on the role again and again. With a few simple changes, you can help every scout take a turn. Use a rotation…
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Soccer Marbles Soccer Drill
Soccer Marbles is an easy game for Scouts that works in a small space and uses simple equipment. Three Scouts play at a time, each with a soccer ball. One Scout is the attacker and tries to keep their ball away from two defenders. The defenders dribble and aim to hit the attacker’s ball. Each…
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Soccer Croquet Game
Soccer Croquet is a simple partner game that keeps Scouts active and working together. Pairs use one soccer ball and pass it through cone gates placed around a field. Scouts can complete the gates in any order, which keeps the game flexible and easy to manage. Leaders can adjust cone spacing to fit different ages…
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Ideas for Pack Meeting about Respect
Respect helps Cub Scouts understand how to treat people, places, and things with care. A pack meeting is a great place to practice this. Kids learn respect through service projects, games, stories, and simple ceremonies. They also learn about different cultures, faiths, and family traditions. These activities help them listen, share, and work together with…
