Author: Scouter Mom
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Dutch oven cooking is one of my favorite ways to make meals and desserts at camp. Put the ingredients in, put some charcoal on the top and bottom, come back later, and voila! you have a delicious dish. Do you have a Dutch oven recipe you’d like to share? Contact me and I’ll share it.
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Tigers in the Wild Den Meeting Plan
Tigers in the Wild Den Meeting Plan Planning an engaging den meeting for Tigers is an exciting way to introduce young Scouts to the outdoors. The Tigers in the Wild adventure is all about exploring nature, learning new skills, and building confidence. It’s a chance for Tigers to discover the world around them while having…
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Railroading Merit Badge
The Railroading merit badge teaches Scouts about trains and how they work. Scouts learn about different types of trains, railroad safety, and how railroads move people and goods. They may visit a train station, rail yard, or museum to see trains in action. Model railroading is also part of the Railroading merit badge, and Scouts…
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Board of Review Questions
Reader Shelley asked “I’m a new Troop Committee Chair and was wondering if anyone has some great questions that they ask their Scouts during their Board of Reviews?” Sometimes committee members struggle to come up with good Board of Review questions.
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Program Themes for Cub Scouts
Themes are a way to add pizzazz to a meeting or a month. They can get your families motivated to be more involved and try new activities. Here are some suggestions for Cub Scout themes:
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Wolf Bobcat Den Meeting Plan
This den meeting plan covers all requirements for the Wolf Bobcat Adventure. Scouts will play games, learn the Scout Oath and Law, and create a set of den rules. They will also practice the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake. A fun relay game helps them remember these important skills. The meeting wraps up with…
