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Author: Scouter Mom

  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

    Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

    Doing an outdoor scavenger hunt while hiking will help scouts really explore the world around them while they are walking. This post includes a suggested list in printable format.

  • Forestry Merit Badge

    Forestry Merit Badge

    Scouts learn to identify trees while working on the Forestry merit badge. They find out why forests are important to our economy, climate, wildlife habitats, and endangered species. Scouts investigate how forests are managed and how trees are harvested. They also identify trees which are unhealthy or hazardous.

  • Fun on the Run Lion Adventure

    Fun on the Run Lion Adventure

    For the Fun on the Run adventure, Lion Cub Scouts learn about healthy habits including the importance of making good food choices and getting enough rest.

  • Green Chili Stew Recipe for Camp

    Green Chili Stew Recipe for Camp

    The Sweet Corn Bread recipe I posted last week got me thinking about Green Chili Stew. Serve a nice green salad with it and you have a meal!

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt Song

    We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Song

    Like many skits, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt has multiple versions. The song was popularized by the book of the same name, written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. But the song itself has been around for much longer than the book – it’s actually a traditional chant that has been adapted…

  • How to Build a Fire Skit

    How to Build a Fire Skit

    Skits can be a great way to start an instruction program. They get everyone’s attention focused. I saw this How to Build a Fire skit at a camporee, but it would also work as an introduction to a session on fire building