Author: Scouter Mom
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Prevention and First Aid for Tick Bites
Scouts like to get outdoors, but in many areas that brings the danger of tick bites. While most tick bites won’t cause more than minor irritation, if treated incorrectly complications can occur.
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Making Up Missed Requirements for Cub Scouts
If a Cub Scout has missed requirements, families can often organize a similar activity on their own. For example, if the den went on a hike and your Scout missed it, you could take them on a family hike. If they missed a service project, they could do a small project at home or in…
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Tiger Sky Is the Limit Adventure
Sky Is the Limit is one of the Tiger elective adventures. For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about astronomy and do some star gazing.
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Water Rescue Methods
Water rescue techniques are methods used to rescue someone who is in trouble in the water. You will see these methods throughout the BSA programs from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA to Venturing.
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My Community Webelos Den Meeting Plan
The *My Community* den meeting plan for Webelos focuses on teaching Scouts about voting, leadership, laws, and community involvement. Activities include learning about majority and plurality voting, speaking with a local elected official, and creating a timeline of a federal law. Webelos will also work in groups to explore how the three branches of government…
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Multisport Merit Badge
The Multisport merit badge teaches Scouts about swimming, biking, and running. Scouts learn how to train safely, prevent injuries, and improve endurance. They follow a four-week training plan and track their progress. The badge also covers nutrition, hydration, and good health habits. Scouts choose a multisport format, such as a triathlon or duathlon. They practice…
