Author: Scouter Mom
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Geocaching Merit Badge
While working on the Geocaching merit badge, Scouts learn to safely find and record geocaches. A geocache is a place you can find using a GPS (Global Positioning System) unit. Usually there is a place to log your find and sometimes leave or take a small trinket. It is a fun way to learn to…
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Webelos Yo-yo Adventure
The Webelos Yo-yo Adventure is a fun and engaging activity for Scouts. It introduces Webelos to the basics of using a yo-yo. This adventure helps Scouts learn important skills like following safety rules and understanding the mechanics of yo-yos. They practice precision and patience through various yo-yo tricks and techniques.
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Go on a Faith Hike
A faith hike is a special activity where Scouts visit places of worship to learn about different beliefs. In Scouting, we believe in “Duty to God.” This means we participate in our own faiths, and we respect and honor each other’s beliefs, even if they are different from our own. A faith hike lets Scouts…
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Jaws Song (Baby Shark Song)
The Jaws Song, also known as the Baby Shark Song, has been part of Scouting programs for many years. Scouts sing this song at campfires, during hikes, or at pack meetings. It’s a fun, interactive song that gets everyone moving and joining in. Scouts of all ages enjoy it, and it adds excitement to group…
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How to Organize a Bike Rodeo
Our pack might be doing a bike rodeo this year. I have visited these before, but we have never put one on ourselves. So I am researching possible “stations” which the kids can rotate through for the activity.
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Gardening Merit Badge
Scouts plant flowers and vegetables while working on the Gardening merit badge. They also learn how to garden safely. Seed germination experiments and the study of pollination help Scouts understand the science of gardening. They also learn about different methods such as composting, vermiposting, and hydroponics.
