Author: Scouter Mom
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Webelos Badge for Cub Scouts
The Webelos badge program helps fourth graders grow through hands-on adventures and simple challenges. Webelos learn outdoor skills, community service, fitness, safety, and character. They explore new interests through required and elective adventures, gaining confidence as they work with their den and family. The program encourages independence and teaches responsibility in a fun way. With…
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Camping Merit Badge
The Camping merit badge is a key component of the Scouting program, teaching essential outdoor skills and responsibilities. This badge not only enhances camping proficiency but also instills respect for nature and the importance of preparation. Through earning the Camping merit badge, Scouts develop a foundation for safe, enjoyable, and responsible outdoor experiences.
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What Counts as Service Hours?
A reader asks what types of service projects can be used as service hours to fulfill requirements.
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Favorite Camping Recipes
Coming up with camping recipes can offer some challenges, but it can also be very rewarding. Many people stick to hotdogs and hamburgers at camp. But it is easy and fun to get a little more creative. So here are some recipes to put in your camping cookbook.
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Cooking Core Requirement for the Venturing Ranger Award: Free Resources
The Cooking Core Requirement for the Ranger Award teaches Venturers how to plan, buy food, and cook meals for a camping trip. It includes preparing a menu for six people for three meals over two nights, using different cooking methods like fire, charcoal, or stove. Venturers also learn to cook without utensils and make a…
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Bear Badge for Cub Scouts
The Bear badge year gives third grade Cub Scouts a chance to grow, explore, and have fun. Bears learn outdoor skills, safety, fitness, and citizenship through simple activities they can understand and enjoy. They also try electives that match their interests, from fishing to science to building. This program helps Scouts gain confidence while learning…
