Category: Aims and Methods of Scouting

Looking for a fun way to get your Scouts talking and laughing together? Try the My Story Mystery Game. It’s an easy icebreaker that helps Scouts share short true stories and guess who wrote each one. All you need is paper, pencils, and a group ready to listen and learn more about each other. This…

The Sports merit badge helps Scouts explore fitness and sportsmanship through participation in two different sports. You’ll create a training program, practice, and compete in organized games. Along the way, you’ll learn about sports safety, equipment, and rules. This badge also teaches the importance of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. It’s not about being the best…

Forgotten cookies are crisp, white meringue treats with chocolate chips and nuts. Scouts can help mix the ingredients, spoon the batter onto trays, and then place them in a preheated oven. After that, the oven is turned off, and the cookies sit overnight. This teaches Scouts to be patient and follow directions. The recipe is…

The Rags song is a short, silly song about a dog who doesn’t behave but is still loved. Scouts sing it to the tune of “Six Little Ducks.” It includes funny words and actions like flip, flop, zig, and zag. Kids enjoy the motions as much as the singing. It works well with younger Cub…

The Traffic Safety Merit Badge teaches Scouts how to stay safe around traffic in everyday life. It covers driving, biking, walking, and riding as a passenger. Scouts learn why attention, planning, and good habits matter. They explore vehicle safety, road design, and traffic laws. The badge also focuses on sharing the road with others. Scouts…

Has your Scout finished all the requirements but was told to wait months for a board of review? That can be frustrating, especially when the rules say it should happen soon after the Scoutmaster conference. Boards of review don’t need to wait for regular meetings to start again. They can be held in the summer,…