Category: Aims and Methods of Scouting

This Webelos My Family den meeting plan focuses on faith traditions, kindness, and reverence. Scouts will create a collage, make kindness cards, compare different religions, and share a snack tied to traditions. These hands-on activities help them learn about respect and understanding. Leaders will guide discussions and encourage Scouts to share their thoughts. This meeting…

The Drafting merit badge teaches Scouts how to make technical drawings for building or designing projects. You’ll learn to draw by hand and use computer-aided design (CAD) software. Scouts will practice skills like precision, lettering, and using scales for measurements. You can create architectural, mechanical, or electrical drawings to see how drafting is used in…

The most common reason for combining dens is when there are not enough Scouts in one age group to form a full den. Instead of canceling meetings or having a less exciting program, combining dens lets the Scouts still take part and have fun together. They get to learn and work on their requirements in…

Camp Chicken and Dumplings is a simple and hearty recipe that’s perfect for Scouts. It uses basic ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and biscuit-style dumplings, all cooked in one pot. This meal teaches useful cooking skills like chopping, measuring, and simmering. Scouts also practice teamwork as they work together to prepare the dish. The recipe is…

The Fast Food Song is fun for Scouts. It is an action song and would fit in well with a nutrition themed meeting.

Scouts learn to answer questions like “How do you sail against the wind?” while doing the requirements for the Small Boat Sailing merit badge. learn about sailing equipment and how to prepare for a safe adventure on the water. Then they demonstrate their skills by going sailing.