Category: Aims and Methods of Scouting

Scouts learn about the properties and uses of composite materials while working on the Composite Materials Merit Badge. They also learn how to safely work with resins and other components. And they investigate careers related to composite materials.

A white elephant gift exchange can bring a lot of joy to a Scout holiday event, but it can also leave parents wondering what to bring. This guide shares simple ideas that work for mixed ages and small budgets. You will find tips for gifts that many Scouts enjoy, fun ways to wrap them, and…

Scouts get a taste of life on the stage while doing the requirements for the Theater merit badge. They read several plays and write one of their own. Scouts explore skills such as acting, directing, set design, costume design, hair and makeup design, lighting, sound and more. They also perform a pantomime and entertain their…

Songs add life and energy to scouting. A fun song like The Pizza Man can lift the mood of a meeting and help everyone feel welcome. Songs help scouts remember skills, work together, and express themselves in simple ways. They also give scouts a chance to laugh, move, and share moments that stay with them…

The Safety Merit Badge teaches Scouts how to prevent accidents and stay alert. It covers careful habits at home, school, and during outdoor activities. Scouts learn simple steps to protect themselves and others. They study common hazards and make clear plans for fire safety, emergency action, and family rules. The Safety Merit Badge also shows…

Barb sent in this template and instructions for making a cootie catcher make a history of the US flag cootie catcher to help Cub Scouts. A cootie catcher, also called a fortune teller, is an orgami construct which can be used to ask and answer questions.