Author: ScoutmasterDave
Scout Communications [SMD141]
A discussion of the realities of scout communications between scouts, leaders, parents MB Councilors and how…
Troop History [SMD140]
An exploration of Troop history and what it means to new scouts coming into a unit and…
Menu Cards [SMD139]
Menu cards are an easy way for scouts to pick out meals for camping trips with directions,…
Virtual merit badges [SMD138]
Virtual merit badges have been Scouting’s response for continued activity due to the Corona Virus pandemic. This…
One Pan Pasta [SMD137]
One pan pasta is a pasta meal you can make over a camp stove or inside….
Preparing for Annual Planning for a new scout year [SMD136]
Annual planning for the scouting season is an important part of running a successful cub scout or…
One man backpacking tents [SMD135]
A ScoutMasterDave look at the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person backpacking style tent, the setup and take…
Pancakes over a camp stove [SMD134]
One of the first things a scout cooks is usually the breakfast staple pancakes and sausage. This…
Greenbar Bill [SMD133]
A short trip into the the life and times of one of the crafters of the boy…
Staycation Summer Camp [SMD132]
Exploration of ways to deliver a boy scout summer camp experience for troops while staying safe this…
VideoConference Games [SMD131]
Games you can play while adhering to social distancing guidelines over videoconference platforms like Zoom.
Chicken Stew [SMD130]
One of my family’s favorite meals is chicken stew made a dutch oven. This great dish has…
Scout Rank in a virtual world [SMD129]
Scout rank in ScoutsBSA in person or via distance education in the wake of the Corona lockdown.
6 Tips for Distance Scouting [SMD128]
As scouting deals with the corona virus, these 6 tips can help you keep scouting going for…
Virtual Roundtable and the corona virus [SMD127]
Showcasing a virtual roundtable we did this past week because of meeting canceled due to corona virus…
Scout Leaders and Abuse in the BSA [SMD126]
Discussion on the stereotyping of adult leaders related to current BSA lawsuits and bankruptcies.
Boy Scouting EDGE method of teaching skills [SMD125]
The edge method is the preferred method of teaching skills in the ScoutsBSA program. Explain, Demonstrate, Guide,…
Trash in the outdoors [SMD124]
A discussion of minimizing the trash in the outdoors, and giving the scouts an appreciation for consumables…
One Pot Meals [SMD123]
One pot meals simplify the scouting cooking process and are an easy way for younger scouts to…
Leave No Trace: Minimize Campfire Impacts [SMD122]
Minimize Campfire Impacts is one of the seven principles of Leave No Trace, which is a program…
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) [SMD121]
ILST or Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops is intended to help Scouts in leadership positions…
So who exactly was Lord Baden Powell? [SMD120]
A little bit about Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting
12 Movies to share with your scouts [SMD119]
Highlighting 12 movies to share with your ScoutsBSA scouts that align to scouting values and sense of…
10 Camping Trip Activities [SMD118]
Camping trip activities for Cub and Boy Scouts to improve the outdoor program and make the…
Arrow of Light [SMD117]
The Arrow of Light is the typically the culmination of the cub scouting program and is…
Webelos Transition Process [SMD116]
This video outlines the ScoutsBSA transition process from the cub scouting program
How to choose a ScoutsBSA Troop [SMD115]
Before bridging to a new Troop it’s important to consider your options within your local area…
Special Skills Worksheet [SMD114]
A few years ago the BSA put together a skills worksheet to hand out to parents with…
Doing a good turn daily [SMD113]
Doing a good turn. In its simplest sense doing a good turn is doing something nice or…
Working in a Patrol [SMD112]
Working in a patrol can be hard, and actually goes through stages to become a team. Learn…
New Member Coordinator [SMD111]
A New Member Coordinator is a recent addition to the set of adult positions to help units…
ADHD Scouts [SMD110]
Scouting can be a great program for individuals affected by this disorder. This week’s Scoutmaster Dave discusses…
Online training [SMD109]
The ins and outs of online training for positions within the Cub Scouts, Venture Scouts, Scouts BSA…
Instruction on Scout Rank [SMD108]
As cubs move up to the Boy scouting program (ScoutsBSA) setting them up to succeed is important…
An exploration of the methods of Scouting [SMD107]
This week’s scoutmaster dave is an exploration of the different methods of scouting, including Ideals, Patrols, Outdoor…
What is CyberChip for Scouting? [SMD106]
An explanation of the CyberChip program for the Boy Scouts of America through Netsmartz, highlighting how it…
Old scouters, when the program moves past them [SMD105]
The boy scouting program has a wealth of volunteers who remain with the program long after their…
Servant leadership [SMD104]
Being a patrol leader in the Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA) can be hard. It can be easier with…
10 Tips for Camping in the Rain [SMD103]
Rain doesn’t need to ruin your camping trips. Follow these 10 tips for camping in the rain…
Including parents to make a better program [SMD102]
The how’s and why’s of including scout parents into leadership and help with running the program for…