Category: All Scouting
Scoutmaster Dave #100 [SMD100]
This special ScoutmasterDave videos is a clip show from the first 99 ScoutmasterDave videos in the Boy…
Explanation of Scouting Programs [SMD097]
Are you new to the scouting program, or just interested in what it’s all about. This Scoutmaster…
Scouting Acronyms [SMD096]
Ever scratch your head and think, “What are they talking about? Learn the 411 about SM, ASM,…
Why Charter? [SMD095]
The BSA charter process and why it’s important to get it done in a timely manor.
Trip Planning [SMD094]
The art and science of planning scouting (car) trips for fun and adventure while you travel.
Why Roundtable [SMD093]
A discussion on the Roundtable program and why you should come on down.
Leave no trace [SMD092]
Leave no trace and Outdoor ethics and the scouting program.
Tiger Year [SMD091]
An exploration in the Tiger year, which is one of the first experiences in the cub scout…
Setting up a campsite [SMD090]
What to think about when you are picking out and setting up a campsite.
World Scout Jamboree [SMD089]
An overview of ScoutmasterDave’s trip to the World Scout Jamboree in Summit Bechtel.
Teaching Fire Building [SMD088]
How to successfully make a fire, and more importantly, how to teach scouts to make a successful…
Ten Essentials [SMD087]
This week’s ScoutmasterDave we discuss the 10 essentials, what they are and most importantly, why you need…
Cub Scout Recruiting [SMD084]
Membership is the life blood of your program. Plan your recruiting efforts for maximum productivity.
Utencil-less Cooking [SMD083]
Utencil-less cooking is the art of cooking without the need to clean up, as you don’t use…
The real purpose of the program [SMD082]
The ScoutsBSA program is a means to an end, as we explore why the program is set…
The value proposition for the scouting program [SMD081]
The value proposition for the scouting program and how it compares to other programs
Woodbadge Critter Gear [SMD080]
Show off your critter bling in this exploration of wood badge critter gear
Positions of responsibility [SMD079]
One of the keys to the boy scouting program is the effective use of positions of responsibility.
Planning the scouting year [SMD078]
Getting everything all dusted off and ready for the new year. What do do, and how to…
Dutch Oven Salmon [SMD077]
Dutch oven cooking demonstration on how to make a delicious Dutch oven Salmon
Eagle Mentors (Coaches) [SMD075]
The role of a mentor or coach guides the scout through the Eagle advancement process.
Troop budgeting a deep dive into fees and fundraising [SMD073]
How to build up a troop account to take advantage of giving back to the scouts through…
Troop Budgeting [SMD072]
Scout budgets and why you should have one, and the steps to solvency.
Being a Patrol Leader [SMD070]
A patrol leader is one of the main troop positions that keeps the troop going. Find out…
Live Action Desserts [SMD069]
A live action troop meeting where we make Monkey Bread and French Toast Rolls.
“Scout” Rank [SMD068]
The journey of getting new scouts entering the program to the rank of “Scout”.
What is Woodbadge? [SMD067]
The adult scout training program called Woodbadge program, what it is, and why you should participate.
Supporting your local scout camp [SMD066]
Your local scout camp, how and why to support it thought service and patronage.
Making Coffee while camping [SMD064]
Different options on how to make a good cup of coffee when out camping.
Sanitary conditions and “Camp Clean” [SMD063]
Keeping clean in the outdoors and in your food preparation while camping
Face of the Unit [SMD062]
The Scoutmaster or Cubmaster and their responsibilities as the face of the unit to the cub and…
Meet the unit commissioners [SMD061]
A discussion of this important district level volunteer position and how it can help your unit.
Your son made Eagle, now what? [SMD060]
What do scouts do at the pinnacle of the program post their Eagle Ceremony.
Klondike Derby [SMD059]
An exploration on how the Klondike Derby works, and the overall mechanics of the district program.
Small Troops and Large Troops [SMD058]
A discussion of the merits of large and small sized troops in the boy scouting program.
Courts of Honor [SMD057]
The logistics of running and participating in the Boy Scout Court of Honor and how it enhances…
Boards of Review [SMD056]
Understand better the ins and outs of the Boy Scout board of review process and how it…
Advancement Process [SMD055]
How the advancement process works and what to expect in the Boy Scout program.
Scoutmaster Conference [SMD054]
The ScoutMaster Conference is the opportunity to hear from the boys as they transition through the boy…