Posted in All Scouting Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)

Eagle Scout Project Fundraising [SMD101]

Ideas and methods of fundraising for a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project

Posted in All Scouting Scouting Lifestyle

Scoutmaster Dave #100 [SMD100]

This special ScoutmasterDave videos is a clip show from the first 99 ScoutmasterDave videos in the Boy…

Posted in Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)

Timing an Eagle Project [SMD099]

  Developing an Eagle project requires a clear idea of timing and the tasks needed to make…

Posted in Skills

Running a campfire program [SMD098]

Campfires are one of the iconic memories of cub and boy scouting. Learn the best way to…

Posted in All Scouting

Explanation of Scouting Programs [SMD097]

Are you new to the scouting program, or just interested in what it’s all about. This Scoutmaster…

Posted in All Scouting Scouting Lifestyle

Scouting Acronyms [SMD096]

Ever scratch your head and think, “What are they talking about? Learn the 411 about SM, ASM,…

Posted in All Scouting

Why Charter? [SMD095]

The BSA charter process and why it’s important to get it done in a timely manor.

Posted in All Scouting

Trip Planning [SMD094]

The art and science of planning scouting (car) trips for fun and adventure while you travel.

Posted in All Scouting

Why Roundtable [SMD093]

A discussion on the Roundtable program and why you should come on down.

Posted in All Scouting Skills

Leave no trace [SMD092]

  Leave no trace and Outdoor ethics and the scouting program.

Posted in All Scouting Cub Scouts

Tiger Year [SMD091]

An exploration in the Tiger year, which is one of the first experiences in the cub scout…

Posted in All Scouting Camping Skills

Setting up a campsite [SMD090]

What to think about when you are picking out and setting up a campsite.

Posted in All Scouting Scouting Lifestyle

World Scout Jamboree [SMD089]

An overview of ScoutmasterDave’s trip to the World Scout Jamboree in Summit Bechtel.

Posted in All Scouting Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)

Teaching Fire Building [SMD088]

How to successfully make a fire, and more importantly, how to teach scouts to make a successful…

Posted in All Scouting Skills

Ten Essentials [SMD087]

This week’s ScoutmasterDave we discuss the 10 essentials, what they are and most importantly, why you need…

Posted in Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA) Camping Scouting Lifestyle

Exploration of a leader’s pack [SMD086]

Ever wonder what’s in a leader’s pack? Or what should be. Here we take a look inside…

Posted in Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA) Camping

Packing for a Camping trip [SMD085]

Geared towards scouts, this ScoutmasterDave videocast delves into the do’s and don’ts of getting ready for a…

Posted in All Scouting Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Recruiting [SMD084]

Membership is the life blood of your program. Plan your recruiting efforts for maximum productivity.

Posted in All Scouting Cooking

Utencil-less Cooking [SMD083]

Utencil-less cooking is the art of cooking without the need to clean up, as you don’t use…

Posted in All Scouting Scouting Lifestyle

The real purpose of the program [SMD082]

The ScoutsBSA program is a means to an end, as we explore why the program is set…

Posted in All Scouting Scouting Lifestyle

The value proposition for the scouting program [SMD081]

The value proposition for the scouting program and how it compares to other programs

Posted in All Scouting Scouting Lifestyle

Woodbadge Critter Gear [SMD080]

Show off your critter bling in this exploration of wood badge critter gear

Posted in All Scouting Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)

Positions of responsibility [SMD079]

One of the keys to the boy scouting program is the effective use of positions of responsibility.

Posted in All Scouting Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)

Planning the scouting year [SMD078]

Getting everything all dusted off and ready for the new year. What do do, and how to…

Posted in All Scouting Cooking

Dutch Oven Salmon [SMD077]

Dutch oven cooking demonstration on how to make a delicious Dutch oven Salmon

Posted in Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA) Cooking

Patrol Boxes Revisited [SMD076]

Way back in VideoCast #06 we discussed patrol boxes. This video highlights the changes from the initial…

Posted in All Scouting Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)

Eagle Mentors (Coaches) [SMD075]

The role of a mentor or coach guides the scout through the Eagle advancement process.

Posted in Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA) Scouting Lifestyle

Adult (over 18) Patrol [SMD074]

What do scouts do when they turn 18? Are they are at the end of their youth…

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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…

Posted in All Scouting

Troop Budgeting [SMD072]

Scout budgets and why you should have one, and the steps to solvency.

Posted in All Scouting

Troop Storage [SMD071]

A peek into troop storage equipment.

Posted in All Scouting Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)

Being a Patrol Leader [SMD070]

A patrol leader is one of the main troop positions that keeps the troop going. Find out…

Posted in All Scouting Cooking

Live Action Desserts [SMD069]

A live action troop meeting where we make Monkey Bread and French Toast Rolls.

Posted in All Scouting Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)

“Scout” Rank [SMD068]

The journey of getting new scouts entering the program to the rank of “Scout”.

Posted in All Scouting Scouting Lifestyle

What is Woodbadge? [SMD067]

The adult scout training program called Woodbadge program, what it is, and why you should participate.

Posted in All Scouting Camping

Supporting your local scout camp [SMD066]

Your local scout camp, how and why to support it thought service and patronage.

Posted in Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA) Camping Cooking

Cooking in the cold [SMD065]

How to prepare meals while in the outdoors in the cold temperatures

Posted in All Scouting Cooking

Making Coffee while camping [SMD064]

Different options on how to make a good cup of coffee when out camping.

Posted in All Scouting Camping Cooking

Sanitary conditions and “Camp Clean” [SMD063]

Keeping clean in the outdoors and in your food preparation while camping

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Face of the Unit [SMD062]

The Scoutmaster or Cubmaster and their responsibilities as the face of the unit to the cub and…