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…
Backpacking Foods [SMD053]
Even if you don’t do backpacking with your Troop or Pack, these tips can help in all…
Preparing for the Webelos Transition [SMD052]
Geared towards Webelos leaders, this guide is to help make the transition to boy scouting easier.
Youth Protection and Adult Leadership [SMD051]
Presented are 5 tips to keep your meeting running with the new Youth Protection and Adult Leadership…
Merit Badge Instruction [SMD050]
An explanation and benefits of the merit badge program from a merit badge councilor perspective.
Cub camping and boy scout camping [SMD049]
An exploration of the cub and boy scouting camping experience.
Order of the Arrow [SMD048]
All about the Order of the Arrow, scoutings camping honor society.
Giving back to the program [SMD047]
How to engage the boys in the program to teach and inspire the younger boys.
Working with a camp stove [SMD046]
How to effectively use a camp stove to make great meals in the outdoors.
Running a District event [SMD045]
How to run a successful event that the boys will love, be well received by the adults…
Managing food waste in the outdoors [SMD044]
How to organize your outdoor experience to maximize what you use and what you throw away in…
Fraternity of Scouting [SMD043]
How adults and leaders in the scouting movement form lifelong friendships as they provide service to the…
Report from Summer Camp [SMD042]
A review of the summer camp experience and how leadership can help and mentor scouts by letting…
Wearing the Uniform [SMD041]
As one of the methods of scouting, the uniform is the most visible part of the boy…
Transitioning a new Cubmaster or Scoutmaster [SMD040]
The transition process is a necessary step in the growth and continuation of the troop.
Boy Led [SMD039]
Scouts BSA is unique in how it is runs it’s program. At the heart is a program…
Camp out activities [SMD038]
Outing is an integral part of the Scouting, but it’s not enough so simply go, you need…
Fire skills [SMD037]
Making fire is not all fun and games, and it can be a teaching opportunity with the…
Knife and Axe Skills [SMD036]
The teaching of knife and axe skills is integral to a well run outdoor program if it…
Being Prepared [SMD035]
Being prepared doesn’t only apply to the Scouts, leaders help enable scouts by being prepared to when…
When everything goes to heck [SMD034]
A ScoutmasterDave discussion on what to do when everything goes wrong and how to recover, and get…
Cub’s first camping experiences [SMD033]
This week’s episode is all about experiencing your child’s first camping experience so it’s fun and can…
Transitioning to Boy Scouts [SMD032]
The cub and boy scouting programs are different, in this video cast we discuss how the programs…
Meal Timing [SMD031]
Planning a meal is an important part of the camp cooking experience, with proper meal timing all…
Cub Scout Camping [SMD030]
Cub scout camping is an easy introduction to the outdoor experience, this exploration of the experience will…
Camping Toys [SMD029]
The collection of camping toys is much more than a cool knife and flashlight, as you will…
Other Uses for a Dutch Oven [SMD028]
Dutch ovens can be used for more than dump cake and the occasional stew. This week’s video…
Webelos Invitational [SMD027]
Exploring how our troop uses a 1-night campout to introduce cubs to the boy scouting program.
Stove Cooking [SMD026]
How to wrangle your outdoor stove to make more than burnt toast and raw chicken.
Cold Weather Camping [SMD025]
Cold weather camping doesn’t need to be a death march into the tundra. This week we explore…
Boys that need the scouting program [SMD024]
This video cast explores how the program can support youth development in different way than sports or…
Choosing an Eagle Project [SMD023]
Tips and timelines to choosing Eagle projects that are tailored to specific scouts.
Eagle Required Merit Badges [SMD022]
An exploration of Eagle required merit badges and a timeline of completing selected badges.