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Leave No Trace Frontcountry Guidelines
Leave No Trace is an outdoor ethics program which encourages responsible use of outdoor resources. The frontcountry guidelines are the guidelines for day-use areas like parks and trails. It is a good...
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The Outdoor Code
Every Scout who is spending time outdoors should be familiar with the Outdoor Code. It is especially important for Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Venturers who are out camping regularly. The Outdoor Code:...
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Native American Prayer
Native American lore is an important part of the Boy Scout and Cub Scout programs. You have to be a little careful when dealing with spirituality and religion, so know your unit. This prayer is...
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Good Manners Napkins
Do you ever feel like you are repeating yourself when you are teaching your kids table manners? Here is an idea your Cub Scouts can make for their holiday table or even for everyday family dinners....
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Tiger Adventure Requirements: Backyard Jungle
[cs2015] Backyard Jungle is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn to really observe the outdoors and see all of the life and...
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Wolf Adventure Requirements: Call of the Wild
[cs2015] Call of the Wild is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. For this adventure, Wolves go camping, learn some Scout skills, think about being prepared for outdoor adventure, and learn...
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Arrow of Light Adventure Requirements: Building a Better World
[cs2015] Building a Better World is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In this adventure, Webelos learn all about citizenship including about the rights and duties of citizens,...
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Wolf Adventure Requirements: Council Fire
[cs2015] Council Fire is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. For this adventure, Wolves learn about being a member of a community. They plan a service project, look for ways they can help in...
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Arrow of Light Adventure Requirements: Camper
[cs2015] Camper is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In this adventure, Webelos learn how to set up tents, how to be prepared for weather and natural disasters, and other outdoor...
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Bear Adventure Requirements: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
[cs2015] Fur, Feathers, and Ferns is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. For this adventure, Bears learn about wildlife and plants in their area and about endangered species. The...
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Wolf Adventure Requirements: Paws on the Path
[cs2015] Paws on the Path is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. For this adventure, Wolves learn how to hike safely and under the guidelines of the Outdoor Code and LNT. Then they go on a...
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Tiger Adventure Requirements: Tigers in the Wild
[cs2015] Tigers in the Wild is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn some outdoor skills, go hiking, and participate in other...
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Bear Elective Adventure Requirements: A Bear Goes Fishing
[cs2015] A Bear Goes Fishing is one of the Bear elective adventures. For this adventure, Bears learn about fishing regulations and equipment. Then they try to catch some fish. The requirement for...
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Wolf Elective Adventure Requirements: Spirit of the Water
[cs2015] Spirit of the Water is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For the Spirit of the Water adventure, Wolves learn about water conservation and how to enjoy swimming and boating...
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Cub Scout Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
Scouts of all ages are guided by the Outdoor Code and the principles of Leave No Trace when they participate in outdoor activities. Cub Scouts and their leaders can earn the Outdoor Ethics Awareness...
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Boy Scout Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
Last week we looked at the Cub Scout Outdoor Ethics Awareness award. There is also a Boy Scout Outdoor Ethics Awareness award (and another award for Venturers). So today we will look at the...
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March Pack Meeting Plan – Be Aware and Care (Compassion)
The Cub Scout core value for the month of March is Compassion. BSA has a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Be Aware and Care related to this core value. The Be Aware and Care meeting plan features...
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Wolf Den Meeting Plan – Call of the Wild: Outdoor Skills
This Wolf den meeting plan covers two of the seven requirements for the Call of the Wild Wolf adventure. The other requirements will be covered in another meeting and a den outing. At this meeting,...
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BSA Hornaday Award Program – Introduction
This is the first in a series about the BSA Hornaday Award Program. This award program recognizes Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers who make significant contributions in the area of...
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BSA Hornaday Award Program – William O’Brochta’s Story
This is the second in a series about the BSA Hornaday Award Program. In this segment, author William O’Brochta tells about how he learned about the Hornaday Awards and his efforts to earn the Hornaday...
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