Advancement
Scoutbook should be your go-to app for your next den meeting
If you’re a den leader, you’re going to love the latest update to Scoutbook! The Boy Scouts of America’s online tool for tracking Scouting advancement just rolled out a new update that’s going to make it easier than ever for den leaders to prepare for and lead meetings, track advancement and attendance, and more. “We…
Read MoreWhat’s the intent behind advancement requirements?
During a campout, Second Class Scout Javier’s patrol worked on First Class requirement 4a.: completing a one-mile orienteering course using a map and compass and measuring designated items. After the course, Javier looks to the next requirement in his handbook, which reads: Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a smartphone…
Read MoreNew Cub Scout Preview Adventure!
Welcome to the fun and exciting Yo-Yo Preview Adventure sponsored by Duncan Toys. This preview adventure gives Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts the opportunity to learn the concepts that make a yo-yo work and the basic physics of a pendulum. Duncan has provide great instructional videos to help you present this adventure to your…
Read MoreDoes helping fellow Scouts count for service requirements?
When someone needs help, Scouts are there to jump in and serve. That’s what Scouts do, even when it’s their fellow Scouts who are in need. Service plays an integral part in rank advancement, so when Scouts help each other out, the question sometimes comes up: Can helping another Scouting unit count for service hours…
Read MoreMerit Badge Counselor List – Lake Minnetonka District – Western Region – Northern Star Scouts
If you need a password to download this searchable excel file, please contact the following people by email. Charlie Jones Advancement Chairman [email protected] Scott Janke Vice Chair and Key-5 [email protected]
Read More2019 GREY WOLF NYLT
The course is designed around a model troop/crew’s month. The unit is led by a youth staff trained to provide counseling and mentoring. Adult leadership is present, but the unit is run by the well-trained youth staff. Youth completing the course return to their units ready to lead and more excited for Scouting. A one-week…
Read MoreHow to complete requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge
When Scouting Heritage merit badge debuted in 2010, Scouts completing requirement 4B were asked to “write or visit the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas.” Now that the museum has officially opened at its new home at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, the procedure for completing this requirement has changed. Scouts still have the option…
Read MoreYouth elections aren’t immune to drama
Many youth leaders in Scouts, Venturing and Sea Scouts are chosen by their peers. It’s a great exercise in civics. However, like with any election, one side can be left disappointed with the results. Let’s examine this scenario: Star Scout Adam and First Class Scout Timothy are running for patrol leader. Adam is the current…
Read MoreAn Eagle Scout board of review isn’t a job interview; it’s a celebration
The Scouting journey prepares a young person to get a good job. But that doesn’t mean the final step in that journey — which for many young people is the Eagle Scout board of review — should be conducted like a job interview. That’s the takeaway from an enlightening new article titled “Eagle Scout Boards…
Read MoreRead what one major university said about Scouting in an acceptance letter
We’ve all heard that Scouting experience will give a young person a leg up at a college, university or trade school. But it’s always nice to see tangible proof that this is still the case. The latest example comes from Andrew, an Eagle Scout from Texas. His proud grandfather, Randy Konkel, noticed that the young…
Read More