Camping
Here’s how to complete a square lashing in half the time
Making tight wraps and fraps when tying a square lashing can take some time, but not with this method. For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us. This week, we’ll show you a quick and easy way to tie the most commonly…
Read MoreIn this Texas troop’s trip to Wyoming for summer camp, there’s a lesson for us all
As the Scouts in Troop 1776 of Plano, Texas, get older, their interest in traditional summer camp activities starts to wane. They want to challenge themselves further, to venture deeper into nature’s mysteries. They want high adventure. A year ago, with that in mind, Scoutmaster David Wille approached the patrol leaders’ council with a suggestion. He…
Read MoreIt’s time to gear up to go camping with your family
You might need a new tent for an upcoming family campout. Or perhaps your son or daughter wants a new backpack — and needs to fill it with some upgraded camping gear. Maybe you know a family new to Scouting and they need some direction on how to prepare for outdoor adventures. What should you…
Read MoreHere’s a tip to help your Scouts remember how to tie a clove hitch
Did you know a clove hitch is essentially two simple knots? When your Scout is tying lashings, all they need to know to create a clove hitch is how to tie a half-hitch. For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us. This…
Read MoreCHECK OUT SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT WEEKEND CAMP
For of our metro area camps have created a special event schedule for all those who are camping with us in the coming months. Before making your next weekend camping reservation at one of our great locations, check out the events below. 10/19/19: Orienteering Skills & Contest Day at Rum River Jamboree on the Air…
Read MoreAlways tie a square knot correctly with this tip
Tying a square knot might be confusing for Scouts. “Right-over-left” or was it “left-over-right?” For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us. This week’s tip involves a technique to tying a square knot correctly every time. Special thanks to Larry Green for…
Read MoreRemember to protect yourself from mosquitoes
From 2009 to 2018, the state of Michigan reported seven total human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain infections. However, this year, Michigan has already reported seven cases, including three that were fatal. Infections have also been reported in Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The…
Read MoreNational Public Lands Day: Connecting to Nature through Service Saturday, September 28, 2019
National Public Lands Day, the largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands. https://www.neefusa.org/npld Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together on the fourth Saturday in September to assist with various projects designed to restore and enhance public parks, forests, waterways and more. From trail maintenance to tree planting—volunteers of all ages and…
Read MoreTry this easy technique next time you need to whip a rope
Whipping a rope can be a little tricky. If your Scout is struggling with the traditional method, you can teach them another way, called “West Country whipping.” For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some camp hacks that the BSA’s national camping subcommittee has shared with us. This week’s tip involves an easier way…
Read MoreThere’s a ‘soft-skills gap’ in today’s youth, but Scouting is helping to close it
Today’s employers are looking to hire someone with problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a team. “Sounds an awful lot like the traits we develop in Scouting,” says Peter Boll. When he’s not working as communications coordinator for the American Camp Association’s New England chapter, Boll is an assistant Scoutmaster.…
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