Posts Tagged ‘Scouting-Wire’
4 Simple Experiments to Spark STEM Learning Today
Want to introduce your Scouts to the fascinating world of STEM with fun, hands-on experiments? Of course you do! Do you always have time to set up lab equipment or clean up a mess of materials and “creations” afterwards? We didn’t think so. While we’re all about the sense of satisfaction you get from successfully conducting…
Read MoreMom Applauds Program for Kindergarten-Age Boys
Last year, mom blogger Emily of Busy Mommy discovered firsthand how much fun Scouting can be for the whole family when she and her son were introduced to Scouting for the first time through a local Cub Scout Fun Day day camp. Today, Emily looks back fondly on the experience, marveling at the mission of Scouting…
Read More6 Ways to Raise Awareness for Cyber Security and Online Safety This Month
At the BSA we’re committed to online safety for both Scouts and Scouters, and we have a plethora of resources to help keep you and your family protected on the web. In fact, October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. We live in a world…
Read MoreLooking for Eagle Project Ideas? Use This Resource
As they consider Eagle project ideas during the planning stages for an Eagle Scout project, many Scouts run through a series of thoughts about what might work. Indeed, part of the process requires a Scout to weigh a number of options concerning feasibility and logistics for any particular project. Eagle project ideas that might at first…
Read MoreUnplugging from Devices & Plugging Into Scouting: A Mom’s Take on Activities for Boys
Staving off the dreaded “mom, I’m bored!” calls mothers often hear from their sons can be frustrating, especially when your boys are begging for their electronic devices for entertainment. But Scout mom and blogger Jonna of A Mom’s Take doesn’t give in when her boys are restless for their electronics. Jonna points her boys to…
Read MoreHelp Lead the Shift to a Sustainable Future for the BSA
For more than a century, the Boy Scouts of America has been a leader in conservation education and environmental stewardship. Sustainability goes hand-in-hand with being a good Scout. Reducing what we consume and recycling, repurposing, restoring, and repairing what we own all are parts of being thrifty — a key point of the Scout Law.…
Read MoreWhat This Mom Has to Say About Scouting’s Influence on Her Family
Back to school season means it’s time to start signing the kids up for extracurricular activities! But what activity will mean the most to your family? Scout mom and blogger Heather of A Southern Mom describes on her blog how Scouting was the best choice she made, not only for her son, but for the whole…
Read More10 Things You Can Do NOW to Fill Your Jamboree Contingent
A national jamboree is a once-in-a lifetime experience for most Scouts. Don’t miss the opportunity let your Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers be part of the best jamboree ever! It’s not too late to sign up! Here are 10 things you can do support the national jamboree in your council TODAY: Find everything you need to…
Read MoreReiterating the Importance of Character
You often hear me speak about character and leadership. Not only are they the cornerstones of our movement; our commitment to these principles is what differentiates us as a youth-serving organization. But what is character? Merriam-Webster defines it as the complex of mental and ethical traits marking and often individualizing a person. In our Scout…
Read More7 Steps to a Successful Sign-Up Night
Sign-up nights have been a keystone for Boy Scout recruiting for years, and for good reason: they work! Sign-up nights give parents and youth an opportunity to get to know Scouting at a personal level, face-to-face. What Is Sign-Up Night? Sign-up nights provide basic information about what Scouting offers youth and families in the area. This…
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