2020 will go down in history for a lot of reasons, but I sure hope the countless positives will outweigh the negatives when tested by time. What I’ll remember most about 2020 is that the world was encouraged to think outside of the box and then moved to share their clever creativity with everyone else.Continue reading “Scouting Tech: Visual Aids for Virtual Meetings”
Category Archives: Scout Safety
Scouts BSA Merit Badge: Citizenship in Society
We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color. Maya Angelou I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve orContinue reading “Scouts BSA Merit Badge: Citizenship in Society”
Scouting Tech: Using Zoom Breakout Rooms for Survival Situation Games
My oldest son is working to complete his Eagle and has the special opportunity to lead the newest Scouts (recent AOL graduates) in earning their Scout Rank virtually. He’s leaned heavily on the 30 Day Rank Challenge posted by the Heart of America Council, and over the last few weeks has learned a lot aboutContinue reading “Scouting Tech: Using Zoom Breakout Rooms for Survival Situation Games”
Pack-to-Troop Transitions: Preparing AOLs (and their PLs) for Scout Rank
This article includes references to the Cyber Chip, which retired in 2022. Cub Scouts are now referred to “The Protect Yourself Rules” video series found at https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/preview-adventures/protect-yourself-rules/. If you had asked me two months ago how my AOL Bridging plan was coming along, I would’ve told you I was prepared for our big April event. IContinue reading “Pack-to-Troop Transitions: Preparing AOLs (and their PLs) for Scout Rank”
Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA Rank-Specific Scavenger Hunts
As of December 31, 2020, the SCOUTStrong PALA Award has been discontinued. The resources below will no longer help you to qualify for this award, but are still a great opportunity for adventurous Scouts to get out and enjoy nature! 3/3/22 Since my last post, Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA & the “Where in theContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA Rank-Specific Scavenger Hunts”
Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA & the “Where in the World is my Cub Scout Leader” Game
What is the SCOUTStrong PALA Award? Leaders familiar with the SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit award know that this special series of activities fit perfectly into the den setting. You can incorporate healthy snacks, water, and physical activities into just about every adventure and easily earn this special award as you go. In particular, my den enjoyedContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: SCOUTStrong PALA & the “Where in the World is my Cub Scout Leader” Game”
Scouting Tech: Youth Protection in a Virtual World
This article includes references to the Cyber Chip, which retired in 2022. Cub Scouts are now referred to “The Protect Yourself Rules” video series found at https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/preview-adventures/protect-yourself-rules/. It seems to me that social distancing has brought the world closer than ever, from apartment complexes in Italy and China singing in concert, to authors performing Facebook LiveContinue reading “Scouting Tech: Youth Protection in a Virtual World”
Cub Scout Activities: How to Run a Virtual Pack Meeting
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Robert Burns Well, if you’re doing your part to flatten the curve by sitting on your couch and brainstorming all of the ways you and your Pack can Scout in these difficult times, welcome to the One Hour A Week Club. We’re starting campfires withContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: How to Run a Virtual Pack Meeting”
Scouting Tech: Online Conferencing Tools for Virtual Meetings
This article includes references to the Cyber Chip, which retired in 2022. Cub Scouts are now referred to “The Protect Yourself Rules” video series found at https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/preview-adventures/protect-yourself-rules/. We’re navigating some seriously uncharted territory right now, trying to find ways to maintain some normalcy and keep the kids from physically turning into the Fortnite character they’re obsessivelyContinue reading “Scouting Tech: Online Conferencing Tools for Virtual Meetings”
Cub Scout Activities: Adventuring from Home Rank Challenges
My Pack is issuing Rank Challenges to help our Scouts stay involved and entertained over this prolonged period of self-quarantine and social distancing. As an addition to my post about Webelos/AOL Adventures to Complete at Home, which includes an extensive look at how Scouts can complete numerous adventures from the safety of home, I decidedContinue reading “Cub Scout Activities: Adventuring from Home Rank Challenges”
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