“I think what makes ‘Jeopardy!’ special is that, among all the quiz and game shows out there, ours tends to encourage learning.”-Alex Trebek When it comes to trivia, there’s one game show that stands out from the rest, and that’s Jeopardy! (Sorry, Cash Cab. Although that show was pretty great, too.) Even if you aren’tContinue reading “Scouts BSA Patrol Activities: JEOPARDY! Scouting Showdown”
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Pack-to-Troop Transitions: Preparing AOLs (and their PLs) for Scout Rank
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. I had, after all, been dreaming about the day my den of Cub Scouts would cross into the care of their new Troops since they first donnedContinue reading “Pack-to-Troop Transitions: Preparing AOLs (and their PLs) for Scout Rank”
Scouting Tech: Youth Protection in a Virtual World
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 Live readings for the masses, singers and songwriters performing free concerts from home, artists sharing tutorials so we can release our collective creativity, educators hosting live classesContinue reading “Scouting Tech: Youth Protection in a Virtual World”
Scouting: How to Identify and Deal With Burnout
Hey, Scouter! Do you remember the moment you felt the call to leadership? Were your eyes large, sparkly, and full of stars? Did you have a laundry list of great, new ideas to help execute this already fantastic program? Were you so excited to answer the call that you drove to the Scout Shop andContinue reading “Scouting: How to Identify and Deal With Burnout”
Cub Scouts: How to Teach the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace Principles for Kids
We all know that a great way to connect with our kids is to get them disconnected from all of their electronics, and that Scouts in particular love a good adventure into the woods. The Aims of Scouting are character development, leadership development, citizenship training, and personal fitness; all of which can be achieved inContinue reading “Cub Scouts: How to Teach the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace Principles for Kids”
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