Scouting archives

App Feed - Outdoors

Disaster-proof campsites

March 26, 2022 1

A campsite that can withstand a sudden thunderstorm (or other unforeseen weather event) doesn’t just happen; you must meticulously plan and execute it from start to finish.

App Feed - Health and Safety

Lost and found

March 19, 2022 0

People get lost in the wilderness more often than you might think. The keys to being found include preparing well, responding correctly and carrying a well-stocked survival kit.

App Feed - Outdoors

Ready for takeoff with kites

March 5, 2022 0

Kites can be the focus of STEM activities featuring the science of weather, technology of flight, engineering of aeronautical design, and math for figuring angles and lengths. There are Scouting skills, too, including knot-tying, pocketknife use and making a strong square lashing.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Pinewood Derby scheduling strategies

February 5, 2022 0

The Pinewood Derby is one of the highlights of the Cub Scout year. But it can be challenging to organize it in a way that keeps every family engaged throughout, even if their cars are eliminated from contention early.