Scouting Tips Archives - Page 45 of 46

The 10 elements of a great Cub Scout camp

November 9, 2009 3

Want to make Cub Scout camps a great experience for boys? Then just make sure the camp has these 10 simple elements, courtesy of Dennis Kampa of the Rocky Mountain Council: Top-notch camp leadership and

UACANSV (Using Acronyms Can Alienate New Scout Volunteers)

October 27, 2009 11

Here’s a quick test of acronyms and initialisms for you. How many of these 10 can you name? BALOO PLC NAYLE ASPL COPE NYLT JOTA FOS NESA YIS Scroll to check your work…

Learn from the Handbook: Boy Scouts and Leave No Trace

October 21, 2009 4

With millions of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers heading to national parks, state parks, and other public land each year, there's bound to be some irreversible harm done to nature. But the point of

50 stars, 13 stripes, and two right ways to wear it

August 25, 2009 50

We received e-mail recently from a reader asking why the flag on the right sleeve of the Boy Scout uniform shirt differs from the one worn by the U.S. military. Here’s an excerpt: This has been bothering me

Learn from the Handbook: Pace Yourself

August 20, 2009 0

This week, we’re introducing a new feature here at Cracker Barrel in honor of the recent release of the Boy Scout Handbook. We call it Learn from the Handbook. Yes, technically the handbook is meant

BSA stresses parade safety

July 1, 2009 0

Nothing screams patriotism like your community’s Independence Day parade. You’ll see it all: red-white-and blue floats, a high school marching band or two, and—of course—a bunch of smiling Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. But

Achieve Scouting goals in your community

June 19, 2009 0

Did you ever have to make up your mind—between Scouting and sports? You’re not alone. Get input from fellow volunteers in Front Line Stuff from the current issue of Scouting magazine. Some great advice there. But

Be prepared for swine flu

May 4, 2009 0

Let’s get serious. The H1N1 flu, commonly known as “swine flu,” is spreading rapidly across the United States, and the BSA is asking all unit leaders to be prepared and stay informed. The CDC has

Get your unit ready for severe weather

April 30, 2009 1

Just when the temperatures start warming up, severe weather moves in to spoil the fun. Tomorrow is the first day of May, and that means we’re closing in on thunderstorm season. Is your unit ready?

A lesson in liquids

April 22, 2009 2

Wherever you read Cracker Barrel—at your office (we won’t tell your boss) or in front of the home PC—you’re probably not thirsty. You can find plenty of water nearby. But even if you’re not thinking