First Scouts BSA Office Hours Available NowThe inaugural Scouts BSA Office Hours session was live-streamed on April 18, 2019. Scouters had an opportunity to have their questions answered by subject matter experts from the National Scouts BSA Committee. Topics included: helping new Scouts advance in rank; reinforcing the patrol method, preparing for weekend overnight outdoor experiences, and growing your new Scouts BSA […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·May 10, 2019
May 2019 – Bullying<p>Talking about bullying doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. You just have to shine a light on it. We get a lot of questions regarding how to handle bullying in a Scouting context, so we thought this might be a good time to talk to Cody Solesbee, a doctoral student in the School of Psychology at […]</p>
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May 2019 – Training: Why You Need It and How to Get It<p>This episode is all about training: why it’s important, how to get trained, and everything you need to know about training. Longtime volunteer Grace Davidson wrote the scripts and provided content for the new e-learning training modules. Whether you’re new to Scouting or have been around the Scouting block a time or two, you’ll be […]</p>
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April 2019 – Scouts with Special Needs<p>Last December there was a post on the Bryan on Scouting blog about Benjamin Waggoner, a Scout who has spina bifida and is Eagle Scout No. 527 in Troop 890 in Dallas, Texas. So, we invited Benjamin and his dad, Chip Waggoner, to chat with us about Scouts with special needs from the perspectives of […]</p>
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April 2019 – Scouts with Special Needs<p>Special needs can mean anything from a learning disability like dyslexia to hearing loss to a physical disability like cerebral palsy. Even if you don’t have any special needs youth in your den or pack, you’re sure to find this discussion with Warren Weener, the chair-elect of the National Disabilities Awareness Committee, very enlightening. If […]</p>
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Positions of Responsibility for the Eagle Scout AwardIn the latest printing of the Scouts BSA Handbook, the items highlighted in bold underline below were inadvertently left off the list of qualifying positions of responsibility for the Eagle Scout Award. The requirement should read as follows: EAGLE Rank Requirements While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·March 12, 2019
The New Troop’s First MonthBased on themes contained in Program Features, Volume I, samples of an initial meeting plan, as well as four regular troop meetings, have been developed. The sample meetings lead to a main event. These resources can be found at TroopLeader.org Scouts BSA Program Updates·March 12, 2019
Business as usual at Summit Bechtel ReserveSince the planning stages, The Summit has been designed and laid out to host scouts. All scouts. Our facilities are tailored to host National Jamborees, HIgh Adventure, Scout Camp program and this year a World Scout Jamboree. Since our grand opening we have hosted female scouts in both venturing and exploring events and even […]Summit Blog·March 5, 2019
March 2019 – Explaining Advancement-The Trail to Eagle<p>Advancement is an important part of the Scouting program, but you already know that, right? But advancement in Scouts BSA is very different from Cub Scout advancement. Wayne Huddleston, who serves on the National Advancement Task Force, explains the purpose of advancement for Scouts BSA members, what resources are available, and everything in between. Host […]</p>
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March 2019 – Summer Activities<p>This month we discuss the question: “What summer activities should my den get involved in?” We know about camping, and if you need more information on that, go to the February 2018 CubCast. But Erica Smalls, the Cubmaster for Pack 387 in Bedford, Texas, thinks we should be looking at other activities in the summer […]</p>
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Summit Visits CMIOn Wednesday February 6th the Summit was invited to visit the CMI (Colorado Mountain Industries) factory in Franklin, WV for a tour and to discuss the development of climbing and zip line gear. This company manufactures a variety of rescue and climbing gear, right here in West Virginia. It is great to have such an innovative neighbor. […]Summit Blog·February 8, 2019
February 2019 – Training: Why You Need it and How to Get It<p>This episode is all about training. We’re talking with seasoned Scouting veteran Dan Maxfield about why it’s important, how to get trained, and everything you need to know about training. Whether you’re new to Scouting or have been around the Scouting block a time or two, you’ll be left wondering, “With so many training opportunities […]</p>
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February 2019 – How to Transition From Webelos Scouts to Scouts BSA When There Are No Troops<p>Your all-girl Webelos den is getting ready to transition into a Scouts BSA troop, but because troops for girls are only just now forming, what’s a leader to do? Usually, we search high and low for someone with lots of experience on our topic, but because Scouts BSA troops for girls are brand new, we […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/cubcast/2019/how-to-transition-from-webelos-scouts-to-scouts-bsa-when-there-are-no-troops/">February 2019 – How to Transition From Webelos Scouts to Scouts BSA When There Are No Troops</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>CubCast·January 24, 2019
2019 High Adventure Planning GuidesAll of our High Adventure Planning Guides for 2019 have been updated and can be found at: https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/national-high-adventure-base/high-adventure-overview/ or here 2019 Council & Unit Planning Guide 2019 New River Trek Planning Guide 2019 Polaris ATV Trek Planning Guide 2019 Bikepacking Planning GuideSummit Blog·January 17, 2019
Welcome Thom MerkleAll, Please join us in welcoming Thom Merkle to The Summit Team as the Wheeled Sports Program Manager. A little about Thom: Thom is a northern Minnesota native who has lived in the New River Gorge area for the last 12 years. Although originally moving here for rock climbing & whitewater, he brings years of guiding, cycling […]Summit Blog·January 16, 2019
January 2019 – A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Troop<p>So, you’ve decided you might like to be a Scoutmaster. Congratulations! Are you a member of a school, church, or civic club that thinks it might be a good idea to have a troop? Good for you! But, hmmm … where do you begin? Fear not! This episode gives you a step-by-step guide to starting […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2019/january-2018-a-step-by-step-guide-to-starting-a-troop/">January 2019 – A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Troop</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·January 1, 2019
January 2019 – Serving Smaller Dens and Packs<p>A good size for a den is about six to eight youth members. But what if you’ve only been able to recruit two or three youth members? Does that qualify as a den? If so, how does that affect the pack? Cubmaster extraordinaire Matt Janchar, whom you may remember from the Cubmaster 101 episode, shares […]</p>
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December 2018 – Scouts BSA Frequently Asked Questions<p>The new Scouts BSA program—in case anyone out there hasn’t already heard—means girls will be allowed to join Scout troops in February 2019. This is a big change to our already fantastic organization, so naturally the questions have been pouring in. We’ve gathered a list of the most frequently asked questions and joining us is […]</p>
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December 2018 – Get Ready for the Pinewood Derby®!<p>You’re probably busy with end-of-year and holiday preparations, but, pinewood derby time will be here before you know it. If you haven’t started planning yet, we’ve got you covered. We were lucky enough to get Matt Gaor, the event chair of New York’s Pinewood Derby World Championship for the last four years. With his leadership, […]</p>
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November 2018 – Crossover for Adults<p>This month’s episode stems from a tweet we received asking if we could have an episode not on youth who cross over from Cub Scouting to Scouts BSA but on adults who cross over from Cub Scouting to Scouts BSA. And we agreed that would make for an interesting discussion. So, we invited Steve Bowen […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2018/november-2018-crossover-for-adults/">November 2018 – Crossover for Adults</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·November 1, 2018