Posts Tagged ‘Brian On Scouting’
Why 2019 will be the perfect year to visit Space Camp
The countdown is officially on. Space Camp, where young people get hands-on experiences others only read about, is planning a yearlong celebration in 2019 to honor the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. And with a special sale for Black Friday weekend just days away, the stars have aligned to make 2019 the ideal year to…
Read MoreWhy this Cub Scout den does a service project once a month, every month
You’re never too young to start a habit of serving others. That’s the powerful example being set by a Cub Scout den in Pack 41 of Billings, Mont., part of the BSA’s Montana Council. These 9-year-olds have shown a devotion to community service that’s truly inspiring. They call it Service Saturdays. On one Saturday morning…
Read MoreShould you end your Scout meeting on a fun note or a reflective one?
Every unit meeting has a beginning and an end, often with a lot of raucous and exciting activities in between. As a leader, you’ve probably planned or helped plan quite a few, and have realized that scheduling can provide much-needed structure. That structure allows for moments of team-building, reflection and instruction. A prime time for these…
Read MoreWhy Scouts, Venturers will want to enter the world’s largest student rocketry contest
Here’s a way for young people to have a blast while gaining first-hand insight into the science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) skills behind rocketry. It’s called the Team America Rocketry Challenge, and it’s the world’s largest student rocketry contest. Scouts and Venturers, even those with little or no experience building and launching their own rocket, are…
Read MoreThis Scoutmaster’s incredible weight loss ahead of a Philmont trek will inspire you
Brian Frailey was elated last October when he and his son Alex signed up for a 2019 Philmont trek together. Frailey last visited Philmont in 1993, when he was a Scout. Now, a quarter-century later, he’d get to return with his son. Experiencing a high-adventure trek with your child is a dream opportunity for any…
Read MoreNeil Armstrong’s Scout hat, Silver Buffalo Award among items to be sold by Heritage Auctions
A collection of memorabilia from Neil Armstrong’s time in Scouting, including his Boy Scout hat, Silver Buffalo Award and a variety of Scout patches, will be auctioned off this week in Dallas. The Scouting artifacts are part of the Armstrong Family Collection, presented by Heritage Auctions and Neil Armstrong’s sons, Mark and Rick. The pre-auction…
Read MoreYouth elections aren’t immune to drama
Many youth leaders in Scouts, Venturing and Sea Scouts are chosen by their peers. It’s a great exercise in civics. However, like with any election, one side can be left disappointed with the results. Let’s examine this scenario: Star Scout Adam and First Class Scout Timothy are running for patrol leader. Adam is the current…
Read MoreAn Eagle Scout board of review isn’t a job interview; it’s a celebration
The Scouting journey prepares a young person to get a good job. But that doesn’t mean the final step in that journey — which for many young people is the Eagle Scout board of review — should be conducted like a job interview. That’s the takeaway from an enlightening new article titled “Eagle Scout Boards…
Read More9 things I learned about bullying by talking to an expert
If you think you know everything you need to know about bullying, I have someone you should meet. Dr. Susan M. Swearer, co-director of the Bullying Research Network and a professor at the University of Nebraska, is one of the nation’s foremost experts on bullying and cyberbullying. She studies the latest research, concentrating both on the numbers…
Read MoreHow the NYLT Leadership Academy takes your council’s NYLT course to the next level
Ready to take your council’s National Youth Leadership Training to the next level? Encourage one or more of your youth NYLT staffers to attend the NYLT Leadership Academy. To understand NYLT Leadership Academy, you must first understand NYLT. NYLT is a council-offered leadership training experience for young people. Scouts and Venturers leave NYLT as more…
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