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Compass Rose
The compass rose can be found on a compass, nautical charts, and maps. It’s purpose is to display the orientation of the cardinal directions along with the multiple points in between.
Cub Scout Handshake
The fourth requirement that all cub scouts must complete before working on their den ranks is found in the Bobcat rank.
President's Day Word Search
Here is a free word search to help you and your scouts with the names of all 45 Presidents of the United States.
Explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance Flag Ceremony
This flag ceremony for your pack meeting serves as a great reminder of the items we are saying and pledging to as we salute and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trail Tarp Tent
The simplest of all tents, a trail tarp is a large piece of waterproof nylon or canvas fabric with grommets along the edges for the attachment of cords. It can be pitched in many different ways…
Knives Are Not Toys
As Bears and Webelos begin to work with knives, There are a few things that need to be completed with the youth. One of those things is reinforcing that their knife is not a toy…
The Horrible Pirate
Arr, I saw yez lookin at me! Bet yer wond'rin hows I got this peg-leg? Well... it was HORRIBLE!
Tire Tread Test
When it comes to slick / wet roads, your tire tread depth plays an important role with gripping the road along with the distance it take to slow down and even stop your vehicle.
Kim's Game
Kim’s game is a memory game that will keep your scouts engaged during a gathering activity as they wait for the meeting to start. At last nights troop meeting we incorporated the game into a team building activity.
Nine Different Types of Fires
Found on page 112 of the 1980 copy of the Boy Scout Handbook: Here are nine different types of fire lay.
Grizzly Bear
Currently there are around 55,000 Grizzly Bears in the United States. Most of them can be found in Alaska with a smaller percentage found only in a few other States
Black Rhino
The Bear Adventure; Fur, Feathers, and Ferns, has as taking a look at animals that are extinct or on the verge of extinction. This post focuses on The Black Rhino
Semaphore Your Name
The Signs, Signals, and Codes Merit Badge has us signaling using semaphore. Semaphore is communication with 2 flags.
Sports Word Search
Here is a sports themed word search for your next pack or den meeting. Free Printable Included.
Charge To Eagle Scouts
Found in the 1978 printing of the Scoutmaster’s Handbook. Great ceremony to use when giving the Eagle Charge to your Scouts.
Football Signals
With the Superbowl being played this Sunday, this WebelosWednesday we are taking a look at some of the signals officials use during the game.
Different Reels and Rods
The Fishing Merit Badge has us taking a look at two different fishing setups. Here is what I use.