Why outdoor crossover ceremonies make sense

You don’t have to go somewhere special to have a great outdoor crossover ceremony. Just about any natural area will do—maybe even the grounds around your regular meeting place. The key is to do it outside.

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The Real Game Boys

The BSA ties the worldwide phenomenon of geocaching to its centennial, getting boys fired up about Scouting.

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Hot tips for cold-weather fun

Keep it simple, and make it fun. A well-planned cabin camping experience can provide a fun, safe venue where Cub Scouts can warm to the outdoors—even when it’s cold out.

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Successful ‘Go See It’ outings with Tiger Cubs

Wrangling your Tiger Cubs on trips is like herding cats — plan on lots of people and lots of patience.

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‘Where the Boys Want to Be’

When a fall recruiting drive and Webelos Scout graduation in the spring fail to reach all potential new members, a troop adds a spring open house, focusing on outdoor adventure and held…’Where the Boys Want to Be’

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Developing an effective summertime program

Great weather and fun-filled outings help Cub Scout packs benefit from a well-planned summertime program. Also: Learn about the National Summertime Pack Award.

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