Leaders

Advice on using profits from money-earning projects

Money raised for Scouting should be spent for Scouting, readers agreed in responding to assistant Cubmaster J.E., who asked if boys could use sales earning for things other than Scouting activities and equipment

Outdoor activities

Keeping Trails in Shape

A Connecticut troop’s commitment to regular trail maintenance means safer hiking for the public and a rewarding outdoor service experience for the Scouts.

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Leaders

Volunteer Training for the 21st Century

New BSA training — highlighted by a single, leadership-focused Wood Badge — provides Scouters with both timely program-specific skills and a broader knowledge and appreciation of the total Scouting program.

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Intercultural activities

¡Scouting Vale La Pena!

A BSA pilot marketing campaign in South Texas aims to bring more Scouting opportunities to the nation’s fastest-growing minority group.

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Cub Scout Activities

Master simple magic tricks

Mastering simple magic tricks helps build self-confidence while turning Cub Scouts into instant entertainers.

Leaders

How to get the most from junior assistant Scoutmasters

When Scouter J.H. asked how to best use a troops 16- and 17-year-old leaders, readers cited many ways JASMs can contribute, while in the process gaining experience for a future role as an adult Scout leader.