Leader Advice and Inspiration Archives - Page 3 of 12

How one council recruits new Scouts with its store in a suburban mall

The Northwest Suburban Council recruits more Scouting families to the BSA with a new “storefront Scouting” experience at a suburban mega-mall.

How Scouter Owen Gibbs gives back to Northern Tier

A former Scout, this retired Texas native spends his summers giving back to Northern Tier.

How to find time for Scouting, family and your busy life

Eight Super Scouters share their tips on how to juggle family, work and Scouting.

How to ignite Scouts’ interest in Welding merit badge

Thanks to Lincoln Electric, Welding equipment, programs and training is now easier for troops to access across the nation.

Learn how one troop strikes a balance between service work and fun

Troop 99 explores the Chesapeake Bay — which includes fishing, maritime history, beach combing and more. Not to mention their rebuilding efforts to leave the Chesapeake better than they found it.

Game of Life to Eagle: Helping Scouts reach the finish line

Longtime Life-to-Eagle coordinators offer their best advice for ensuring every Scout comes out a winner in the game of Life to Eagle.

A leader’s guide to the Kayaking merit badge

Do your Scouts love to canoe? Then they’ll take quickly to kayaking. Here’s what every leader should know about this popular new merit badge.

Advice from a leader who breaks down barriers for Scouts in need

Assistant Scoutmaster Jack Herman shares his strategies for bringing Scouting into his diverse community.

How to help Scouts prepare for and pass fitness tests

Ideas from the field: How to help a Scout pass fitness tests.

Ethics debate: Balancing development and outdoor ethics

Lead a discussion among Scouts and/or Venturers about balancing leadership development and survival training.