Leaders

Volunteer leaders promote the mission of preparing Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA members, and Venturers to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Leaders

A New Vision of Youth Leadership

By Scouting magazine

Revised council-level training will help prepare Scouts more than ever to provide important leadership to their troops.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

How to respond when your school district limits recruiting night promotion

By Scouting magazine

Schools in Scouter C.S.’s area don’t let Scout units do much promotion for ‘School Night for Scouting.’ Packs and troops are limited to sending home fliers two weeks before the event. C.S. asks about other effective, low-cost ways to advertise recruiting nights.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

Dealing with an unfriendly Scout

By Scouting magazine

A Scout is not welcomed in troop activities because the other boys say he is not friendly, reports a Scoutmaster. Readers offer ideas, including reminding Scouts to use the Scout Oath and Law in their relationships with other troop members.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

A year with a new-Scout patrol

By Scouting magazine

After joining Troop 1113 as graduating Webelos Scouts, the Tree Frog Patrol goes from novice to knowledgeable in 12 well-planned months of exciting troop adventures.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

Words Cannot Express

By Scouting magazine

Every volunteer appreciates an occasional “thank you,” especially when delivered in a creative and (often) unexpected form.

Cub Scout Activities

Keeping Webelos Scouts active in their second year

By Scouting magazine

When committee member E.M.P. asked for ways to retain second-year Webelos Scouts, readers suggested more activities with Scout troops, unique service projects, and earning special awards.

Leaders

What to do when older Scouts just want to hang out

By Scouting magazine

Scouter S.C.’s troop tries to keep older Scouts busy teaching skills to younger boys, but a few just want to hang out with their friends. He’s looking for suggestions to keep these older Scouts engaged in the troop program.

Advancement & Awards

Qualities of the best patrols

By Scouting magazine

Green Bar Bill recounts the qualities of good patrols. A TROOP’S BEST patrols exhibit enthusiasm, teamwork, and camaraderie—that special spark known as patrol spirit. How do your patrols measure up? Here are some tips for building