Scouts BSA Leadership Archives - Page 8 of 18

How to ground helicopter-style parenting methods—fast

By Scouting magazine

Don’t let hovering parents—including yourself—wreck havoc on your troop or crew.

Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

By Scouting magazine

Get your Scouts hooked on fishing—especially when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math involved in the pastime—with tips from professional fisherman Tom Redington, father of a Tiger Scout.

Learn more about religious emblems that aim to promote reverence

By Scouting magazine

A Scout pledges to do his duty to God. Helping him understand what that pledge means is the purpose behind the religious emblems programs Scouting recognizes.

Dr. Lyn Graves shares how you can bring Scouting to the inner city

By Scouting magazine

Dr. Lyn Graves shares inspiring advice for Scouters, encouraging leaders to bring Scouting to youth living in the inner city.

Why you should take Youth Protection Training today

By Scouting magazine

Michael Johnson, the BSA’s Youth Protection director, talks with Scouting magazine about the ongoing effort to get all Scouting leaders and parents Youth Protection Trained.

How to juggle the roles of dad and Scout leader

By Scouting magazine

Scouters share ideas from the field when it comes to juggling roles as a parent with leadership positions within your pack, troop, crew, or team.

Recognize a Scout’s meritorious actions with one of two awards

By Scouting magazine

On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.

Test your knowledge of winter camping with this quiz

By Michael Freeman

Ready to build a quinzee? Are your snowshoes begging for a jaunt outside? Before you hit the snow, test your winter-camping skills with this quiz.

Advice for parenting a strong-willed child

By Scouting magazine

Author Cynthia Tobias offers her tips for handling strong-willed children—useful lessons for both parents and Scout leaders.

Plan a Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath celebration

By Michael Freeman

Scout Sunday and Scout Sabbath observances don’t have to be elaborate. Still, there are some things you can do to make them as meaningful as possible for both pack members and members of the congregation.