Venturing Leadership Archives - Page 4 of 7

Get your Scouts reading with tips from author Michael Gurian

Boys continue to fall behind girls in reading skills. Bestselling author Michael Gurian, who just signed on to help boost the BSA’s new Literacy Matters campaign, shares how you can help reverse the trend.

How to ground helicopter-style parenting methods—fast

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

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.

Why you should take Youth Protection Training today

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

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

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

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

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

How to ensure payment in money-earning projects

Ideas from the field: How to respond when a Scout sells popcorn but a parent fails to turn in the money.

Heat up winter camping with tips from Northern Tier’s Okpik training

When the temperature plummets, the fun begins at Northern Tier High Adventure Base. The Okpik Cold Weather Leader Program helps teach adults how to make fourth-season camping more accessible in their hometowns.