March-April 2001
When the Cub Scout families of Den 1, Pack 7, in Roanoke, Va., unplugged themselves from TV-watching for a week, they used the time for a multitude of endeavors, many involving the entire family. Find out how you can participate in National TV-Turnoff Week, April 23 to 29, by reading John H. Ostdick's story. Cover photo illustration by Craig van der Lende.
These facts will assist Scouting leaders in responding to misconceptions resulting from the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
April Is Youth Protection Month
The BSA launches a national campaign to greatly reduce the possibility of child sexual abuse.
Pack 1533's Webelos Scout graduation ceremony provides lasting memories for the boys moving up to Boy Scouting.
Feast upon the top entries in our "Great Tastes in Camp Cooking" recipe contest.
The Grand Canyon Council's Wipala Wiki Lodge sets an example for the Order of the Arrow's goal of increased service.
An Ohio family's birdbanding activities help provide important wildlife data.
How did a den of Roanoke, Va., Cub Scout families fare during National TV-Turnoff Week? First, they survived. Second, they even enjoyed it!
A "trade-o-ree" attracts dedicated patch traders in search of prized additions to their ever-growing specialized collections.
Follow Baloo for Cub Scout Camping
Pack leaders learn how to plan and carry out an "entry-level" outdoor experience.
The building of one's self-confidence can sometimes be as simple as jumping into the icy waters of a mountain lake.
Copyright © 2001 by the Boy Scouts of America. All rights thereunder reserved; anything appearing in Scouting magazine or on its Web site may not be reprinted either wholly or in part without written permission. Because of freedom given authors, opinions may not reflect official concurrence.
The Boy Scouts of America | ![]() |
http://www.scouting.org |