Tuesday Talkback: What will your Cub Scout pack do this summer?
Cub Scouting is meant to be a year-round program. That doesn’t mean you your dens have to meet every week, or even that your pack has to meet once a month.
What do you put in your Scout’s summer camp care package?
As Scouts get ready to head off for summer camp — some for the very first time — be mindful of how they’re feeling.
How often should your troop have Eagle Scout courts of honor?
How does your troop like to host these ceremonies? Individually or in a group?Â
Did you remember to do your daily Good Turn today?
As the season of service ramps up, I like to politely remind people that Scouts do this kind of thing 12 months out of the year. It’s kind of our slogan.
How do you increase visibility within your chartered organization?
How do you get the word out about Scouting to your chartered organization? How do you find ways to recruit within your chartered organization?
How did your father influence your love for the outdoors?
With Father’s Day this month, we invite you to reflect how your father influenced you. Did he introduce you to Scouting or activities that Scouts often enjoy?
What’s your go-to indoor game for Scouting meetings?
It’s raining outside, ruining plans for an outdoor game. What can you play indoors?
When do you cancel an event because of weather?
What conditions give you pause when looking at the forecast?
When do you remove ‘Eagle Scout’ from your resume?
Earning the Eagle Scout Award is an awesome accomplishment, one any Scout would be proud to proclaim. But how long should you highlight it?
Can Scouters raise funds for themselves using individual accounts?
A parent wants to go to camp with his Scout, but money has been tight for the family lately. Is this solution a proper way to fund their way for the trip?
Do you plan indoor fun (hiking included) during the winter?
Winter can offer lots of fun outdoor activities, but sometimes, the weather can feel so frigid you might be tempted to plan some of your Scouting activities indoors.
Youth elections aren’t immune to drama
A patrol leader is consistently being reelected, leaving another Scout exasperated with the results. Let’s discuss what can be done to help.
Should you end your Scout meeting on a fun note or a reflective one?
Let us know what your unit does to close out each meeting.
How do you counsel a youth leader struggling to gain respect?
A patrol leader told some younger Scouts to clean up the campsite, but they’re not listening to him. Let’s discuss how to help him get his message across.
Do adults in your pack or troop pay their own way at campouts?
In some Scout units, as a way to thank the adults for their service and time, the expenses to cover adults are included in the campout fee for the Scouts.
The age-old question: How is your troop organized into patrols?
In some troops, incoming Scouts form a new-Scout patrol. In others, new Scouts are integrated immediately into a patrol with older boys. Which is best?
How has Boys' Life magazine improved your Scout's experience?
Today’s Tuesday Talkback is all about Boys’ Life magazine. Join me in sharing stories about BL’s impact on your family and your son or sons.
How would you handle a Scout who is consistently late to meetings?
Does your pack, troop, team, post, ship or crew have Scouts who consistently arrive late to meetings? Let’s discuss in this latest Tuesday Talkback.
What’s the secret to recruiting Boy Scouts?
What are some proven ways to grow the number of Scouts in your troop? Share your Boy Scout recruiting strategies right here.
How does your pack stay active in the summer?
Summer brings schedules that shift and swirl like a warm July breeze. Finding activities to keep your den and pack active can be a challenge.
What’s your favorite jamboree memory?
Jamborees create memories that last a lifetime, and we want to hear about those memories. Share your National Jamboree memories here.
How does your troop care for its tents?
Who is responsible for tent care in your troop? How do you hold Scouts accountable for damaged or dirty tents or lost tent stakes?
How long should pack meetings last? What about troop and crew meetings?
How long should pack meetings last? How long should troop meetings last? And how long should crew meetings last?
What makes the best first merit badge for a Boy Scout to earn?
There’s no official recommended order for earning merit badges. So which merit badge makes the best “first merit badge” for Scouts?
Parental guidance suggested: What to do when Mom or Dad is too involved?
We want parents to be involved in their son’s pack, troop or crew. Without dedicated parents, Scouting can’t function. But how involved is too involved?
How do you encourage fellow leaders to attend roundtable?
How do you encourage a fellow Scouter to attend roundtable? That can be tricky, and it’s the subject of our latest Tuesday Talkback.
10 helpful tips for planning the best Pinewood Derby ever
Want to make this next Pinewood Derby the best one yet? I’ve got you covered with these 10 Pinewood Derby planning tips.
How do you rein in camp waste on Scout trips?
An assistant Scoutmaster wonders how using disposable paper and plastic products (camp waste) aligns with the BSA’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Does your troop or crew do pack checks before a big hike or trip?
A., a committee chairperson in Alaska, wonders whether other Boy Scout troops (or Venturing crews) have pack checks before a big trip or hike.
Should parents be invited to sit in at troop meetings?
In one assistant Scoutmaster’s troop, there’s a “heated difference of opinion” about this: Should parents be invited to sit in during troop meetings?