People, Sorry for being late into this discussion... As one who was there when the colony was tested back in '73-74 as well as a long time Cub leader, I...
Thanks to all who provided orienteering ideas. The meeting was quite successful. The Cubs just complained that the orienteering course was too easy :) The...
I was talking with an ex-Scout in Calgary yesterday, and he mentioned boiling an egg in a paper bag was an activity they did. I Googled around and found...
... The second hardest part is finding a proper brown Kraft paper bag. Most bags won't hold water - water soluble glue, I think. The hardest part is not...
... Hash: SHA1 2007-04-21 08:13-0400 Dennis Trimble <skip333@...> wrote: [...] ... Just make sure your fire isn't too big. When I was at Kandersteg, we ...
Though we didn't do breakfast in a bag, our Cubs boiled eggs in a paper cup. First, the method was demonstrated. If the cup is placed directly on the grate of...
Thanks for all the ideas and information. We should have some interesting meals at our spring Cub camp. I have also found this page with some good ideas: ...
Hi there ... I'm currently the chair of a new group in NS. Soooo ... with a new group, new Cubs and Beavers (only sections so far), and new leaders, I'm...
Welcome! It's great to have people with your experience back in the program. Garth Alberta ... group, new Cubs and Beavers (only sections so far), and new...
Hi Jean, What a wonderful intro. Love to hear from revived Scouters. Scouting is very glad to have you back, I'm sure. Our family was very involved for six...
Thanks so much for the warm welcome !! Garth, what area of Alberta are you in. We (myself, husband and another leader took 11 boys out to CJ93 in the Rockies...
... Have you been to "The Dump"? =============================== Traditional Scouting Books at The Dump: http://www.thedump.scoutscan.com/ The Ultimate...
I'm in Edmonton and was at CJ'93 as well. Do you remember the evening it finally cleared off after days of rain, the sun came out and the whole site started...
Have you been to "The Dump"? ?? Have you ?? Not too much there, but there is beautiful scenery. Jean (in NS) [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... Jean: "The Dump" (http://www.thedump.scoutscan.com/) is an online site that has all of the "old" Scouting books archived. Your 1949 Scout book is there for...
I'm in Edmonton and was at CJ'93 as well. Do you remember the evening it finally cleared off after days of rain, the sun came out and the whole site started to...
Grumpy ... Thanks for the link. I'll definitely check it out !! I have never heard of the site. I was really wondering about your comments about the "Dump"...
I would be surprised if there was a Canadian distributor. The market here is quite small. Do a search for Pinewood Derby (the BSA version of Kub Kars) and...
Thanks, we purchased one yesterday...after speaking with the rep and doing a lot research through the pinewood systems. A good investment I think...! Jeff ......
I have just become the Akela for my son's Cub pack, and I am totally inexperienced, other than what I have done at home to help him with his badges or from...
What does a red chevron on the left sleeve of a Scout? We have a used uniform with this on, and are curious as to it's meaning. An example can be seen in the...
So what is everyone using for planning their Cub/Scout activities for the year? I have found software for tracking what requirements/badges the Cubs have ...
... http://members.aol.com/brlscouts/hsr/photo.htm Hi Allan, The red chevron was the BP Woodsman badge. Before the most recent Scout programme reforms, a Scout...
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... Called "B-P Woodsman" or "Basic Scoutcraft" Obsolete Award. First step in Scoutcraft Skills. Couldn't earn any other badge until you completed this Gateway...
I'm at my witts end. I'm a beaver leader with my son's group. That's not the problem. The problem is with his scout group. I feel that I'm not getting my ...
If the Scout leader admits to not knowing the book and thus the program, why is he highly regarded? If his past work was excellent why doesn't he know the...
Good volunteers, alas, do burn out sometimes, and unfortunately for your family, it sounds like an "off" year for everyone in your group. I concur with Garth's...