The boy scouting program has a wealth of volunteers who remain with the program long after their kids age out of the program. This ScoutmasterDave discussion is how to maximize the potential of these individuals and make a better Scouts BSA program for the twenty-first century.
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Being a patrol leader in the Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA) can be hard. It can be easier with these tips on servant leadership. Use these ideas to make leadership easier, and have more fun while doing it.
Rain doesn’t need to ruin your camping trips. Follow these 10 tips for camping in the rain to get the most out of your wet weather camping experience. This ScoutmasterDave video is geared to cub scouts, boy scouts (ScoutsBSA) and any avid camper.
The how’s and why’s of including scout parents into leadership and help with running the program for the boy and cub scouts
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Ideas and methods of fundraising for a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project
This special ScoutmasterDave videos is a clip show from the first 99 ScoutmasterDave videos in the Boy Scouts of America ScoutmasterDave Series of instructional videos.
Developing an Eagle project requires a clear idea of timing and the tasks needed to make it successful. This ScoutmasterDave video explores how to plan your Eagle Project.
Campfires are one of the iconic memories of cub and boy scouting. Learn the best way to craft a great campfire program full of skits songs and run ons for your district event, unit, scout troop or cub pack.
Are you new to the scouting program, or just interested in what it’s all about. This Scoutmaster Dave video explains the differences between the scouting programs, and how they work.
Ever scratch your head and think, “What are they talking about? Learn the 411 about SM, ASM, CM, SPL, JASM, YPT, YIS and lots of other short phrases in the BSA.
The BSA charter process and why it’s important to get it done in a timely manor.
The art and science of planning scouting (car) trips for fun and adventure while you travel.
A discussion on the Roundtable program and why you should come on down.
An exploration in the Tiger year, which is one of the first experiences in the cub scout program.
What to think about when you are picking out and setting up a campsite.
An overview of ScoutmasterDave’s trip to the World Scout Jamboree in Summit Bechtel.
How to successfully make a fire, and more importantly, how to teach scouts to make a successful fire.
This week’s ScoutmasterDave we discuss the 10 essentials, what they are and most importantly, why you need to have them.
Ever wonder what’s in a leader’s pack? Or what should be. Here we take a look inside ScoutmasterDave’s backpack of treats.
Geared towards scouts, this ScoutmasterDave videocast delves into the do’s and don’ts of getting ready for a camping trip.
Membership is the life blood of your program. Plan your recruiting efforts for maximum productivity.
Utencil-less cooking is the art of cooking without the need to clean up, as you don’t use pots or pans to prepare meals. In this video I take you through several example recipes.
The ScoutsBSA program is a means to an end, as we explore why the program is set up the way it is, and what it’s all about.
The value proposition for the scouting program and how it compares to other programs
Read More “The value proposition for the scouting program [SMD081]” »
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![Why Roundtable [SMD093]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/093-850x550.png)
![Leave no trace [SMD092]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/092-850x550.png)
![Tiger Year [SMD091]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/091-850x550.png)
![Setting up a campsite [SMD090]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/090-850x550.png)
![World Scout Jamboree [SMD089]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/089-850x550.png)
![Teaching Fire Building [SMD088]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/088-850x550.png)
![Ten Essentials [SMD087]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/087-850x550.png)
![Exploration of a leader’s pack [SMD086]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/086-850x550.png)
![Packing for a Camping trip [SMD085]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/085-850x550.png)
![Cub Scout Recruiting [SMD084]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/084-850x550.png)
![Utencil-less Cooking [SMD083]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/083-850x550.png)
![The real purpose of the program [SMD082]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/082-850x550.png)
![The value proposition for the scouting program [SMD081]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/081-850x550.png)