![Advancement Process [SMD055]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/055-850x550.png)
How the advancement process works and what to expect in the Boy Scout program.
Author: ScoutmasterDave
![Scoutmaster Conference [SMD054]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/054-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
The ScoutMaster Conference is the opportunity to hear from the boys as they transition through the boy scouting program.
![Backpacking Foods [SMD053]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/053-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Cooking
Even if you don’t do backpacking with your Troop or Pack, these tips can help in all camping experiences.
![Preparing for the Webelos Transition [SMD052]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/052-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Cub Scouts
Geared towards Webelos leaders, this guide is to help make the transition to boy scouting easier.
![Youth Protection and Adult Leadership [SMD051]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/051-850x550.png)
All Scouting
Presented are 5 tips to keep your meeting running with the new Youth Protection and Adult Leadership guidelines.
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![Merit Badge Instruction [SMD050]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/050-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Skills
An explanation and benefits of the merit badge program from a merit badge councilor perspective.
![Cub camping and boy scout camping [SMD049]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/049-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Cub Scouts
An exploration of the cub and boy scouting camping experience.
![Order of the Arrow [SMD048]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/048-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Scouting Lifestyle
All about the Order of the Arrow, scoutings camping honor society.
![Giving back to the program [SMD047]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/047-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
How to engage the boys in the program to teach and inspire the younger boys.
![Working with a camp stove [SMD046]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/046-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping
How to effectively use a camp stove to make great meals in the outdoors.
![Running a District event [SMD045]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/045-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
How to run a successful event that the boys will love, be well received by the adults and leaders, and stay under budget at the same time.
![Managing food waste in the outdoors [SMD044]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/044-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Cooking
How to organize your outdoor experience to maximize what you use and what you throw away in the outdoors.
![Fraternity of Scouting [SMD043]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/043-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
How adults and leaders in the scouting movement form lifelong friendships as they provide service to the youth of the program.
![Report from Summer Camp [SMD042]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/042-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
A review of the summer camp experience and how leadership can help and mentor scouts by letting them do for themselves.
![Wearing the Uniform [SMD041]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/041-850x550.png)
All Scouting
As one of the methods of scouting, the uniform is the most visible part of the boy scouts.
![Transitioning a new Cubmaster or Scoutmaster [SMD040]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/040-850x550.png)
All Scouting
The transition process is a necessary step in the growth and continuation of the troop.
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![Boy Led [SMD039]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/039-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
Scouts BSA is unique in how it is runs it’s program. At the heart is a program crafted by the boys.
![Camp out activities [SMD038]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/038-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping
Outing is an integral part of the Scouting, but it’s not enough so simply go, you need to have a plan for when you get there.
![Fire skills [SMD037]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/037-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Skills
Making fire is not all fun and games, and it can be a teaching opportunity with the troop.
![Knife and Axe Skills [SMD036]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/036-1-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Skills
The teaching of knife and axe skills is integral to a well run outdoor program if it is done safely and taught properly.
![Being Prepared [SMD035]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/035-850x550.png)
All Scouting
Being prepared doesn’t only apply to the Scouts, leaders help enable scouts by being prepared to when things go wrong.
![When everything goes to heck [SMD034]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/034-850x550.png)
All Scouting
A ScoutmasterDave discussion on what to do when everything goes wrong and how to recover, and get back on track.
![Cub’s first camping experiences [SMD033]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/033-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping, Cub Scouts
This week’s episode is all about experiencing your child’s first camping experience so it’s fun and can create memories for a lifetime.
![Transitioning to Boy Scouts [SMD032]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/032-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Cub Scouts
The cub and boy scouting programs are different, in this video cast we discuss how the programs differ for both parents and kids.
![Meal Timing [SMD031]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/026-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Cooking
Planning a meal is an important part of the camp cooking experience, with proper meal timing all the food is prepared so all your parts are hot and tasty when delivered.