![10 Tips for Camping in the Rain [SMD103]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Y103-850x550.png)
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.
Category: All Scouting
![Including parents to make a better program [SMD102]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Y102-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
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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![Eagle Scout Project Fundraising [SMD101]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Y101-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
Ideas and methods of fundraising for a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project
![Scoutmaster Dave #100 [SMD100]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Y100-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
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.
![Explanation of Scouting Programs [SMD097]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Y97-850x550.png)
All Scouting
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.
![Scouting Acronyms [SMD096]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Y96-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
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.
![Why Charter? [SMD095]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/095-850x550.png)
All Scouting
The BSA charter process and why it’s important to get it done in a timely manor.
![Trip Planning [SMD094]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/094-850x550.png)
All Scouting
The art and science of planning scouting (car) trips for fun and adventure while you travel.
![Why Roundtable [SMD093]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/093-850x550.png)
All Scouting
A discussion on the Roundtable program and why you should come on down.
![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)
All Scouting, Cub Scouts
An exploration in the Tiger year, which is one of the first experiences in the cub scout program.
![Setting up a campsite [SMD090]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/090-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping, Skills
What to think about when you are picking out and setting up a campsite.
![World Scout Jamboree [SMD089]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/089-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
An overview of ScoutmasterDave’s trip to the World Scout Jamboree in Summit Bechtel.
![Teaching Fire Building [SMD088]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/088-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
How to successfully make a fire, and more importantly, how to teach scouts to make a successful fire.
![Ten Essentials [SMD087]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/087-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Skills
This week’s ScoutmasterDave we discuss the 10 essentials, what they are and most importantly, why you need to have them.
![Cub Scout Recruiting [SMD084]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/084-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Cub Scouts
Membership is the life blood of your program. Plan your recruiting efforts for maximum productivity.
![Utencil-less Cooking [SMD083]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/083-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Cooking
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 real purpose of the program [SMD082]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/082-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
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 [SMD081]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/081-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
The value proposition for the scouting program and how it compares to other programs
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![Woodbadge Critter Gear [SMD080]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/080-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
Show off your critter bling in this exploration of wood badge critter gear
![Positions of responsibility [SMD079]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/079-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
One of the keys to the boy scouting program is the effective use of positions of responsibility.
![Planning the scouting year [SMD078]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/078-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
Getting everything all dusted off and ready for the new year. What do do, and how to do it.
![Dutch Oven Salmon [SMD077]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/077-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Cooking
Dutch oven cooking demonstration on how to make a delicious Dutch oven Salmon
![Eagle Mentors (Coaches) [SMD075]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/075-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
The role of a mentor or coach guides the scout through the Eagle advancement process.
![Troop budgeting a deep dive into fees and fundraising [SMD073]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/073-850x550.png)
All Scouting
How to build up a troop account to take advantage of giving back to the scouts through new equipment, subsidized trips and overall stability.
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