![Planning the scouting year [SMD078]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/078-850x550.png)
Getting everything all dusted off and ready for the new year. What do do, and how to do it.
Category: Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
![Patrol Boxes Revisited [SMD076]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/076-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Cooking
Way back in VideoCast #06 we discussed patrol boxes. This video highlights the changes from the initial setup years before.
![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.
![Adult (over 18) Patrol [SMD074]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/074-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Scouting Lifestyle
What do scouts do when they turn 18? Are they are at the end of their youth scouting career or are there other options?
![Being a Patrol Leader [SMD070]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/070-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
A patrol leader is one of the main troop positions that keeps the troop going. Find out more about this important position.
![“Scout” Rank [SMD068]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/068-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
The journey of getting new scouts entering the program to the rank of “Scout”.
![Cooking in the cold [SMD065]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/065-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Cooking
How to prepare meals while in the outdoors in the cold temperatures
![Meet the unit commissioners [SMD061]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/061-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Cub Scouts
A discussion of this important district level volunteer position and how it can help your unit.
![Your son made Eagle, now what? [SMD060]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/060-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
What do scouts do at the pinnacle of the program post their Eagle Ceremony.
![Klondike Derby [SMD059]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/059-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
An exploration on how the Klondike Derby works, and the overall mechanics of the district program.
![Small Troops and Large Troops [SMD058]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/058-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
A discussion of the merits of large and small sized troops in the boy scouting program.
![Courts of Honor [SMD057]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/057-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
The logistics of running and participating in the Boy Scout Court of Honor and how it enhances and strengthens advancement methods in scouting.
![Boards of Review [SMD056]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/056-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
Understand better the ins and outs of the Boy Scout board of review process and how it impacts the boy and the program.
![Advancement Process [SMD055]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/055-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA)
How the advancement process works and what to expect in the Boy Scout program.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![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.