The position of Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is recognized as Scouting's highest youth leadership role. If you're elected as your troop's SPL, not only is it your duty to lead almost all of the...
Category: Troop/Patrol Leadership
Part of your Scouting journey involves taking on leadership roles, which is great because leadership is an important skill you'll constantly use throughout the rest of your life! Whether...
The EDGE method is one of the most important teaching methods to know, not only for leadership in Scouting but also for teaching anything in life. From simple tasks like tying a knot, to more...
The Best Troop Meeting Activities: 7 Fun Ideas For Scouts And Patrols
Scout meetings can feel like a chore at times, but they definitely don't need to be that way! If you'd like to spice up your next troop meeting, I'd recommend trying out some awesome games and...
Weekend campouts are one of the troop activities that practically every scout loves. During these camps, members of Scouts BSA often participate in fun, action-packed activities like hiking,...
There’s probably no activity more key to Scouting than a backpacking trip. In fact, you’ll probably participate in dozens of backpacking adventures during your Scouting career, but none of...