Category: Troop/Patrol Leadership

Are scout campouts some of the best times of your life? They should be! Some of my favorite Scouting memories come from the activities and games my troop would play during our camps. In this...

Are you packing for an upcoming scout campout? Would you like to be prepared for anything? If so, great! You're in the right place. I've packed for countless scout camps in the past and will be...

The American flag is one of the most important symbols of Scouts BSA. At almost every Scouting campout, Court of Honor, and troop meeting, scouts will hold some sort of opening presentation that...

For a troop to stand the test of time, it needs a constant flow of enthusiastic scouts to be joining year after year. That's why creating a process to recruit new members should be a vital part...

Unfortunately, not every boy scout (or girl) who joins a troop will stay involved in Scouting. In fact, out of every 100 people that join Scouts BSA, an average of 30 scouts will drop out within...

One of the most unique and valuable experiences in Scouting is attending a National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). This six-day long intensive course teaches scouts essential skills for...