Category: Troop/Patrol Leadership

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 these...

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 article,...

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. As an Eagle Scout, I've packed for countless Scout camps in the...

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 of...

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...

Serving as your troop's Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is one of the most demanding leadership roles a young person can take on. Trust me, at one time, I was my troop's SPL! As Senior Patrol Leader,...