Scoutmaster Moment What a fantastic weekend at the Seneca District Fall “Mountain Man Rendezvous” Camporee! The weather was perfect for the activities, and so many activities! Scouts learned new ways to light fires, made shelter, visited with a blacksmith, challenged each other (and 893B) to tug o war, had some items branded, threw tomahawks and knives [...]
Scoutmaster Moment Developing leadership skills are one of the aims of the Scouting program. Today the new leadership team came together for Introductory Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST). This was new material for nearly half the team there, and it was clear how training has been embraced by our experienced scouts as they stepped up to [...]
Scoutmaster Moment What a beautiful weekend for camping! The brief dinner time rain shower merely reinforced how nice the weekend really was. Scouts did great with a trail ride that included some wildlife. They also learned about horse care and common health concerns. The next few weeks are full of Scouting activity opportunities, be sure to [...]
Scoutmaster Moment This past week was eventful with some new leadership elected and team being built, a fun troop outing going for a spin around the ice, and participating in our local district recruitment event launching rockets and retiring flags. Well done! The coming weeks will continue to be busy with campouts, ILST, a Court of [...]
Scoutmaster Moment This holiday weekend has ushered in beautiful weather that reminds us that Fall is coming, and related activities have begun with school in session, and schedules getting busy. Our troop schedule is also reflecting many coming activities, lots of fun stuff coming up soon! Please read through the upcoming activities, many have sign ups [...]
MAR 14: New Scout Parent Orientation Meeting MAR 24 - 26: Leadership Training Campout MAR 28: Field Day APR 11: Court of Honor APR 21-23: New Scout Camp APR 28 - 30: Spring Ordeal @ Camp Snyder for OA Candidates MAY 26 - 28: Family Canoe Trip JUN 25 - JUL 1: Sinoquipe Summer Camp, [...]
Scoutmaster Moment I hope that everyone had a successful start to a great school year! It was great to hear stories about seeing friends, exciting classes and new schools this week. Be Prepared is the Scout motto, nd this applies to many aspects of your life, not just Scouting. Today a massive hurricane hit the Louisiana [...]
Scoutmaster Moment Tomorrow is the start of a new school year. A fresh start with a new grade, new classes, new teachers, perhaps a new school and opportunities for new friends. Soon we will begin a new leadership term in the troop. New beginnings are always exciting, full of the possibilities of what can come and how [...]
Scoutmaster Moment This weekend was a great campout at Lake Arrowhead in Luray. A first time visit but I think we’ll be back. The Scouts hiked Mary’s Rock to the top and were rewarded with great views and cooling breezes. In the afternoon they provided the park with conservation service hours digging out rocks that were [...]
Scoutmaster Moment Summer is wrapping up slowly. Our last summer campout is coming up this weekend at Lake Arrowhead with activities planned by Scouts. I’m looking forward to a successful campout! School is starting soon, our household has been prepping with supply shopping. But before that begins we’re making the most of the rest of summer [...]