Webelos dens as patrols and more older Scout issues … Catching up on email questions this week I’ll talk about Webelos dens working the patrol method and discuss the causes of at least some older Scout problems. (If you listen very carefully you may detect a rant this week). Over thirty years ago I had […]
Podcast 284 – Assistant Scoutmasters
What do Assistant Scoutmasters do? In this week’s podcast I’ll opine on the reaction to a recent post on a Scouts Duty to God. I’ll also answer email questions on what assistant Scoutmasters do and Webelos dens as Scout patrols. I am an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 637 in Onsted Michigan. As an assistant Scoutmaster I am […]
B-P’s Blog – Transition
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I’ll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you’ll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas. I HAVE lately been renewing my youthful experiences in seeing my boy pass up […]
Podcast 261 – Avoiding the Troop Program Death Spiral
Are you in danger? I know that a title like “troop program death spiral” sounds dramatic, but I got your attention, right? I’ll explain what the dreaded troop program death spiral is and help you avoid it as well as answering email questions about Eagle Scout advancement, Advancement policies instituted by a troop, and “Webelos […]
Podcast 242 -Campaign, Conduct, Camping, & Content
Campaigning, Conduct, Camping (with Webelos), and Content of troop meetings. Listen to my answer to the question: should we be teaching Scouts conflict resolution? (spoiler- yes and no!) In addition we’ll discuss campaigning for youth leadership elections, what standards apply to Webelos camping with troops, and whether or not merit badge instruction is the right content […]
Podcast 241- Reviewing, Retesting, O.A., and Webelos
Reviewing, Retesting, O.A., and Webelos More questions and answers about the Scoutmaster’s conference and our review process. In addition we’ll discuss Webelos woes; how can we get them excited about being in a Scout troop?, encouraging cooperation between Order of the Arrow and the troop when it looks like O.A. responsibilities may be cutting into Scout’s responsibilities […]
Scoutmaster Podcast 204 – Webelos Cross Over
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Scoutmaster Podcast 204 In this podcast we share thoughts on evaluating Scout Spirit, Brick Mason ties a bowline and we answer an email queston about when Scouts cross over from Webelos, all this and your messages in the mailbag! Podcast Archive Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts […]
November ScoutCircle – Webelos to Scouts
Here’s this month’s ScoutCircle, a solo appearance! Here’s the resources we discussed The New Parents Quick Guide Webelos_to_Scout – BSA information webelos-to-scout-transition-plan-1 Heart of America Council WebToScout Webelos to Scout Transition: A Parents’ Guide
Scoutmaster Podcast 155 – Older Scouts and Webelos
In this podcast we discuss a Webelos troop visit and keeping older Scouts engaged, we answer email questions about the patrol method, replacing a Scout handbook and who signs merit badge cards – all this and your messages in the mailbag. Past editions of the show are available at the PODCAST ARCHIVE Podcast: Play in […]
Webelos Troop Visit
Just last night we hosted a Webelos troop visit. While the visiting Webelos went off with the Scouts we asked the parents to come with us into another room and meet with the troop’s adult volunteers. The committee chairman talked to them for a bit about the basic functions and administrative things involved with having a son […]
Scoutmaster Podcast 60 – Webelos Crossover
In this Podcast: Webelos crossover advice, Scoutmaster’s Minute Links in this Podcast: Cliff Jacobsen’s Expedition Canoeing School Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Listen to this episode (00:27:55) Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPlayer EmbedShare Leave a ReviewListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyBe A BackerBe A Patron Get updates to Scoutmastercg.com […]
Scoutmaster Podcast 5 – Webelos Den Leader to Scoutmaster
Scoutmaster Podcast 5 In This Podcast Webelos Den Leader to Scoutmaster Hiking story 5th in the series Instructional Methods for Scouts Scoutmaster Minute; Founder’s Day Podcast Notes Ask Andy Download Instructional Methods for Scouts.pdf (65.6K) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Listen to this episode (00:25:14) Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPlayer EmbedShare Leave a […]
Choosing a Troop
A recent email asks about Choosing a troop My son and I visited seven Troops, two of them twice for a total of nine visits. We finally found what we feel is the best Unit in the county. This Unit has very strong leadership – two of the dozens of registered adults have over 45 years of experience at […]
Webelos Visits to Troop Meetings
When Webelos and their parents visit one of our meetings we send the Webelos to our Senior Patrol leader who sees that they are welcomed and join in the activities. The parents meet with myself and a couple of Assistant Scoutmasters. I used to have a set program for visiting parents. I would sit with […]
Webelos Den Leader Transition
We do all we can to help new Scouts transitioning from Webelos – let’s not forget that Webelos den leaders stepping into new roles will need some help too. Thirty-plus years ago I was a Webelos Den Leader for eighteen (!) Webelos. I was recruited to be a Scoutmaster a year later, but it was a while before I […]
Webelos Bridge Crossing Ceremony
A good discussion of most common questions about Webelos to Scouts transition at Ask Andy: The Webelos bridge crossing ceremony is to publicly show the transition, or crossing over, from a Cub Scout pack to a Boy Scout troop. At one side of the bridge is the pack he’s leaving. On the other side are […]
