Ideas for games for rambunctious Cub Scouts

This story originally appeared in the November-December 2000 issue of Scouting magazine. After nearly a decade of leadership in a large suburban pack, a Cubmaster prepares to move on as…

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Ground Rules: Fixating on foam

Forty years ago, Scouts eager to stay warm in the winter were encouraged to dress in foam. The 1984 BSA Fieldbook included patterns for making hats, clothing and a sleeping…

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Cool Camps: Camp Gorsuch

Camp Gorsuch Great Alaska Council Chugiak, Alaska Set on 24 acres at the base of Bear Mountain, Camp Gorsuch gives Scouts a true Alaskan experience. They can study gold and…

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How to clean and care for your sleeping bag

This story originally appeared in the November-December 2015 issue of Scouting magazine. Does your sleeping bag smell like a dirty sock? Get rid of the stink and dirt with a good washing.…

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