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Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scoutleaders alike all love campfires!A campfire is something special, something boy scouts and girlscouts remember when the other memories of camp are fading, amagical coming together at the end of the day. It is an opportunityto enjoy each other's company, to make music and laughter together,and to sit huddled up around the leaping flames which cast a warmglow over the circle of faces. A campfire keeps away the dark andmysterious noises of the night from the nearby trees.How to Use This App:There are 10 sections in this application with more than 160stories. From Shorts, to funny to scary to legends, there arestories with morals and deep points and stories with no point atall but to entertain. I you told one story per campfire and campedevery month, it would still take you almost 14 years to get all theway through this application.Remember that some of these screens are tremendously large andwill take a few moments to load in your device. don't fret. All hasbeen tested and this application works on more than 1000devices!

The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting istoprepare members of the Boy Scouts of America to conductScoutingactivities in a safe and prudent manner. The policiesandguidelines have been established because of the real needtoprotect members from known hazards that have beenidentifiedthrough 100 years of experience. Limitations on certainactivitiesshould not be viewed as stumbling blocks; rather,policies andguidelines are best described as stepping-stones towardsafe andenjoyable adventures for all BSA members.All participants in official Scouting activities shouldbecomefamiliar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and be aware ofstate orlocal government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts ofAmericapolicies and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting providesanoverview of Scouting policies and procedures ratherthancomprehensive, standalone documentation. For some items, thepolicystatements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to reviewtheadditional reference material cited prior to conductingsuchactivities.In situations not specifically covered in this guide,activityplanners should evaluate the risk or potential risk ofharm, andrespond with action plans based on common sense,communitystandards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies andpracticescommonly prescribed for the activity by experiencedproviders andpractitioners.

For all Members of the BSA, TheScoutmaster’sMinute is brief in duration but one of the mostimportant parts ofa Boy Scout troop meeting. Occurring at theclosing of the meeting,it is the thought that will go home with thescouts. It is the timeto teach one of the ideals of Scouting. TheScoutmaster’s Minute isa special time when you have the attentionof all the boys in thetroop, and it is your opportunity to convey aspecial message ofinspiration. Many of the Scoutmaster’s Minuteslisted below areparables, short stories about everyday people andoccurrences thatillustrate a moral attitude or religious principle.This Application is bursting with stories, parables, objectlessonsand anecdotes. I have complied more than 250 lessons thatcoincidewith the scout Oath, Scout Law, Slogan and Motto. Withbetter than150 famous quotes on such subjects as character, goalsetting, andovercoming adversity you will never be at a loss forwords withyour boys. Finally, to top it off I added better than 300ofAesop’s more famous fables.There is enough information in this application alone to keepyowisely advising your boy scouts for the next four yearsormore!I also have a special section that is a sort of Chicken Soupforthe Tired Scoutmaster's soul Called Notes.Give this application a try today!

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts LOVE skits! Asascout leader they will be looking to you to show them how itisdone, so take a deep breath and get ready to let your hairdown...There are roughly 400 skits in this application. To give youanidea how many skits that really is, if you never usedanothersource and had a campfire with 5 skits in it at everycampout onevery month of every year, it would take you more than 6and a halfyears to exhaust the references in this application!I have divided this application into six sections. Five ofthemare alphabetical and the last one is shorts, walk-ons,andrun-ons.In future versions I intend to have a search by keyword (suchas"funny" or "gross" or "Fast Paced" and search by title suchas"Waiter Waiter" or ""Ugliest Man"option.

The Boy Scouts of America is probably thebestprogram in the USA for training boys to be good citizens ofthiscountry, effective leaders in their businesses, churchesandcommunity, and well rounded and grounded men in general.Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts LOVE playing Games! As a scoutleaderthey will be looking to you to show them how it is done, sotake adeep breath and get ready to let your hair down...There are roughly 600 games in this application. That's abunchof games folks! If you played one game at each scout meetingeveryweek, it would take you about 6 years to get through all ofthem.Put another way, at the current price on the market, yougetroughly three games for a penny...not bad in this economy.There are 5 sections in this application: Cub scout Games,Boyscout Games, Games for All Scouts, Games for Boys (by G.S.Ripley),and Scouting Games (by Lord Robert S.S. Baden-Powell).Those fivesections have been further divided into a total 49Sections morespecific to the type of game; like Outdoor Games,Strategy Games,Knot Tying Games and so on.)In future versions I intend to have a search by keyword (suchas"Outdoor" or "Cub Scout"" and search by title such as "CapturetheFlag" or ""Kim's Game"option.A Few Tips about Games:Games Are --Lessons without teachersBody buildersMind stretchersFriend makersBuilding blocksMost of all games are funThrough Games, A ScoutLearns new skillsDevelops new interestsLearns to follow the rulesLearns fair playLearns to wait his or her turnIs taught respect for the rights of othersScouts like games in which there is a sizable element ofluck.They do not require prizes, nor do they seem to worry if thegameis not finished. They like games which restartalmostautomatically, so that everyone is given a new chance. Scoutslikegames whereby they gain the reassurance that comeswithrepetition.Remember, the success of a game period depends greatlyuponleadership. A leader can challenge and persuade the shy Scoutandchannel the energy of the "showoff", making meetings funforall.Choosing A Game:Know and understand the game.Be prepared to teach the game.Take into consideration: Physical arrangementsEquipment needsNumber involvedAbilities of the participantsSuggestions For Conducting Games:Know the game well and the area needed before teaching it.Haveall the necessary equipment on hand.Remove all possible hazards from the game area.Have the full attention of the group before trying to explaintherules of the game.To introduce the game, name it, demonstrate it, askforquestions, then start it.Always insist on fair play.If a game is going badly, stop it, explain it again, then trythegame once more.Play, but don't overplay a game. A successful game will bemorein demand if it is stopped while it is still being enjoyed.Be alert to overexertion.A Shameless Plug:Being a Scout leader is very rewarding, but it is alsoatremendous amount of WORK!I have put together several applications to help you inyourendeavorsThe Scoutmaster Minute - A minute of wisdom from you can changeaboy's life.Boy Scout Skits - 400 of the best loved skits , yourcampfirewill never be the same.Boy Scout Songbook - more than 300 Songs to keep yourboyscheerful along the trail and at campfires.

>>ATTENTION! ATTENTION!<<This is an UPDATED VERSION. If all goes well you will NOT havetodo a "refresh all data". The app should work with alldevices,HOWEVER...If you DO have to do a "refresh all Data" inorder to getthe app to work properly, please SEND ME AN EMAILBEFORE you leavelousy feedback! Remember that a scout is courteous,and also, thatI developed this app for FREE.The Boy Scouts of America's NOVA Awards programincorporateslearning with cool activities and exposure to science,technology,engineering and mathematics for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,andVenturers. The hope is that the requirements and activitiesforearning these awards stimulates interest in STEM-related fieldsandshows how science, technology, engineering and mathematics applytoeveryday living and the world around them. Counselors andmentorshelp bring this engaging, contemporary, and fun program tolife foryouth members.The Nova AwardsThere are four Nova awards for Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts,BoyScouts, and Venturers. Each award covers one componentofSTEM—science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.Cub Scout Nova awards: Science Everywhere, Tech Talk, Swing!,and1-2-3 Go!Boy Scout Nova awards: Shoot!, Start Your Engines, Whoosh!,andDesigned to CrunchVenturer Scout Nova awards: Launch!, Power Up, Hang On!,andNumbers Don't LieFor their first Nova award, Scouts earn the distinctiveNovaaward patch. After that, a Scout can earn three more Novaawards,each one recognized with a separate pi (π) pin-on devicethatattaches to the patch. The patch and the three devicesrepresenteach of the four STEM topics—science, technology,engineering, andmathematics.The Supernova AwardsThe Supernova awards have more rigorous requirements thantheNova awards. The requirements and activities were designedtomotivate youth and recognize more in-depth, advanced achievementinSTEM-related activities.For Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts:Dr. Louis Alvarez Supernova AwardFor Webelos Scouts:Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova AwardFor Boy Scouts:Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Bronze AwardThomas Edison Supernova Silver AwardFor Venturers:Dr. Sally Ride Supernova Bronze AwardWright Brothers Supernova Silver AwardDr. Albert Einstein Supernova Gold AwardFor earning the Supernova award, Scouts receive a medalandcertificate.All requirements may be found in the Nova awardsguidebooks,available through local Scout shops—one for Cub Scouts,one for BoyScouts, and one for Venturers. The requirements can becompletedwith a parent or an adult leader as the counselor (for theNovaawards) or mentor (for the Supernova awards). Eachguidebookincludes a section for the counselor and mentor.