Scout Leader
Could AI Actually Get More Kids Into Nature? I Think It Can.
I’ve been a Scout Leader for over 15 years. In that time I’ve seen young people arrive at Scout meetings looking like they’d rather ...
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Is a Jumble Sale Worth It?
Is a Jumble Sale Worth It? A Scout Leader's Reality Check
Fundraising ideas come and go, but the humble jumble sale has been a staple of Scout ...
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Brilliant Morning with the 1st Chandlers Ford Scout Group
There's nothing quite like driving in the rain on the M25 and then the M3 for an hour and a half to really commit to a day out. But ...
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5 Classic Scout Games from Scouting for Boys That Still Work Today
Scout Leaders… let’s be honest for a moment.
If you’ve found yourself halfway through a Scout night thinking, “Are we really ...
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Why I Stopped Using Kelly Kettles on Scout Camp
Let's talk about that piece of kit gathering dust in your Scout Stores. You know the one, vintage-looking, undeniably cool, and probably ...
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My Scout Leader Left Without Explanation. Here’s What I Learned.
When a Scout Leader left without explanation, I was completely unprepared for what followed. The Jiffy envelope arrived at my door a few ...
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Easy & Fun Ideas for Burns Night at Scouts
Every January, Scout leaders across the UK face the same question: "Do you do Burns Night with your section?" And if so, what on earth do ...
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The Day Scouting Became Official: How a Royal Charter Changed Youth Development Forever
The Day Scouting Became Official: How a Royal Charter Changed Youth Development Forever
#TurnbackTime
Photo of my own Scout Group in ...
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15 Years in Scouting… and I’d Never Heard of This Campfire Tradition
There are moments in Scouting when you realise—even after years of campfires, late-night planning sessions, and muddy weekends under ...
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Christmas Eve: A Time to Step Back
As a Scout Leader, I spend countless hours throughout the year planning meetings, organizing camps, mentoring young people, and building ...
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Christopher Simmons says:
I don't believe Charlie Kirk can be characterized as having been ...