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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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What To Do About Head Lice on Cub Camp

Advice From Real Scout Leaders It started as a simple question on a Sunday morning. You're on Cub camp, everything's ticking along ...
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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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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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The Final Candle: Love Completes the Journey – The Fourth Week of Advent in Scouting

This week we light the fourth and final purple candle - the candle of Love. After hope, peace, and joy, we arrive at love. It’s the ...
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