Category: Scoutmaster’s Corner

This month’s method of Scouting to explore is Personal Growth. First a quick reminder, The Aims of Scouting are: Character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. These are our goals as Scout leaders. The Methods of Scouting are how we accomplish these goals. Over the past year, I have written about seven of the eight … Continue reading Scoutmaster Corner

I love to hear stories of Scouts who work hard to pay their own way for Scouting activities. I often hear great stories about a Scout who offers to mow the lawn to help raise money for a weekend trip. I have even heard of Scouts opening a small business to help fund an expensive … Continue reading The ScoutMaster’s Corner: A Scout works to pay his way and help others

Many Scouts tell me that they have no problem with being cheerful. It is often cited as the one point in the Scout Law they have no problem living up to. And indeed, I frequently hear this from a Scout who often has a big smile on his face and a good attitude to share … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER: A Scout tries to make others happy

Like many points of the Scout Law, an increase in the level of kindness in the world could have a significant impact. You don’t have to look far to see stories of people taking advantage of the weak, the poor and the elderly. A desire to find a resolution to a difficult problem through kindness … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER: A Scout is Kind