7 Tips to Get Mentally Ready for Camp

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So, the other day I wrote about some of the things you’d want to bring to camp as a first time leader. Now, here are some of the intangibles to make your life a little bit easier. In addition to getting yourself physically ready for camp, it helps to be mentally ready. In today’s economy, … Read more

7 Things to Do Right Now To Get Ready For Fall Recruiting

Fall Cub Scout Recruiting

So, right now most packs are thinking about Day Camp, or Resident Camp, or the Fourth of July Parade. They may be doing one of the things listed in our Summer Recruiting Guide. But most of them are thinking that fall recruiting is a long ways away. But the days until school’s get back in … Read more

Cub Scout Day Camp Downtime Activities

Cub Scout Day Camp Downtime

Cub Scout Day Camp Downtime So, you’re a Den Leader for Day Camp. Congratulations, you’ve got one of the most exhausting, fun, and unforgettable experiences ahead of you. There will be lots of activities for them to be running around, and to tire them out, so that bit’s handled. There will be things like archery, … Read more

Say Goodbye Phone Scammers

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  Phone Scammers So this isn’t specifically about nonprofits, or volunteerism – but if you’re reading this, you’re probably involved with one of those. One of the things I want to provide for my readers are things to make their lives better. This will make your life better. It will free up your time so … Read more

Summer Camp Essentials for New Leaders

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Summer Camp Essentials So, you’re going to be going to camp for the first time with your scouts. Congratulations, you’re in for a week you’re never going to forget. But, as the Scout motto says, Be Prepared. So here are a few of the things that I’ve found to be summer camp essentials for a unit leader … Read more

Don’t Feel Guilty Asking People to Do Good

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Why You Feel Guilty Asking One of the biggest roadblocks to people recruiting volunteers, or raising money is guilt. People are naturally feel guilty asking for things. We’re trained that asking for thing makes us look weak. It also makes us feel vulnerable. We hate hearing the word no. Nobody really likes being told no. … Read more

10 Reasons to Go To Summer Camp with Your Child

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  About a week ago, I posted a piece about “the top 10 reasons to send your kid to camp.” It was read by people all over the world. The biggest concern people had was, “we can get kids to go to camp, but getting adults to go with them is the tough part.” So, … Read more

A Lesson From My Dad for Father’s Day

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Father’s Day This Sunday is Father’s Day. We lost my dad about three years ago. So, as a way of remembering him, and paying tribute to him, I thought I’d write about him – and in particular, about one particular trip that taught me a lot about life. Mount Kinsman The year was 1990. I was a … Read more

A Few of My All-Time Favorite Camp Songs

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Camp Songs It’s almost time for summer camp. Cub Day Camps will be starting soon. Scout troops will be going to resident camp. So I figured I’d put out a few of my favorite camp songs. A couple of reasons for this: one, you can never know enough, the old ones will get old, and … Read more