What Makes a Great Campfire?

great campfire

One of the highlights of scout camping is a great campfire. Kids look forward to it all day long, and as well they should. It’s fun, funny, and exciting. It’s one of the highlights of any camping experience, and a great way to wrap up a fun day in the woods. In these days cell … Read more

7 Tips to Get Mentally Ready for Camp

ready for camp

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

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

10 Reasons to Go To Summer Camp with Your Child

camp

  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 Few of My All-Time Favorite Camp Songs

camp songs

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

Top 10 Reasons to Send Your Kid To Scout Camp

Scout Camp

I love Scout Camp. I’ve been a “camp guy” for the better part of 30 years, in just about every capacity. I’ve been a camper. A Scout leader. A scout camp commissioner, an administrator, instructor, inspector, and a lifeguard… and it’s been an absolute blast. But probably the best thing about going to camp is watching … Read more

Your Mother’s Day Facebook Message

Mother's Day

Your Mother’s Day Facebook Message This Sunday is Mother’s Day. So you still have a couple of days to get a card. You also have a couple of days to get your post ready for your organization’s Mother’s Day Facebook Post. Since you aren’t paying your volunteers, recognition is your main currency. You want to thank … Read more