What is the patrol method? The patrol method is a small group learning technique where a group of four to eight scouts form a team to work together to meet their goals. As teams have colors and mascots, a patrol selects colors and a patrol animals to represent them. The patrol also invents a call, or a fun way to...
As I watched the terrorists and their many flags storm the capitol, I was horrified. They waved a lot of flags, one of which was the actual American flag. But despite that, my group will still be flying the American flag the next time we camp. Those crazy people don’t change how we feel about flying the American flag. ...
I’ve asked this question a lot! What do you need to have to be a great scout leader? Here are ten of my favorite answers from a variety of wonderful Outdoor Service Guides leaders! A Sense of Humor! A good rain coat! A sense of fun! Sturdy, waterproof boots! A desire to learn and...
Learning about animals is a traditional part of scouting that our scouts have enjoyed. While you can actually visit domesticated animals and track some wild animals, not all are safe for that type of lesson. Our group has really enjoyed learning about bears and I recently came across this packet of pages that you can use with your group to...
With scouts still doing many meetings over zoom, what new ideas have you come up with? The 17th BlackBear pathfinders asked to make paracord bracelets. And as a scout led organization, the adults worked to help make that happen. Scout leader Richard Sowdon, created kits with buckles, and pre-fused paracord and mailed them to his pathfinders. Cord colors were in...
Despite the pandemic the 901st Buffalo group in Bartlett, TN has hit the ground running with the newest group in the South! Thanks so much, GSM Aislinn for sharing these pictures of your otters meeting outside in masks. Way to be Busy and Bright!
We love seeing what all our groups are doing in the South! It inspires us all to see what is working for other groups. If you have pictures of your group to share- please send them to us at southregionbpsa@gmail.org These are a few high lights from the 17th Black Bears this fall. Wearing masks and social distancing while in...
GSM Tips / Otters / Pathfinders / Timberwolves
by Laura Sowdon · Published October 5, 2020 · Last modified June 11, 2022
As an OSG leader, one of your goals is probably taking the group camping. You probably even know a place or two you can go. However, as your group grows, you are going to want some ideas for exploring further afield. What to do? National Parks Camping in a National Park is a very reliable way to find group camping....
What do the Pathfinders at the 17th Black Bears think sounds fun? Pioneering and Medieval Warfare of course! So, scoutmaster Richard Sowdon has been working on creating kits for every scout to work on these important skills! As part of their distance scouting program this fall, the Pathfinder scouts of the 17th will be given kits and directions to create...
Sorting Pathfinders into Patrols is supposed to make scouting more fun, and easier on the adults. But, if you are new to scouting, you may be wondering how to sort the kids into patrols or where to start with that. This is the story of how patrols evolved in the 17th. Getting Started Robert Baden-Powell envisioned his patrol method...
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