Melrose Scout Productions #131: 2013 Egg Drop Competition
June 9th, 2013
A tradition has developed over the years, the annual Egg Drop Competition. Each Boy Scout, or team of Scouts, is given a raw egg. He must build a package for the egg usually only natural materials found around the camp. This package must protect the egg when it is dropped from various heights. The winner is the Scout who’s egg survives the highest drop without breaking. The boys must use their imagination to create a package that will not only withstand the actually drops, but also cushion the...
Gear List
January 3rd, 2013
Some folks asked me to provide the spreadsheet that I use to calculate gear weight.
Here you go.
True North Show 43
May 1st, 2012
After a 3 month break, I decided to talk about a topic that I have taken a liking to...using the 8 methods.
I also give an update on my Woodbadge ticket
This show is sponsored by ALPS Mountaineering
An Hour A Week? #278
April 9th, 2012
Some Scouting news, camp cards, Pinewood Derby activities, and a Day Camp update on this Easter show.
Links:
Five Effective Ways to Use the 2012 Boys’ Life Mini-Mag (PDF)-http://bit.ly/Hqp5bU
Membership Impact Department-http://bit.ly/nLwU3l
Tonight's show sponsored by ClassB.com
Varsity Spot #6
February 23rd, 2012
Varsity Spot Podcast - Episode #6 - A little talk about Varsity high adventure and then a move into Venture Scouting thoughts. Glad to be back after a month and looking forward to more scouting this year. Can't wait for this coming summer!
Alps Mountaineering - http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/
Varsity Spot Blog - http://varsityspot.blogspot.com/
The Leader's Campfire #89
November 29th, 2011
A short show catching up on a few odds and ends in the Scouting world.
Tonight's show sponsored by The Boy Scout Store
Scout Nation 6.3
November 21st, 2011
It's been a long time, due to being busy and a lot of technical difficulties on the part of Scoutmaster Shawn...yea, you would think that I would know how to do this...
Regardless, Bryan and I talked a lot about Woodbadge and some other great troop items. Plus the amazing story of Scouter Jeff.
This show is brought to you by ALPS Mountaineering
MISS Show 22
September 27th, 2011
#22 - "O Canada!"
We're joined by Scouter Harry Shnider (on Twitter @harryshnider) who gives us a little insight into the world of Canadian Scouting including age ranges, levels of program, what part faith plays in their program, what the uniforms look like, and all about the co-ed side of Scouting in the great nation of Canada.
Main Scouts Canada Website: http://www.scouts.ca/
New Scouts Canada Uniforms: http://www.scouts.ca/uniform/
Hosted by: MISS Liberty
Sponsored by: Boy Sc...
Around The Scouting Campfire #23
April 14th, 2011
Around The Scouting Campfire #23 is ready for your enjoyment. In this episode Scoutmaster Steve and Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talk about getting outside to play. The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing a song about an experience they had with some cattle. Buttons shares some "Scouting Truths" with us, thanks to Nick at the Nick's Ramblings blog. And of course, it is time for the hosts to announce their winner of the PTC Media photo contest, who will receive a $20.00 coupon toward a purchase at Tra...