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Proposed Q&A site for all scouting youth and adult leaders worldwide, in organizations like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturing, Sea Scouts, etc.
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What is the correct way to wear my patches on my uniform? (Given specifics of what organization within scouting)
added by PearsonArtPhoto Jan 15 at 17:55
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How can I convert parents from passive "attendees" into active leaders of my unit?
added by cpilko Jan 25 at 22:04
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My scouts are [advancing too slowly], what should I do?
added by Ian, edited by jmort253 Jan 16 at 3:19
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There are a few females in our venturing group. How can we encourage them to stay hydrated and not avoid water due to lack of restroom facilities?
added by jmort253 Jan 16 at 3:32
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Would this be just as on topic in "The Great Outdoors?" – Affable Geek Jan 17 at 2:02
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Hi @Affable, it could very well be on topic there, but that shouldn't make it off topic here. This is a very valid concern in scouting, and some variation of this is likely to be asked should this go to beta. A healthy Stack Exchange site sometimes overlaps a little bit with others; it's not a hard line. See Respect the community - your own, and others' for more details. Hope this helps! :) – jmort253 Jan 17 at 3:20
This could be rephrased to "How do I encourage women to be leaders in our [Troop], despite we often camp places where the restroom facilities are primitive?" – cpilko Jan 25 at 22:07
Hi @cpilko, I specifically wanted to target the issue of dehydration, since it's a problem in some co-ed venturing groups. However, if this inspires other example questions related to gender, then that's awesome! :) – jmort253 Jan 26 at 2:45
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This is relevant to all Scout groups: "How do I encourage Scouts to stay hydrated?" It's in the intersection of working with youth and being active outside. (And yes, I understand the special relevance to female Venturers.) – Chris Jones Mar 27 at 17:44
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How can I help my scouts to take charge of their troop?
added by PearsonArtPhoto, edited by jmort253 Jan 16 at 3:19
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Hi PearsonArtPhoto, I changed "boys" to "scouts". When I worked as summer staff at a boy scout camp, we were trained to refer to the campers as "scout", as opposed to boy, kid, child, etc. If you were in scouts, and your scouting program differs, please feel free to revert. Otherwise, I'm making the assumption you're merely trying to help with example questions on a subject you're not 100% familiar with, which is awesome. :) – jmort253 Jan 16 at 3:23
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What is the best way to get [Communications requirement 5a] done?
added by Ian Dec 28 '12 at 0:30
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I'm a staff member at a summer camp. How should I handle a suspected case of child abuse against a scout?
added by jmort253 Jan 16 at 3:18
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What qualities should I look for when joining a [Cub pack]?
added by Ian Dec 28 '12 at 0:27
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Is [program] approved to participate in as a scout activity?
added by SSumner Mar 4 at 19:12
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Example: rappelling, firearms, whitewater rafting, anything that could be considered "dangerous" – SSumner Mar 4 at 19:13
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What are the safety requirements around [Activity name]?
added by Nicholas Mar 6 at 6:33
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for example: Rock climbing, rafting, kayaking ect – Nicholas Mar 6 at 6:33
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I want to start a new [Boy Scout troop] in my area, where should I begin?
added by Ian Dec 28 '12 at 0:26
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How can I create a youth-managed, compliant website for my troop?
added by cpilko Jan 25 at 22:01
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I have a lot of old uniform patches. How can I keep them looking new and showcase them?
added by jmort253 Jan 16 at 3:34
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Is there a resource to show me how our unit can fulfill the [fitness program requirement] of the [BSA's Journey to Excellence]?
added by cpilko Jan 25 at 21:55
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Can we allow a boy with openly gay parents to join our troop?
added by cpilko Feb 7 at 3:20
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I have a group of enthusiastic youth who want to form a Venturing Crew. How do I get started, and what do I look for in a chartering organization?
added by Chris Jones Mar 27 at 20:22
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Are you involved with a troop? Do you have a good relationship with their CO? – Steve Mar 31 at 4:58
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I am going to [summer camp], what should I pack and what should I do to prepare?
added by Ian Dec 28 '12 at 0:28
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What software packages exist to manage my unit's [individual scout accounts]?
added by cpilko Jan 25 at 21:53
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Are you looking to track money or advancement or both? Also how many scouts are you looking to track? – Steve Mar 31 at 4:53
Both, but I'm not looking for answers right now. This is for the definition phase. Don't forget to vote up questions. – cpilko Apr 1 at 12:34
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Are there standard dimensions for a Pinewood Derby track or can my pack just build one that fits the space that's available to us?
added by MCeley Feb 25 at 16:53
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I want to take my troop on our own summer camp. What are some programs we should put together?
added by SSumner Mar 4 at 19:08
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My child is [age], is that too [old/young] to get into scouting?
added by SSumner Mar 4 at 19:10
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What do I need to do to get [x] badge?
added by Kezz101 Mar 22 at 16:41
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I have a Scout who shows up to all the meetings but never goes on outings. How do I motivate [him/her] to participate in those outdoor activities?
added by Chris Jones Mar 27 at 20:21
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I need help to lead my club, which is the usual proceeding?
added by RSFalcon7 Apr 11 at 19:05
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I'm a Scout Leader. How should I deal with scouts that do not respect me?
added by RSFalcon7 Apr 11 at 19:07
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My scout club is very small, which is a good approach to motivate new kids to become scouts?
added by RSFalcon7 Apr 11 at 19:08
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I like to have a website to my scout club, is there an good platforms that I can use? If so, can you show some examples?
added by RSFalcon7 Apr 11 at 19:10
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What pitfalls would you make scouts aware of during the planning and execution of their eagle scout service project?
added by panhandel May 17 at 18:09
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I need to track the scout's progress on [rank or merit badge] advancement, what tools are out there to help me organize?
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