Scout2Eagle: Gaither's Gathering
5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
1- Here is some data that I looked up in the BSA / Merit Badge requirements. When you get your Ham Radio License, you have earned partials and knowledge to help pass off about 25 Merit badges! Y: I want to sing a solo after dinner. Z: OK with me. But solo that I can’t … Read more
1- Cycling, Biking, Bike Riding – well no matter what you call it you can pass off Cycling Merit Badge and have some fun. There are many similarities to hiking and backpacking. Review the two checklists called Pocket Stuff and and a Day Hike List. These are both in Google Docs and are downloadable. … Read more
1- Listen. Name all the sounds that you hear. Listen in the dead of night. Listen on a camping trip when no one is talking or moving. Listen to the weather. Listen to the wildlife. Listen for what is missing. Listen with your eyes to see what or who is making the noise. Listen without … Read more
1- The term “moon” is by definition: A natural satellite about a heavenly body. But Earth’s moon is also called The Moon or Luna. Currently there are over 200 known moons in our solar system. Most orbit planets but some orbit asteroids. Of the 4 moons that are bigger than our Moon, 3 orbit Jupiter. … Read more
1- EDGE, teaching, learning, mastery. We talked about School in Sit. Rep. #6. Personal toolkit were discussed in Sit.Rep. # 17. Scouting EDGE was covered in Sit. Rep. #83 and #96. Generally when we pass a Scout off of fulfilling a requirement for Scout advancement; that Scout has generally passed the Understanding phase of proficiency. … Read more
1- A few thoughts about Outdoor Ethics: Plan. A well thought out plan will help you minimize your environmental impact. Such as – travel / hike / visit during non-peak periods… Planning involves knowing any and all special considerations such as: Tour Permits, Fees, Max. Group Size, Latrine Usage, Designated Camp sites… Plan for bad … Read more
1- One habit I installed into my Troop was to do a “Hot Wash” after a camping trip. Some folks call it a “debrief.” It was simply a few questions that asked: What went well? Did learning take place? What was missing? What could we have done better? Were there any weak links in the … Read more
1- Scouting: Ask every Scouter you know what their life would be like without Scouts? What did they learn & how did they use that knowledge or skills from Scouts? What would they have done differently in Scouts? What kind of Leadership roles were learned in Scouts? What kind of Service Projects did those Scouts … Read more
1- The current thinking in current medical/responder triage for mass casualty incidents (MCI) is to use 5 colors. You do not have to have an MCI to use this coding / tagging system. You can express to the 911 operator that you have X of Y color; that will help the responders. IE: I have … Read more
1- This is from the Pacific Crest Trail Association: There is intrinsic risk in the wilderness. lightning, cold weather, falling rock, wild animals and a long list of other / additional dangers exist. It’s not 100% safe. A twisted ankle can be life-threatening if you are alone. Learn first aid. You are responsible for your … Read more