What do you do if the camping trip you booked a few months ago, will now be cold and rainy? OSG leaders were asked this question, and they had a whole lot of suggestions! Below, are tips from our leaders from all across the country! Bring 3 or 4 extra tarps. I find that they are better than most footprints...
If you are new to scouting, you may have never heard of a patrol box. What is it? A patrol box is generally, a box full of the things you need for cooking and cleaning at camp, plus some necessary items. While there are some very fancy boxes out there, a sturdy plastic tub will work for most groups. What...
Forms and Leader Guides / GSM Tips
by Laura Sowdon · Published July 2, 2021 · Last modified April 1, 2022
I adore having an hour-by-hour schedule for troop camping trips. Why? Because it takes much of the stress out of the experience for me. Having every adult in camp know what time we will be starting to cook dinner, eat, clean up, hike, do flags or play games means they know when they can rest, and when they need to...
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....
BPSA is all about inclusive scouting and making everyone feel welcome. One way to be inclusive is in meal planning. The more allergies your group has, the more challenging it can be to feed everyone.
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