Scouting Episodes

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a volunteer at Kandersteg International Scout Centre?

An interview with Jack Higgins, the director of the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC).

A short update on how things are going at Kander100 (aka KISC 100), the jamboree celebrating the centenary of Kandersteg International Scout Centre.

How do you handle turnover in your Group Committee?

Scouter Andrew returns with another discussion of Scouts Canada’s “Big Opportunity”.

“Already know you, that which you need.”

Finding and keeping volunteers: the ever-present challenge every Scout Group faces.

Are there things Scouts can do — wherever they are, right now — to help out people in Ukraine?

WOSM has issued a statement on Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine.

How has your exposure to Scouts from other countries influenced your worldview?

How do you attract volunteers to Scouting?

Which camp fuel is best? Turns out, that’s a loaded question.

A new Scouting program has been launched in the UK!

Why, exactly, does Scouting use the fleur-de-lis as its symbol?

Neckerchief slides. Rings. Turk’s Heads. Whatever you call them, these handy little fasteners have an interesting history.

We’ve talked about knives, their importance in Scouting, and their utility as tools...but how do you use one safely?

Catching up with some emails (and voicemail) from listeners!

The right sleeping bag will make — or break — a camping experience.

A fun method of campfire cooking that’s easy to try...but tricky to get right.

Re-introducing the podcast hosts!

There’s an argument to be made for having a physical copy of important outdoor survival information.

Scouting for Food rolls on, Hank Aaron’s time as a Scout...and both Scouts and Guides are nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Why, yes, we do need them.

Doing a “Good Turn” - to one person, if not to many - daily is a key element of what Scouting is (should be) about.