Episodes
Claim the Flame
Jan. 19, 2022
Scouts Canada has a new, themed competition for its members...starting this month! Podcast Topics This week, Scouter Ken is joined by Scouts Canada National Communications Director Scouter Mike (why yes, he’s back!) and Scou…
Scouting Five - Week of January 10, 2022
Jan. 12, 2022
Scouts pitch in after a typhoon, a new Scout Hut might be built...and yes, Scout groups still need volunteers. News Stories Scouts Canada Challenge For Kids To Level Up Winter Outdoor Skills | toronto4kids.com 1st Rosetown S…
Scouting Five - Week of December 20, 2021
Dec. 23, 2021
Scouts Canada appoints a new Chief Scout, Scouts were amazing in 2021...and as they sell trees, Scouts also collect them. News Stories Scouts Canada appoints adventurer Les Stroud as Chief Scout | Blackburn News Former South…
Finding Volunteers
Nov. 26, 2021
How do you attract volunteers to Scouting? Podcast Topics Ken and Colin attempt to tackle a question that almost every section of every Scout Group has to deal with at some point: how to handle a shortage of qualified volunt…
Scouting Five - Week of November 22, 2021
Nov. 25, 2021
Scouts Canada appoints a new Chief Scout, Arab and Asia-Pacific NSOs meet and greet..and yes, Scout groups still need volunteers. News Stories Arab and Asia-Pacific hold first-ever International Commissioners Gathering | Wor…
Scouting Five - Week of November 15, 2021
Nov. 19, 2021
Scouts collect food and sell Christmas trees...and stolen Scout Group vehicles are returned. News Stories Now a couple of stolen vans are... - SYP Operational Support | Facebook Boy Scout council moving to 26-acre ‘Adventure…
Scouting Five - Week of November 1, 2021
Nov. 6, 2021
Scouts head to COP26, Scout groups (always) need volunteers...and Scouts BSA introduces a new Merit Badge. News Stories Local Scouts groups see popularity surge but need more adult leaders | NanaimoNewsNOW Scouting alive and…
Get Your Group Online
Oct. 29, 2021
These days, it really is quite imperative - for both growth and ease of contact - that a Scout Group have some kind of online presence.
Scouting Five - Week of October 25, 2021
Oct. 28, 2021
Scouts take part in JOTA-JOTI and learn to code...and Cub Scouts are bringing flowers to hospital staff.
Scouting Five 159 - Week of October 4, 2021
Oct. 7, 2021
A Scout earns the Cornwell Award...and Scouts BSA is likely not infringing Girl Scouts’ copyrights.
Camp Fuel(s)
Sept. 30, 2021
Which camp fuel is best? Turns out, that’s a loaded question.
Scouting Five - Week of September 20, 2021
Sept. 24, 2021
Scouts host a “Gin and Ale” fundraiser, Labware’s founder is honoured by Scouts BSA...and “a father for international Scouting” is remembered.
Squirrel Scouts
Sept. 16, 2021
A new Scouting program has been launched in the UK!
Scouting Five - Week of September 6, 2021
Sept. 11, 2021
Georgia Scouts sell Moon Pies, Scouts in Canada sell sand bags...and the UK launches Squirrel Scouts!
Scouting Five - Week of August 30, 2021
Sept. 3, 2021
The 42nd World Scout Conference wraps up, Poland will host WJ 2027...and the Northern Lights MedVents are recruiting, again.
Encore Presentation: Why the Fleur-de-lis?
Aug. 22, 2021
Why, exactly, does Scouting use the fleur-de-lis as its symbol?
Scouting Five - Week of August 9, 2021
Aug. 12, 2021
Thousands upon thousands attend a Jamboree virtually, a Scout Camp survives a wildfire...and Scouts help out after a tornado.
Scouting Five - Week of August 2, 2021
Aug. 6, 2021
A volunteer earns a Bronze Wolf, a Rover Moot is planned in Africa...and a Chicago Scout was prepared during a tornado.
Knife Safety
July 9, 2021
We’ve talked about knives, their importance in Scouting, and their utility as tools...but how do you use one safely?
Scouting Five - Week of June 28, 2021
July 2, 2021
The Solomon Islands joins Scouting, a bear makes off with Scouts’ honey...and Scouts do love archery, don’t they?
Scouting Five - Week of June 21, 2021
June 24, 2021
Girl Scouts build a food pantry...and Scouts join a book club.
Scouting Five - Week of June 14, 2021
June 18, 2021
Girls Scouts have a glut of cookies, Scouts in the UK need volunteers...and Greek Scouts help spot trash on beaches.
Mailbag!
June 10, 2021
Catching up with some emails (and voicemail) from listeners!