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A Scout is Obedient
Follows rules and changes unfair ones in an orderly way.
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Clear filtersChange It the Right Way
A crew once thought a rule about their trek was unfair. Some members wanted to ignore it. Instead, they researched it, wrote a respectful letter, and asked for…
Simon Says, For Real
Remember playing Simon Says? The trick is listening carefully before you move. One den leader turned it into a real lesson. At a campout, she said, "Simon says…
The Blade and the Scout
There is an old saying in Scouting: a Scout who earns the Totin' Chip has earned a privilege and a responsibility. A knife is one of the most useful tools a…
Why Government Matters
Scouts, you might wonder why Scouting asks you to learn about government: the Constitution, the three branches, how laws are made. It can feel like homework…
Why We Use Buddies
On a lake trip, a Scout wanted to paddle out alone to check a cove. The rule said buddies only. The Scout grumbled but waited. Twenty minutes later, the wind…