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A Scout is Thrifty
Works to pay your way, saves, and takes care of what you have.
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Clear filtersClean Plate, Full Heart
At summer camp, the dining hall weighed the food scraps left after every meal. The first night, the scale showed a huge pile. The camp director put the number…
Duct Tape and a Plan
On the second day of a backpacking trip, a Scout's boot sole started flapping loose. No store for thirty miles. The patrol huddled, pulled out a roll of duct…
Labor Day: The Value of Hard Work
Scouts, as we enjoy this Labor Day weekend, think about what the holiday really means. It is not only the end of summer or a day off from school. It is a day…
Managing Your Time
Scouts, one of the most valuable things you have is time. Unlike money, you cannot earn more of it. Once a moment is gone, it is gone for good. That is why…
The Jar on the Shelf
A Scout wanted to go to a high adventure base. The trip cost more than the family could easily spend. So the Scout put a jar on a shelf and started dropping in…