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Adult Leader Resources

Internet Sites for Cub Scout Leaders

• Extensive Scouting Resource Page-Information and Resources for the Scouter.
• Boy Scouts of America- the official web site of the National BSA organization.
• Scouting Information- a very comprehensive scouting informational site.
• Cub Scout Information- A lot of information of Cub Scout activities, including planning Den meetings, etc.
• Baloos Bugle-Monthly publication with theme related information,songs,skits,openings,closings, etc.
• Scouting Traditions and History- how Scouting started in the United States, the meaning and insignia and ranks and information about the founders of Scouting.
• Scouting is a Game with a Purpose- thoughts on bringing the values of Scouting through to youth(an initiative of the Viking Council in Minneapolis, Minnesota).
• The MacScouter -fun and useful stuff compiled by Gary Hendra of Cub Scout Pack92 in Milpitas, California.
• Scouting Files and Links- a hotlist of program ideas, games, stories, songs, ceremonies and spiritual material
• Boy Scout Troop 24,Berkeley, California - particularly interesting pages at this site include:
  • World Wide Web of Scouting- comprehensive list of other units on the WWW
  • Other Recreational Sites on the Internet- links for activities of interest to scouts
  • Scouting Clip Art- links to US and international scout clip art collections

Craft Sites for Cub Scout Leaders

• Wooden Craft Kits- link to wooden craft kit site

Publications and Listservs

• Cyberscout Roundtable- a free monthly publication on topics of interest to adult leaders.
• Scouts-L- instructions for joining this free listserv for Scouting.
• Guide to Safe Scouting (text only version)- official BSA Unit Leader's Guide on Current Policies and Procedures for Safe Activities.
• Pinewood Derby- how to put together a Pinewood Derby race.