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What is the Patrol Method? How do I help my scouts do it right?

By Laura SowdonPosted on January 18, 2021
  • GSM Tips
  • Pathfinders

What is the patrol method? The patrol method is a small group learning technique where a group of four to eight scouts form a team to work together to meet their goals. As teams have […]

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I’m going to keep flying the US flag, and here’s why

By Laura SowdonPosted on January 7, 2021
  • News and Information

As I watched the terrorists and their many flags storm the capitol, I was horrified. They waved a lot of flags, one of which was the actual American flag. But despite that, my group will […]

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What does it take to be a BPSA leader?

By Laura SowdonPosted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021
  • GSM Tips

I’ve asked this question a lot! What do you need to have to be a great scout leader?  Here are ten of my favorite answers from a variety of wonderful BPSA leaders! A Sense of […]

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Bears, Bears, Bears!

By Laura SowdonPosted on December 15, 2020
  • Timberwolves

Learning about animals is a traditional part of scouting that our scouts have enjoyed. While you can actually visit domesticated animals and track some wild animals, not all are safe for that type of lesson. […]

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Paracord Bracelets: Kit It Up

By Laura SowdonPosted on December 8, 2020
  • Pathfinders

With scouts still doing many meetings over zoom, what new ideas have you come up with? The 17th BlackBear pathfinders asked to make paracord bracelets. And as a scout led organization, the adults worked to […]

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New Otters!

By Laura SowdonPosted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020
  • Otters

Despite the pandemic the 901st Buffalo group in Bartlett, TN has hit the ground running with the newest group in the South!  Thanks so much, GSM Aislinn for sharing these pictures of your otters meeting […]

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17th BlackBears: Fall 2020

By Laura SowdonPosted on October 13, 2020
  • News and Information

We love seeing what all our groups are doing in the South! It inspires us all to see what is working for other groups.  If you have pictures of your group to share- please send […]

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Where To Camp?

By Laura SowdonPosted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020
  • GSM Tips
  • Otters
  • Pathfinders
  • Timberwolves

As a BPSA leader, one of your goals is probably taking the group camping. You probably even know a place or two you can go. However, as your group grows, you are going to want […]

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Trebuchet Trouble: A Miniature Pioneering Project

By Laura SowdonPosted on September 18, 2020
  • Pathfinders

What do the Pathfinders at the 17th Black Bears think sounds fun? Pioneering and Medieval Warfare of course! So, scoutmaster Richard Sowdon has been working on creating kits for every scout to work on these […]

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Pathfinder Patrols

By Laura SowdonPosted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020
  • Pathfinders

Sorting Pathfinders into Patrols is supposed to make scouting more fun, and easier on the adults. But, if you are new to scouting, you may be wondering how to sort the kids into patrols or […]

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