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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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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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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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2020 Scouting Options

By Laura SowdonPosted on August 26, 2020
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Finding our way into scouting this fall is challenging. The pandemic means that many groups aren’t able to return to “normal” with meetings and activities.  What are some reasonable ideas?  The 17th Black Bears has […]

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Scout led, May Make You Uncomfortable. That’s Okay!

By Laura SowdonPosted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020
  • Pathfinders

After 7 years of having pathfinders in our group, I’ve realized that there are some issues that old school scout leaders may have with doing a “scouts led” program.  I want to tell you that […]

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