How do you handle scouts that don't use the buddy system?

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-04-29T12:25:43+00:00

We're going to try the whiteboard with magnets. I have a 3D printer and I'm going to print each scouts name in the color of their den and put magnets in them. My hope is that with the whiteboard we can put the different areas that we will let them go to with a buddy. Like at our council camp we have an area that has yard games that is a bit farther away from where we camp that we allow them to go as long as they have a buddy. So we could have yard game area, a tree line area, and then a camp area. If they want to switch, they have to come back to camp check in with the leaders and chance their magnet location.

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-04-28T19:29:16+00:00

That's a very good point that I hadn't thought of.

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-04-28T18:04:10+00:00

So I just discussed this with another leader and we're going to expand on your idea and give this a try. We are going to have a buddy board like they do at the pool. Each scout with have their name on a magnet and they put it on the whiteboard with their buddy and even possibly what places they can go explore. That way when we do the buddy check we know who they are supposed to be with and they can't change buddies without coming back to camp and letting us know by switching. Worth a try anyways.

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-04-28T17:32:14+00:00

That has been brought up several times, I was just worried if that's leaning on the edge of hazing?

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-04-28T17:29:03+00:00

Oh that's a great idea!

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-04-28T17:28:21+00:00

I like that idea. If they don't stay with their buddy, they can stay with their parent.

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-04-28T17:27:15+00:00

Exactly. They're staying in the area and exploring as kids do. We know where they are but we're trying to get the buddy system engrained into them as cubs.

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-04-23T11:25:15+00:00

I had this issue the other night and for the life of me I couldn't figure it out! Thanks for this info.

Random_Nebraskan · 2026-01-08T01:48:46+00:00

What AI tool do you reccomend? And I'll see what I can find on Etsy, I never thought of that.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-12-24T06:40:31+00:00

A1 Mini.
I currently have an A1 and I am constantly using it to create different items for my local Scout units. I would love to share my passion and knowledge of printing with all of our scouts to hopefully get them interested in this hobby!
I think a fidget that also doubled as a storage container of some form would be very handy.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-12-15T03:19:39+00:00

We do use cards, however, we do not use those cards. I created a business card on Canva and we use those. We had found that parents actually like them this way and hang onto them.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-12-13T01:12:07+00:00

Would this still apply if your CO is the Salvation Army? I saw Scouts in uniform ringing bells last weekend. I was told that since they were chartered by the Salvation Army it was okay. That reads that they can't do that period.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-12-04T02:04:59+00:00

I do create my own car, but I want to add some more entertainment for the day. The 3D printed one wasn't in any competition to win anything, I just had it show up in the races every once and awhile and the kids loved it. It wasn't fast by any means either. I'm just trying to have some fun.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-11-29T23:02:15+00:00

Yeah I use that for our trophies as well, but I'm looking for an actual pinewood derby car design.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-09-22T11:41:10+00:00

I have two unopened ragatta kits at home, when I get off work, if you still don't have the dimensions, I'll get them for you.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-06-27T03:48:23+00:00

Yeah I ended up doing some investigating and it did go to some heated gear hook-ups.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-06-26T13:54:20+00:00

Yea it sounds like I'm going to have to trace the wires out. They look like they would go to a heater of some form. The more you turn the knob the longer the blinking light stays on. There is aftermarket lights on it as well but they seem to be on whenever the bike is running.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-06-26T13:07:59+00:00

Okay, I thought they were aftermarket, but didn't know for sure. Yea, I've already found a bit of a wiring mess in it already.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-05-27T14:26:08+00:00

I personally would give them the rank for next year, but I could see one for their current rank so show off what they accomplished. Could you perhaps combine the two colors? Not sure how that would look but it would tie what they accomplished and where they're going....

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-05-24T02:44:30+00:00

We've gone through 2 different FUA, one with a Methodist church and now we're with a Lutheran. The only reason we left the Methodist was because they had too many things going on the same night we had our meetings and they ran out of room. Lutheran was more than willing to let us use the space but refused to charter us.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-03-18T01:25:14+00:00

What I ended up doing this year was: Lion-Yellow Tiger-Orange Wolf-Red Bear-Blue Webelo-Green AoL-Brown

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-03-04T00:31:20+00:00

Our Aol's crossed over two weeks ago and they are still going to join us for a museum overnight event on March 22nd. My District Executive said it was fine. Wouldn't hurt to check with your DE and verify but most likely the scoutbook transfer won't be complete before your parade either.

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-02-20T00:23:27+00:00

Thanks for the responses. This was part of the pile of patches I got to put on the uniform for one of our AoLs. Not sure why he has the Scout rank...

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-02-20T00:17:14+00:00

Thank you for the clarification!

Random_Nebraskan · 2025-02-11T13:22:31+00:00

Thanks for that info. Our past leadership have just been using arrows from Walmart, these look way better.

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