Ask Andy

Maybe that Scouter's blowin' his own trumpet about all the Scouting "hats" he wears and how important he is... but you'd better check to see if the valves are movin' before you start marchin' to the tune...

Ask Andy

An arrowhead-chipper might take all day; a hunter gets the job done in about 2 seconds. But each needs the other or they both go hungry. Which are you?

"Be A Sport" Baloo's Bugle for June's RT and July's Theme is On-Line

Lots of games and action this month

Bill Smith, the RT Guy, writes about Communication
Jim Jones talks about Doing Your Best

Activities for Webelos Aquanaut and Geologist

Read it and have fun.

As Dave in California wrote me, "I was named Cubmaster of the year but I am just an ordinary guy with a copy of Baloo's Bugle under my arm."

Baloo's Bugle for April's RT & May's Theme, "Nothing But Footprints," is on-line

The "Leave Nothing But Footprints" edition of Baloo's Bugle is now on-line in Word.doc and Adobe.pdf and soon in HTML, too

May is a perfect time for Den and Pack Hikes and to enjoy the great outdoors. Respect for the outdoors is an important concept for everyone. Cub Scouts can set an example for their parents and friends by learning the principles of Leave No Trace and ways they can minimize their impact on the environment. .On their hikes the boys will have a great time taking photographs of nature and wildlife. This is an ideal time for Cub Scouts to start working on the Wildlife conservation Belt Loop and Pin. The end of the month has all dens moving up the Cub Scout Trail.

This month we will explore the wonderful outdoors, a place that delights almost every boy your Cubs cab work on their leave No Trace Award and some neat Belt Loops. Just because they have earned their rank for this year does not mean they are through. Dens and Packs might take a trip to a local, county, or state park to hike the trails, they can go to natural history museum, an animal shelter, a local landfill. They should practice leaving places cleaner than they found them.Lots of activities for your Cubs to do and have fun learning about the outdoors. Great theme for your energetic Cub Scouts and aspiring world travelers. Get Bill Smith's advice for your annual planning meeting. Be sure to read Scouter Jim's Thoughts about boys and the outdoors. There are articles and items for things for Boys and Leaders to do. And ceremonies for all occasions. Lots of pages and ideas for theme-related activities and the OUTDOORSMAN and ARTIST Webelos Activity Awards.

Plenty to do to keep your Cubs busy and open their minds to the outdoor world and preserving it for the future. And plenty of things where they can have fun playing and learning with their dens, families, friends and buddies!!!

The "Jurassic Pack" issue of Baloo's Bugle for March's RT's and April's Theme is on-line NOW!

The "Jurassic Pack" edition of Baloo's Bugle is now on-line in Word.doc and Adobe.pdf and soon in HTML, too

This month we will explore the wonderful world of dinosaurs, a world that delights almost every boy. What have paleontologists, who are scientists studying early forms of life, learned about the great beasts that roamed the Earth millions of years ago?? How large were they?? Were there any dinosaurs living where you live now?? A den might take a trip to a museum where the boys can see dinosaurs fossils. Or a den might go on a rock collecting hike. This would be a great month to work on the Geology Loop and Pin.

Lots of activities for your Cubs to do and have fun learning about DINOSAURS. Great theme for your imaginative Cub Scouts and aspiring Paleontologists. Get Bill Smith's ideas about Pow Wows, Learn about Pack Communications and get hints for your Den Leaders. Be sure to read Scouter Jim's Thoughts about boys and dinosaurs. There are articles and items for things for Boys and Leaders to do. And ceremonies for all occasions. Lots of pages and ideas for theme-related activities and the SPORTSMAN and FAMILY MEMBER Webelos Activity Awards.

And get Alice's unique ideas for using this theme!!

Plenty to do to keep your Cubs busy and open their minds to GEOLOGY AND DINOSAURS. And plenty of things where they can have fun playing and learning with their dens, families, friends and buddies!!!

Baloo's Bugle for March's Theme (& February's RT), "When I Grow UP," is on-line

The newest edition of Baloo's Bugle is now available in Word.doc and Adobe.pdf

March is the month to explore career opportunities!! Your den or pack can host a career fair and invite adults to share what they do for a living and discuss how these careers may change with technological advances as boys grow up. Take Cub Scouts on field trips to learn about different occupations. This is a great month to work on any of the Academics and Sports Belt Loops and Pins.

Lots of activities for your Cubs to do and have fun thinking about their future. Great theme for your aspiring Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Engineers, Doctors, and more. Learn about SAFE HAVENS from Bill Smith, the Roundtable Guy. Be sure to read Scouter Jim's Thoughts about THE GREATEST GENERATION. There are articles and items for things for Boys and Leaders to do. And ceremonies for all occasions. Lots of pages and ideas for theme-related activities and the ATHLETE and ENGINEER Webelos Activity Awards.

Plenty to do to keep your Cubs busy and open their minds to the bright future awaiting those who do their best. And plenty of things where they can have fun playing and learning with their dens, families, friends and buddies!!!

Baloo's Bugle for January RT and February's Theme, American ABC's, is on-line

The newest edition of Baloo's Bugle is now available in HTML, Word.doc and Adobe.pdf

Let's tour the united States by the letters: Austin, Baton Rouge and Cambridge to Xenia, York, and Zion. This month, Cub Scouts will explore scenic and historic landmarks in this wonderful country. What a great theme for your Blue and Gold Banquet!! A den or pack may choose a city or state, and the boys can learn all about it. Or you might decide on a theme such as national parks, zoos or museums. The boys can use their choice in their decorations, skits, and songs for the banquet.

Lots of activities for your Cubs to do and have fun and learn about America. Great theme for your Blue & Gold. Learn more about CEREMONIES from Bill Smith, the Roundtable Guy. Especially appropriate for February and your Blue & Gold. Be sure to read Scouter Jim's Thoughts about America.There are articles and items for things for Boys and Leaders to do. And ceremonies for all occasions. Lots of pages and ideas for theme-related activities and the Scholar and Engineer Webelos Activity Awards.

Plenty to do to keep your Cubs busy and teach them to appreciate our great Country and have fun playing and learning with their dens, families, friends and buddies!!!