Links
Training
Official Online BSA Training: (Youth Protection, Safe Swim Defense, Den Chief, etc.) https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/
To Complete Youth Protection Training, click the link above, then ...
• Create a new logon account (or log in with our existing account)
• Click the picture that reads: "New to Scouting? Click Here To Take Training" (You will need to log in, or create a new account)
• Scroll Down to: "Youth Protection Mandatory Training (Required) Learning Plan"
• Click "Add Plan"
• Click "Youth Protection Training - Mandatory v2"
• Take all four modules by clicking "LAUNCH COURSE" next to each module
• Once finished, yo Receive Credit: Print the certificate & take it to the Council Office, or be certain that your BSAID is in your profile
Cyber Chip:
• www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/grades-6-8/
Make your own woggle?
• Turk's Head Knot Animated
Packing for a Campout?
• Packing Essentials (Infographic)
• Scouting Magazine's 10 Essentials
• (See our Forms & Docs Page too for the "What to Bring" list)
Red Cross Training:
• http://classes.redcross.org
• Order Pocket Masks
• Order Disposable Pocket Masks
Quality Go-To Sites:
For all things scouting ... forms, skits, ceremonies, cooking, first aid & much, much more.
• http://www.macscouter.com
• http://www.programresources.org
• http://usscouts.org
• http://www.insanescouter.com
• http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org (Thanks, Mrs. Kish, for this suggestion)
• https://scoutmastercg.com
Frequently Visited Web Sites
• Scouting Forms (travel permits, medical form, leader apps, etc.): http://www.scouting.org/forms
• Guide to Safe Scouting: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx
• Settlers Camp: http://www.trexlercamp.org/
• Settlers Camp Camp Forms: http://www.trexlercamp.org/campfiles
(This has the link for the Medical Form, Food Sensitivities Form, Merit Badge List & Prereqs, OFC Book, Routine Medical, etc.)
Shelter Configurations:
• Nine great tarp configurations: https://survivalschool.com/9-shelter-configurations-using-a-tarp/
• The official Philmont Tarp Configuration: https://scoutmastercg.com/philmont-dining-fly-infographic/
Merit Badge and Rank Info:
• MeritBadge.org site for MB and Rank Worksheets, etc: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
• A different way for a scout to track his progress: Merit Badge Passports
• Ever wonder how long it will take to complete a merit badge? Merit Badge Difficulty Rating
Shopping:
• Minsi Trails Scout Shop - 610-266-770 / 991 Postal Rd - Allentown, PA: http://minsitrails.com/scoutShop
• Online Scout Shop - National Distribution Center. 800-323-0736: http://www.scoutstuff.org/
Outdoorsy Links and Helpful Camping/Hiking Links:
• How to Identify Poison Ivy, etc: Poison Ivy
• A hiker's guide to trees & plants: http://departments.bloomu.edu/biology/ricketts/key.html
• Make your own, handy reading lamp while camping: http://www.flickr.com/photos/listorama/2415268242/in/faves-31716342@N00
• Yummy Foil Packs (& How to tips): http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/07/20/cooking-around-the-campfire-9-easy-and-delicious-foil-packet-recipes/
Other Useful Links:
• Awesome Compass Game: http://www.ngsd.k12.wi.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=2998527
• Canadian Scouts "Plan, Do, Review": http://bit.ly/1RFmmk8
• SMART Goals Acronym: http://bit.ly/T54SMARTGoals
• Early Rank Requirements (Back to Basics / OFC): http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Applications/RankVideo.aspx
• Team Building Activities: http://www.wilderdom.com/games/InitiativeGames.html
• The Scouts Guide to Knots: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Knots
• Scoutzone: (Separate section for Parents and Youth): http://www.thescoutzone.org
• Boys Life Online: http://boyslife.org/section/magazine/
• Camping Checklist - Get a free packing list for your trip: http://www.scoutlists.com/
• Our Local Order of the Arrow Chapter, Witauchsoman Lodge #44: http://www.witauchsoman.org
• Official BSA Site: http://www.scouting.org
• Minsi Trails Council, B.S.A. - 610-264-8551 / 991 Postal Rd Allentown, PA 18109-9516: http://www.minsitrails.com
• ScoutingBSA Forms Page (**NOT an official BSA Site**): http://www.scoutingbsa.org/Forms_and_Publications/Index.html#GENERAL_SCOUT_FORMS
• T54 Recipe collection: T54 Recipes
Tent Recomendations: (Updated 3/1/2021)
$$$ Marmot Limelight 3 Persons Tent with footprint
$$ TETON Sports Mountain Ultra 3
$$ Eureka! Tetragon NX 2
$ Coleman Sundome 2-Person Dome Tent
$ Ozark Trail 3 person Camping Dome Tent