Tag Archives: BSA

Memorizing the Scout Law

Posted on 5/12/2012 by Kevin Devin

Who would have thought, 2 simple little fuzzy dice would have such an impact? Several months back on the Cub Scout Talk list on YahooGroups the topic came up about the scout law and how to teach Webelos scouts that … Continue reading →

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BALOO Training

Posted on 5/12/2012 by Kevin Devin

I’ve been meaning to post about this training for a while now, but just now finally getting around to it. A couple of weeks ago our outgoing Cubmaster and I put on our first BALOO training.  I have been wanting … Continue reading →

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Camp Parsons Service Project

Posted on 3/16/2012 by Kevin Devin

file:///SDCard/BlackBerry/pictures/IMG00043-20120316-2017.jpg.rem Arrived at Camp Parsons for a weekend service project with the Troop. 6 scouts and 3 adults in all. Quickly setup the stove and warmed up some stew. All the scouts are now settled in for the night. Eager … Continue reading →

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My first BALOO Training… as an instructor

Posted on 3/3/2012 by Kevin Devin

I’m looking forward to the end of April as I will be putting on BALOO training for 6-8 scouters from our Pack. I’ve been asked by the District Training Chair if I would be willing to open it up to … Continue reading →

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Musings on our first summer camp

Posted on 7/17/2011 by Kevin Devin

I have mixed feelings on our first boy scout summer camp experience.  Mostly positive, a few negative, but aspects of the experience that I thought I’d try to jot down here. 1. The Hood Canal is COLD!  I opted to … Continue reading →

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Cars complete, ready for weigh in

Posted on 1/19/2011 by Kevin Devin

My son finished his car this evening — he was quite pleased with it.  So now…  all that is left is weigh in tomorrow evening at the pack meeting then race day this Saturday. Here is how they all turned … Continue reading →

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BSA National Jamboree

Posted on 7/31/2010 by Kevin Devin

Was fortunate enough this evening to catch the “big show” at the national jamboree titled “A Shining Light Across America”. VERY cool that BSA provided a video feed that was broadcast by BYU TV as well as via uStreamTV. Of … Continue reading →

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Race day has come and gone

Posted on 1/23/2010 by Kevin Devin

So today was race day!  The cars have been ready for a few days and they finally made it to the track. Dan’s car did very well, compared to last year.  Last year his car placed a horrible last place … Continue reading →

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Pinewood Derby Car Building Tip

Posted on 12/31/2009 by Kevin Devin

Here’s a little tip for when building pinewood derby cars — especially when it’s cold out. I picked up these little organization tubs (with lids) at Home Depot for $.99 each.  They are the perfect size for placing the car … Continue reading →

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It’s that time of year again…

Posted on 12/30/2009 by Kevin Devin

Yep…  time to break out the coping saws, wood rasps, sand paper, and paint — it’s pinewood derby time! Our pack has held two separate clinics for kids and their parents to assist their boys with building their cars.  I … Continue reading →

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