Troop 19 Scoutmaster Links


Last updated: Feb 20, 2010
Links to scouting and outdoor resources.Here are some great places to look for Scouting information. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather a compendium of some tried and proven links that are have been worthwhile to me.

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General Scouting Advancement Backpacking and Hiking Campfires and Skits
Camping, Safety, and Leave No Trace Policies Citizenship Cooking and Recipes Gear and Equipment Outfitters
Health and Safety Junior Leader Training Map and Compass Mountain Biking
Ropework (Pioneering) Scouting in New Hampshire Special Awards Venturing
Wilderness Survival Winter Safety
Local Tour Permit , new 2009 version
Troop 19 Activity Permission Slip Template (.doc)
Troop 19 Scout Resources, Forms Advancement, Camping Planner, Patrol Meeting, Troop Meeting, Medical Forms, Tour Permits, Presentation and Teaching, Youth Leadership, and more Forms


General Scouting Links to jump
start your search

Boy Scouts of America - National Council MyScouting online training courses, supplemental courses, forms and reference information.
Troop Program Features Three volumes:
Volume 1: Aquatics, Athletics, Backpacking, Boating/Canoeing, Business, Camping, Citizenship, Communications, Cooking, Cultural Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Engineering

Volume 2: Environment, First Aid, Fishing, Forestry, Health Care, High Adventure, Hiking Special, Hobbies Sports, Leadership, Mechanics, Nature, Orienteering

Volume 3: Physical Fitness, Pioneering, Public Service, Safety, Science, Shooting, Cooking, Tracking, Wilderness Survival, Wildlife Management, Winter Camping
Troop Program Resources
The Scoutmaster’s Minute, Games, Ceremonies, Interfaith Worship Service, Glossary of Scouting Terms, Pearls of Wisdom—Quotes From Baden-Powell, Founders of the BSA, Forms, Clip Art
Boy Scouts of America - National Council MyScouting online training courses, supplemental courses, forms and reference information.
BSA On-Line Training for Adult Leaders Includes the following courses:
BSA "Fast Start"
    (great orientation about troop-level Scouting)
BSA Youth Protection
    (required for all registered adult leaders)
BSA Safe Swim/Safety Afloat
    (how to have safe aquatic activities)
Note you will be required to setup a free MyScouting account to register for these courses.
BSA Guide to Safe Scouting (explains precautions for all types of scouting related activities)
The MacScouter Scouting. Resources Online has a great selection of scout links to start your search
InterNETional Scouting and Guiding gives you a worldwide perspective with numerous links
US Scouting Service Project is an online library of resources, clip art and features.Your best bet to start your scout search
The Netwoods Virtual Campsite by Steve Tobin is a superb resource to start your scouting search.
Scoutorama Camp recipes, skits, songs, Pinewood Derby info, advancement information.
Campfire Songs
Yahoo Outdoors Search Index has every imaginable outdoor pursuit under the sun
Links to Scouting Clip Art


Advancement


2008 Rank Requirement Changes ( word, pdf )
Meritbadge.com - "Helping Scouts Advance" has many meritbadge requirements and resouce links
Eaglescout.org - the definitive resource for Eagle


Backpacking and Hiking Links


Appalachian Mountain Club is a nonprofit organization with numerous club activities and outdoor education skills
Backpacker Magazine gives you helpful outdoor hints, equipment reviews and destinations.
GORP Great Outdoor Recreation Pages is a wealth of information on what to do and where to go in the great outdoors.
National Outdoor Leadership School offers courses in wilderness education and leadership skills for youth and adults.
Princeton University Outdoor Action Guide by Rick Curtis is an excellent resource for trip planning. Be sure to check out the OA Internet-Guide for an index to outdoor links,
Hike the Whites - Dartmouth College White Mountain Information Server has photographs from every peak, information on trails, shelters, campsites and some great links.
Trailplace for AT thru hikers
The Lightweight Backpacker shows you how to pack it light and still bring everything you think you need
Philmont Scout Ranch
Philmont Experiences, Tips, and Information.


Campfires and Skits


MacScouter's Skits can add some life to the same old campfire routine and skits. Check their song and story links too


Camping, Safety, and Leave No Trace Policies


Leave No Trace, Inc is a non-profit organization promoting wilderness backcountry ethics.
BSA Wilderness Use Policy courtesy of US Scouts Service Project
BSA Leave No Trace Awareness Award courtesy of US Scouts Service Project


Citizenship


US Flag Code, History.
James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award The purpose of this award is to introduce Boy Scouts to the life of a great American, James Maitland Stewart. The Jimmy Stewart Museum is offering this award to a Boy Scout or Scouter who has exemplified the characteristics necessary to live the life of a Good Citizen. To earn the award, Scouts are required to complete the Jimmy Stewart Museum quiz, write an essay of not less than 500 words, and do a good citizenship project in their community in honor of James M. Stewart.


Cooking and Recipes


International Dutch Oven Society
Backpacking Recipes for the trail
The GORP Trailside Cookbook
MacScouter's Cooking Links for all types of scout cooking
Scoutorama Recipe Search Index
Byron's Dutch Oven Cooking Page


Gear and Equipment Outfitters


ScoutStuff online scout store - official uniforms, gear
Eastern Mountain Sports has a club day twice a year with 20% off to anyone presenting an outdoor membership card (BSA etc.)
REI Recreational Equipment Incorporated has some excellent advice on how to select proper equipment along with their gear
Campmor has direct mail for just about anything outdoor related. Good prices.
Cabelas Hunting, camping, and fishing gear
L.L. Bean for the granddaddy of them all.


Health and Safety


SOLO Wilderness First Aid offers courses in wilderness emergency medicine for first responder to EMT.
Wilderness Medicine Newsletter Started in 1988, over 120 issues covering the practice of medicine “Beyond the Golden Hour” (away from immediate help). Peter Lewis is the editor and Frank Hubbell, DO, is the primary author and medical editor. Subscription required.
Learn CPR with this illustrated guide
Snake Bites from Univ Of Maryland
BSA Guide to Safe Scouting
USDA Food Safety while hiking, camping, boating
NH Fish and Game Dept Safety on Ice pamphlet


    

    

Junior Leader Training


The Pine Tree Web has some greatlinks on leadership skills and the history of scouting
Junior Leaders be sure to check out the Pine Tree Web's page on Leading Makes Use of Many Skills on some great hand's on applications of the leadership skills needed to lead the patrol and troop


Map and Compass Resources

   in addition to Scout Handbook and Fieldbook
REI Outdoor Store - Navigation Basics EXCELLENT! Everything here, including several short videos - parts of compass, parts of map, bearing, triangulation, declination.
Outdoor Action Guide to Map and Compass from Rick Curtis and Princeton University is an EXCELLENT manual to teach yourself and others
Map and Compass Skills a good introduction on map and compass and appropriately from the "Show Me" state of Missouri.
Backcountry Navigation - Map and Compass and Outdoor Navigation, more in-depth, also has lesson plans!
Scout Orienteering four day orienteering lesson plan, good info on scout orienteering events and the merit badge.
Estimated Value of Magnetic Declination Note: Need location latitude and longitude for calculator.
Milford,NH Orienteering Course. Permanent 12 station orienteering (orange/white 4" metal squares) course in Tucker Forest. Each station has a code part of a secret message. Find all 12 stations to reveal secret message. (Click here for course map) Best time to do this course is early spring and late fall as the area is very buggy in summer and footing is more poor in winter.
Up North Orienteers schedule for Northern New England orienteering events
New England Orienteering Club has some excellent links to hone your skills both as a teacher and learner along with a schedule of activities
US Geological Survey wealth of educational information as well as maps
MapSymbol Flashcards (requires software download from usscouts.org and Winzip)


Mountain Biking


New England Mountain Bike Association


Ropework (Pioneering)


Animated Scouting Knots by Grog Probably the most popular knot tying website. Has boating, climbing, fishing, and scouting animated knots.
Mega Link to Pioneering Sites and printed materials.
Ropes and Poles very creative and unusual scout pioneering projects from around the world, blog format
Pioneering Projects the premier internet site with many plans for bridges, ballistas, catapults, towers, gateways, camp gadgets
U.S. Army Field Manual FM 3-05.70 - Ropes and Knots
Pioneering Principles by John Thurman, Camp Chief Gilwell Park - GREAT REFERENCE, 67 pages with photos and diagrams.
Bowline tying video How to tie a bowline around your waist with one hand - great video from US Sailing
Folsom's Animated Knots Animations of tying basic knots. How to tie turkheads and other special knots. Knives and marlinspike usage.
Pioneering Masters Cascade Pacific Council, Thunderbird District put togethers a Pioneering Merit Badge weekend every year. There are project photos - bridges, gateways, tables and other useful camp gadgets plus the basics: ropes, knots, splicing, etc.


Scouting in New Hampshire


Daniel Webster Council is our council and has information on upcoming events, training, summer camps, Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum and Arrowhead District news.
Unit websites in Arrowhead District
Scouts New England has local scout camp information and a newsgroup.


Special Awards


President's Volunteer Service Award Any individual, family, or group can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours earned over a 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime at home or abroad. Participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Presidential Volunteer Service medals and certificates. Some of your experiences in scouting can count toward this achievement.
Congressional Award is awarded by the US Congress to youths, ages 14 to 23 year-olds. Participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award medals and certificates. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas; Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. Some of your experiences in scouting can count toward this achievement.
William T. Hornaday Awards are for distinguished service in natural resources conservation.


Venturing


US Scouting Service's page on Venturing is a great place to check out opportunities for seasoned scouts that have "been there, done that"


Wilderness Survival


U.S. Army Field Manual FM 3-05.70 - Survival
Wilderness Survival MB Reference Materials Includes very good one page handouts, articles,and links.Troop 149 McHenry,IL.
USAF Wilderness Survival training. One page training sheets from the 336th Training Group.
   Shelter making
   Water procurement
   Navigation
   Signaling
FEMA Survival notes Good condensed (10 pages) survival notes - Shelter, Water, Clothing, Fire,etc. no photos or diagrams, 3 R's.
Cooking (section on foil cooking, brown bag cooking and how to make a solar oven)
Fire by Friction (how to use two sticks to light a fire): Part 1      Part 2
Flint and Steel fire lighting how to
Fire Building (lesson plan on how to teach fire building)
Foil Dinners (more menu ideas)
No Pot Cooking Recipes (even more menu ideas)
Hand Washing Station


Winter Safety


Frostbite Prevention from Boys Life.
Outdoor Action Plan for Winter Camping from Princeton University Outdoor Club.
Safety on Ice for Anglers from NH Fish and Game Dept.
NEW Cold Weather Seminar handout from Cradle of Liberty Council.
NEW Cold Weather Camping Handout from Cradle of Liberty Council.