Wilderness Survival: Building and using a wilderness... - Survivalist Forum

This is simply some of the greatest information for leaders and scouts that I have come across in a while. A great video to have your scouts view. It's a long one but as I said it's great information as well. With hikes taking place and warmer weather upon us this is "Don't go without it information" for all scouts. It may not occur at campouts it may occur with their families out in the wilderness but the moral here is...Always be prepared! This is really great in the perspective of, if you don't have a lot of experience which many of our boys do not (although they think they do) this will be of great use. If they only learn 5 things, that's 5 things that will help them survive and we all know...boys will be boys and they often wonder. Here at Troop 51, we have many wanderers. Click the link below and remember share this with your boys, you may save a life, you may save yours.

Click here: Wilderness Survival: Building and using a wilderness... - Survivalist Forum

How to Build a Campfire | Joy of Camping

This post should be entitled...A Good Dig at your Scoutmaster. Scoutmaster Steve had a bit of a hard time with our Friday night campfire. First it wouldn't light then it refused to burn. And for all the boy's (men) that did not get a chance to hear the gentleman at Camp Chickasaw speak about fire starting....here's a little refresher course. Just click on the link entitled How to build a campfire/ Joy of camping and you will be taken to the site that has the video. It really is detailed for both young and old. Now most of the woman in our troop don't have problems with this so you may want to encourage all the men to watch so you do not freeze to death while they struggle. Just kidding Steve we adore you and the wood was wet so your off the hook this time.

How to Build a Campfire | Joy of Camping

Dawn

Only God can create such beautiful creatures and sun sets as the ones in this slide show. The photography is  absolutely striking. I came across this while looking for pictures for a project that I am working on for our Eagle Scout. I thought I would share it with the Troop. As it says in the end, only God can create this type of beauty. This is so very true. As Scouts we strive to take care of our enviornment and preserve nature. Leave no trace principles we firmly encourage in our young men. If we don't care for it, how many will. Each and every one of us makes a difference. We can only take beautiful pictures such as the ones that you will see in this slideshow, if we care for what God has given us. Let's all make a firm commitment as leaders to show this beauty to our scouts and to show them how we can care for it. Let's encourage them to learn as much as we can teach them before it is to late. Global warming is creating changes each day that effects all of us and this great earth. As scouts lets vow not to take part in the destruction but in the beautification of our planet earth. Just click on the word Dawn to see our slide show. Enjoy and don't forget to leave a comment if you like our site. Thanks and God Bless.

Dawn

BSA High Impact Promo Film-"Change The World"

Scouting pushes you to be the best you can be. With great leaders and great young men...we will change the world.
Pause our music player antime if you would like to check out this video or any other. Thanks for stopping by our blog. Have a great day and God Bless.

Boy Scouts of America HIGH IMPACT PROMO FILM - "Change the World!" - The best bloopers are here

Feel Proud (BSA Video)

Great video tells what boy scouts is all about and what really great kids we have out there.

Feel Proud (BSA Video) - Amazing videos are here

Arithmetic

A challege for Troop 51 from your committee chairman. I have a $10.00 reward for whoever reads this and then follows the link below labeled Arithmetic and scores anywhere on the high scores list, you can be at the bottom of the list. Challenge is you have to make the list. The one that scores the highest on the list (if there be more than 1 of you) by July 4, 2009 wins $10.00. Not hard is it. You will have to register before you play. Well get to it and try and make the high score list and good luck to you, I have $10.00 waiting. Use the initials of your name to identify yourself if you have problems and its taken then add your month you were born to it. Example Matmay. Good luck, hope you make it!

Here is the link: http://arithmetic.almightymax.com/ Again...Good luck

HubbleSite -- Out of the ordinary...out of this world.

I really hope that everyone finds this as interesting as I did. The photo's are miraculous. This is a great site to share with the troops. For the start gazers there is a link to the left of the page that allows you to see the constellations that will appear in the month of May 2009. Very interesting and a great educational site. There is also a Hubble blog. Great stuff!

HubbleSite -- Out of the ordinary...out of this world.

Photos: A view from above | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Photos In Detail

Here are some really awesome pictures from the Hubble Space telescope. There are also some great pictures (recent May 2009) of Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Red Sea. Check them out you won't be sorry.

Photos: A view from above | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Photos In Detail

De-Un-Da-Ga Pow Wow May 2009 Video

This was a great weekend. Plan it for your Troop in the future.Well worth it.
Remember to pause video player anytime you want to view one of our Troop's videos. Thanks for stopping by our blog. God Bless.

De-Un-Da-Ga Pow Wow May 2009

Don't forget to pause the player so that you can hear the drummers. Thanks for looking.

Creek Fun And A Little Reptile Identification

The boys had a great time in the water with temperatures soaring up in the 80's it was a welcome relief from the heat. They headed there every time they were allowed. Apparently there were quite a few critters to identify and that was the funny part. Well there is a Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge. GOOD LUCK Scoutmaster Steve and Assistant Scoutmaster Joe. That should be entertaining. So who's signing up for that one is my question. I'm just to busy blogging and saving lives.....sorry.

Look It's a Copperhead...I Guess Boys

Look it's a Copperhead, no a Rattlesnake..... in a Gartner snake sort of way. Kinda sorta guys the snake part was right but neither of the 2 first descriptions were even close. Here's a link though if you would like to learn about it. And PS guys it was a Gartner snake not a Copperhead but thanks for causing random chaos at the creek. It was really a funny. Especially the part were if it is a Copperhead why in the heck are you standing only a foot away. Hum...well work on that. http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Garden_Snakes

Don't You Take Another Picture Of Me

OOPS.....Sorry. Teenagers are so funny. Especially Troop 51 teens. If I didn't hear, don't take my picture...no more pictures, once this weekend, I may have heard it a thousand times. Well all I can say is OOP's, sorry guys again. Why 2 such great looking young men would not want to have their pic taken is beyond me. But you know what, they are also simply the most amazing boys I have ever been surrounded by in my entire life. They live the Scout Law everyday. Their kindness and consideration for others is something we must all be in awe about all the time. Below you see our 2 upcoming Eagle Scouts. On the right the gentlemen is very close and has a planned Eagle project. On the left all I can say is, hanging with the right inspiration and has several years, but is definitely on the right track. Keep it up guys. Great job. All I can say is guys you have the right stuff and your on the trail to Eagle.

Dutch Oven Cooking With SOME Cheating

Dutch oven cooking with just a little cheating. Yes I said cheating as you will see. We were having a hard time browning bacon fast enough. When your cooking for 16 people it's all about the speed. Hey Mr Joe whats for lunch, whats for supper and whats for snack tends to make a body rush at times. Especially when it's times 10 and your cooking in a dutch oven. All and all it was perfect and there were no leftovers so I guess it was great. Yum....Yum. It's a great art. I do mean art. It will take alot of practice but we have plenty of time and plenty of Guinea pigs to test on. Thanks Troop 51 hope your all full and you enjoyed the great food. In the pot is Mountain Man Breakfast which was....GONE in just 10 minutes. It was GREAT.

Completed Troop Trailer...It Rocks

This trailer just rocks. Stuffed to the gills and a lot of planning, it is finally done. Everything in it's place. The boy's really enjoyed not carrying their gear. Definitely a great find. It's all about the boys with Assistant Scoutmaster Joe and Scoutmaster Steve. 2 great leaders. Great job Assistant Scoutmaster Joe. Not only is Joe our Assistant Scoutmaster but our resident Dutch Oven Cook. Great job on both.

Troop 51 Campout At The De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Pow Wow

35th Annual De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Pow Wow At Custaloga Town



What a great weekend. The Wow describes it. These individuals are trully dedicated to the art. They did a wonderful job of presenting Native American Dance each and every one of them. The boys had a wonderful weekend. This is a yearly event hosted by Custaloga Town Scout Reservation and sponsored byLangundowi Lodge #46. A truly beautiful setting for the event. At nightfall the dancers just come alive and knock your socks off. Each are dressed in Native American costume that are beautifully done. If your troop has not attended this event you will have to attend. This is one of those you just got to be there. Located at 7 Boy Scout Lane; Carlton, PA 16311. http://www.langundowi.org/CTSR_Directions.htm Directions are provided by clicking on the link. You will not be disappointed. Our troop had a great fun filled weekend. Here are a few pictures of the Pow Wow. Hope you enjoy. Happy Memorial Day from Troop 51.

What a spectacular weekend. All and all it went fairly smoothly with only a few small glitches. I may be partial to our young men but most times I can only sit back and smile, you just can't help it, these boys are awesome, no tremendous. They trully make us so proud as leaders.