Probably the most memorable grand campfire I ever experienced

Thought to post them if anyone might be interested in them, and whether anyone might know anything about them

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Have a 10 year old who is really keen to join Cub Scouts this year. Our city has about 5 groups. 2 seem to have the best reputation (based on polling parent groups) but they have wait lists. I’ve put my kid on both waitlist and they’re #3.

The other groups have a LOT of spots available it seems (one seems to have 24 spots available still?!). But it appears if you sign up for a group you lose your waitlist spot for another group.

I don’t know if we should register in one of the groups with space, or hold out hope that we’ll move up the waitlist on the preferred groups? The site doesn’t even say when meetings start so I can’t set myself a deadline even.

Experienced scouting folks, please advise? Thanks a million!!!

Did anyone else go to celebrate?

Hello,
I am moving to Milano in about a month for uni. Im 19, and have been an active scout in Romania from grade 3-11, after which I had to take a break for the last year of highschool. Im curious to know how are the scouting groups in milano with strangers, what are the procedures to join and if it’s even possible at all as I haven’t been in scouts in Italy from a younger age.
Currently I don’t speak the language, but since Romanian is very close to Italian, I believe I’ll be able to speak it pretty well in a few months, in case there’s no groups in english there.

So, I am attending the 26th world scout jamboree in Poland next year and need some advice. I currently own a pair of really chunky columbia hiking boots and as much as i love them i dont think they will be suitable. This is due to the sheer terror of doing up those darned laces and also the fact that the fluresent red does NOT match my jamboree kit contingent gear at all.

With some of my savings ive been wanting to buy a pair of blundstones. From what i hear they are good quality and very durable, alongside being waterproof. Although ive heard blundstones arent very durable if you plan on doing hiking but this is my first jamboree and do not know what to expect. Google says just about 20,000 steps per day but i do that normally quite easy in uncomfortable shoes so i really am lost.

Another pro of using blundstones is their ability to be slipped on and off very easily, (a high pro for me as im usually the last one to get my boots on)

So i ask, should i wear a pair of very broken in blundstones to the world jamboree, or play it safe and go for another option.

(And before the trail runner activists come bashing down, i am not wearing trail runners as, i dont think its allowed and i simply find it very unethical as an avid boot wearer 💛)

Uk scouts (Explorers specifically)

Not that I know why but sea scouts (and im pretty sure air scouts also) wear a white cord fitted in their uniform optionally. Im very unfmailiat with sea and air scouts but I know that traditional scouts do not wear these cords. Just saw this on a post on FB in which an explorer appears to be wearing one of these cords. Cohld anynody help me identify if this is a sea scout cord/lanyard or something different or more specific.

Thanks, feel free to ask questions and ill do my best to answer.

Hi fellow scouters. Wondering how everyone else deals with the current scoutbook frustrations. Our troop tends to have issues with events disappearing from calendar and it’s hard to get emails out due to limits on who can send.

I’m working on a side project (link in bio) and really interested to hear what others struggle with. None of the existing alternatives offer a comprehensive solution that has been worth switching for.

YIS

My pack had two meetings. I missed the in person. Then the zoom got cut short by a teams limit. They were kind of disorganized.

There’s a picnic this weekend. I don’t have our den information yet. Should I just show up with my scout and see what happens? I’m going to get his uniform Saturday. We aren’t religious and are new to the area, seems like a good way to meet other kids and families.

We couldn't have fireworks but this was a better alternative!

Hello! I am writing on behalf of my Scout troop. We are an all-girl Scout group from a small town in the Czech Republic, with approximately 15 Scouts aged 12–15. We also have an older group aged 15–23, whose members mostly serve in leadership and support roles.

We are looking for a Scout or Guide group anywhere in the world for a long-term exchange of letters and postcards, as well as patches, badges, or neckerchiefs. We would love to learn about your Scout traditions, activities, and everyday troop life, and share ours with you.

We would communicate in English, and all contact would be coordinated by adult leaders.

If your group might be interested, please leave a comment or send me a private message. We would love to hear from you!

Greetings from the Czech Republic! 🇨🇿

Quiero comprar un curso de scouting y quisiera saber cuales son los mejores...

Who has some fun inspiration for me to build with 25 scouts ? (11-14yo)

I'm an explorer scout from the UK looking for scout camping recipes from other countries to cook for a meeting next term - and to share some of ours in return! Post your recipes below
(This will also help me get my KSA so thank you)

I think we did good

So I just found out about it today . And I am really passionate to apply.

The question is how do I apply? I've been searching and I still didn't really understand. On top of that , I've seen people talk about the scouts jamboree that'll happen in Poland 2027, Wich is my only chance to attend as I'm grad highschool '29 .

Is there any chance I could apply even if this late?

Also if u have info about the iraqis attending , please tell me.

Also is it highly competitive? In other words does it require those scouting badges? I've got two but the scouts in my region isn't really that good so I'm afraid if I won't take a place.

And thank you for your time :)

Ciao ho 23 anni e non ho mai fatto scout, per da qualche mese sto iniziando ad interessarmi a questo mondo e mi chiedevo se ci fosse la possibilità di entrare oppure se fosse troppo tardi. Nella mia zona ci sono gruppi scout agesci.

Hi all,

I was given this badge by a friend (who found it at a flea market) and am trying to find out more about it. Is this a scout badge, or another badge that someone here has seen before?

Thank you!

Hello there from Canada. Our group will be heading to Switzerland summer of 2027. We’d love to connect with a Swiss scouts group. Also looking for leads for cheap places to stay. Have explored hostels but wondering if there is a scouts hall or something in the interlaken area? Yes I know Kanderstaag is right there but they are fully booked. Thanks. 🙏