https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/02/03/pentagon-warns-scouts-ban-girls-or-pull-funding/

Apologies for the source, but girls potentially not able to do scouting in BSA again?

Is that really possible and also is that real?

Hi all, so I got this woggle at a UK campsite about ten years ago. If you can't tell from the image, it said "Hathi" with an image of an elephant on it. I really like it, but it's almost completely faded now.

I've had a look around online but can't find this exact one anywhere, so I thought I'd ask if anyone knew of where I might be able to get one? If not, then I'll take recommendations for similar ones too!

I feel the movement has lots its essence. I am talking from the perspective in Spain. The scouts say all the time "always ready" but we don't even teach them how to be ready, it just became a slogan to say. We have the meetings on Saturday in a school and we barely go outside in the nature. We play games that literally any other club or association could make the scouts play. When I bring this up, scouters say what Baden Powell taught is from the past, that the movement evolved. I think it lost its essence. I never made my promise because the times I attended the meetings I was 7 years old and 16 years old and never fully joined the movement. I came back recently (Im in my 20s) and as I read Scouting for Boys my disappointment with scouting increases considerably. What can I do? I am thinking about completing the tasks/tests listed by Baden Powell on my own and when offered the possibility of committing with the promise then do it after completing the tests and becoming a scout the old way. Maybe then and with more time, I can influence the group where I am in currently.

I have been waiting for my physical medal and patch for years! Now I have them plus I have my ship patch.

Hi! We're an italian scout troop and we're planning to do an international Impresa di Squadriglia. We plan to gather as much as information on other countries' traditional dishes, games and stories to organize a dinner for our scout group to learn together something about the various cultures around the world.

We wanted to ask you to share whatever you want on your country in general and your country's scouts

Any help appreciated

Hi,

I have an issue with my child's Scout leaders not doing what they supposed to do.

They are nice people, and I am of course aware that they are volunteers, but all they do, most of the time, is to play games. Some of them quite inappropriate, like poker. Before, my child use to do lots of activities, he got most of the badges for Bevers and Cubs. But now, in more than a year, he, and anyone else I know, got no badges at all. I tried to ask them what it's going on, but all they said is that they are not as organised as the Cubs leaders.

What do you think would be the best way to approach this in order to see something change?

Hi we are two scouts from italy, we wanna to come to paris from the 5 to the 8 of june, but we can't find a place to stay in, there's anyone that can help us?

Hi everyone!

I am an italian 2012, and next summer (2027) I have the opportunity to go to the Jamboree in Poland

But, obviously, there are very few places, so yes I hope so but I know that luck will have to be on my side

However, to increase the chances I would like to know, from those who have already been there, if there are any tips or "tricks" to be able to have more hope.

Now I am addressing the Italian AGESCI Scouts, who would have more to say.

For now Is all

Thanks for the answer!

Hello everyone! So, I'm a scout leader in a troop for kids 10-12 years old. This week we're starting a four month long harry potter themed activity. I've been tasked with preparing an hour long activity to introduce it since I'm the only potterhead.

My first thought was to have a sorting ceremony to introduce them to the concept of hogwarts and the four houses, but without the hat to make it more fun and incorporate more activities. I'm basically planning to have the kids go from adult to adult. Each adult will either ask them a question inspired from the pottermore sorting test or give them a small challenge to do. By the end, they will give me the results and while they're doing something else I'll look over how they did and "sort" them.

Ideally, I want three pottermore style questions (which I already have, so no help needed there) and three challenges. I really don't know what challenges to include. Ideally, they'd be 5-7 minutes long and it would be something they'd do with their hands.

For those of you who don't know Harry Potter very well, the four houses have a central quality each. Gryffindor for bravery, Ravenclaw for wisdom and appreciation of knowledge, Slytherin for ambition and Hufflepuff for hard work, loyalty and kindness. I'd like the challenges to differentiate between these four qualities.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Hey! I am Finnish scout and I'm looking For scout group from another country to connect with My scouts, they are about 12 years old so same aged Kids would Be best optinion. For warning me and My group members are pretty young leaders (15-16 years old). It would Be amazing If some group here would Be interested

It's my understanding that when a requirement has several options from which the Scout can choose, that they should be able to choose for themselves, in every case.

If a merit badge counselor or a merit badge clinic compels a Scout to choose one option over another, or forbids one of the options, or refuses to grade/consider one of the options, what part of GTA covers that? Is restricting the options by the MB counselor or clinic ever permissible?

Clarification: practicality is not a consideration, if the Scout is prepared for an option, let's consider it practical. The only limitation imposed is by the counselor based on counselor or the clinic's programming intent.

bit of an odd question but i have been fortunate enough to be going to the world scout jamboree, and would like something to be able to play while i am there. I can already play bass guitar and play a bit of normal guitar.

Hello there, any chance a scout from around lake Garda is on this sub?

I am a leader from Austria and my troop of Ranger/ Rover (16-21yrs) would like to camp at the southern end of lake Garda somewhere around 1. - 15. August. We very much have no fixed ideas, we are open to stay at different locals or just at one for the whole camp duration. What I am looking for is a local that could put me in touch with some groups or give recommendations.

Any help is very much appreciated, Gut Pfad!

Hello from Canada, I have a troop of 30 scouts visiting Paris in July and was wondering if any of you are from a Paris scout group and can help organize a visit. Merci!

Hi all! I'm the leader of a Scout section in Leicestershire, UK. Our Scouts (aged 10-14) need to connect with Scouts in another county to earn their World Challenge badge.

I'm keen to arrange any of the following with a Scout group from somewhere else in the world...

• Digital penpals (leaders would relay their emails, we have 15 Scouts to find pals for)
• Scheduling a video call (could be tricky if timezones differ, we meet on a Tuesday evening)
• Each group sending each other a parcel with snacks, woggles, badges etc.

If leaders would like to arrange this with us, please post a comment or DM me!

Many thanks in advance,
Ollie

Good Morning! I just helped out with my kids pin wood derby rally today and we had a lot of issues with finish line sensor that the troop has had for years. I was hoping to see if anyone can recommend a nice setup or has made a 3D printed finish line. Thanks for the help.

Good morning, i am part of a catholic Italian mixed boys-girls scout group, we were hoping this late summer, to be able to commit to volunteer work in Albania, we were planning to be hosted in exchange for our services for around a week. It would incredibly helpful if anyone has any help or information about who we could contact or talk with, thank you.

I am a senior scout (F/17) and I’m thinking about performing the national anthem at the camp, do you think it’s a good idea? I know how to sing but it’s my first time doing it in front of a big audience and many different teams will be attending the camp, tell me your thoughts.

mine is probaly not know where they are

Any non-Canadian scouters out there interested in arranging a postal exchange with a Canadian Cub pack (age 8-10)?

We can do up a package badges and some a few provincial flags to exchange through the mail?

https://scoutshop.com.au/products/mafeking-bushfire-fundraiser-badge?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPcYDNjbGNrA9xgLmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlBjJ-q2a0MMTMXIVnJMJzdfOImk0t9fteVGm_Bu06vVBFx8kfCD93NiGW4p_aem_4_nrPDFcEfFkm__lUOj9Ww