The Scouting Stuff Podcast

Scouting reaches 60 million members worldwide...and one Scout in the US grabs all the badges. News Stories World Scouting’s membership reaches historic highs, led by growth in Africa region World Scouting and Malaysian Government renew strategic partnership to empower youth Braving the crisis: Bangladesh Scouts’ response to the Uttara plane crash Boy Scouts Stranded in Virgin Islands Because of Hurricane Erin Seek Help to ‘Complete Their Journey’ Home Scouts Canada calling for more volunteers in the London area Less than 1% of Boy Scouts achieve what this N.J. scout just did Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl Pack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

Scouts Canada have massively overhauled not only their popcorn fundraiser program, but also groups' ability to manage fundraising. Podcast Topics Scout Popcorn has always been the biggest fundraiser of the year for Scouts Canada. This year, the program has been massively overhauled: Kernels Popcorn is the new popcorn supplier, and AMJ Campbell is offering groups free shipping to over 50 distribution hubs around the country. As well, there’s a new fundraising platform, My Scout Group Shop, which Scouts Canada groups can use to collect all popcorn sales, manage their participation in other national fundraisers, as well as accept donations. And because it isn’t a popcorn campaign without prizes, one group from each province has a chance to win either a $200 gift card to the Scout Shop or $200 off their next Scouts Canada property rental. There are also popcorn crests (of course!)...and groups can win a ghost crest as well. Many thanks to Rachel Kent and Andrew Brousse from Scouts Canada for joining the podcast and explaining the new popcorn program in detail! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl Pack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

Scouts Canada cuts staff and sells a camp, Switzerland wins Roverway 2028...and Angolan Scouts get major recognition. News Stories Scouts Canada headcount reductions take effect Tamaracouta Scout Reserve: Navigating the Future Responsibly Rubene De Sousa, Gone Home: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Scouting Spirit Rubene De Sousa Posthumously Awarded the Silver Wolf Switzerland selected to host Roverway in 2028 under the motto ‘Battasendas’ Italy to host the 26th European Scout Conference in 2028 European Scout Conference elects six members to the European Scout Committee Scouts of Angola receive Presidential award for contributions to peace and development Over 10,000 Scouts gather in Gjøvik for Norway’s first joint National Jamboree Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl Pack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

Girl Scouts celebrate Taylor Swift, WOSM appoints a new Secretary General...and Scouts Canada looks for a hero. News Stories Taylor Swift childhood photo revealed by Girl Scouts Scouts to celebrate 110 years with biggest ever Garden Fete Scarf on a bicycle: Romanian Scouts lead a national movement for sustainable mobility How Barbados Scouts are building environmental leadership through hands-on training David Berg appointed as 11th Secretary General of World Scouting Calling All Young Creators: Design Canada’s Next Superhero! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl Pack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

Scouts Canada has launched a new podcast of their own, featuring interviews with notable Canadians. Podcast Topics Kaelem Moniz from Scouts Canada joins Scouter Ken to discuss the new Profiles in Canada podcast that the national organization of Scouts in Canada has just launched. Each episode features an interview with a notable Canadian, some of who were even involved in Scouting in their youth! Guests to date include astronaut Chris Hadfield, former Justice Minister Allan Rock, and former Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin. Check out Profiles in Canada on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or find it on the Scouts Canada website! Shout-Outs Kaelem has several shout-outs to offer, including: Scouts CanadaProfiles in Canada Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl Pack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

Scouts Canada’s financial woes, Scouts in the UK look ahead...and one Scout’s project gets bigger than expected. News Stories Scouting’s future in the UK is driven by young people 22 youth-led projects in 4 regions supported through Youth Empowerment Fund Boy Scouts organization defeats appeals over $2.46 bln sex abuse settlement Beyond 2025: Preparing Our Resources Barrie teen earns top Scouts Canada award for cyber-safety project Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Paxtu becomes a heritage site, Messengers of Peace secures more funding...and Scouts rally to help in Argentina. News Stories PLANETE: Scouts in Africa and Europe leading change in peace, gender, and sustainability Madagascar hosts vibrant and colourful 15th Africa Scout Day celebration Paxtu designated as a unique World Guiding and Scouting Heritage Site Scouts to the Rescue: How volunteers in Argentina rallied for Bahia Blanca $50 million in renewed Messengers of Peace funding to increase impact of Scouting worldwide Scouts worldwide pay tribute to Pope Francis Some Scouts receive medical treatment after frigid West Point Camporee Princess of Wales joins Scouts to showcase positive impact of spending time in nature Centenary celebrations planned for Chinley Scouts Scouts and Guides to Parade Through Harrogate for St George’s Day Celebration Susie James is the Head of the Canadian contingent for the 26WSJ Check Out Gear, Check into Adventure! The Gear Library is OPEN! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts celebrate Founders Day, Girl Scouts mark Girl Scouts Day...and Canadian Scouts plant trees. News Stories 10,000 Scouts gather in Nyeri, Kenya to commemorate Founders Day Scouts Canada and Canada’s Forest Trust plant trees for your future Girl Scouts hit with lawsuit over alleged heavy metals, toxins in its cookies What is National Girl Scouts Day? Scouts help remove Hurricane Helene debris from Damascus creek Scouts to hold food drive Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts Canada is piloting a new “Early Years” section starting this September: Chipmunks! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Heather Ferguson and Ruchi Manikthala from Scouts Canada to discuss the recently-announced Chipmunk Scouts, which is now the official name of the “Early Years” program offering that Scouts Canada will begin piloting this September. Building off of what The Scout Association did with Squirrel Scouts, Chipmunks will welcome youth 4-5 years old into an introductory Scouting program, involving parents and – hopefully! – driving more recruitment of both youth and adult volunteers. Learn More: All About ChipmunksMarch 1st, 2025 RegisterRegisterMarch 7th, 2025 RegisterRegisterAnd if your group wants to volunteer to run one of the pilot Chipmunks sections, express your interest using this form. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts Canada announces “Chipmunks”, Scouts in France spot fires...and UK Scouts hike, hike, hike. News Stories The Early Years Pilot Program Big News for Little Adventurers: Introducing Chipmunks! Scouts on Watch: 45 Years of Partnership with Firefighters to Fight Wildfire Risks Dunbartonshire Scouts see record-breaking year for members Scouts from Haringey complete extreme Challenge Event Scouts from Croydon complete 30KM challenge event Scouts from Islington and Highbury complete extreme challenge event Berkshire Scouts complete 30km challenge hike Scouts from Bristol complete 50KM Challenge Event Scouts from Enfield complete extreme Challenge Event Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

WOSM is looking for a new Secretary General, Scouts in BC help out after a fire...and Scouting America is official. News Stories Become our next Secretary General!Youth Leadership Fuels Recovery in Lytton, BCThe Boy Scouts of America soon to become Scouting AmericaBoy Scouts see a small membership uptick after rebrand to Scouting AmericaGirl Scouts of Colorado says it’s in danger of losing millions in revenue during King Soopers strike Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

How Venturer Scouts from the 23rd Nepean Scout Group kept their heads during the Jasper wildfire evacuation. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Cadence James (National Youth Commissioner for Scouts Canada, and a Rover Scout with the 23rd Nepean Scout Group), Molly Foster (another Rover Scout with the 23rd), and Foster Millett (a Venturer Scout with the 23rd) to discuss their trip to Jasper National Park...which saw them arrive just prior to the massive wildfire that devastated much of the area. It’s a story that Scouts Canada has retold in a few places already, highlighting the resilience of the youth and the attitude of preparedness that Scouting equipped them with. All of that comes out in the conversation, as does the value of being able to find the good in a crisis situation. Programming Note: The podcast is going to shift its production schedule a bit for 2025. There will probably be just one full-length episode per month, with shorter news & PSA episodes filling in the other weeks. Shout-Outs Cadence’s shout-outs include Lucas Normandeau and Krystal Reid (both with Cascadia Council), Willa Holmes (from Northern Lights Council), and all the Venturers and Scouters who came on the trip. Molly and Foster’s shout-outs include all the Scouters who came on the trip: Mike Hubbard, Brian Bezaire, John James, and Devin Morrison. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts in Guyana celebrate 115 years, Girl Scouts discontinue cookie flavours...and some good news about a Scout property. News Stories Neckerchiefs are here! There isn’t a storefront page on the podcast website yet, but we’ll get one in place soon. Uganda Scouts Provide Clean Water to Over 6,000 People Girl Scouts kick off 2025 cookie season Girl Scouts Plan to Discontinue Two Iconic Cookie Flavors in 2025 Lions support Sudbury camp run by Scouts Canada Scouts training to assist maritime schools Volunteering with Scouts Scouts club left ‘uneasy’ after trailer stolen 115 Years of Scouting in Guyana: A Legacy of Leadership and Environmental Action Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts go walking for JOTA-JOTI, Scouts in Brazil celebrate 100 years...and UK Scouts help name new beavers. News Stories Scouts walk 70,000km for the planet during JOTA-JOTI 2024 JOTA-JOTI 2024: Record-breaking year of connections and green action Scout Centenary in Brazil Illuminates the Christ the Redeemer Wilton Scouts BSA Troop 125 Continues War Memorial Wreath Tradition The Boy Scouts inspired Norman Rockwell. His works will now help pay abuse survivors Scouts launch volunteering programme with HSBC UK to help more young people learn key money skills Liam Burns: Badges and Program Changes Baby beavers first born in 400 years named by pupils and scouts Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Finding opportunities to meet Scouts from around the world. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Ethan Coudenys, a Scouter and Rover from Paris, Ontario, and the Head of Contingent for the Scouts Canada group heading to the 17th World Scout Moot, which will take place in Portugal in mid-2025. In addition to discussing the Moot and other larger international events, though, Ken and Ethan discuss how to do international Scouting at a more personal level, both online and when traveling abroad. (Bring extra neckers!) Links 17th World Scout Moot Canadian ContingentExpression of Interest FormScouts Canada International Events Shout-Outs Not so much shout-outs as apologies to Zane, Ryder, and Si...all of whom put in requests for stickers. They’re in the mail! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

WOSM Secretary General steps down, Scouts react after disasters...and JOTA-JOTI brings Scouts together over the air & Internet. News Stories Scouts unite for urgent disaster relief around the world Libya Hosts Arab Scout Moot: A Celebration of Discovery and Rich Heritage for Arab Youth Alhendawi announces decision to depart as Secretary General of World Scouting following a transformational tenure Scouts lead actions to protect beaches and promote responsible tourism Over 60 Representatives from European Scout Organizations Gather in Greece for the 2nd European Sustainability Forum Local Scouts return from World Brotherhood Camporee by land, sea JOTA-JOTI Blackburn Scouts asking for more volunteers to help explorer Girl Scouts USA hikes up its membership prices in an attempt to save its programs and services Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts Canada CEO Liam Burns offers his thoughts on “Youth Led”, the Canadian Path, badges, and more. Podcast Topics Scouts Canada CEO Liam Burns joins Scouter Ken for a discussion about...well, a number of things. Although it was Liam’s blog post about Scouts Canada’s badge program – which rightly called out some of the shortcomings of the new badge program ushered in under the Canadian Path initiative – that precipitated this meetup, the actual conversation ranges over a variety of topics. From Squirrel Scouts to the concept of “youth led”, badges to program frameworks, and keeping Scouting going through the pandemic, it’s a wide-ranging conversation! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Long-time Scouter and author James B Wood joins us to discuss his new book for current and prospective Scouting volunteers. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by James B Wood, a Scouter from the UK Scout Association. Having been “in the trenches” as a volunteer for many years, he took it upon himself to write a book - now out and available in print or on Kindle - for current and prospective Scouters alike, to offer them guidance on what to expect and how to navigate the challenges of leading Scouts. The book is called It’s Only an Hour a Week. Because we all know it is never just an hour a week, don’t we? About James Wood You can find out more about Scouter James on his website. He’s also on Twitter, Threads, Instagram, and Facebook. It's Only an Hour a Week is, again, available in print⁠ or on ⁠Kindle. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Albania (re)joins WOSM, the UK gets a new Chief Scout...and the World Scout Conference happened. News Stories Scouting in Albania joins as the 176th Member Organization of World Scouting 2,000 Scouts gather for the opening of the 43rd World Scout Conference in Cairo 84 people join Scouting every hour: A decade of remarkable growth Scouts of China to host the 17th World Scout Moot in 2029 Denmark to host the 27th World Scout Jamboree in 2031 Boy Scouts explore sale of 500 acres of Sand Hill camp in Brooksville Local scout trailer stolen for the third time, parents and scouts disappointed Enniscorthy scouts to revive group after more than 30 years Scouts coffee cart earns £1.5k weekend profit Adventurer Dwayne Fields becomes new UK Chief Scout Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Why do Scouts wear neckerchiefs? Podcast Topics After far too long, Ken and Colin sit down for another chat, this time about neckerchiefs...arguably one of the most universal symbols of the Scouting movement. Scouts from around the world sport neckers – a short name they’re affectionately known by – at all manner of events, and trading neckers is a common sign of friendship at Scouting events. Shout-Outs Jon left us a tip, and some encouraging words, at Buy Me a Coffee. "Thanks for the podcast. I hope you can find a way to produce more of them." Thanks, Jon! Hopefully you’ve been enjoying the latest episodes. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl