The Goofy Den Leader
by Jeremy, Liam, and Rosie
The musings of a Cub Scout Den Leader and his Scouts (Tenderfoot and Bear) with many adventures, what works for our Troops/Patrols/Pack/Dens, and what pitfalls you can avoid based on my mistakes!#CubScouts #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #Scouts #Youth
Episodes
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Troop Positions of Responsibility (Part 3) - Den Chief & Troop Guide
Liam and Jeremy discuss the mentoring roles of Den Chief and Troop Guide. #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #Scouts #Troop #Youth #Leader #ScoutLed
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Liam's 5 Merit Badges for First-Year Campers
Liam & Jeremy discuss 5 great merit badges for Scouts attending their first summer camp. #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #SummerCamp #MeritBadges #LearningThroughAdventure
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🚘 Fast February 🏁
February is a busy time of year for both the Pack and the Troop. Jeremy runs down the many things happening in just over a month's time. What activities are your units up to during the winter months?
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Fall Start-up, Unit Growth, & More!
Where have we been and what have we been up to? Kicking off a new year of Scouting, recruiting, camping, and more! #Scouts #Scouting #Fun #Leadership #Fellowship #Adventure
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Preparing for Summer Camp
Jeremy discusses preparations for Summer Camp for himself as a leader, Liam as a Scout, and how adult leaders can support the Troop's youth leadership at camp. #ScoutsBSA #Scouts #Scouting #SummerCamp
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Summer Camp Tips and Tricks
Jeremy discusses some first time summer camp tips and tricks, along with a few suggestions on merit badges for Scouts to take while there, and asks for your camp advice for new Scouts and leaders. #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #Scouts #SummerCamp #Fun #Adventure #Camping #Learning
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4 Year Anniversary and Catch-Up with Liam & Rosie
In honor of the podcast's recent 4 Year Anniversary, all 3 of us sat down to discuss how it's going, what we've been up to lately. and what's next for Rosie & Liam in Scouting. #CubScouts #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #Scouts #ScoutingAmerica #Outdoors #Fun #Leadership #Learning
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Paul Bunyan Weekend
Jeremy discusses the Troops' most recent campout, the Paul Bunyan Award, and coming full circle to one year of Troop life! #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #Scouts #PaulBunyanAward #TenderfootWeekend #Outdoors #Camping #Venturing #VentureCrew
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Pack Hike Club
Jeremy gives an overview of our current Pack Hike Club, how it has changed slightly over the years, how it helped our Pack through the pandemic, and what if offers our Scouts & families today! #CubScouts #Scouting #Scouts #Outdoors #Hiking #Health #Fun #Adventure
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6 Years of Scouting
Today marks 6 years since Liam & Jeremy showed up to their first Den Meeting and began our family's Scouting journey together! ⚜️ #CubScouts #Scouting #Scouts #ScoutingAmerica #Youth #Outdoors #Adventure #Leadership #Growth
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Unit Communication: Our Journey
Jeremy reviews our Pack's journey in communication strategies and methods from 2019 to current, what worked well and didn't, what the Pack uses today, and how that effected decisions for the Troops & Crew. #Communications #Information #Technology #Scouting #Scouts #ScoutingAmerica #CubsScouts...
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Why Do We Podcast Anonymously?
Jeremy responds to the question we received recently about why the podcast is done Anonymously without any last filament, unit number, location, etc... #CubScouts #ScoutsBSA #ScoutingAmerica #Scout #Scouting #ScoutMeIn
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Mid-December Update (12/12)
Here we go getting caught up on publishing episodes! Jeremy gives an update on what we've been up to the past couple months with Cubs and Troops, from Cuborees to Cooking Merit Badge weekend's. 2024 has been quite a journey in life and Scouting, and we're so very thankful for each and every one…
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All Girl Adventure Camp (11/8)
Jeremy says hello and gives a quick overview late on the first night of a District all-girl weekend out at the local Scout Camp.
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Daddy-Daughter Weekend at Cuboree
Rosie & Jeremy discuss their experience of this weekend's District Cuboree with the Pack, including having Caeli along for the adventure! #camping #adventure #outdoors #learning #cubscouts #scouts #scouting #scoutingamerica #archery #crafts #ecology #freetime
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Cub Camping Advice?
Jeremy asks for your best camping advice to first-time campers and Cub Scout families and share his. Let us know what we should share with our new Pack families before their first overnight event! #Camping #CubScouts #Scouting #Adventure #Outdoors
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Troop Positions of Responsibility (Part 2) - Senior Patrol Leader and Asst. Senior Patrol Leader
Liam & Jeremy discuss the crucial roles of Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader within the Troop. #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #Scouts #Troop #Youth #Leader #ScoutLed
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Troop Positions of Responsibility (Part 1) - Series Intro, Patrol Leader, and Asst. Patrol Leader
Liam & Jeremy discuss what the Troop positions of responsibility are and talk about what the patrol leader and assistant patrol leader's jobs are in the troop. #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #Scouts #Troop #Youth #Patrol #Leader
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One of Scouting's Greatest Benefits: Mental Flexibility
Jeremy discusses one of Scouting's greatest long-term benefits for Scouts and Leaders alike - mental flexibility! What does "Be Prepared" mean in this context? How do the skills and training in Scouting programs impact these participants' futures? #Scouting #Scouts #CubScouts #ScoutsBSA #Youth...
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Milestone Moment: August Court of Honor
This week I cover a recent Scouting Milestone for our Troops, the Court of Honor, and why the August CoH is extra special! #Scouting #Scouts #CubScouts #ScoutsBSA #Youth #CourtOfHonor #Rank #MeritBadge #Awards
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Medical Form C & Medical Accessibility
Jeremy discusses some of the challenges faced by families in getting the physical for Form C to be completed and three options to obtain that appointment so all Scouts can go to camp.
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What are BSA Medical Forms and why are they so important?
Jeremy explains the purpose, parts, and usage of the BSA Medical Forms for Scouts, Leaders, and families.
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Eclipse for Our 3 Year Anniversary
A quick "Thank You" on this special day!
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Spring Update & Summer Plans
Jeremy gives an update on how things are going for Liam in the Troop, how things are going for the girls' Troop, and what Rosie and her Tiger Den are up to here at the end of their meeting year. #scouting #cubscouts #scoutsbsa
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First Troop Activities
Liam and Jeremy discuss the transition from Pack to Troop these past few weeks, along with some details of the first meetings and campout. Things are going great for both Goofy Scout and Goofy Scoutmaster 😀 #ScoutsBSA #CubScouts #Scouting #Crossover #Troops #Packs #Scouts #Cubs #TotinChip...
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The Weird Time
In the short time between Liam's last Pack Meeting as a Cub and Crossover on Saturday, Jeremy reflects on the past month's activities.
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Interview with a Tiger Cub - Rosie!
Keeping with how our podcast started, I interview Rosie on a few things about Scouting and how life is as a Tiger. 🐯
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Pack Leadership Succession Planning
Jeremy discusses how to establish a Pack leadership succession plan and what steps should be taken in January-May to update and implement it for the new Scouting Year to come in the Fall.
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Nature Minute #7: Hillside Stream in Winter
Liam requested this Nature Minute during a hike we took last week at a local nature preserve.
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Friday Funny #1: TikTok
Jeremy discusses an unusual moment preparing for Scouts this week and wants to know what's something unusual or unexpected you've done for Scouts recently?
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Nature Minute #6: Late Night at Scoutsgiving Campout
Recorded after lights out before temperatures dropped and the insects went quiet...enjoy!
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The Goofy...Scoutmaster?
Jeremy shares how he will be involved with the Scout Troops after Liam's Den moves up from the Pack in the Spring.
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Monday Inspiration #3: Scout Skills are Life Skills
Jeremy reflects on how what we teach Scouts carries into their adult lives - from bandaids to how to change a tire to negotiating with a business! #InspiredByLifeEvents #BePrepared
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Handling Change & the Unexpected: Spookoree 2023
Jeremy discusses how the way adults react to unexpected situations - in this case a water main break at camp - affects the youth in the moment and when they look back on the event later. How do you turn lemons to lemonade at times like these? Let us know at [email protected] !
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Hello Again!
Back from a busy Summer, The Goofy Den Leader is ready to jump into Scouting and podcasting!
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Cub Summer Camp - Adventures in Progress...
A short update on Day 2 of 3 of Cub Summer Camp on how things are going so far. 🤠 🏊♀️ 🛶 🏹 🌤 🌧 🥾 🌲
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What did the Cubs say?
Jeremy gets into the feedback our Pack received from the Cubs on their favorite activities of the year and what that means for next year.
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Summer Camp Excitement - Jeremy
Jeremy talks about how his summer camp plans differ some from the kids and how that tied into the future of their Scouting journeys.
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Hi Singapore!
Who is/are my Scout(s)/Scouter(s) listening in Singapore? We'd love to hear your story too!
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Nature Minute 5: Summer Rain
Recorded last Summer, this is from our back porch during an evening soaker which helped water our thirsty blueberry bushes.
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Welcome to..."500+"!?...and learning happens every day :)
Welcome to all our new listeners this week and many thanks to those who brought them here!! However you found us, thank you for being here! We look forward to hearing your stories, ideas, and interests as we build this Scouting community. Be safe, have fun, and learn something along the way - I...
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Recruitment Ideas Needed: New Troop!
The Goofy Den Leader needs you! We have just established a new Troop for girls and I need your best recruitment ideas and would love to hear your experiences in building up new units! Email us at [email protected], message us at www.anchor.fm/thegoofydenleader, or share on our Facebook...
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Feedback Follow-Up
A quick update on how we've changed the format of our feedback station at the April Pack Meeting to ensure full, honest responses anonymously.
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Summer Camp Excitement - Liam
Liam & I chat about our plans for Cub Residence Camp this Summer which he is VERY excited about. Correction: The quote I was thinking of near the end of the episode, "Scouting is a Game with a Purpose," is actually from 'Green Bar Bill' Hillcourt, not Lord Baden-Powell.
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Nature Minute 4: Front Porch in Fall
Recorded late last year, this is what Fall sounds like where I grew up 😀
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2-Year Podcast-iversary!
Thank you to all our listeners as we celebrate 2 years of The Goofy Den Leader and look to the future!
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Nature Minute 3: Late Night in Spring
Recorded after Lights Out at Spring Camporee
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Feedback & Input: How to Get and Use Them Well!
Jeremy discusses the difference between feedback and input, why they matter when planning your Pack/Den activities for the year ahead, and how to gather/use them well. Notes-> Jeremy's Pillars of Scout Planning: Safety, Fun, & Learning. Feedback needs to be given Freely, Clearly, & Kindly.
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Turning Volunteer Hours into Corporate Donations
Jeremy discusses how parents and leaders involved in Scouting who work for corporations may have an opportunity to receive corporate donations to non-profits of their choice just by logging their community volunteer hours and what this can mean for your unit and the greater community.
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Summer Camp Info Time
Jeremy discusses when, what, and how to communicate your Pack's Cub Day/Twilight/Summer Camp opportunities so families can make plans for their Scouts to attend.
About this show
The musings of a Cub Scout Den Leader and his Scouts (Tenderfoot and Bear) with many adventures, what works for our Troops/Patrols/Pack/Dens, and what pitfalls you can avoid based on my mistakes!#CubScouts #ScoutsBSA #Scouting #Scouts #Youth
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