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Scouter's Council: Boy Scout Resources, Tips and Information for scouters, leaders, and scouting parents in the Boy Scouts of America.
Ideas for Scoutmasters

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Find out what your boys like. They will be much more active if they get to do things that they love and get rewarded for it. This does not mean to say they must always like scouts. They will learn to enjoy many things. However, if it is possible to tailor an activity to something the enjoy they will be much more open about it. 

Here are some ideas for activities they may plan:

  1. Head to the hills (or desert, or plains, or the bush, or whatever applies to your area). The boys love to camp generally and grow tremendously by getting out and leading one another.

  2. Swim

  3. Keep them active. Sports are a great way to keep their energy level manageable.

  4. Visit museums.

  5. Tour government facilities. They need to understand how the government works as part of their duties.

  6. Serve, serve, serve. Help the elderly, the community, or the organization you are affiliated with.

  7. Build. They find great satisfaction in creating something for some obvious practical purpose.