The Goofy Den Leader

Keeping with how our podcast started, I interview Rosie on a few things about Scouting and how life is as a Tiger. 🐯

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.

Liam requested this Nature Minute during a hike we took last week at a local nature preserve.

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?

Recorded after lights out before temperatures dropped and the insects went quiet...enjoy!

Jeremy shares how he will be involved with the Scout Troops after Liam's Den moves up from the Pack in the Spring.

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

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 thegoofydenleader@gmail.com !

Back from a busy Summer, The Goofy Den Leader is ready to jump into Scouting and podcasting!

A short update on Day 2 of 3 of Cub Summer Camp on how things are going so far. 🤠 🏊‍♀️ 🛶 🏹 🌤 🌧 🥾 🌲

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.

Jeremy talks about how his summer camp plans differ some from the kids and how that tied into the future of their Scouting journeys.

Who is/are my Scout(s)/Scouter(s) listening in Singapore? We'd love to hear your story too!

Recorded last Summer, this is from our back porch during an evening soaker which helped water our thirsty blueberry bushes.

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 certainly learned from my Scouts this week about how to better match their talents with next year's plan...

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 TheGoofyDenLeader@gmail.com, message us at www.anchor.fm/thegoofydenleader, or share on our Facebook Page. Thank you all so much! Working together we all achieve more ⚜️

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.

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.

Recorded late last year, this is what Fall sounds like where I grew up 😀

Thank you to all our listeners as we celebrate 2 years of The Goofy Den Leader and look to the future!

Recorded after Lights Out at Spring Camporee

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.

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.

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.

Jeremy and the kids discuss Pinewood Derby car construction, what the Derby is, and what it means to build those cars together.