The Boy Scouts Communications Merit Badge In February of 1910 , the well known Boy Scouts of America organization began. Over the years this organization has had nearly 130 million young boys and girls participate in their programming and over 35 million adults who have supported the mission and cause through volunteering. This organization is one of the f oremost youth programs that focuses on character development and values-based leadership training. Currently, the Scouting organization is co...
The History of Merit Badges If you know anything about the Boy Scouts of America, you know that these scouts have opportunities to earn badges. But why work so hard toward getting those little decorative patches? Within the Boy Scouts world, merit badges are seen as opportunities instead of simply a task to get done. These badges were always meant to be earned in order to prepare young individuals for the world ahead. Merit badges were strategically designed to emphasize the ability “to do” rath...
Boy Scouts History In February of 1910 , the well known Boy Scouts of America organization began. Over the years this organization has had nearly 130 million young boys and girls participate in their programming and over 35 million adults who have supported the mission and cause through volunteering. This organization is one of the f oremost youth programs that focuses on character development and values-based leadership training. Currently, the Scouting organization is composed of approxi...
The Boy Scouts of America aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. With over 100 years of character development and values-based leadership training, this organization continues to make a difference to help ensure their scouts are “Prepared. For Life.” Scout units are led exclusively by volunteers who are appointed by a chartering organization. Chartering organizations include churches, local clubs, and other local organizations. These units and chartering organizations are supported by local council...
New to our community? We are here to help make sure you know how to navigate Camping.Tools seamlessly! The Camping.Tools community is one that is ready to equip members with all they need to be able to make memories that last a lifetime. Our app helps keep your camping experiences alive in one place without the worry that every person on the internet will have access. Made for campers, by campers, we promise to help keep your memories alive while also private and secure. This app is a platform o...
One may be surprised to learn that worldwide, people with disabilities represent a large group on par with the size of China ! Approximately 54 million Americans have at least one disability, making them the largest minority group in the nation at an estimated 20 percent of the American population. With baby boomers aging and veterans coming back from service, that number is expected to double within the next 20 years. Over the decades, US state and national parks have recognized the numbe...
Have you ever experienced a cracked or busted RV water line? If so, you know that regular RV winter maintenance is important! A cracked or busted pump, tank, or line could cost anywhere from hundreds to a thousand dollars to repair. “Yikes” is right! When temperatures begin to trend down, it’s vital to winterize your RV whether you plan to store your camper or take it out on a winter adventure. We suggest paying attention to your local weather conditions and planning a winter prep session ...
Winterizing your RV can seem like a daunting task, but whether you plan on taking your camper on the road or storing it for winter, it is vital for the health of your motorhome! Taking steps to ensure freezing temperatures don’t cause expensive damages to your RV will pay off in the long run. The last thing you want is to break out the camper for your first springtime camping trip just to end up spending big bucks to repair pipes and other issues, simply because you neglected regular winter main...
The cooler days are here which means it times to prepare your RV for the winter weather ahead! Many campers let their RV’s sit during the winter as they await the warmer spring days. RV engine maintenance is important year around, but especially so in the winter months. You may be surprised to learn that the less your engine is used, the more important it becomes to perform regular engine maintenance. This is vital because vehicles that sit idle for long periods of time can develop real pr...
If you plan on RV camping this winter, you want to make sure you are warm and toasty! Before setting out on that cold weather trek, you will want to be sure that your RV furnace is in good, working order. An RV furnace is the main heat source for your camper. A typical RV will be equipped with a propane furnace, but some buyers opt for heat pumps instead. Heat pumps aren’t your best option if you plan to go cold weather camping as they cannot handle warming in freezing temperatures. Becaus...
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