Author: Rob

Summer Camps for Boys

Summer camp can be a great place for a boy to have a great time and become a little more independent. Here is are links to summer camps from mysummercamps.com. If you want to comment on a particular summer camp,…

Pinewood Derby® Plans

One of the funnest events in cub scouting is the pinewood derby. Below are free plans to pinewood derby cars I have found to be very successful. My personal recommendation is the Flying Wedge. It is not the prettiest car,…

Project – Extension Gripper

Here is a great weekend project you can do with your son.  It is an extension gripper that can be made in about 30 minutes.  We spent about $6.00 on the hardware and used a scrap of wood.  You can…

Bullying Resources

From the Health Resources and Services Administration, stopbullyingnow has lots of information and resources for kids and parents dealing with the problem of bullying. Features animated “webisodes” like the one here with question and answer sheets following.

Cyberbullying Resource

Cyberbullying is a growing problem among kids these days. This website has a lot of information and resources for parents and kids dealing with this problem. Cyberbullying.us a central repository and information clearinghouse for the phenomenon of cyberbullying. To note,…

Take a Kid Fishing

Fishing is one of my boys’ favorite outdoor activities. My father is an avid flyfisher, and my sons really enjoy the time they spend with us whenever we go to the lake. If you have never gone fishing, it is…