Leafsnap is the first in a series of electronic field guides being developed by researchers from Columbia University, the University of Maryland, and the Smithsonian Institution. This free mobile app uses visual recognition software to help identify tree species from…
Category: Scouts
One of the very best organizations to help you raise successful boys is the Boys Scouts of America (BSA).
Camping for Boys – 1913 (Free book)
Published in 1913, this book is available for free from Project Gutenberg. While I wouldn’t quite trust the first-aid suggestions, it is great to see some of the ideas from the early days of scouting movement.
The Scouting Party (Book)
Set in the Progressive Era so dominated by President Theodore Roosevelt, The Scouting Party tells the story of the strong-minded and at times conflicting individuals, including Roosevelt, who shaped the Boy Scouts of America as it was founded a century…
Schrade Boy Scout Knife
Boy Scouts of America, the Universal Emblem, BSA 100th Anniversary, and 100 Years of Scouting are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Boy Scouts of America in the United States and/or other countries. Manufactured under license from the Boy…
Mini Fishing Kit – Great for Summer Camp
This handy plastic kit with carrying handle contains poly stringer, snelled hooks, combination scaler/hook disgorger/ruler, furnished line, marabou jigs, assorted sinkers, floats, a variety of assorted style hooks in the most popular sizes, famous style spoon spinner, and single spin…
Welding Merit Badge
One of the newest merit badges is also one of the most fun. Beginning this year, scouts can earn a merit badge in welding. There are two videos online that you should show your scouts before showing up for the…
Pinewood Derby® Engineering Data
1) BSA® Style Wheel Modifications: bsa_wheel1.pdf 2) BSA® Style Axle Modifications: bsa_axle1.pdf 3) BSA® Style Standard Block Dimensions and Mass Properties: bsa_block.pdf 4) BSA® Style Unmodified Car Dimensions and Mass Properties: bsa_assembly1.pdf, template3.pdf 5) Tungsten Car Weight drawing (tungsten.pdf) 6)…