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What's your favorite memory of being a scout or a scout leader?

From the lens 100 Years of Boy Scouts.

  • Jim Tlougan Dec 4, 2011 @ 5:02 pm | delete
    I went to summer camp (Many Points Scout Camp in northern MN) with my 12 year old grandson. First time I have been to summer since I was a boy myself in 1965. I am an Eagle scout worked with scouts after high school till I went in the Army. When I got out, I started back in scouts til about 1990. When I got out since I had 2 daughters and no sons. Now I find myself back with scouts since Dec 2010 with my grandson, his dad is also an Eagle Scout but is in the Army stationed in Korea. I find their is a lot of changes since I got out. But I still knew the oath and laws even after all this time. I have been to Fall camp, Spring camp & Summer camp as well as several day camps and helped with an Eagle scout project with my grandson. My grandson will be moving to TX in April when his dad gets back from Korea. I will miss working with him on his advancements. He has almost completed requirment for second class. .
  • BoyScoutPopcorn Sep 8, 2011 @ 9:33 am | delete
    My dad and I did Northern Tier this summer and had a great time!
  • KokoTravel Jan 22, 2011 @ 10:05 am | delete
    I only know the boy scouts as the sister of one... my son was into other things... Mazamas Indian Guides and such.
  • CosmeticMom Dec 17, 2010 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    I have a Boy Scout! He is 11 and loves being a part of Scouting :)
  • outsource123 Nov 29, 2010 @ 5:15 am | delete
    I read this lense twice!
  • steveffeo Nov 8, 2010 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    I was a "weebalow" never made it to Scouts thinking back wish I had I rebelled as many you people do. Great lens I think all Kids should go into the Boy and Girl Scouts teaches respect, follow through and about Nature it took the Military and a few Butt Kickings for me to learn
  • AslanBooks Oct 4, 2010 @ 10:12 am | delete
    Excellent lens. My father was an Eagle.
  • skiesgreen Sep 9, 2010 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    Another great lens from you. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • WeddingZazzle Sep 8, 2010 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    Boy Scouts is such an awesome organization. Happy 100 Boy Scouts!
  • lizziebeth Feb 14, 2010 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    My favorite memory of being a scout was summer camp. It was just so much fun.

    As a leader, my favorite memory was camping with my troop. The girls decided to show me how much they appreciated me with a group hug. I will never forget how good that made me feel!
  • EagleScoutMom Feb 13, 2010 @ 1:34 am | delete
    So many memories that it's hard to choose but a few highlights as a leader: The 2001 National Jamboree (can't wait to head down to "The Hill" in VA this summer too!); my son's Arrow of Light Ceremony and his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The camp-outs, the many trips, the lifelong friends and just being able to help boys grow into fine young men with character and moral values have all been so rewarding as a mom and a Scout Leader with the BSA! Happy 100th Birthday ! I LOVE this 5 Star Lens !!!!
  • reflekshins Feb 10, 2010 @ 12:54 am | delete
    Here's to a100 more years. Favorite memories are the inter-island camping trips and being a member of Maluhia Lodge Order of the Arrow . . . .and of course making it to Eagle
  • Thoughtless-Tease Feb 10, 2010 @ 12:48 am | delete
    Great Lens
  • GrowWear Feb 8, 2010 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    Congratulations for your LOTD for 100 Years of Boy Scouts!
  • Tipi Feb 8, 2010 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    What a great lens to make LOTD. The Boy Scouts ROCK.
    My oldest son was in the Scouts, and that was fun!
  • mariedaniels Feb 8, 2010 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Scouting is great for teaching boys survival lessons. Hubby was a Webelo. Very informational lens, congrats on lens of the day.
  • heehaw Feb 8, 2010 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    boy scouts, those were the days. it is fun to be a boyscouts.
  • prosperity66 Feb 8, 2010 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    Very well done! Congratulations on your LOTD!
  • poddys Feb 8, 2010 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    I grew up in Poole, and used to look out over Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour almost every day. It's now part of the National Trust and a great place to visit if you are in the South Of England.
  • OneFootPutt Feb 8, 2010 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    Definately a place on my to do list the next time I'm in England.
  • happynutritionist Feb 8, 2010 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    We appreciate this great program, and support by buying our yearly popcorn or other goodies from the neighbors. Congrats on LOTD! ~claudia
  • lizziebeth Feb 8, 2010 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    My favorite memory of being a scout leader was laughing at some skits the girls did on a fun campout. I laughed until tears came! My sides were sore. What a fun weekend. Thanks for doing this lens! I am going to put it on my Scouting lens so other people can visit it too. And congratulations for achieving Lens of the Day!
  • KimGiancaterino Feb 8, 2010 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Well, I was a Girl Scout, but am a big fan of the Boy Scouts. Congratulations on Lens of the Day!
  • partybuzz Feb 8, 2010 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    Great lens! Congratulations on LotD!!
  • TheWhistler Feb 8, 2010 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    Great commemoration lens, go Boy Scouts. Glad to know there are still organizations like this for young people nowadays. Although a friends son was laughed at in school for wearing his uniform on Remembrance Day. Can't believe that. where are their values?
  • OneFootPutt Feb 8, 2010 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    Kids are definately cruel. Sorry to hear that someone was laughed at for wearing their uniform. We encourage all of our cub scouts to wear their uniform once a month on the day of their pack meeting. It's a great way to spread the word about scouting.
  • LeanneChesser Feb 8, 2010 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Well, I wasn't a boy scout :) (I was a Brownie) but great lens and congrats on LOTD!
  • purplelady Feb 8, 2010 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    Great site; I will email to my son for him to show to my grandson who is a Cub Scout working his way up. The lens is a great tribute to the lens and the LOTD is a great tribute to the lensmaster.
    5 Scout badges, 1 email, and 1 little bird.
  • Jewelsofawe Feb 8, 2010 @ 11:48 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • Pastiche Feb 8, 2010 @ 10:54 am | delete
    Mom was a Cub Scout leader, and hubby was an Eagle Scout. Happy Centennial to the BSA and congrats to you on an interesting and informative Boy Scout lens of the day.
  • OhMe Feb 8, 2010 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Wonderful tribute to the Boy Scouts. Troop 94 in Pendleton SC were recognized and took part in our church service yesterday. Congratulations on a well deserved LotD. My brother was an Eagle Scout!
  • noxid25 Feb 8, 2010 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Great Lens and congrats on LOTD! :)
  • Susan52 Feb 8, 2010 @ 9:47 am | delete
    Being a Cub Scout den mother was a great way to spend time with my son and to help to positively influence a group of little boys. I loved it! Happy Birthday, Boy Scouts! Lensrolled to my Boy Scouts of America Postage Stamps lens. And congratulations on Lens of the Day!
  • Sylvestermouse Feb 8, 2010 @ 8:41 am | delete
    Hahaha, well obviously I was not a boy scout but my brothers were scouts. They loved it! Congratulations on LOTD!
  • d-artist Feb 8, 2010 @ 7:50 am | delete
    congrats on LOTD! Happy Birthday Boy Scouts...
  • stacy_mcdaniel Feb 8, 2010 @ 7:38 am | delete
    Congratulations on lens of the day! I like the scout coins. I collect coins. I may have to get one of those.
  • kiwisoutback Feb 8, 2010 @ 7:08 am | delete
    Cool! I know someone that became an Eagle Scout. Congratulations on LOTD!
  • rms Feb 8, 2010 @ 6:22 am | delete
    Congrats on LotD!
    I was a Brownie. :)
  • Tobbie Feb 8, 2010 @ 5:27 am | delete
    Congratulations to you for LOTD and the Boy Scouts celebrating 100 years! Great job.
  • Swagger1 Feb 8, 2010 @ 12:49 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • kab Feb 6, 2010 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Yay! 100 Years!

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