The Scouting Stuff Podcast

Everything you should know about #Scouting in #Canada, and occasionally other places.

Recent Episodes

View all
Scouting Five - Week of May 20, 2024
May 24, 2024

Scouting Five - Week of May 20, 2024

Scouts Canada plants trees, Scouts BSA pilots co-ed troops...and UK Beaver Scouts hunt for the Gruffalo.
Scouting Five - Week of May 13, 2024
May 16, 2024

Scouting Five - Week of May 13, 2024

Scouts BSA renames to Scouting America, Scouts fundraise and rally to help...and a fire ravages a Canadian Scout Camp.
Giant Hogweed
May 7, 2024

Giant Hogweed

Let’s learn a bit about a particularly hazardous invasive plant to watch out for this summer.
The Better Programs Initiative
April 25, 2024

The Better Programs Initiative

What is the Better Programs Initiative? Let’s find out!
Transition Planning
April 11, 2024

Transition Planning

If you aren’t already planning for how different roles within your group can transition between people, you need to be.
Youth Scouters
March 26, 2024

Youth Scouters

Youth between the ages of 14 and 17 can also volunteer as Scouters, at least in Scouts Canada.
Busy Minds LIVE!
March 13, 2024

Busy Minds LIVE!

Scouts Canada has partnered with Busy Minds and Little Yogis Academy to help bring mindfulness into program content.
Sasquatch Seekers LIVE!
Feb. 29, 2024

Sasquatch Seekers LIVE!

The first ever LIVE episode of Scouting Stuff, and an introduction to Scouts Canada’s “Sasquatch Seekers” event.
#Beavers50
Feb. 16, 2024

#Beavers50

Beaver Scouts (at least in Canada) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024.
A Tale of Two Commissioners
Feb. 1, 2024

A Tale of Two Commissioners

Two brothers - twins, at that! - discuss their introduction to Scouts Canada and the roles they’ve served in therewith.
The Rangemaster
Jan. 5, 2024

The Rangemaster

What is the rangemaster role within Scouting, and how do you become one?
Scouts Lead Stuff
Dec. 22, 2023

Scouts Lead Stuff

Where can youth find leadership opportunities? Funny you should ask!
View all Episodes

Recent Blog Posts

59th Edmonton Scout Group Packing List

This is the default packing list that we - by which I mean the 59th Edmonton Scout Group - send out ahead of all camps. Default Packing List Packing List Additions The list above is a general list that would be suitable for an overnight camp in…
View all posts

About the Hosts

Scouter Ken Profile Photo

Scouter Ken

Host

Scouter Colin Profile Photo

Scouter Colin

Host

Reviews

Hey Scouter Ken! I’ve been listening to the podcast to the last couple years! I love the Scouting Five episodes but also love when you and scouter Colin have discussions. Keep up the great work!

"Great Podcast! Love how its focus is scouting related!"

Simon Hogue | Sept. 5, 2023

Enjoyable

"Recently discovered your podcast. I am a Scout Leader in the UK and am enjoying listening to you guys. From listening to just a few episodes, already spotted a few differences in Canadian and UK Scou…"

Chris | May 18, 2023

Truly enjoyable!

"Just getting back to Scouting as my own kids are of age. This podcast has been a great connection for me to get into a Scouter mindset and rediscover a passion from my youth. I appreciate the wisdom …"

Osbot | Aug. 20, 2021

Great podcast!

"I’m a new Scouter volunteer and was looking for a variety of ways to get information on scouting besides just the learning through Woodbadge and the scout website and this has been great to listen to…"

Robin4971 | Oct. 22, 2020

Quick question

"My name is Parker Robinson I am a former Eagle Scout (bsa). I just wanted to say I love your podcast and if you need a guest let me know. Also my question that I have is what is your gaming podcast c…"

ftr777 | March 2, 2018
See all reviews