5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting BSA Scouts...AVOID THESE MISTAKES

Hey there, Scouts and Scouting families! Here are the 5 lessons I wish I had been taught when just starting out in Scouting. Knowing these keys would've saved me a ton of time/stress, made me a better leader, and helped me to become an Eagle Scout even faster -- so that's why I wanted to share them with you!
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(This video is not sponsored or endorsed by the Boy Scouts of America. My topics are based mostly on personal experience and may vary for others joining Scouts BSA.)

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

As an old Airborne Paratrooper, you give excellent advice for life in general. Many of those principles served me well in the military. You have my respect.

[@Mikan-.-]

so you're the guy that helped me with citizenship in society. Because of you, I'm an eagle scout now!

[@ColefromScoutSmarts]

Congrats!!! :)

[@joekplays]

Hey Bro I am a Tenderfoot and have been in scouts since Lions, I love your channel and your videos keep doing what you're doing, you are amazing.

[@ninnapau21]

Hi, this video helped lots. I joined scouts 1 year ago as an AOL and I never thought I would get this far. I learned so much in that year that when I crossed over I was as filled with knowledge as some other scouts who were there as lions or tigers. I have been in scouts BSA a little bit longer than 7 months and thanks to all your videos I am already a first class scout on my way to star. Eagle is my goal and I want to be 12 when I get it (now I am 11)😅. Hard goal but with your tips and videos it will be a whole lot easier.

[@jenniferwooster1939]

Thanks for advice! It is greatly appreciated.

[@tomglenn9844]

Awesome Video ! Keep them a coming Cole!

[@namreetabrar1307]

Very well made video and great pointers 👍

[@dayb4valentines213]

Thank you for sharing this

[@Alexandra-pb9fy]

Do I have any OA members in the House????😎

[@marksternweis4598]

I Mae a eagles scout.

[@DoctorWu-sq6un]

All you guys, join the Pathfinders and you will learn far more and have greater fun and adventures.

[@rongfran8971]

mb legend

[@leahestey]

What do you recommend for a lone scout?

[@ColefromScoutSmarts]

While I can't speak from personal experience, I think that many of these tips would also apply to Lone Scouts. I'd recommend they keep a sustainable pace for advancement, try to get involved in council events/merit badge classes when possible, and connect with other Lone Scouts, if possible. This BSA guide seems to be a great resource: filestore.scouting.org/filestore/boyscouts/pdf/511-420.pdf Wishing you all the best! :)

[@ColeZmijski]

I like your name

[@ColefromScoutSmarts]

LOL, thanks! I like your name too, Cole 😁

[@ColeZmijski]

@Cole from ScoutSmarts in all seriousness, though, I have my eagle board tomorrow and I appreciate the resources.

[@ColefromScoutSmarts]

@@ColeZmijski Yoooo, congrats!!! Honored to have helped. Wishing you all the best, and hope you enjoy all the celebrating afterward! :)

[@DoctorWu-sq6un]

The scout leader is a transvestite and wants me to get closer if I want to get my first merit badge. What should I do?