Treat Your Boy Scout Group This Fall
November 8, 2017
Now that we’re into autumn, we can enjoy the outdoors with sunny skies and clear weather. Now is a perfect time to bring your troop or pack out for scouting activities. And if you’re looking for something to give your scouts as a gift or to take an experience to the next level, we have you covered!
And since artwork and setup is free, you can have a creative and stylist garment at an affordable price.
We’ve put together a list of items that we think your scouts will love. And they pair perfectly with the crisp autumn weather.
Personalized hats
Personalized hats are a very popular gift, and we can see why. They’re stylish, practical, come in a bunch of different colors and last a while. And since our hats have adjustable sizes, it’s easy to order for a pack or troop.
Affordable gifts
If you want to have a fun gift for your events, you can’t go wrong with a silicone wristband. They’re affordable and can be personalized for any situation. Best of all: they’re available in a variety of colors that your scouts and their families will enjoy.
Outdoor games
With the weather being so nice, autumn is the perfect time for outdoor fun. That’s where we have you covered with games for everyone. Popular among church youth groups and scouts alike, Kan Jam is a game that anyone can pick up and enjoy. Personalized with your pack or troop design, there will never be a dull moment.
And now that it’s picnic in the park season, a gift that will keep on giving is nothing other than a regular frisbee. Like wristbands, they come in variety of colors and can be enjoyed by any member of your pack or troop. And they fit easily into a backpack or bag so you can have some outdoor fun at a moment’s notice.
Custom backpacks
Speaking of backpacks, drawstring backpacks are a huge hit regardless of the season. They’re lightweight and can be used at a scouting event, at school or church. We print on drawstring bags with reinforced eyelets and corners so they last. Some of our available bags have zipper pockets, headphone openings and more which leaves a lot of room for customizing your bag to fit your scouts.
It has never been easier to provide an affordable gift for your scouting group. With your troop or pack number, an emblem or motto, these are gifts that can be kept as keepsakes or provide your scouts with a load of fun and utility.
ClassB has access to thousands of high-quality products that we know you’ll love. And artwork and setup is free so you can have an amazing gift for your scouts at a great price. Whether you’re looking for any of the items we’ve talked about or something entirely different, we have you covered.
If you’re ready to take the first step, give us a call at 1-800-851-4020. Our promotional product team can be reached at extension 113 for brainstorming tips or to place an order.
Get the kids involved on recruitment night!
September 6, 2011
His pack had a fun idea for recruitment night.
On recruitment night at the elementary school, the night goes just like any other pack’s recruitment night with one key difference. All the boys, both registered cub scouts and visitors get to vote for that year’s pack t-shirts. Before the meeting, the adult leaders narrow the t-shirt designs for that year down to 3 choices to make the vote easier for the boys. The boys really enjoy the participation in picking their shirts. It gives them a sense of connection to the pack. The boys are overheard telling their parents they can’t wait to go to the next meeting to get their shirts. Before the boys have even joined the pack, they feel like they’re a part of it.
The Cubmaster we talked to said it was very successful in increasing their recruitment numbers and it’s one of the best things they’ve done.
If you include the shirt in the fee, then you can tell them they will get their free shirts at the meeting in a few weeks. Be sure to get the kids and parents shirt sizes during the recruitment event.
July Photo Finalists Revealed!
August 1, 2011
Last month’s entries to our Scouting photo contest on flickr were some of our strongest entries yet. Here are a few that really caught our eye. One of these photographs will win the taker a $100 Gift Certificate for some sweet custom shirts!
And the winner is…
And the winner is…
July Photo Winner!
ClassB Goes to Camp La-No-Che!
July 21, 2011
This summer, ClassB had the pleasure of spending a day at impressive Camp La-No-Che, located on the North shore of Lake Norris in Paisley, Florida.
Our morning started out with a guided tour of the 1,480 acre camp. Highlights included a trip down to the beautiful lakefront to check out all of the options for Scouts looking to get out on the water. Camp La-No-Che is an approved site for the B.S.A.’s National P.W.C. pilot program. P.W.C. stands for “Personal Water Craft,” commonly called jet skis.
One of things that stands out about La-No-Che is the experience of the Aquatics program staff. Scouts can learn how to sail small crafts, practice open water rescues in kayaks, go canoeing, enjoy wake-boarding or drive the P.W.C.’s along the lake’s new boat traffic lane that La-No-Che staff installed this year.
La-No-Che is one of only a few camps in the entire country that is used as a testing ground for BSA National pilot programs and is the only camp this year to adopt both new pilot programs. That means that in addition to jet skis, Scouts at La-No-Che are getting the chance to drive A.T.V.’s for the first time ever at a Scout camp!
Another popular site at camp is the Native American Area. Resident instructor Jim Sawgrass is a Southeastern Creek. He impressed our group by lighting a fire using the friction bow method in a matter of seconds. Sawgrass and his fellow native american educators like Little Big Mountain (a descendant of Comanche and Mohawk), teach Scouts native american weaponry, early American history, Indian lore, archeology, wilderness survival, and primitive cooking. One of our staff members commented, “I appreciate the fact that camp La-No-Che teaches young boys how to use and conserve our nation’s natural resources.”
After lunch with the troops, Sawgrass promised to let our group try hatchet throwing, blowguns, and the atlatl (an ancient method of throwing long spears). The weaponry activity was an experience our group will never forget. The challenge of learning how to use ancient weapons was part of the fun. As one member of our group mentioned, “if we depended on our skills with the atlatl, we would all go hungry!”
The trip gave us all a greater appreciation for the huge amount of work that goes into running and maintaining a camp like La-No-Che and the camp staff there have the resources, knowledge, and experience to really get the job done. We all wished our visit could have lasted even longer. A member of our IT department pretty much summed up our feelings when he said, “Camp La-no-che kinda makes me wish I was a kid again.”
Camp La-No-Che is an amazing place for Scouts to safely work on merit badges, experience new activities, and learn valuable life skills.
For more pictures of ClassB’s day at Camp La-No-Che, check out our flickr album.
Have you been to this camp? Leave us a comment about your experience!
Our morning started out with a guided tour of the 1,480 acre camp. Highlights included a trip down to the beautiful lakefront to check out all of the options for Scouts looking to get out on the water. Camp La-No-Che is an approved site for the B.S.A.’s National P.W.C. pilot program. P.W.C. stands for “Personal Water Craft,” commonly called jet skis.
A beautiful day for some watersports
One of things that stands out about La-No-Che is the experience of the Aquatics program staff. Scouts can learn how to sail small crafts, practice open water rescues in kayaks, go canoeing, enjoy wake-boarding or drive the P.W.C.’s along the lake’s new boat traffic lane that La-No-Che staff installed this year.
La-No-Che is one of only a few camps in the entire country that is used as a testing ground for BSA National pilot programs and is the only camp this year to adopt both new pilot programs. That means that in addition to jet skis, Scouts at La-No-Che are getting the chance to drive A.T.V.’s for the first time ever at a Scout camp!
Another popular site at camp is the Native American Area. Resident instructor Jim Sawgrass is a Southeastern Creek. He impressed our group by lighting a fire using the friction bow method in a matter of seconds. Sawgrass and his fellow native american educators like Little Big Mountain (a descendant of Comanche and Mohawk), teach Scouts native american weaponry, early American history, Indian lore, archeology, wilderness survival, and primitive cooking. One of our staff members commented, “I appreciate the fact that camp La-No-Che teaches young boys how to use and conserve our nation’s natural resources.”
Sawgrass starts a fire using only friction
Atlatl action, aiming for hay bales.
After lunch with the troops, Sawgrass promised to let our group try hatchet throwing, blowguns, and the atlatl (an ancient method of throwing long spears). The weaponry activity was an experience our group will never forget. The challenge of learning how to use ancient weapons was part of the fun. As one member of our group mentioned, “if we depended on our skills with the atlatl, we would all go hungry!”
The trip gave us all a greater appreciation for the huge amount of work that goes into running and maintaining a camp like La-No-Che and the camp staff there have the resources, knowledge, and experience to really get the job done. We all wished our visit could have lasted even longer. A member of our IT department pretty much summed up our feelings when he said, “Camp La-no-che kinda makes me wish I was a kid again.”
Everyone enjoyed trying to hit targets with a blowgun.
Camp La-No-Che is an amazing place for Scouts to safely work on merit badges, experience new activities, and learn valuable life skills.
For more pictures of ClassB’s day at Camp La-No-Che, check out our flickr album.
Have you been to this camp? Leave us a comment about your experience!
Judging the Pinewood Derby
March 9, 2009
Cory and I
I figured the Cub Scouts would line up one-by-one and launch their own cars down the track. Instead, a wooden ramp was erected with 3 lanes. The Cubmaster placed the cars on the ramp and announced which 3 would be racing. Gravity, not the Scouts, would push the cars down to the finish line. It was very organized and the way the track was set up every Scout had a great view of the action.
What a view!
The scouts and their supporters were huddled around the race track, nervous with anticipation to see if their car would be the one to take home the gold. There was so much tension in the air as the Cubmaster released the cars down the ramp. I found myself so involved I forgot I had a job to do (not that I considered this work).
Cory and I judged the cars for creativity; the scouts didn’t make this easy. We saw a large variety of cars. There were stock cars, trucks, and even Hummers! There were also Bat-mobiles, and one Scout even made a Wii game system controller. My personal favorite was the Indiana Jones car, complete with a Lego Indiana Jones figure cleverly placed in the driver’s seat. I took my responsibility seriously. As one of the graphic artists for ClassB, I can certainly appreciate the imagination and craftsmanship put into each entry.
The Hummer
The categories were Space, Historic, Cub Scouts, Military, Sports and Movies with winners in the Webelos, Tiger Cubs, and Cub Scouts age groups. Cory and I examined every car carefully and made sure the contest rules were followed. After several minutes of arguing back and forth, we came to agreement on the winners. We stayed for a short time after the races taking pictures, mingling and in my case, checking out how many of the t-shirts worn to the event were ClassBʼs designs! (I’m happy to report a great many of them were!)
I truly look forward to my next Scouting event and I plan on volunteering for many more. Special thanks to Allohak District and Gulf Ridge Council for allowing us to experience the full throttle fun of Pinewood Derby!
Do you see the Wii remote and Indiana Jones?