The programme isn’t about ticking off badge criteria week by week. It’s about building skills, confidence, and independence.If you are a new Scout Leader feeling overwhelmed by the blank spreadsheet,this podcast is for you. I’ve collated the best advice from experienced Leaders on how to plan a term without the stress.I cover:✅ Why you should stop chasing badges✅ How to plan a whole term in 3 steps✅ Why "planning in the pub" is a valid Scouting method✅ How to get the Scouts to plan the meetings for youDon't forget to like and subscribe for more Scouting tips!

I gave you a scenario: It’s a Scouts night, your Young Leaders haven't turned up, and you have zero prep. You only have a rope and a few balls. What do you do?The answers you guys gave absolutely blew me away! It just proves how creative Scout Leaders can be on the spot.👇 READ THE GAME IDEAS FROM THE POST HERE 👇https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1468046111989364&set=a.217029233757731If you are brand new to Scouting in 2026 or just need some fresh ideas, check out the "Games" playlist on my channel. I've got loads of resources for indoor, park, and wide games to help you out.#Scouts #ScoutLeader #Scouting #BigManInTheWoods #YouthWork #Scouting2026

Ever had that Scout meeting — the one where your plan falls apart, the equipment your needing is missing, or you’ve simply forgotten everything? Don’t panic. In this video, I’m sharing 7 brilliant no‑prep Scout games you can run instantly with any section: Explorers, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, or Squirrels.These games come straight from real Scout Leaders across the UK (and my own Big Man in the Woods patrol), and they’re perfect for Scout hall nights, rainy evenings, or those “help, I need a game NOW” moments.🎮 What’s Inside the VideoHead It, Catch It – a fast‑thinking ball game with a twistKeeper of the Keys – stealth, suspense, and lots of gigglesNortheast Southwest – a classic compass‑point dashSplat – explained by Cub Thomas himselfThe Teapot Game – finger‑snatching chaosNewspaper Delivery Boy – pure unpredictable funThe 20p Game – teamwork, bluffing, and controlled chaosBonus Suggestions 💬 Tell Me in the CommentsWhat’s YOUR favourite no‑prep Scout game?Share the ones you keep up your sleeve for when meetings go sideways — I’d love to feature more in future videos.