For the last 20+ years we have been gathering ideas from scouters and youth group leaders into one place. These submissions are ideas that leaders have actually used, along with the messages that they intended to convey. With the right preparation, a scoutmaster minute can become something that a youth will remember for a long time- it could even change a life.
These ideas can be used for boy scouts, cub scouts, girl scouts, and religious organizations. They also work for coaches of sports teams or other youth groups. These parables, quotes, and stories can go a long way with impressionable minds towards building a better tomorrow.
13 of The Best Scoutmaster Minutes We’ve Ever Heard
These are really the best of the best. They can be adapted to just about any audience, and can be lengthened or shortened as needed. Some of these will stick in your scout’s minds through the rest of their lives. They can take time to prepare, but it’s worth it to leave an positive impression.
| Scoutmaster Minute | Visual Aid Required? | Preparation Time | Quality (Out of 5) |
I Can Stop It Anytime (Dynamite) | Yes | 15min | 5 |
| The Bridge Builder | No | 10min | 5 |
| Outside Influences | Yes | 15min | 5 |
| The Rock in the Sandbox | No | 10min | 5 |
| Choose a Door | Yes | 15min | 5 |
| The Parable of the Coal Maker | No | 15min | 5 |
| Two Choices | No | 15min | 5 |
| Stars to Steer By | Yes | 10min | 5 |
| Crickets | No | 15min | 5 |
| The Pledge of Allegiance | Yes | 10min | 5 |
| The Men Who Signed the Declaration | No | 15min | 5 |
| I am the Whisper of the Wind | No | 10min | 5 |
| Learn Some New Tricks | No | 10min | 5 |
11 Scoutmaster Minutes With Visual Aids
Presenting a visual aid at the beginning of a message is a great way to capture everyone’s attention- especially if the visual aid is something cool or unique.
| Scoutmaster Minute | Visual Aid Required? | Preparation Time | Quality (Out of 5) |
| I Can Stop It Anytime (Dynamite) | Yes | 15min | 5 |
| Outside Influences | Yes | 15min | 5 |
| Choose a Door | Yes | 15min | 5 |
| Stars to Steer By | Yes | 10min | 5 |
| I am Your Flag | Yes | 10min | 4 |
| Scouting is Like a Golf Ball | Yes | 10min | 4 |
| A Scout’s Map and Compass | Yes | 10min | 4 |
| How to Catch a Herd of Elephants | Yes | 10min | 4 |
| Boy Scouts are Like Tea Bags | Yes | 5min | 3 |
| Our Moral Compass | Yes | 5min | 3 |
| Getting Scouts to Follow SPL | Yes | 30min | 3 |
50+ Scoutmaster Minutes That Don’t Require Visual Aids
You don’t always have a visual aid available, and don’t always have the time to put together a big presentation. These are relatively simple messages that can be prepared in as little as a few minutes with no visual aids.
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