Leave No Trace is not simply a program for visiting the backcountry, it is an attitude and a way of life.
I plan to expand this area considerably, I have lots of material to share on this topic.
Here’s one that is pretty good - an extensive powerpoint done on the entire program:
Leave No Trace Powerpoint (large [...]

A fun knot that takes just a little practice. If I can do it, anyone can. Here are instructions:
make-a-monkey.doc
Here is the best, simple, one page (2 sided) handout on the most important knots   your troop needs to learn:    boyscoutknotguide.pdf

One of the most interesting and meaningful awards is one of the most overlooked. Not only could a scout learn about an environmental issue, he could take action, solve a problem, and just do the right thing. Furthermore, this is one of the few awards that I think could be mentioned on a college entrance application.
I’ve [...]

 
As you would expect, there are many traditional boyscout tunes. Some are worth remembering, some are just really dumb. You’ll find many, many websites with all these tunes in it. Some kids (and adults) like the silly ones and that’s fine.
This website is actually pretty good for things traditional to boy scouts so if you are looking for those type of [...]

I had this idea to have the kids make useful survival kits (that is of course if they ever really needed them). Those Johnny Rambo kits with the fishing hooks and the other misc they will never use just did not make sense. I wanted something as light weight as possible they could easily and always slip into their [...]

 
This is probably one of the best sites for map reading I have ever seen. Lots of downloadable powerpoints. The author also covers the use of the military compass (brings back old memories).
Scouting in my view does not adequately cover land navigation and compass work. Some time ago it was decided that scouting would cover orienteering, not [...]

 
Pioneering in many places is not like it used to be. You can’t just go and cut down trees anymore. Furthermore, the risks and liabilities are threatening, as is the cost for all the rope needed. Nevertheless, there is a time and place for this great scout activity.
There are a few free scout books floating [...]

I always thought that this would be a cool MB for the kids to get. The merit badge goes hand in hand with the Bugler position in the troop. Of all the positions, I thought this one was a real badge of honor as it took some skill to achieve. All the other positions require just [...]

You have to be prepared for several different type of camping excursions. Often you need to unload your car and tote your gear into the woods quite a ways. You know, the treks halfway between backpacking and car camping.
I came up with this idea to buy these garden wagons as patrol carts. We had a [...]

This was sent to me last year. If you need something like this, here is a pretty good example -
t-minus-275-days.ppt
This one focuses on initial information to relay:
philmont-parents-night.ppt
Here is a very comprehensive set of Word docs covering all aspects of Philmont. This comes from a friend who has done it all.  Philmont Prep Complete Doc Set Download

If this link stays active, here is a list of the possible northeast trail medals. Kids generally like these activities.
The springtime Isaac Davis Trail march to the Old North Bridge in Concord was particularly enjoyable. Good for cubs as well.
http://sne.tripod.com/trail-ma.htm
or try this one: http://www.witchtrail.com/wtctrails.htm#solt
Here is the handout from Troop 194 on the Bedford Flag Trail:
bft-guide.pdf
Here is a [...]