Delivering the Promise of Scouting

Where does the OUTDOOR PROGRAM

fit in?

THE BIG PICTURE

•THE MISSION

•THE AIMS

•THE METHODS

THE MISSION(What are we doing?)

Preparing young people to make ETHICAL and MORAL

choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the

SCOUT OATH & LAW

THE AIMS(What are we shooting for?)

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

PERSONAL FITNESS

THE METHODS (8)(How do we do it?)

IDEALSPATROLS

ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION WITH ADULTS

PERSONAL GROWTHLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

UNIFORM

THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM

THE PROMISE OF SCOUTING AS PRESENTED TO THE

SCOUT

Page 1(Part 1 of the 5 Sections)

BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK

When thinking of a scout troop what image

comes to mind?

CLASSROOM WITHOUT WALLS

• Use the skills they are mastering• Solve problems as a team• Look out for one another• Learn self-discipline• Respect others and the environment• Encounter situations>>>become leaders• Enjoy the beauty of nature• Learn the value of Leave No Trace

The Challenge of Delivering the Outdoor Program

• Adults create boundaries & formats

• Stay within skill levels and comfort zones

• Perceptions of outdoor experience (scout vs adults)

• Learn together and gain experience

• Let the boys plan – adults keep them safe

• The outdoor program is THE SIZZLE

KEY RESOURCES

1. BSA Training Opportunities

2. Other adults

3. Boy-led troop using the patrol method

4. BSA Outdoor related literature

THE “SWEET 16” OF SAFETY

1. QUALIFIED SUPERVISION

2. PHYSICAL FITNESS

3. BUDDY SYSTEM

4. SAFE AREA OR COURSE

5. EQUIPMENT SELECTON AND MAINTENANCE

6. PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

7. SAFETY PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

8. SKILL LEVEL LIMITS

THE “SWEET 16” OF SAFETY

9. WEATHER CHECK

10. PLANNING

11. COMMUNICATIONS

12. PERMITS & NOTICES

13. FIRST AID RESOURCES

14. APPLICABLE LAWS

15. CPR RESOURCES

16. DISCIPLINE

THE PRINCIPLES OF LEAVE NO TRACE

1. Plan ahead and prepare.

2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces.

3. Dispose of waste properly.

4. Leave what you find.

5. Minimize campfire impact.

6. Respect wildlife.

7. Be considerate of other visitors.

TOUR PERMITS

FACILITY USE PERMITS

PHYSICAL FORMS