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Session Two: Lighting the FireSession Two: Lighting the Fire

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Learning Your KnotsPatrol Relay Race

Learning Your KnotsPatrol Relay Race

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The Methods of ScoutingThe Methods of Scouting• Ideals• Patrol method• Outdoors• Advancement• Association with adults• Personal growth• Leadership development• Uniform

• Ideals• Patrol method• Outdoors• Advancement• Association with adults• Personal growth• Leadership development• Uniform

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Outdoors: “The Sizzle”Outdoors: “The Sizzle”

• The allure• The arena• The classroom• The adventure

• The allure• The arena• The classroom• The adventure

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Outdoors: A “Pop Quiz”Outdoors: A “Pop Quiz”

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Outdoors: The SkillsOutdoors: The Skills

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Key Resources to Develop Your Skills

Key Resources to Develop Your Skills

• BSA training opportunities• Supportive adults• The boy-led troop using the patrol method• BSA outdoor-related literature

• BSA training opportunities• Supportive adults• The boy-led troop using the patrol method• BSA outdoor-related literature

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The Scoutmaster Handbook Checklists

The Scoutmaster Handbook Checklists

• Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist• Scout Outdoor Essentials• Personal Overnight Camping Gear• Troop Overnight Camping Gear• Outdoor Program Checklist • …and your Scoutmaster Handbook

• Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist• Scout Outdoor Essentials• Personal Overnight Camping Gear• Troop Overnight Camping Gear• Outdoor Program Checklist • …and your Scoutmaster Handbook

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Leave No TraceLeave No Trace

• Plan ahead and prepare.• Travel and camp on durable surfaces.• Dispose of waste properly.• Leave what you find.• Minimize campfire impact.• Respect wildlife.• Be considerate of other visitors.

• Plan ahead and prepare.• Travel and camp on durable surfaces.• Dispose of waste properly.• Leave what you find.• Minimize campfire impact.• Respect wildlife.• Be considerate of other visitors.

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Outdoors: SafetyOutdoors: Safety

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Trek SafelyTrek Safely1. Qualified Supervision

2. Keep Fit

3. Plan Ahead

4. Gear Up

5. Communicate Clearly and Completely

6. Monitor Conditions

7. Discipline

1. Qualified Supervision

2. Keep Fit

3. Plan Ahead

4. Gear Up

5. Communicate Clearly and Completely

6. Monitor Conditions

7. Discipline

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Additional Safety ResourcesAdditional Safety Resources

• Safe Swim Defense• Safety Afloat• Climb On Safely• Guide to Safe Scouting• Hazardous Weather

• Safe Swim Defense• Safety Afloat• Climb On Safely• Guide to Safe Scouting• Hazardous Weather

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Driver’s PledgeDriver’s Pledge

• I will not drive when I feel fatigued. I realize that when I am fatigued, I process information more slowly and less accurately, and this impairs my ability to react in time to avoid accidents.

• I will arrange my schedule so that for several days before a Boy Scout driving trip, I will get a good night’s sleep every night to avoid the cumulative effects of not getting enough sleep.

• I will not drive when I feel fatigued. I realize that when I am fatigued, I process information more slowly and less accurately, and this impairs my ability to react in time to avoid accidents.

• I will arrange my schedule so that for several days before a Boy Scout driving trip, I will get a good night’s sleep every night to avoid the cumulative effects of not getting enough sleep.

• I will make trip preparations far enough in advance so that last-minute preparations don’t interfere with my rest.

• I will make travel plans that take into account my personal biological clock and will drive only during the part of the day when I know I will be alert.

• I will be smart about engaging in physical activities during Scouting outings and will make sure that I will be ready to drive alert.

• I will make trip preparations far enough in advance so that last-minute preparations don’t interfere with my rest.

• I will make travel plans that take into account my personal biological clock and will drive only during the part of the day when I know I will be alert.

• I will be smart about engaging in physical activities during Scouting outings and will make sure that I will be ready to drive alert.

Do all you can to keep Scouts safe.

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Outdoors: A Patrol ActivityOutdoors: A Patrol Activity

• Winter climate• Arid climate• Rugged terrain• Urban setting

• Winter climate• Arid climate• Rugged terrain• Urban setting

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Start, stop, continue (SSC) is a form of careful listening and sharing that allows

Scouts and leaders to assess an experience and get from it the greatest

value it has to offer.

Start, stop, continue (SSC) is a form of careful listening and sharing that allows

Scouts and leaders to assess an experience and get from it the greatest

value it has to offer.

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The Four Steps to AdvancementThe Four Steps to Advancement

• A Scout learns.• A Scout is tested.• A Scout is reviewed.• A Scout is recognized.

• A Scout learns.• A Scout is tested.• A Scout is reviewed.• A Scout is recognized.

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Video segment No. 6: Teaching Scout SkillsVideo segment No. 6: Teaching Scout Skills

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Video segment No. 7: The Scoutmaster Conference

Video segment No. 7: The Scoutmaster Conference

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The Board of ReviewThe Board of Review

• Not a retest, but a discussion• Atmosphere of trust and support• Encouragement and praise

• Not a retest, but a discussion• Atmosphere of trust and support• Encouragement and praise

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A Scout Is RecognizedA Scout Is Recognized

• Immediately by the Scoutmaster• Publicly in a court of honor

• Immediately by the Scoutmaster• Publicly in a court of honor

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Strengths of the Advancement Program

Strengths of the Advancement Program

• It’s fun.• It offers adventure.• It allows Scouts to measure their progress.• It provides recognition.• It promotes development of mental and physical

fitness, character, and citizenship.• But it’s just one of the eight methods

of Scouting!

• It’s fun.• It offers adventure.• It allows Scouts to measure their progress.• It provides recognition.• It promotes development of mental and physical

fitness, character, and citizenship.• But it’s just one of the eight methods

of Scouting!

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You can deliver the promise of Scouting!

What will your action plan be?

You can deliver the promise of Scouting!

What will your action plan be?