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Advancement in the Unit

Advancement in the Unit. Cub Scout Unit Boy Scout Unit Venture Unit Other Units. Advancement Principles. Personal Growth Learning by doing Each youth progresses at his own rate A badge is recognition of what a young person is able to do. Advancement encourages scouting ideals.

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Advancement in the Unit

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  1. Advancement in the Unit Cub Scout Unit Boy Scout Unit Venture Unit Other Units

  2. Advancement Principles • Personal Growth • Learning by doing • Each youth progresses at his own rate • A badge is recognition of what a young person is able to do. • Advancement encourages scouting ideals

  3. Cub Scout Advancement • Cub scouting is home and neighborhood centered. • Meetings are led by the Cubmaster and Committee • Bobcat • Tiger cub • Wolf • Bear • Webelos • Arrow of Light Testing is at a parent and den level.

  4. Boy Scout Advancement • Boy scout advancement is subtle. It places a series of challenges in front of the scout that are fun and educational. • Three Aims of Scouting • Citizenship • Growth in moral strength and character • Mental and physical development

  5. Boy Scout Advancement • Four Steps of Advancement • The Boy Scout Learns • The Boy Scout is Tested • The Boy Scout is reviewed • The Boy Scout is Recognize

  6. Boy Scout Advancement • Scoutmaster is in charge of advancement. • The troop advancement committee in helping: • The scoutmaster utilize the advancement program. • Making it exciting to the scouts. Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters test and approve the progress. Scoutmaster hold conferences to sit down and visit with the scout. These evaluate accomplishments and set goals Each Troop is responsible for record keeping and reporting.

  7. Boy Scout Advancement • Scout • Tenderfoot • Second Class • First Class • Star • Life • Eagle

  8. Venturing AdvancementYouth 14 to 21 years Co-ed ^ Two paths – to Silver and to Ranger • Silver • Bronze • Gold • Silver • Ranger • Bronze • Ranger

  9. Venturing Advancement - • Other Awards • Quest – Based on fitness and sports • Trust – Youth learn about themselves, their communities, and their religion and culture, as well as those of others. There are also awards for Ship Units, Posts, and Varsity Scouts.

  10. Special Needs • There are advancement Programs for youth with special needs. If you have scouts in your unit that have special needs, consult with someone who can assist with advancement requirements and decisions. Some situations will need approval at the District or Council level.

  11. Unit Record Keeping • Use Internet Advancement where ever possible; • Council Records can be matched against Unit records. • Good record keeping by the unit will prevent hurt feelings and frustration. • The Advancement Chair is usually the point of contact for the unit, and researches advancement issues.

  12. Finis • Scouting Good for Life

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