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Session Two: Lighting the Fire

Session Two: Lighting the Fire. Learning Your Knots Patrol Relay Race. The Methods of Scouting. Ideals Patrol method Outdoors Advancement Association with adults Personal growth Leadership development Uniform. The Outdoor Program. “Sizzle” “Nuts and bolts” Patrol/group activity.

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Session Two: Lighting the Fire

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  1. Session Two: Lighting the Fire

  2. Learning Your KnotsPatrol Relay Race

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

  4. The Outdoor Program • “Sizzle” • “Nuts and bolts” • Patrol/group activity

  5. Outdoors: “the sizzle” • The allure • The arena • The classroom • The adventure

  6. Outdoors: a “pop” quiz

  7. Outdoors: the skills

  8. Key Resources to Develop Your Skills • BSA training opportunities • Supportive adults • The boy-led troop using the patrol method • BSA outdoor-related literature

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

  10. Leave 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.

  11. Outdoors: Safety

  12. Qualified supervision Physical fitness Buddy system Safe area or course Equipment selection and maintenance Personal safety equipment Safety procedures and policies Skill level limits Weather check Planning Communications Permits and notices First aid resources Applicable laws CPR resource Discipline “Sweet 16” of BSA Safety

  13. Additional Safety Resources • Safe Swim Defense • Safety Afloat • Climb On Safely • Guide to Safe Scouting

  14. Outdoors: A Patrol Activity • Winter climate • Arid climate • Rugged terrain • Urban setting

  15. Reflection 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.

  16. The Four Steps to Advancement • A Scout learns. • A Scout is tested. • A Scout is reviewed. • A Scout is recognized.

  17. Video segment No.7: Teaching Scout Skills

  18. Video segment No.8: The Scoutmaster Conference

  19. The Board of Review • Not a retest, but a discussion • Atmosphere of trust and support • Encouragement and praise

  20. A Scout Is Recognized • Immediately by Scoutmaster • Publicly in a court of honor

  21. 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 physical fitness, character and citizenship. • But it’s just one of the eight methodsof Scouting!

  22. You can deliver the promise of Scouting! What will your action plan be?

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