Transcript Aims & Methods of Scouting

Aims & Methods
of Scouting
Troop 1
Gilwell
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Troop Guide Slide
Aims & Methods
of Scouting
Troop 1
Gilwell
WE 412-13-1
Learning Objectives
This presentation will lead you to:
• Understand the underlying principles of
Scouting
• Realize how the Aims of Scouting
apply to Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting,
Varsity Scouting, and Venturing
• Relate the Aims of Scouting to your
own lives and BSA responsibilities
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Troop Guide Slide
Learning Objectives
This presentation will lead you to:
• Understand the underlying principles of Scouting
• Realize how the Aims of Scouting apply to Cub Scouting, Boy
Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing
• Relate the Aims of Scouting to your own lives and BSA
responsibilities
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“Think about young people who you currently know
in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting or
Venturing."
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“Now imagine
same people 10 years in the future.
What might they be doing? Where are they living?
How are they spending their time?”
• On the back of the Aims of Scouting Worksheet,
take 2-3 minutes to write down some qualities that
today’s Scouts will exhibit in the future that they
gained from their current experience in Scouting.
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Discussion:
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Ask: “Think about young people currently in Cub Scouting,
Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting and Venturing."
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“Now imagine same people 10 years in the future. What might
they be doing? Where are they living? How are they spending
their time?”
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(Handout Aims and Methods sheet) On the back of the
Aims and Methods sheet, 2-3 minutes to write down some
qualities that today’s Scouts will exhibit in the future, that
they have gained from current Scouting experiences - - -
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Briefly discuss participant answers: Possible answers include:
- Self-motivation
- High expectations
- Focus
- Interest in the outdoors
- Technical Skills
- Leadership ability
- Citizenship
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Scouting – A values based program
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Scouting – A values based program
•Scouting Offers an environment in which everyone
can feel secure both physically and emotionally.
•The sense of security comes from adult leaders who:
•Set the example and live the Scout Oath and Law
•Refuse to tolerate discrimination, bullying or other forms of
aggression
• Develop a real interest in each Scout
•Use the Scout Program to create a setting based on learning
and fun
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The Ideals
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The Ideals
• Cub Scout Promise
and Law of the Pack
• Scout Oath and Law
• Varsity Scout Oath
• Venturing Oath
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Scouting is a game with a purpose"
-Lord Robert Baden-Powell
Purpose
Games
What people see
Fulfil the AIMS of
Scouting
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Baden-Powell called Scouting “A game with a purpose”
• The “game” part is what most people see...young
people participating in meetings, crafts, projects,
outdoor adventures, service projects and
advancement.
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The purpose is to fulfil the Aims of Scouting
- Character Development
- Citizenship Training
- Mental and Physical Fitness
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The Methods of Scouting
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The Methods of Scouting
What do we mean by “method”?
Method is the Boy Scout way of
teaching. It is indirect and usually
delivered by youth leaders.
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The Methods of Cub Scouting
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The Ideals
The Den
Advancement Plan
Family Involvement
Activities
Home/neighborhood
centered
• The uniform
• Character Connections
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The Methods of Cub Scouting
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The Ideals - Cub Scout Promise, Law of the pack, the Cub Scout Motto, sign and handshake.
The Den a group of six to eight boys who are about the same age.
Advancement Plan - Recognition is important to boys. The advancement plan provides fun for the
boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family
understanding as adult family members and their den leader work with boys on advancement projects
Family Involvement - Parents and adult family members provide leadership and support for Cub
Scouting and help ensure that boys have a good experience in the program
Activities- including games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, trips and service projects
Home/neighborhood centered - helps boys strengthen connections to their local communities, which in
turn support the boys’ growth and development
The uniform - Cub Scout uniforms serve a dual purpose, demonstrating membership in the group
(everyone is dressed alike) and individual achievement (boys wear the badges they’ve earned). Wearing
the uniform to meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and
good behavior
Making Character Connections Character Connections are included in all the methods of Cub
Scouting and are the program themes for monthly pack meetings
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The Methods of Boy Scouting
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Patrol/Squad Method
Advancement
Association with
Adults
Outdoor Activities
Personal Growth
Leadership
The uniform
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The Methods of Boy Scouting
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The Ideals - Oath - Law - Motto - Slogan
Patrol/Squad Method - Peer groups-elected representationactivities
Advancement - Self-reliance-ability to help others-challenge
Association with Adults - Image-role model-example
Outdoor Activities - All outdoor programs . scOUTING is ¾
outing!
Personal Growth - Good Turn-service projects-religious
emblems
Leadership - Leadership skills and practice-citizenship
The uniform - Commitment to aims-identity
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The Methods of Venturing
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The Ideals
Group Activities
Recognition
Association with
Adults
• High Adventure
• Teaching Others
• Leadership
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The Methods of Venturing
The Ideals. Venturing Oath and Code. Promise to be faithful in religious duties, treasure their
American heritage, help others, and seek truth and fairness.
Group Activities. are interdependent group experiences in which success is dependent on the
cooperation of all.
Recognition. Comes through the Venturing advancement program and through the
acknowledgement of a youth's competence and ability by peers and adults
Adult Association. The officers and activity chairs work closely with adult Advisors and other
adult leaders in a spirit of partnership. The adults serve in a "shadow" leader capacity.
High Adventure. Helps provide team-building opportunities, new meaningful experiences,
practical leadership application, and lifelong memories to young adults
Teaching Others. All of the Venturing awards require Venturers to teach what they have
learned to others.
Leadership. All Venturers are given opportunities to learn and apply proven leadership skills. A
Venturing crew is led by elected crew officers. The Venturing Leadership Skills Course is designed
for all Venturers and helps teach them in an active way to lead effectively.
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Do you now:
Review
• What are the underlying principals in Scouting?
• Generally state the Aims of BSA.
• Relate the Aims of Scouting to your own lives and
BSA responsibilities.
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• What are the underlying principals in Scouting?
- Scouting is a value based program that uses
aims and methods to teach underlying principles.
• Generally state the Aims of BSA:
Character Development
Citizenship Training
Mental and Physical Fitness
• Relate the Aims of Scouting to your own lives and
BSA responsibilities.
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Thank You!
Troop 1
Gilwell
WE 412-13-1