This time of year, is ideal for talking about Advancement. First, let me recap the methods of Scouting: Advancement, Ideals, Patrols, Outdoors, Adult association, Personal growth, Leadership development and the Uniform. Advancement has been of particular interest to me lately as it has been a hot item in the Troop. Those of you that have … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER
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SCOUTMASTER CORNER I want to continue talking about the methods of Scouting. The Methods of Scouting define HOW we do what we do. This month, I want to write specifically about the outdoor program. I have often said that Scouting is three-quarters outing.There is a good reason why troop 204 makes a point of camping … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER Corner
Patrols: The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places a certain amount of responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The patrol method allows Scouts to act in small groups where they easily can relate to eachother. These small groups determine troop activities through … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER
Have you ever heard the term “The ideals” in relation to scouting. This somewhat confusing term is used to encompass the Scout oath and Scout law in a single term. The ideals are guiding principals that direct our actions not only in scouting, but in our everyday lives. As a Scout, your life should be … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER
Scouts who have been around for a while have surely heard me talk about the Aims and Methods of Scouting. This is one of my favorite topics. The Aims of Scouting in my mind, answer the question: “What are we trying to accomplish?”. There are three Aims of Scouting: Character development, citizenship training, and personal … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER
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