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General Overview of Boy Scouts and the methods used Boy Scout Handbook - In this book is pretty much everything your son will need to know to become a skilled Boy Scout. I encourage you to get a copy, if you don't already have one, and dip into it with your son. This book will tell you what Boy Scouting is really all about: hiking, camping, cooking, first aid, citizenship,

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Page 1: Web viewBut turning out Eagle Scouts is not what the Boy Scouting program is all about. Advancement is probably the most visible of the Boy Scouting methods,

General Overview of Boy Scouts and the methods used

Boy Scout Handbook - In this book is pretty much everything your son will need to know to become a skilled Boy Scout. I encourage you to get a copy, if you don't already have one, and dip into it with your son. This book will tell you what Boy Scouting is really all about: hiking, camping, cooking, first aid, citizenship, nutrition, health, and fitness. This book will be the place where the scout keeps record of his achievements and obtain his rank signoff. Service hours, Camping nights, Merit Badges, Rank items are some of the items that are tracked here.

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Patrol Method—Patrols are small groups of Scouts (4-10 scouts) who camp together, cook together, play together, and learn together. Patrols are where Scouts learn citizenship at the most basic level. They also take on responsibilities within the patrol, and learn teamwork and leadership. Patrols sort of look like Cub Scout dens, but there is one big difference: Patrols elect their own leaders, and through these patrol leaders, Scouts have a voice in deciding what activities the troop will put on its calendar. Patrols are one component of what we call youth-run, or youth-led, troop.

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Advancement—Boy Scouting has a system of ranks in which Scouts learn progressively more difficult skills and take on progressively greater responsibilities. The highest of these ranks is Eagle Scout. Becoming an Eagle Scout is an important achievement that your son can be proud of his entire life. But turning out Eagle Scouts is not what the Boy Scouting program is all about. Advancement is probably the most visible of the Boy Scouting methods, and the easiest to understand, but it is only one of eight methods. We strongly encourage advancement, but we never force it—advancement is the Scout's choice, and he sets his own pace. We don't do "lock-step" advancement. And many great Scouts, and great men, never became Eagle Scouts.

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Four Steps in Advancement

The Scout LearnsHe learns by doing, and as he learns, he grows in his ability to do his part as a member of the patrol and troop. As he develops knowledge and skill, he is asked to teach others; and in this way he learns and develops leadership.

The Scout Is TestedThe unit leader authorizes those who may test and pass the Scout on rank requirements. They might include his patrol leader, senior patrol leader, an assistant unit leader, another Scout, or the unit leader himself. Merit badge counselors teach and test him on requirements for merit badges.

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The Scout Is ReviewedAfter he has completed all requirements for a rank, the Scout meets with a board of review. For Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life ranks, and Eagle Palms, members of the unit committee conduct it. See "Particulars for Tenderfoot Through Life Ranks (or Palms)," 8.0.2.0. The Eagle Scout board of review is held in accordance with National Council and local council procedures.

The Scout Is RecognizedWhen the board of review has approved his advancement, the Scout deserves recognition as soon as possible. We try to do this at the next Troop meeting. His achievement will be formally recognized later during a formal court of honor.

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RanksSkills Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class*

Leadership Star Life Eagle Scout

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*Obtainment of First Class “opens a new world” for the scout. He has shown he has mastered the necessary skills, and now he is challenged with leading others in mastering the skills.

Certain activities require this rank – Order of the Arrow (OA), National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), and High Adventure Bases (Philmont, Northern Tier, Sea Base) to mention a few.

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Merit Badges - Merit Badges are some of the most rewarding, educational aspects in Scouting. Any Boy Scout can earn a merit badge at any time—there is no rank advancement required. Working on merit badges gives Scouts the opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain valuable knowledge on a variety of subjects. Everything from business and science to crafts and sports. With more than 130 merit badges available, there is sure to be something for every Scout!

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•Choose Your SubjectDiscuss your interest in earning a merit badge with your Scoutmaster or Adult Advisor. Read and understand the requirements for the merit badge that most interests you. After you’ve made a choice, your unit leader will give you a signed merit badge application (white card / blue card) and the name of a merit badge counselor to contact when you need help.

•Contact Your Merit Badge Counselor Discuss the merit badge you want to earn with the counselor. The counselor may ask you to meet in order to discuss badge requirements and the steps for getting started. At this step you should share any work that you have already started or possibly completed.

•Merit Badge Work Can Be Started Anytime (unless otherwise specified)Obtain and read the brochure and any literature covering your merit badge subject. Always ask your counselor for any help you may need while working toward your merit badge.

•RequirementsTo meet the requirements you are expected to do exactly what is stated in the merit badge literature no more and no less.

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•Show Your Work When you are ready, make an appointment with your counselor to share the work you’ve done to meet the merit badge requirements. If any of the items are too big, photos can be used or an adult may document your work in writing. The counselor will test you to determine that you’ve performed the required tasks and are thoroughly knowledgeable in the merit badge subject.

•Earn Your Badge When the counselor is satisfied that you have met every requirement, your application (blue card) will be signed. Give the completed application to your unit leader so that a merit badge emblem can be secured for you.

Council’s website for Merit Badge Information:https://stlbsa.org/achievement/advancement/merit-badges/

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Leadership Development—The Boy Scout program encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Boy Scout has the opportunity to lead in some way, whether as part of a team, or as the leader of his patrol or as the senior patrol leader of the troop. Leadership development is another component of the youth-led troop.

Uniform—Like most sports teams, Boy Scouts wear a uniform. Like most sports teams, we expect our Scouts to wear the uniform when they are doing Scouting, and to wear it properly. It is a symbol of who we are and what we do. Board of Reviews require full Class A uniform.

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Youth-led concept of Boy Scouting. Boy Scouts works much differently than Cub Scouting, and it is different from the way a lot of youth activities are run, where the adults decide what to do and the youth do it. Boy Scouting is different, and it is sometimes difficult for adults to realize that we have a different role and a different goal. In Cub Scouting and in many other programs, our goal is to have fun activities and generate achievements. Our role is to make sure that the activities happen, that the achievements take place.

Boy Scouting is different. In Boy Scouting, the role of the boys is to have fun activities and generate achievements. The role of the adults is not the destination, but the journey. That is, our responsibility as adults is to

promote the "process" of Scouting.

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What is important for us is

Not the food on the campout, but that the boys planned, cooked and cleaned up.

Not a sharp-looking flag ceremony, but that the boys organized and executed it.

Not who would make the best patrol leader, but that the boys elect their own.

Not that a scout learns first aid, but that another scout teaches him.

Not that we cover everything on the meeting agenda, but that the senior patrol leader is in charge.

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Our goal is not to get things done, but to create a safe and healthy environment with the training and resources that the Scouts need, and then let them do it. It can be a very messy business, and painful to watch. Meetings where the boy leaders are in charge can be very chaotic. And it can be very tempting for adults to jump in and sort things out, because that is what adults do. But we have to remember that that is the process of Scouting. That is how they learn—even from disorganization and failure. We just have to remember that our business as adults is not the same as the business of the boys. It is up to them to get things done. It is up to us to make sure they have what they need, but (within the bounds of health and safety) not what they do with it.

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The New Parent’s role - Your first role in Scouting is simply to continue what you are doing: Be a parent. Help your son succeed. Be supportive. Follow through. You're here because you see value in the Scouting program. Help that value come through. There will always be times when your son doesn't want to go the weekly meeting or seems to be losing interest in advancing and doing his best in Scouting. That's when he needs a parent's encouragement. Scouting works best when the whole family is behind it.

Volunteers - Scouting operates only because we have great volunteers. And yes, we hope that you will offer to help out the Troop in some way. We have volunteer roles of every size and every type. Even if you only have a few minutes a month to help us out, we can use you.

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Patrol Advisors - The Patrol Advisor is an Assistant Scoutmaster that also provides adult advice, mentoring and assistance to the assigned Patrol.

Encourages Scouts to participate in all aspects of Troop and Boy Scout programs Endorses the Patrol method for meetings, activities and campouts Provides for minimum two deep leadership in accordance with BSA policy for all

meetings, activities, adventures and campouts Sets a good example, wears the Scout uniform correctly, participates in Troop

activities Lives by the Scout Oath and Law and shows Scout spirit Provides adult advice, mentoring and assistance Serves as a resource for the Patrol Recruits others to assist and involve the resources of the Scout families Provides adult leadership on Patrol activities and campouts (assumes the role of

Scoutmaster if the Scoutmaster is not on the Patrol activity or campout) Works with the Patrol Leader to assist him in running the Patrol and dealing with

any problems Is trained as an adult leader

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First Campout Overview – March 31 st -April 2 nd , 2017

Wednesday/Thursday- Trailer Preload. Meet at 6pm to prepare the trailers for the campout.

Troop gear will be loaded first followed by the scouts’ personal gear. Should finish by 6:45pm.

Friday- Meet at VFW 5-5:30pm. Depart 6pm. Eat beforehand or bring dinner to eat after camp is set up.- Arrive at Beaumont, Camp Shippey. SPL and Quartermasters are in charge and will direct the unloading of the trailer and camp setup. Scouts unload gear, setup tents, then unload cooking gear to prepare for the morning. Free time until ~10pm.

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Saturday- Wake 6/6:30am, Grub Master and Scouts start cooking Breakfast at 7am. Flag Raising and eat breakfast, cleanup. - Morning period opportunities (not limit too)

- Learn Fireman Chit, Toten Chip, Toasted Chit - Rank Advancement- Flag Retirement

- Lunch 12pm- Afternoon period opportunities (not limit too)

- 5 mile hike after lunch w/ map and compass (possible)- Climbing Tower- Rank Advancement- Flag Retirement- Social / Game Time

- Dinner 5pmSocial Activities / Campfire 7pm-~10pm

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Sunday6:30am wake and start packing8am breakfast 9am Police Line9:30 devotion9:45 depart, 10:15-10:45am return to VFW and hand out tents/tarps

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Grub Master Folder – used to help plan the meal, assist with shopping/acquiring items, contains Expense Reimbursement Forms to be turned in at the next Troop meeting. Forms are also on the Troop website.

Patrol Box – houses all the Patrol’s cooking gear. The Patrol will need to obtain a box and inventory prior to 1st campout. If items are needed, discuss with the Scout Master. Inventory sheet is on the Troop website. Patrol is free to decorate their Patrol Box as desired.

Tent / Tarp Assignments – a scout may be issued a tent or tarp after a campout to be cleaned or dried out. Damages need to be reported to a Quartermaster ASAP. The state of the tent / tarp is the responsibility of the assigned scout.

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Information RequiredScouts -

Scout ApplicationMedical Form Parts A and BOver the Counter Medical disbursement formPhoto Release Form

Adults - Adult ApplicationYouth Protection (must be current)

https://myscouting.scouting.orgMedical Form Parts A and BDrivers - Auto Information needed for Out of Council Trips

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Troop Website

https://bsa72stcharles.wordpress.com/

Password: eagletrail72

Troop Calendar

Summer Camp / Optional Camps