HIKING #120 By Bob Czaplinski

What We Will Cover What is hiking? The Outdoors – A Method of Scouting Why the Outdoors? Program Guidelines – Ages & Stages Cubs through Venturing “Sweet 16” of BSA Safety The Guide to Safe Scouting

What is a Hike? A means to travel by foot – we hiked along the trail around the pond A walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like. Walking, often among hills or mountains, as recreational sport. It represents an activity in its own right and also figures in backpacking, camping, fishing, and hunting.

The Methods of Scouting Ideals Den / Patrol method Outdoors Advancement Association with adults Personal growth Leadership development Uniform

The allure The arena The classroom The adventure Why the Outdoors? The allure The arena The classroom The adventure 

The allure The arena The classroom The adventure Outdoors The allure The arena The classroom The adventure 

The Outdoor Program Guidelines - Cubs through Venturing

Cub Scouting 8 – 11 ½ years old Overnight camping by Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout dens, as dens, are not approved Tiger Cubs, with an adult partner, may participate in excursions, day camps, pack overnighters, council-organized family camping, or resident camping. Tiger Cubs, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts may participate in a resident overnight camping program under BSA National Camping School – trained leader and managed by the council.

Cub Scouting 8 – 11 ½ years old A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping, on approved trips, and with troop campouts, when supervised by an adult, with the Webelos Scout being accompanied by and supervised by his parent or guardian.

Tigers – Bears Activities Picnics Nature trails Backyard games & activities Trip to the aquarium Museum of History & Industry Visit a Fish Hatchery Fire Station Trip to the zoo Museum of Flight Local hiking trails Arboretum State and National Parks Sport events Putt-Putt Golf Fishing Safe covered bike trails Science Center Bowling

Boy Scouts - 11 to 18 years old All registered Boy Scouts are eligible to participate in troop or patrol overnight campouts, camporees, and resident camps.

Boy Scouts & Varsity Scouts Those 12 – 17 years old are eligible to participate in nation jamborees. Those 13 – 17 years old are eligible to participate in world jamborees and high-adventure programs.

Venturing 14 – 21 years old are to participate in crew, district, council, and national Venturing activities, as well as national high-adventure programs and world Jamborees.

“Sweet 16” of BSA Safety Qualified supervision Weather check 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

What we covered: What is hiking? The Outdoors – A Method of Scouting Why the Outdoors? Program Guidelines – Ages & Stages Cubs through Venturing “Sweet 16” of BSA Safety The Guide to Safe Scouting

Are There Any Questions?

Thank You For Your Time, Attention, And Participating In This Great Game We Call Scouting!  …And Have A Great Day PCT and A Safe Ride Home 