Adults Working With Youth Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

The Mission of the Lodge “To achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.” Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

The Purposes of the Order of the Arrow To recognize those campers – scouts and scouters – who best exemplify the scout oath and law To develop camping traditions and spirit To promote scout camping Service to others Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

Keys to a Good Adviser Relationship Respect is the Key Set the Example Take a sincere interest Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

An Adviser’s Multiple Roles Coach Mentor Teacher Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

Keys to Keeping a Good Relationship Communication Setting expectations Be enthusiastic Recognize Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

Things to Remember Respect Set the example Be ready for multiple roles Communication is key Equality Find a Mentor Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

Role Play What to do Introduce Find out about the other person Brainstorm Set goals Plan Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

Good Idea for the Camporee What did the youth show as an Adviser? What did Adults show not to do? Did the adults show what to do? Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth

The Greatest Leadership Secret. . . REVEALED Do unto others as you would have them do unto you Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Adults Working With Youth