2. Delivering the Promise of Scouting Where does the OUTDOOR PROGRAM fit in?

3. THE BIG PICTURE THE MISSION THE AIMS THE METHODS

4. THE MISSION (What are we doing?) Preparing young people to make ETHICAL and MORAL choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the SCOUT OATH & LAW

5. THE AIMS (What are we shooting for?) CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CITIZENSHIP TRAINING PERSONAL FITNESS

6. THE METHODS (8) (How do we do it?) IDEALS PATROLS ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION WITH ADULTS PERSONAL GROWTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT UNIFORM THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM

7. THE PROMISE OF SCOUTING AS PRESENTED TO THE SCOUT Page 1 (Part 1 of the 5 Sections) BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK

9. When thinking of a scout troop what image comes to mind?

13. CLASSROOM WITHOUT WALLS Use the skills they are mastering Solve problems as a team Look out for one another Learn self-discipline Respect others and the environment Encounter situations>>>become leaders Enjoy the beauty of nature Learn the value of Leave No Trace

23. The Challenge of Delivering the Outdoor Program Adults create boundaries & formats Stay within skill levels and comfort zones Perceptions of outdoor experience (scout vs adults) Learn together and gain experience Let the boys plan – adults keep them safe The outdoor program is THE SIZZLE

25. KEY RESOURCES 1.BSA Training Opportunities 2.Other adults 3.Boy-led troop using the patrol method 4.BSA Outdoor related literature

26. THE “SWEET 16” OF SAFETY 1.QUALIFIED SUPERVISION 2.PHYSICAL FITNESS 3.BUDDY SYSTEM 4.SAFE AREA OR COURSE 5.EQUIPMENT SELECTON AND MAINTENANCE 6.PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT 7.SAFETY PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 8.SKILL LEVEL LIMITS

27. THE “SWEET 16” OF SAFETY 9.WEATHER CHECK 10.PLANNING 11.COMMUNICATIONS 12.PERMITS & NOTICES 13.FIRST AID RESOURCES 14.APPLICABLE LAWS 15.CPR RESOURCES 16.DISCIPLINE

28. THE PRINCIPLES OF LEAVE NO TRACE 1.Plan ahead and prepare. 2.Travel and camp on durable surfaces. 3.Dispose of waste properly. 4.Leave what you find. 5.Minimize campfire impact. 6.Respect wildlife. 7.Be considerate of other visitors.

29. TOUR PERMITS FACILITY USE PERMITS

30. PHYSICAL FORMS