2. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb1 How does a wide range of CHARACTERISTICS and NEEDS effect YOUR Scout Troop ?? YOUR relationship with each Scout YOUR activities program for the Troop

3. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb2 Each Scout is UNIQUE Experience Age ( Maturity ) So each Scout has DIFFERENCES Genes

4. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb3 These DIFFERENCES fall into 4 categories MENTAL PHYSICAL SOCIAL SPIRITUAL and into 2 broad groups ages 11-13 and 14-18

5. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb4 CHARACTERISTIC  a trait or quality NEED  a want, a desire or requirement A CHARACTERISTIC usually has an associated NEED “awkwardness”  “safe activities” “weakness”  “exercise” “lack of self confidence  “a successful experience” DEFINITIONS

6. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb5 Let’s play charades !

7. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb6 Maslow’s Motivational Pyramid Physiological needs Safety needs Social needs Ego needs Self-realization needs Self-fulfillment, achievement & full growth in potential Recognition, self-respect & independence Friends, relationship & feeling of belonging Security, order & job tenure Food, water, warmth & oxygen

8. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb7 Our goal is to provide a nourishing environment enabling each Scout to reach his full growth potential. ( Top of Maslow’s Pyramid )

9. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb8 My personal experience

10. AGES & STAGES 9/25/02OKAMA 13 - rcb9 Beware … on Sessions 3 & 4 !! Thanks for YOUR attention !