Session Two: Lighting the Fire
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The Methods of Scouting
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Ideals
Patrol method
Outdoors
Advancement
Association with adults
Personal growth
Leadership development
Uniform
Outdoors: “The Sizzle”
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The allure
The arena
The classroom
The adventure
OUTDOORS: A “POP QUIZ”
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Nuts and Bolts
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With Regards to the Outdoor Progam
What are you most enthused
about?
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What are you most concerned
about?
OUTDOORS: THE SKILLS
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Key Resources
to Develop Your Skills
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BSA training opportunities
Supportive adults
The boy-led troop using the patrol method
Outdoor-related literature
– Including that from BSA
The Scoutmaster Handbook
Checklists
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Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist
Scout Outdoor Essentials
Personal Overnight Camping Gear
Troop Overnight Camping Gear
Outdoor Program Checklist
…and your Scout Handbook
Leave No Trace
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Plan ahead and prepare.
Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
Dispose of waste properly.
Leave what you find.
Minimize campfire impact.
Respect wildlife.
Be considerate of other
visitors.
Safety
• Basic responsibility that Scoutmasters
must upheld at all times:
Strive to insure the safety of troop members
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Trek Safely
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Qualified Supervision
Keep Fit
Plan Ahead
Gear Up
Communicate Clearly and
Completely
6. Monitor Conditions
7. Discipline
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Additional Safety Resources
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Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat
Climb On Safely
Guide to Safe Scouting
Hazardous Weather
Driver’s Pledge
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I will not drive when I feel fatigued.
I realize that when I am fatigued, I
process information more slowly and
less accurately, and this impairs my
ability to react in time to avoid
accidents.
I will arrange my schedule so that for
several days before a Boy Scout driving
trip, I will get a good night’s sleep every
night to avoid the cumulative effects of
not getting enough sleep.
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I will make trip preparations far
enough in advance so that last-minute
preparations don’t interfere with
my rest.
I will make travel plans that take into
account my personal biological clock
and will drive only during the part of
the day when I know I will be alert.
I will be smart about engaging in
physical activities during Scouting
outings and will make sure that I will
be ready to drive alert.
Do all you can to keep Scouts safe.
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Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety
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Qualified supervision
Physical fitness
Buddy system
Safe area
Equipment selection and
maintenance
6. Personal safety equipment
7. Safety procedures and
policy
8. Skill level limits
9. Weather check
10. Planning
11. Communications
12. Permit and notices
13. First aid resources
14. Applicable laws
15. CPR resource
16. Disciple
Outdoors: A Patrol Activity
• Winter climate
• Arid climate
• Rugged terrain
• Urban setting
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Activity
• Please share your reactions to this activity.
• Please share your reactions to this Scoutmaster and
Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Leadership Training
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Reflections
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Tips on Leading a Reflection
• Don’t dominate; ask nondirective questions
• Be positive
• Encourage the group to determine the value of the
experience
• THEN generalize: from this situation to what we do
regularly; And why.
• Steer towards setting positive goals for the future
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What are the
opportunities to reflect?
Formal
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Informal
START, STOP, CONTINUE (SSC)
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Summary: Lighting the Fire
• Write down two of the most important points
about delivering the Promise of Scouting through
outdoor activities.
• What activities would you like to try with your
Troop?
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You can deliver the promise of Scouting!
What will your action plan be?
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