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Welcome

toScoutmaster

Specific Training


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Training Overview

New Leader Essentials

Scoutmaster Training Getting Started - Troop Operation

Lighting the Fire - Fun Stuff & the Outdoors

Keeping It Going - Planning & Committee

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills- Camping skills


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Session One:Getting Started


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The Aims of Scouting

Character development

Citizenship training

Mental and physical fitness


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Goals of Scouting The Game of Scouting

Scouting is a Game with a PurposeFun is the GameValues are the purposeLearning is the Process

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is toprepare young people to make ethical choices overtheir lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the

scout oath and law.


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The Methods of Scouting

1. The Ideals

2. The Patrol Method

3. The Outdoors4. Advancement

5. Association with Adults

6. Personal Growth7. Leadership Development

8. The Uniform


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What is a Scoutmaster

1. A scoutmaster is trustworthy

2. A scoutmaster is loyal

3. A scoutmaster is helpful

4. A scoutmaster is friendly

5. A scoutmaster is courteous

6. A scoutmaster is kind


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What is a Scoutmaster

7. A scoutmaster is obedient

8. A scoutmaster is cheerful9. A scoutmaster is thrifty

10. A scoutmaster is brave

11. A scoutmaster is clean

12. A scoutmaster is reverent


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What a Scoutmaster Must Be

A role model

A friend to the boys

An example, wearing the uniform


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What a Scoutmaster Must Know

Boys are the leaders

Patrol method

The skills to deliver the Scouting promise

The resources: training, literature


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What a Scoutmaster Must Do

Give direction

Provide coaching

Support

Empower

Have fun


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Qualities of a Scoutmaster

Works well with boys

Teach boys how to do things for themselves Cares about the boys

Understands the Scouting program

Sets a positive example

Is comfortable in the outdoors


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Basic Troop OrganizationOne of your most important challenges as

Scoutmaster is to train boy leaders to run the

troop by providing direction, coaching, andsupport. They will make mistakes now andthen and will rely upon you to guide them. Butonly through real hands-on experience as

leaders can boys learn to lead.

Found on page 12 of the Scoutmasters handbook


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Senior

Patrol

Leader

Scoutmaster

Asst.

Scoutmaster

New Scout

Asst .Scoutmaster

Patrol

Leader

Patrol

Leader

Patrol

Leader

Patrol Leaders Council

Jr. Asst.

Scoutmaster

Troop

Guide

Patrol

Leader

Asst Patrol

LeaderAsst Patrol

LeaderAsst Patrol

Leader

Asst Patrol

Leader

Asst Senior

Patrol Leader

Librarian Historian Chaplain AidScribe

Patrol Patrol PatrolNew Boy

Patrol

QuartermasterInstructor

Troop

Committee

Charter

Organization Troop Organization

Den

Chief

OA Troop

Rep.

Venture

Patrol

Leader

Asst.Scoutmaster

Venture Patrol


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Why Have a Troop Meeting ?

Motivating Boys

Strengthening Patrols Promoting Patrol Spirit

Learning and Practicing Scout Skills

Exercising Leadership


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The Troop Meeting

Pre-opening

Opening- 5 minutes

Skills Instruction 15- 20 minutes Patrol Meetings 5- 20 minutes

Interpatrol Activity 15- 20 minutes

Closing 5 minutes

After the meeting


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Troop Meeting Plan Resources

Program Features

Annual Plan


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Troop Meetings and the

Scoutmaster Support and guide senior patrol leader

The Scoutmasters Minute

Review plans for the next meeting

The Scoutmaster does not lead the

troop meeting !!!


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Video No.1:Before the Meeting


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Video No.2:After the Meeting


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After the meeting

Did we accomplish a purpose?

Was the meeting fast paced and fun?

Did we do something new and different?

What worked well that we can do again?

Where do we stand in regard to next weeks

meeting?


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Video No.3:

Teaching the Senior Patrol

Leader


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Teaching the Senior Patrol

Leader

What is the role of the Scoutmaster ?

What is the role of the Senior Patrol Leader ?

What steps can the Scoutmaster take to ensure

they are helping scouts lead rather than taking

too much of the lead themselves ?


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A leader is best when people barely know

he exists; not so good when people obey and

acclaim him; worst when they despise him.

But a good leader who talks little when hiswork is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say

We Did It Ourselves

--Chinese philosopher Sun-Tsu

Scoutmaster handbook page 12


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Knot Game

Reflection


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Reflection is a form of careful listening

and sharing that allows Scouts and

leaders to assess an experience and getfrom it the greatest value it has to

offer.


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Lunch Break


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Flag CeremonyThere are many variations of flag ceremony, some simple, some elaborate. It is up to the boys tochoose how they want to do it, though usually they choose the easier form. For specialoccasions, special ceremonies might be tried this is just one simple and basic version suitable fornew scouts. The caller calls out the following commands:

1. Troop Attention

2. Color Guard Attention

3. Color Guard Advance - Scout Hand SaluteAll scouts and audience, except color guard, salutes while the flag is brought forward andcontinues doing so until told to stop by the "Two" command.American flag marches up on the right hand sideAmerican flag crosses ahead of the troop flag (left shoulder to let shoulder)Color guard advances to just short of the flag stand and wait for further instruction.

4. Color Guard post the colorsThe Color Guard steps up to the flag stand and sets the flag into the flag stand.

Color guard then take one step back and then salute the flag.

5. Pledge of AllegianceMay recite the pledge of allegiance, or scout law, or scout oath, or not.If reciting the pledge of allegiance, then scouts salute the flag.If reciting the scout law or oath, then give the scout sign.The color guard does not salute until the flag has been posted.A person holding the flag does not recite the pledge of allegiance.

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Flag Ceremony

6. TwoThe color guard and troop continue saluting the flag until the caller says"two", at which time all stop saluting.

7. Color Guard dismissedColor guard turns around and marches back.

They can go straight back, or uncross, or other.

8. Troop at easeTroop remains at ease but in formation and awaits further instructions.To be dismissed, the troop must first be called to attention, and then be commanded to dismiss.

When retiring the colors, and the color guard is marching away with the flags, the troop remains at attention tillthe flags have been carried to just behind the troop. At that time, the caller should say two and the troopstops saluting

It is also possible for the color guard to do its actions without being called to do so at every step of the way. Itcan make a very good impression when the color guard goes through its routine quietly. This takes practice,but can be done. With inexperienced boys, call each step out. With experienced boys, have them go throughsilently.


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The Patrol Method

The patrol method is not a way to

operate a Boy Scout Troop, It is the

only way. Unless the patrol method isin operation, you really dont have a

Boy Scout Troop

Robert Baden-Powell, founder of scouting

Pg 28of the Scoutmaster hand book


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One of your most important challenges

as Scoutmaster is to train boy leaders torun the troop by providing direction,

coaching, and support. They will make

mistakes now and then and will rely

upon you to guide them. But only

through real hands-on experience asleaders can boys learn to lead.


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When it comes to

working with boys, whatare your greatest

concerns?


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A Key To Leadership

Leadership is often a matter of

providing what is missing


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Keys to Troop Leadership

Be a good listener

Provide positive reinforcement

Match leadership to the needs of your

Scouts


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Four Styles of Scout Leadership

Directing

Instructions to be followed here and now

Coaching

Dialogue, learning by doing

Supporting

Referring to resources; giving positivereinforcement

Delegating Letting Scouts do it with minimal supervision


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Video No.4:Leadership Styles


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Sense of belonging

to a group

Achievement &

recognition

Self-esteem

Confidence in

himself

What Scouting can provide a

boy: Self-discipline

Self-reliance Healthy interaction with

other

Experience ofteamwork

The Scoutmaster Hand book

Chapter 11, Working whit Boys

TroopCharter

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Senior

Patrol

Leader

Scoutmaster

Asst.

Scoutmaster

New Scout

Asst .Scoutmaster

Patrol

Leader

Patrol

Leader

Patrol

Leader


Jr. Asst.

Scoutmaster

Troop

Guide

Patrol

Leader

Asst Patrol

LeaderAsst Patrol

LeaderAsst Patrol

Leader

Asst Patrol

Leader

Asst Senior

Patrol Leader

Librarian Historian Chaplain AidScribe

Patrol Patrol PatrolNew Boy

Patrol

QuartermasterInstructor

Troop

Committee

Charter

Organization

Den

Chief

OA Troop

Rep.

Venture

Patrol

Leader

Asst.Scoutmaster

Venture Patrol



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The Patrol Leaders Council

Planning troop meetings

Outdoor activities


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Video No.5:Patrol Leaders Council


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What is the role of the scoutmaster ?

What is the role of the senior patrol leader ?

How does the scoutmaster relate to the senior

patrol leader ?

What are the expectations of the scoutmaster ?


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Video No.6:

Activity Review


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Activity Review

What is the role of the scoutmaster ?

What is the role of the senior patrol leader ?

How does the scoutmaster relate to the senior

patrol leader ?

What are the expectations of the scoutmaster ?


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The Outdoor Program

Sizzle

Nuts and bolts Patrol/group activity


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Outdoors: the sizzle The allure

- Fun, adventure, camping, challenge

The arena- room to roam, space to succeed, promises unfold

The classroom- Use skill, solve problems, teamwork, self discipline- respect for outdoors, develop leadership,- beauty of nature

The adventure- Hiking, camping, service projects, summer camp- camporee, jamboree

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Pop Quiz1. The boy-led troop is a valuable tool for planning and conducting the

outdoor program

True / False

2. If a troop has an active, exciting outdoor program, advancement is a natural

result

True / False

3. The primary reference guide for scoutmasters seeking information about

outdoor program skills and safety is The Scoutmaster Handbook

True / False

4. Through scoutings outdoor program, young people can learn how to camp

and hike without leaving a trace and how to take care of the landTrue / False

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Pop Quiz5. The main reason many boys join Scouting is for the opportunity to take

part in the outdoor program

True / False

6. At a minimum, Scouts should spend 10 days and nights outdoors each yearTrue / False

7. An essential resource for the Scoutmasters learning how to deliver the

outdoor program is the Scoutmaster HandbookTrue / False

8. The outdoor program can include a range of activities, from an afternoonpatrol hike, to a a high adventure troop trekTrue / False

9. Scouting is many things, but high on the list is that it should be funTrue / False


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Nuts and Bolts of the Outdoor Program

the Skills

Safety

When it comes to the outdoor program of your troops, what

are you most enthused about?

When it comes to the outdoor program of your troops, what

are you most concerned about?


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Key Resources to Develop

Your Skills

BSA training opportunities

Supportive adults

The boy-led troop using the patrol method

BSA outdoor-related literature


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The Scoutmaster Handbook

Checklists

Scoutmasters Campsite Quick Checklist

Scout Outdoor Essentials Personal Overnight Camping Gear

Troop Overnight Camping Gear

Outdoor Program Checklist

and yourScoutmaster Handbook


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Leave No Trace

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.


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Outdoors: Safety

Qualified supervision

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

Sweet 16 of BSA Safety


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Additional Safety Resources

Safe Swim Defense

Safety Afloat

Climb On Safely

Guide to Safe Scouting


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The Four Steps to Advancement

A Scout learns.


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Video segment No.7:

Teaching Scout Skills

Discussion


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Teaching Scout Skills

Patrol Leader demonstrates how to tie

bandage

Patrol Leader asks Scout to tie bandage

Patrol Leader asks each Scout to show

another Scout how to tie bandage

Patrol Leader refers to the Scout

Handbookon how to tie bandage


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A Scout learns.

A Scout is tested.


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A Scout is Tested

A Scout must demonstrate to a Scout Leader that he

has fully mastered the skill

Scoutmaster, assistant scoutmaster Patrol Leader, troop guide, other junior leader

Scoutmaster provide quality control by monitoringthe testing process and ensuring that the boys have

met the requirements


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Video segment No.8:

The Scoutmaster Conference

Discussion


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Scoutmaster Conference

Establish trust

Listen carefully to Scouts concerns

Provide positive reinforcement Emphasize Scoutings ideals

Share ideas related to the troop

Ask the Scout to set goals

Congratulate the Scout on his achievements

Explain what the Scout can expect at board of Review


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A Scout learns.

A Scout is tested.

A Scout is reviewed.


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A Scout isReviewedand not to Retest, but

a discussion to ensure the process is

working

Make every effort to put the Scout at ease.

Enliven the discussion by asking open-ended question abut

the boys resent Scouting adventures.

Offer encouragement and praise.


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A Scout learns.

A Scout is tested.

A Scout is reviewed.

A Scout is recognized.


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A Scout Is Recognized

Immediately by Scoutmaster

Publicly in a court of honor


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Boys Want Ceremony!

Set the scene.

Make it meaningful.

Keep it simple.

Involve the boy leaders.


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Strengths of the Advancement

Program Its fun.

It offers adventure.

It allows Scouts to measure their progress. It provides recognition.

It promotes development of physical fitness,

character and citizenship.

But its just one of the eight methods

of Scouting!

-The Scoutmaster Handbook

Chapter 10 Advancement


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You can deliver the promise of

Scouting!


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PLC Meeting


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Sweet 16 of BSA Safety

Qualified supervision

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

Documents

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