SCOUT ADVANCEMENT Its Purpose

Session no. 2: ADVANCEMENT SEMINAR

Sct. Ldr. ALLAN E. CARBONELLSession Holder

The PHILOSOPHY OF SCOUT ADVANCEMENTThe Badge System offers a series of

basic activities to boys, which will help them to develop their physical, moral, social and spiritual wellbeing and have fun while doing it. As each boy progresses, he will come to realize that he is capable of undertaking increasingly difficult skills and certain responsibilities towards other people. Most important of all, his progress is recognized by the award of a badge.

PRINCIPLES OF SCOUT ADVANCEMENT1. The boy is encouraged to

compete, not against somebody else, but against his own record or his own previous knowledge and self-mastery.

2. The boy's advancement in rank should happen as a result of his Normal experience in the Unit.

PRINCIPLES OF SCOUT ADVANCEMENT3. The boy should be given

opportunity to practice requirements rather than to be told about it too often.

4. Various Scout ranks and badges represent the Scout's degree of qualification to be a good outdoorsman and a good citizen.

PRINCIPLES OF SCOUT ADVANCEMENT5. Scouts should be informed

about the reasons and purpose of the advancement requirements and how these will fit usefully into their everyday life.

6. Advancement must be presented attractively and be fun. lt must be enjoyable and leading towards a definite end.

PRINCIPLES OF SCOUT ADVANCEMENT

7. Advancement is only a means to an end as the objective is not to produce Eagle Scouts or Leaping Usa Scouts, but men of character, trained for responsible citizenship.

INTEGRATING ADVANCEMENT IN UNIT PROGRAMAdvancement is an integral part of

the Unit program - both indoor and outdoor: Unit meetings, hikes and camp activities

They do not automatically advance through participation although advancement is a result of participation.

Each boy advances according to his own interest and ability, by his own capability through personal demonstration.

He does not advance only by passive participation in the Unit program.

ROLES OF ADULTS IN PROMOTING SCOUT ADVANCEMENT

The PARENTS can give inspiration and guidance to their sons in accomplishing advancement requirements at home.

testify that the boy has done his best in accomplishing advancement

ROLES OF ADULTS IN PROMOTING SCOUT ADVANCEMENTThe TROOP LEADER/SENIOR

OUTFTT ADVISOR encourages advancement by promoting interest in mastering the skills of scouting.

He/ She promotes active participation in Patrol / Troop or Crew/Outfit activities to give his/her boys the chance to study nature, know their environment, and their skills of outdoor life.

ROLES OF ADULTS IN PROMOTING SCOUT ADVANCEMENTThe MERIT BADGE COUNSELLOR -

the key man in this phase of the program to help a boy learn a man's vocation, hobby or specialty.

Believes in scouting and willing to give his/her time generously to help boys learn new skills and earn the corresponding merit badges.

Helpful coach in this adventure.

ROLES OF ADULTS IN PROMOTING SCOUT ADVANCEMENTStimulates the Scout's desire to learn

by suggesting new and intriguing facets of the Merit Badge subjects.

makes sure that the scout understands what he has to do and how to go about it.

Helps the scout to set up a work plan with the steps to be followed.

Examines the scout when the work is completed making sure that all the requirements have been fully met.

ROLES OF ADULTS IN THE BADGE SYSTEMThe success of the Badge system

depends on the involvement of leaders and parents.

The Badge system provides opportunity for parents to be closer to their sons as they work together in the completion of certain tasks or projects.

The amount of interest, cooperation, and support of parents and leaders will greatly influence the Scouting life and achievement of boys.