Camping has been one of the main events in the Scouting program ever since it was first made. Camping at a locally owned or troop owned camp has also been a big thing. Sadly, many of these camps are dying out due to budget and low income of scouts. Ferris State Bulldog and Eagle Scout Raymond Sundquist has a solution. Sunquist believes “If we were able to get more kids involved in the Scouting program, we wouldn’t have such a huge problem in not finding enough scouts to run the camps” (Sundquist). Sundquist also believes that one of the biggest problems of not having many young boys and teens in the scouting program is because there has been a mixed feelings in the community for scouting. He stands on the fact that many families think that …show more content…
Regardless on what the promotion is to get the nation to be more aware of the scouting community, it can take time for many to address the program or even just consider having there child join. The short term benefits of the plan can be raising the recruitment for scouts in local communities. After the BSA starts raising awareness of the what the scouting program is all about, it can get the attention of many parents who are looking for a good program for their child to be in. A long term benefit for this solution can be an increase in the number of scout attending scout camps. The more people who know about how scouting camps can be a learning and fun experience, the more number of boys will be joining scouts. One aspect that Sundquist's solution does not address, is the budget cuts many camps and organizations have been receiving. He does not propose a solution for the problem of camps losing money. Although, promoting scouting for the BSA will all be for a good cause, some people may not be all for it. There have been many families who look down upon scouting for they see other programs for young boys to be superior. They also may not appreciate the promotions due to other organizations that they are already loyal
An initial aspect that Scouts Canada has reconstructed is their experiences, with the hopes of expanding their potential scout member range.
On the far Northern border of Dundee Wisconsin, a small Scout Camp was founded in 1946 and a legend was born. This camp was named Long Lake, after the lake upon which it resides, and it would experience its fair share of storms and turmoil over the ensuing years. Some of its visitors only ever viewed it as a mosquito infested swamp while others would go on to call it their second home. To me however, I have always had a love hate relationship with its wooded trails and murky waters, yet I shall always cherish my memories of it in my heart. Regardless, Camp Long Lake is still one of my favorite places to visit with its quaint ecology conservation lodge, the various activities its main waterfront has to offer, and the thrills of sleeping
Waking up 6:30 in the morning isn't common for me but July 28th was the day I was driving up to Athens for Dawg Camp. I was waiting for this day since I was fortunate to receive a scholarship to go to Dawg Camp Discovery thanks to the UGA Parents Leadership Council. Every UGA event I attended, convinced me that Dawg Camp was an once in a lifetime opportunity. I was beyond ecstatic when I found out I was one of the recipient of the reward. Once arriving at UGA, I walked into Ramsey startled by the excitement coming from the basketball court. All of the camp counselors were beyond theatric when all of the campers came in one by one. As the day went on, I began to connect with my group, Silver 4, more and more. We were able to talk about our
The article “Boys Scouts Should Not Backtrack on Its Values” by Mathew Staver states about allow homosexual Scouts and Scoutmasters among their ranks. The author is conservative, with outdated beliefs and xenophobic mind. He states if they open places in Scouts for homosexual people “The Scouts would become a sham.” (Mathew Staver, 16) using an event dated in 1999 which in Canada when the Scouts opening positions for homosexual people their membership start fall and disagreeing on allow homosexuals.
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Girl Scout troop 1511 has transformed sufficiently deeper than Monday meetings, camping trips, and a time to see my friends. I joined 12 years ago, unaware of the importance it would it on me. It has become the most consistent and valuable organization I’ve been a part of throughout my life. Girl Scouts has presented me with opportunities that I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish single handedly. It’s led me to become a recipient of the Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Award. Along with having the opportunity to reach out to my community through service projects and gain numerous life skills that I’m able to use on an everyday basis.
Campers often found themselves with nothing to do, because the counselors had not prepared the day’s agenda. Each week, counselors wanted to be best friends with the campers instead of challenging them. A few first-year counselors gained influence by making friends and being agreeable with everyone. This likeable group encouraged counselors to take it easy for their “vacation” on the mountaintop. Counselors then continued to grow closer together and more supportive of such a
You probably don’t know this about me, but I used to be an eagle scout. And in order to be an eagle scout, you have to do things like go camping. And over the summer, my troop would like to travel about six hours north of Milwaukee to a place called Camp Lefeber, where we would camp in the wilderness for several days. About ten to twenty other scout troops from around Wisconsin would meet us there, and there were no cabins at the camp grounds. Instead, we slept in tents. My first year at camp, my friend, Matthew, and I had just the minimum age requirement to go: twelve years old. And, being the good friends that we are, we decided to share a tent for the time we were at camp. It’s not weird. We were in the wilderness. We shared for survival.
Yorkville Cub Scout Pack 350 is a local chartered organization which provides the community with volunteer opportunities and Boy Scout lessons for local children. This organization provides age appropriate lessons on various scouting and life lessons, such as camping, sports, safety, religion, morals, respect, and survival. These lessons are taught through meetings which are organized by age group, focused solely on children who are aged First Grade through Fifth Grade.
“Scouts Honor” by Avi is a realistic short fiction story about a nine-year-old-boy who is in scouting. In the beginning, the main character and his friends join scouts and they want to be tough and to earn the next rank in boy scouts, but they need to go camping. Soon they talk about going camping and the boys decide to go camping. When they left, they didn't have any experience camping, whatsoever. They go camping without an adult. In the end they try to cross the bridge, but they're scared and they push on. When they reach the other side they find a campsite and try to set up and they don't have enough food so they say that they weren't tough so they go home. Throughout the story the boys were not prepared.
As Baden Powell once said, "A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens." Scouting has been very important to me over the past 7 years. The structure of Boy Scouts being primarily boy led, allows each scout to take initiative and lead their peers through different scenarios and work together to make tough decisions. Each individual is responsible for their own advancement; nobody spoon feeds the information to you. Over the past 7 years, I have progressed to the rank of Life Scout and have begun the last step to achieving the highest rank in Boy Scouts; the rank of Eagle Scout. These seven years have left a tremendous impact on my life. I have learned many valuable life lessons regarding dedication, leadership, and commitment throughout my scouting career. These qualities did not come easy. I faced several challenges and setbacks along the way and
Camp Happy Valley is a summer day camp which is located in London, Ontario. It formed in 1965, and as a not-for-profit organization. Camp Happy Valley engages in create a positive and safe atmosphere for children to increase their experience. Sue Johnson is the director of this camp and work for hiring the super staff team. Adam Cameron is the programmer for Happy Valley. The process of hiring and training staff was low efficiency, and the camp’s morale was depressed. Camp Happy Valley needs to make some decisions as soon as possible to improve this situation.
All across America, young men join together in a special organization called the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts from 1st grade to seniors in high school work toward a common goal: growing up into a functional, mature citizen and leader of the United States. I joined this great organization in 2006 as a Wolf Cub Scout and rose through the ranks to get into Boy Scouts in 2010. I didn’t know what to expect from such a widely popular, military-like group. Will I get pushed to my limit? How much can Scouts impact me? Is Cub Scouts like what others say?
The Boy Scouts of America and the Girls Scouts of the USA are both nonprofit organizations that can be the most wonderful experiences in one’s life. Being a Boy Scout or Girl Scout can help the youth develop maturity and character, as they grow with age and enter adulthood. Through the process of volunteering and showing leadership skills, Boy Scouts of America and Girls Scouts of the USA are both life-changing organizations. One involved in any of the two organizations will create unity throughout their community and uphold a legacy. While the youth involved in one of the two organizations earn achievements and countless awards, scouting can be utilized to create an exceptional college admission resume. Although the Girls Scouts of the
This case study report highlights my placement experience with the Scouts Victoria, one of the largest not-for-profit (NFP) youth international organisations in Australia. This report aims to unfold the organisations internal (e.g. organisational skills) and external (e.g. funding) activities along with my role as an intern and self-reflection of my learning. It will explore these by describing my duties, responsibilities, encountered challenges and issues observed during my placement hours.