Welcome to Scoutmaster Specific Training

The Name Game

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

Session One: Getting Started

The Aims of Scouting

Character development Citizenship training Mental and physical fitness

Goals of Scouting
The Game of Scouting
Scouting is a Game with a Purpose Fun is the Game Values are the purpose Learning is the Process

Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law.

The Methods of Scouting

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Ideals The Patrol Method The Outdoors Advancement Association with Adults Personal Growth Leadership Development The Uniform

What is a Scoutmaster
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A scoutmaster is trustworthy A scoutmaster is loyal A scoutmaster is helpful A scoutmaster is friendly A scoutmaster is courteous A scoutmaster is kind

What is a Scoutmaster
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. A scoutmaster is obedient A scoutmaster is cheerful A scoutmaster is thrifty A scoutmaster is brave A scoutmaster is clean A scoutmaster is reverent

What a Scoutmaster Must Be

A role model A friend to the boys An example, wearing the uniform

What a Scoutmaster Must Know

Boys are the leaders Patrol method The skills to deliver the Scouting promise The resources: training, literature

What a Scoutmaster Must Do

Give direction Provide coaching Support Empower Have fun

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

Basic Troop Organization

One of your most important challenges as Scoutmaster is to train boy leaders to run the troop by providing direction, coaching, and support. They will make mis- takes now and then and will rely upon you to guide them. But only through real hands-on experience as leaders can boys learn to lead.
Found on page 12 of the Scoutmasters handbook

Charter Organization

Troop Committee Scoutmaster

Troop Organization
Asst. Scoutmaster Venture Patrol

New Scout Asst .Scoutmaster

Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster

Asst. Scoutmaster

Troop Guide

Senior Patrol Leader

Patrol Leaders Council

Asst Senior Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Venture Patrol Leader

Den Chief

Asst Patrol Leader

Asst Patrol Leader

Asst Patrol Leader

Asst Patrol Leader

New Boy Patrol

Patrol

Patrol

Patrol

OA Troop Rep.

Instructor

Quartermaster

Scribe

Librarian

Historian

Chaplain Aid

Why Have a Troop Meeting ?

Motivating Boys Strengthening Patrols Promoting Patrol Spirit Learning and Practicing Scout Skills Exercising Leadership

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

Troop Meeting Plan Resources

Program Features Annual Plan

 Support and guide senior patrol leader The Scoutmasters Minute Review plans for the next meeting

Troop Meetings and the Scoutmaster

The Scoutmaster does not lead the troop meeting !!!

Video No.1: Before the Meeting

Before the Meeting

What role did the Scoutmaster play? What role did the Senior Patrol Leader play? How is the Scoutmaster relating to the Senior Patrol Leader? What expectations does the Scoutmaster have of the youth leaders of the troop? In what ways will the meeting be a success?

Video No.2: After the Meeting

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?

Video No.3: Teaching the Senior Patrol Leader

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 ?

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 his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say We Did It Ourselves --Chinese philosopher Sun-Tsu
Scoutmaster handbook page 12

Knot Game

Reflection

Reflection is a form of careful listening and sharing that allows Scouts and leaders to assess an experience and get from it the greatest value it has to offer.

Lunch Break

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

1. Troop Attention 2. Color Guard Attention 3. Color Guard Advance - Scout Hand Salute
All scouts and audience, except color guard, salutes while the flag is brought forward and continues doing so until told to stop by the "Two" command. American flag marches up on the right hand side American 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 colors

The 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 Allegiance
May 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.

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

7. Color Guard dismissed

Color guard turns around and marches back. They can go straight back, or uncross, or other.

8. Troop at ease
Troop 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 till the flags have been carried to just behind the troop. At that time, the caller should say two and the troop stops 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. It can 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 through silently.

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 is in operation, you really dont have a Boy Scout Troop

Robert Baden-Powell, founder of scouting

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-The Scoutmaster Handbook Chapter 3, The Boy-led Troop

One of your most important challenges as Scoutmaster is to train boy leaders to run 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 as leaders can boys learn to lead.

When it comes to working with boys, what are your greatest concerns?

A Key To Leadership
Leadership is often a matter of providing what is missing

Keys to Troop Leadership

Be a good listener Provide positive reinforcement Match leadership to the needs of your Scouts

Four Styles of Scout Leadership

Directing
Instructions to be followed here and now

Coaching
Dialogue, learning by doing

Supporting
Referring to resources; giving positive reinforcement

Delegating
Letting Scouts do it with minimal supervision

Video No.4: Leadership Styles

 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 of teamwork

The Scoutmaster Hand book

Chapter 11, Working whit Boys

Charter Organization

Troop Committee

Patrol Leaders Council

Scoutmaster Asst. Scoutmaster Asst. Scoutmaster Venture Patrol

New Scout Asst .Scoutmaster

Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster

Troop Guide

Senior Patrol Leader

Patrol Leaders Council

Asst Senior Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Venture Patrol Leader

Den Chief

Asst Patrol Leader

Asst Patrol Leader

Asst Patrol Leader

Asst Patrol Leader

New Boy Patrol

Patrol

Patrol

Patrol

OA Troop Rep.

Instructor

Quartermaster

Scribe

Librarian

Historian

Chaplain Aid

The Patrol Leaders Council

Planning troop meetings Outdoor activities

Video No.5: Patrol Leaders Council

Patrol Leaders Council

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 ?

Video No.6: Activity Review

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 ?

The Outdoor Program

Sizzle Nuts and bolts Patrol/group activity

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

Pop Quiz
1. 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
The primary reference guide for scoutmasters seeking information about outdoor program skills and safety is The Scoutmaster Handbook True / False Through scoutings outdoor program, young people can learn how to camp and hike without leaving a trace and how to take care of the land True / False

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4.

Pop Quiz
5. The main reason many boys join Scouting is for the opportunity to take part in the outdoor program True / False

6.
7.

At a minimum, Scouts should spend 10 days and nights outdoors each year True / False
An essential resource for the Scoutmasters learning how to deliver the outdoor program is the Scoutmaster Handbook True / False The outdoor program can include a range of activities, from an afternoon patrol hike, to a a high adventure troop trek True / False Scouting is many things, but high on the list is that it should be fun True / False

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9.

Nuts and Bolts of the Outdoor Program

When it comes to the outdoor program of your troops, what are you most enthused about?

the Skills
When it comes to the outdoor program of your troops, what are you most concerned about?

Safety

Key Resources to Develop Your Skills

BSA training opportunities Supportive adults The boy-led troop using the patrol method BSA outdoor-related literature

The Scoutmaster Handbook Checklists

Scoutmasters Campsite Quick Checklist Scout Outdoor Essentials Personal Overnight Camping Gear Troop Overnight Camping Gear Outdoor Program Checklist and your Scoutmaster Handbook

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.

Outdoors: Safety

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

Additional Safety Resources

Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Climb On Safely Guide to Safe Scouting

The Four Steps to Advancement

A Scout learns.

Video segment No.7: Teaching Scout Skills

Discussion

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 Handbook on how to tie bandage

The Four Steps to Advancement

A Scout learns. A Scout is tested.

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 monitoring the testing process and ensuring that the boys have met the requirements

Video segment No.8: The Scoutmaster Conference

Discussion

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

The Four Steps to Advancement

A Scout learns. A Scout is tested. A Scout is reviewed.

A Scout is Reviewed and 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.

The Four Steps to Advancement

A Scout learns. A Scout is tested. A Scout is reviewed. A Scout is recognized.

A Scout Is Recognized
Immediately by Scoutmaster Publicly in a court of honor

Boys Want Ceremony!

Set the scene. Make it meaningful. Keep it simple. Involve the boy leaders.

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

Strengths of the Advancement Program

Chapter 10 Advancement

You can deliver the promise of Scouting!

PLC Meeting

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