2. Chester County Council Self Study Version 1 Session Two: Lighting the Fire

3. 2 The Methods of Scouting Ideals Patrol method Outdoors Advancement Association with adults Personal growth Leadership development Uniform Ideals Patrol method Outdoors Advancement Association with adults Personal growth Leadership development Uniform

4. 3 Session 1 Review Getting Started – The role of the Scoutmaster in a Boy-Led Troop. –The Role of the Scoutmaster –Troop Organization –Troop Meetings –Working with Boy Leaders & the patrol method –The Patrol Leader’s Council Getting Started – The role of the Scoutmaster in a Boy-Led Troop. –The Role of the Scoutmaster –Troop Organization –Troop Meetings –Working with Boy Leaders & the patrol method –The Patrol Leader’s Council

5. 4 Session 2 Preview Lighting the Fire: The Outdoor Program and the Advancement Program –Sizzle of the outdoor program –Nuts & Bolts of the Outdoor Program –Outdoor Program Activity –Reflection –Advancement Program Lighting the Fire: The Outdoor Program and the Advancement Program –Sizzle of the outdoor program –Nuts & Bolts of the Outdoor Program –Outdoor Program Activity –Reflection –Advancement Program

6. 5 The Outdoor Program “Sizzle” “Nuts and bolts” Patrol/group activity “Sizzle” “Nuts and bolts” Patrol/group activity

7. 6 Outdoors: “the sizzle” The allure The arena The classroom The adventure The allure The arena The classroom The adventure

8. Chester County Council Self Study Version 7 Outdoors: a “pop” quiz Complete the Quiz before continuing Save the quiz to discuss with your coach Complete the Quiz before continuing Save the quiz to discuss with your coach

9. Chester County Council Self Study Version 8 Outdoors: the skills

10. 9 Key Resources to Develop Your Skills BSA training opportunities Supportive adults The boy-led troop using the patrol method BSA outdoor-related literature BSA training opportunities Supportive adults The boy-led troop using the patrol method BSA outdoor-related literature

11. 10 The Scoutmaster Handbook Checklists Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist Scout Outdoor Essentials Personal Overnight Camping Gear Troop Overnight Camping Gear Outdoor Program Checklist …and your Scoutmaster Handbook Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist Scout Outdoor Essentials Personal Overnight Camping Gear Troop Overnight Camping Gear Outdoor Program Checklist …and your Scoutmaster Handbook

12. 11 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. 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.

13. Chester County Council Self Study Version 12 Outdoors: Safety

14. 13 “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 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

15. 14 Additional Safety Resources Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Climb On Safely Guide to Safe Scouting Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Climb On Safely Guide to Safe Scouting

16. 15 Outdoors: A Patrol Activity Winter climate Arid climate Rugged terrain Urban setting Winter climate Arid climate Rugged terrain Urban setting

17. Chester County Council Self Study Version 16 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.

18. 17 The Four Steps to Advancement A Scout learns. A Scout is tested. A Scout is reviewed. A Scout is recognized. A Scout learns. A Scout is tested. A Scout is reviewed. A Scout is recognized.

19. Chester County Council Self Study Version 18 Video segment No.7: Teaching Scout Skills

20. Chester County Council Self Study Version 19 Video segment No.8: The Scoutmaster Conference

21. 20 The Board of Review Not a retest, but a discussion Atmosphere of trust and support Encouragement and praise Not a retest, but a discussion Atmosphere of trust and support Encouragement and praise

22. 21 A Scout Is Recognized Immediately by Scoutmaster Publicly in a court of honor Immediately by Scoutmaster Publicly in a court of honor

23. 22 Strengths of the Advancement Program It’s fun. It offers adventure. It allows Scouts to measure their progress. It provides recognition. It promotes development of physical fitness, character and citizenship. But it’s just one of the eight methods of Scouting! It’s fun. It offers adventure. It allows Scouts to measure their progress. It provides recognition. It promotes development of physical fitness, character and citizenship. But it’s just one of the eight methods of Scouting!

24. 23 You can deliver the promise of Scouting! What will your action plan be? You can deliver the promise of Scouting! What will your action plan be?