T2193 New Scout Patrol, 2017STRATEGIES & TACTICS
New Scout Patrol Mission
Develop high-performance patrols Each member competently performs Scoutcraft tasks Patrol effectively & efficiently camps to have more fun on outings
Train New Scouts in all Rank Scoutcraft Skills by Dec Court of Honor
Skipper’s Goals
Enable Scouts to not be a liability to themselves or others Gain competence in Scoutcraft skills before taking leadership
roles Avoid food-related illnesses
Accomplished by competently performing Scoutcraft skills developed while earning all ranks through 1st Class
1st Class Rank Advancement
Milestones Program Signature Authority High Achievers Serial Patrol Requirements Merit Badges Star Role of Parents
Scoutcraft Milestones
Scout EOM Mar 17
Tenderfoot 1 month after Summer Camp
2nd Class EOM Sep 17
1st Class Dec 17 Court of Honor
Star Select merit badges through end of Summer Camp 2018
Rank AdvancementProgram
Scheduled Advancement Activities for All Troop & Patrol Events Each Scoutcraft requirement formally taught once Some requirements are assigned to families
Relationship Management Drug Awareness Economics Physical Fitness Training Service Hours Invite Friends to Troop/Patrol Activities
Some non-Scoutcraft requirements managed after Dec Court of Honor Community Environmental Issues Responsibilities of Citizenship
Missed Scheduled Training Opportunity?
100% likely to happen for every Scout! Portion of Troop Outings used to make up missed opportunities
Patrol Leader’s responsibility to track progress for each Scout Records maintained in Scoutbook by Skipper (until Dec Court of Honor) Process overseen by Patrol’s other ASM: Mr. Brandon
Each Scout Responsible for their own progress Monitor Scoutbook w/ “Parent” Coordinate with Patrol Leader to demonstrate open requirements
Saturday Patrol meetings scheduled when necessary
Note: Until after Dec Court of Honor, Scout Handbooks are not marked!
Signature Authority Until December Court of Honor
Patrol Leader & Skipper only Delegates report completion
Advantages Patrol Leader, as recognized leader, performs his role Instructors perform their role as trainers Scoutcraft skill competency standards maintained High-performance patrol developed
Post Court of Honor Troop allows Scouts 2 ranks higher to sign off requirements
Star: Scout-2nd Class Life: Scout-1st Class
What Happens after Dec COH?
Current Year New Scout Patrol ASM Oversees Advancement through 1st Class for all Scouts Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)-Program Manages it
Informs Patrol Leaders for Activities at Patrol Level Coordinated Activities at Troop Level
High Achievers
Coordinate w Patrol Leader “outside” planned advancement activities Campouts, After Meetings, Off-Site Meetings, Other Outings
At least 1-2 Scouts per patrol doing this is desirable Patrol elects Patrol Leader from among their ranks in Dec No credit for leadership until 1st Class is earned
Help ensure Son stays engaged w Patrol for completed requirements!
Serial Patrol Requirements:1C Cooking and Gadget Lashing
1st Class Cooking Menu Planning Grocery List Purchasing Groceries Utensils List Preparing 3 Meals: 2 Cooked
Pioneering Construct a sturdy, useful camp gadget Use multiple knots and lashings
Serial Patrol Requirements
Obviously not group activities! Potential Bottleneck
1st Class Cooking & Gadget Making starts at Crossover Campout Same Patrol Menu used through Dec COH Pre-Trip Cook Creates Utensils List Grubmaster Prepares Grocery List Pre-Trip Cook & Grubmaster go shopping Pre-Trip and Camp Roles rotate every campout
Duty roster used to rotate cooking, fire prep, water handling, cleanup Two Scouts build camp gadget (Water Tower)
Merit Badges
Key to Future Rank Advancement but focus on Scoutcraft Skills First Star: 4 Eagle-Required, 2 Elective
First Scout Camp Eagle Required: Swimming Elective: Rifle Shooting or Archery, other fun ones as schedule allows
New Scout Program Eagle Required: First Aid Elective: Geocaching, Orienteering
Second Scout Camp Eagle Required: Camping, Environmental Science
Star
Patrol Strategy Enables Completing Star within 4-6 months 6 Merit Badges 4-Months Active Participation and Leadership
Buckskin Program at Summer Camp avoided New Scout program favors earning 4-5 merit badges at Summer Camp Swimming normally earned
First Aid earned during Troop Meetings Camping & Environmental Science MB encouraged for 2nd Summer
Camp 20 nights of camping should be complete by Summer Camp
Role of Parents
No (very few) Scouts make Eagle without . . . Parental Encouragement Parental Support
Parental Cheerleaders Needed Provide a performance mirror Look for opportunities to meet requirements Practice skills at home Relate how Scoutcraft skills are modified and used at home
Teach non-Scoutcraft skills at home
Top-Secret Methods for Parents
Play dumb to make Scout communicate Know answers before asking the questions
Refuse mono-syllable and catch phrases for answers Use 20 words for answers (goal ~12-20)
Let Scout know you will always ask what happened at the event
Don’t protect Scouts from “falling off logs”
Praise success, whisper secrets for better performance
1st Campout
Tonight, Boy Camping Essentials presented Sans 10 Essentials (added when trained to use them) One container Scout can carry
Box, Pillow Case, Drybag, Duffle Bag, Backpack, etc If Earned Whittling Chip as a Cub Scout
Bring Pocketknife Next Troop Meeting
Shakedown (add, subtract, modify contents) Crossover Campout: 17-19 Mar 17, Camp Thunder
What Do We Need for Camping?
For Camping Permission Slip w/ Paid Fee BSA Physical Form: Parts A & B
For Troop Membership BSA Youth Member Application
Adults
Parents & Campouts
Parents are always welcome and invited Part of the Adult Patrol
Functions Safety observers Two-deep leadership Behind-the-scenes magicians Transportation Cheerleaders
There are no “parents” during campouts. Boy Leaders are in charge Bite your tongue until it bleeds!
Patrol Formation
Need to form 2 Patrols from 3 Dens All I have is a list of names
One a piece of paper tonight, briefly tell me about . . . Symbiotic friendships Brother preferences Food allergies Special needs Dysfunctional relationships Other considerations
Patrol Communications
Usually Email Messages from Scoutbook References may be made to . . .
New Scout Blog Slideshare YouTube
Records Kept in Scoutbook Usually updated after Troop Meetings
Tonight
Provide Membership Application Physical Form (Parts A & B) Relationship Considerations Camping Permission Slips
Take Boys Camping Essentials List
Introduce yourself to each other