Re: How to make Bored Scouts Do
DeWitt, Stephen '00 (dewittsteve@CANISIUSHS.BUFFALO.NY.US)
Thu, 13 Mar 1997 11:48:58 -0500
At 08:46 PM 3/12/97 -0800, Martin Konigsdorffe wrote:
>One of our local troops has requested the help of the list once again. So
>as computer guru in training, I get to ask. :) The older scouts complain
>of being bored. They don't come in uniform and aren't interested in
>camping in the same boring place (I agree) one more month. How are other
>units motivating their Scouts to get involved? What exciting things does
>the troop do during the weekly meetings that spark their attention?
>Asking them to make up their minds hasn't helped (.ie be in charge) The
>scout hut needs lots of repairs and they aren't interested in doing them
>because it would take time.
>The younger (recently crossed) Scouts are picked on physically (punching
>and hitting). Now they don't want to come to troop meetings because of
>the bullies.
>I have heard the thread about boys lead program etc. The boys aren't
>leading, don't care to lead, and probably don't know how. The troop needs
>help and dirtection. Scout master welcomes ideas, but seems to be
>"afraid" of being strict with the boys. He wants discipline, but doesn't
>know how to get it.
>Thanks in advance for the tips. I'll pass them along.
>
>Melissa
>
Here some suggestions as to how you could solve the problem:
Try going camping in different places once in a while it keeps people from
getting board. To make meeting more interesting try having at least one
activity done that everyone likes. Also you could plan other outdoor
activities other theen camping, such as white water rafting. To teach
people how to lead the Scout master must show them how by being a good
leader. And sometimes it is neccesary to be strict with people.
Terry Howerton Sakima Group, Inc. SCOUTER Magazine Kansas City |
