Re:Introduction

We started a High Adventure Post 2 years ago with 5 boys, all who are Eagle
Scouts. We now have over 20 young men and women, some who have been in Scouts
and some who haven't. The main thing you have to do is let them run the
program. It's hard to let go and let them run. They'll make mistakes, but
that's how they learn. Those elected as officers must be willing to do the
job. We give them a lot of help and support and an occasional prod in the
right direction.
Some of the activities we've done are: deep sea fishing, camping, hiking,
pool parties, bowling, went to an air show, Scout-a-rama, Spring camporees(as
staff), many service hours( we require 10 to go on major outings), skiing
twice, and Christmas Caroling with an overnighter. We're going white water
rafting in July and to Philmont in June of next year.
The other thing you must have is adult participation. If you're coed, women
as well as men. If you treat the young men and women as adults, they'll act as
adults. Our bylaws come out of the Explorering book with a few changes. We'll
try to get them scanned into the computer and put them out over the net.
Mark Morrison, Advisor Post 30

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