Re: Camping MB
Marie E. Lackore (mlackore@ATHENET.NET)
Thu, 25 Jul 1996 09:44:50 +0000
Robert wrote:
> 1. How many are you willing to allow of the non-BSA type. If the scout
> camped out with his family for a week, or two will you accept this? Did the
> scouts really pitch the tent or is Mom or Dad saying he did so that the scout
> may earn the MB.
>
{snip} 2. We need to draw the line somewhere. {snip}
>
> 3. Are you learning the same type of skills by camping in your back yard as
> you are, if you are in the woods, away from home.
> An active troop should have no problem completing these requirements within
> 18 months. I don't see a need to rush it any further. The first 12 months
> should be spent concentrating on rank advancement, with MB as a side item.
I completely agree! Most important point is "Where do you draw the
line?"
Consistency is what is important. Very important. We do a troop
campout every month. If you start adding we have about 20 overnights
plus one week of summer camp. If you are providing an outdoor
program, there should be no reason a boy cannot easily complete the
Camping MB requirements within 18 months, even if he is not at every
single campout.
When our troop is out camping, we do so much more...and I really do
think this is all part of the camping experience.
Stay within the BSA and even out the playing field.
YiS,
Marie E. Lackore
Family Camping among other things
Bay-Lakes Council
I used to be a BEAR, a good old BEAR too...
(C-17-94)
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