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What are the rules about a scout performing service hours with an outside group in relation to Youth Protection? EXAMPLE : A Scout does food pantry packing with an outside group not related to scouting do they need a parent to be with them? I know the other rules pertaining to how the service hours are picked, approved, etc. I'm just asking about YPT and Barriers to Abuse guidelines. -
By BetterWithCheddar 路 Posted
@oldasdirteagle: If it's an item you really treasure, then I would suggest dry cleaning. I've machine washed old neckerchiefs on a gentle cycle only to see some of the stitching come loose. Alternatively, I would suggest maintaining the worn look as a badge of honor to show you've been doing the work a long time. 馃槈 -
One of the things I want to do when I move back home this summer is to get the OA chapter back in shape and focused on doing OA things rather than being a teen hang out. To that end, I'm going to propose a klondike derby for the warmer climate. This will be a Pioneer Derby. We had one in England when I was a kid and I really enjoyed it. I think the OA Scouts will enjoy planning and executing it. It will give them something to focus on during the year and teach them a lot of different skills. If it's successful for the district, we might expand it out to the council. I envision a patrol-level competition where entrants build a covered wagon, outfit it with necessary equipment and tackle events. I'm still working out the how part. Camp Durant is my obvious playground. We could do a round robin style, or we could do it rally style. I think the rally one would be more challenging with higher points for stations that are more difficult to get to. This style would require a lot more stations and personnel to run. -
My son is attending his first troop summer camp. I'm going along as an adult leader. I was unable to attend the meeting tonight where summer camp was discussed. My wife, with zero camping experience, sent me a text telling me that the CC wants all the campers to purchase and pack a footlocker for camp. This is new to me. In my day, we didn't pack a whole lot of gear for camp. These Scouts aren't even sleeping in tents - the camp has shelters with bunk beds. I plan to sleep in my own tent, but it will fit on my backpack. Is this the new normal for Scouting? Do Scouts now need more than just a sleeping bag, a few changes of clothes, and a flashlight for a week at a council camp?
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