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A point that appears to be missed here. Kid is not allowed to call home, states the sm Mike not listening to him that other scouts made him afraid of what they want him to do. I need my parents' help. The parent retains primary care of their child. Not being able to reach a parent is a comman way is for an opening for abuse. -
Hi all, Some events and encouragement from others led me to boost my YouTube channel during summer camp. So, I started putting a few scoutmaster minutes online. Hope it helps. Feel free to discuss … -
By Double Eagle · Posted
Like mentioned above, national may better to avoid a detailed policy. Two that come to mind that are always topics like this are: -Type of knives: National does not limit the type of knife, but some units and camps limit size and fixed-blade knives. National lets the units and camps decide what is right. I scouted in Panama with BSA and about every scout used and carried machetes as that culture grows up with them, as the jungle is in the back yard. In England, locking blade knives are prohibited, and I thought that was a safety feature. - Range and Target Activities (RATA, some still call it shooting sports) age is left up to units, camps, and local laws too. National has a vague policy that any registered scout can participate in RATA in accordance with the GTSS and age-appropriate guidelines. I know of some camps that limit rifle and shotgun to age 14 and up, although there is no national regulation on it. -
That's my biggest thing, too. I'm honestly shocked that the camp we're attending wants me to collect phones and keep them all in a box in my tent. There's no way I'm doing that. My general troop policy has been not to make rules about phones unless/until I have to. And if the scouts use them appropriately and at the appropriate times, I won't have to make a rule. We're supposed to be a scout-led program and I'm letting the scouts lead on this matter, too. The older scouts model the example and the younger ones seem to follow it. I just wish we had the policy backing from national to do this everywhere, and not let camps override it. Adults, on the other hand... yep, they're often the ones who can't seem to model good behavior. -
By Double Eagle · Posted
I've dealt with this quite a bit. Gotta say I've been in scouting since the old green uniform without collars. So, I've seen a gambit in changes. I'm pro-phone in any scouting atmosphere. I see it our duty to teach them when and how it is a complement and not a crutch. I've been in countless board meetings where someone's phone went off. And these are executive boards. So, let's not crucify scouts for using a technology that they have grown up with. I call them cyber-natives and they could use a tablet before writing complete sentences. Some of us are cyber-immigrants where we had to learn the language, didn't grow up using them, and may still need the scouts to help us navigate an app. Here is my side on the legality of phones. I don't want to be financially responsible for any scouts' phones. I also don't want access or accused of viewing or "going thru" any scouts' phones. What they have on their phones is their family's business. I can't imagine explaining to a parent why I had possession of a phone and it was returned damaged or in a different state than when I took it. No thanks! Last one...I don't know many adults that would be good with a no-phone policy placed on them. Heck, they are most often the ones that cannot scout without it. Just like tot'in chip violations, it is usually the adults not following the same rules we place on scouts.
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