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As an old scout leader once said, “what’s predictable is preventable” -
YP was not in place as it is today, and even early suggestions sort of related to "supervision" and so on were not focused. And, while BSA did "something" to protect with IV files, it was still not an issue in the broader society. until probably the late fifties or early sixties forward. Add in the messed up legal system and simple ignorance of much of the problem and we ended up where we are today. Ironically, even in the midst of the uproar, the BSA YP was still held up as better than most other youth serving groups. -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
"Adventure Point is located on 30+ acres adjacent to The DeVos Family Center for Scouting in Walker, MI – just 5 miles northwest of downtown Grand Rapids. The campus features an outdoor 35’ Climbing / Rapelling Tower, Zipline, BB, and Archery Range and a Low COPE Challenge Course. Combined with 2 miles of groomed woodland trails along Mill Creek, and 5 modern Yurts for Camping – Adventure Point offers Fun, Adventure, and Outdoor Education for all ages." I found little mention on Adventurepoint's separate website of Scouting or its parent Michigan Crossroads Council. But I did read this story regarding Adrian College with Michigan Crossroads Council/Adventurepoint offering 3 college credits upon completion of the Summit Leadership Course. Your transfer credits may vary. Is this the future for BSA/SA facilities - more mainstream, catered, compressed outreach of scouting program strengths outside of Scouting ...Mini-courses? An observation at this point, not a criticism. -
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By RememberSchiff · Posted
..."The most frightening call police, fire and EMS can receive is a report of a school bus crash." The Mahopac Falls Fire Department (NY) and Troop 371 scouts conducted a mock school bus accident using a 65-passenger bus and a wheelchair accessible van provided by Mahopac School District. Fire personnel praised scouts as “fantastic partners, learning first-hand about safety protocols and gaining valuable experience in emergency situations. Their enthusiasm and teamwork were truly inspiring.” Source: https://midhudsonnews.com/2024/10/12/firefighters-and-scouts-team-up/
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