ItsBrian

I feel like saying that to a scout in my troop

Ok so, I’ll make this short and simple. Your troop is somewhat boy led and somewhat not. Parents should always speak to adults. Leaders will always handle the money, book the trips (NOT choose), administrative stuff, etc. Boys should be the ones providing the program. Such as teaching younger scouts, following Leadership, planning every event at a yearly PLC and meetings at a monthly PLC, and so much more. The SM probably doesnt have a scouting background and does not understand what boys are capable of. My troop was somewhat like yours where adults did the planning. That

Fantastic way to help him. It’ll make him want to come, provide a safe environment, etc. If the leaders are still all “gung-ho” after talking to them, I would tell the leaders to not to interact as much, as it can also cause more issues to the scout then he already has.

It really does depend on who leads it. My mother was in GS for years even after my sister aged out. She was the one that was in charge of all the camporee s (100+ Scouts at each one), planned all the weekend trips, activities, etc. I was able to go once when I was young and it was a fantastic experience. I mean there was all these fancy cabins with toasters and stuff, but so many were tent camping as well. And they did low cope just like Boy Scouts do, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

How does he plan to add them when troops have to be separate?

I had anxiety (GED) for years. I’m still a youth, but fortunately snapped out of it and don’t have it no where as bad. I had medication, and so do other people I know. It helped me for that time frame, yes. The medication is not designed to cure, it’s only meant to help with the symptoms. It doesn’t help your hypothalamus, amygalda, etc.

Medication is like putting a band aid on it. I feel like if he says “I want you to stay”, etc. may pressure the scout. I know it would pressure me.

I was merit badge crazy my first two years. Then I got elected as SPL, then after my 2nd term everything went downhill and I'm tired.

I assumed that they already had a diagnosis of social anxiety. It certainly could be depression. The sudden change in interaction is not caused by social anxiety. He could be having a tough time at home, or even at school that can lead to depression. He could also just be going through a "stage' where he does not want to interact with others due to some issues at home, school, etc. It could even be that he is bullied, which can be showing the signs and symptoms of depression. @mashmaster , I would sit down with the scout and ask him if you can do anything to help him and reassure h

I had around 2-3 free periods two years ago at camp. I never expected it to feel so good to just relax.

Did his parents seem professional help?

There is nothing wrong with having anxiety. Successful people can have anxiety. I even had anxiety for few years and I suddenly snapped out of it as I matured. I would try your best to keep him in the troop. There are many things you can do to help this scout. - 1 on 1 (in front of other people of course) with the scout to help him - Have a adult(s) that he feels comfortable with - Make him do things that aren’t obvious that you are doing to make him feel more comfortable. (Ex. Asking him to get something from another scout that he is somewhat comfortable with) I’m sur

It’ll be like that once I end my 2nd term as SPL in May.

I just finished a unit in my program on mental health. Im sure you already know this, social anxiety is when someone is afraid is talking to others, being in groups, friends, etc. It can either go away after a while, the person seeks help, or they unfortunately live with it. He does need professional help, there’s nothing you can do that may help him. Forcing him / nagging him to do things or involve with others will make him even more distant. He most likely needs therapy to learn coping skills, social skills, and so on. Sidenote, if he does get medication it will not help “cur

You know he posted that in 2003 right?

I’m still only a youth, and a lot has changed even in my short time. Welcome back!

If there was no mbs or advancement then in my opinion, would be basically like a church youth group.

I don’t even know where it has gone.

I wish someone from my town did something like that! We couldn’t even get a council member... I find this a great oppurtunity and a great achievement that the mayor appreciates their pack. Traditionally, yes, DLs, CMs, etc, usually give out awards, but why not switch it up?

I plan on getting a part time job as well, but in my state you basically need to be 16.

Took the new YPT this morning (assuming I needed the most updated one for camp staff). Its completely different from the old YPT in my opinion. I feel like the new one is like a a documentary/lesson. It focused A LOT on sexual abuse. I feel like they should’ve focused more on two deep, digital, buddy system, etc. instead of a 30 second voice over for each.

We’ve been going out of council and out of state for 6 years. Not many have the programs that I know of. We go to camps usually 2-3 hours away from home.

We used the same kit in leather working that I used as a kid!

Read my post above about me working at camp ^

As I said in my post, I staffed at one of my councils day camp last year (I was paid, just made the cut off). I stated that it depends on the position I get it if can go or not. Ive talked to people who staffed a summer camp and they got paid less then I did, and they worked there for around 2-3 years. I understand that the camp pays for your lodging, meals, etc. but like come on. This is just so I have a idea of what I could do if I can get a week off at the day camp.