The BSA wrote the book on fun and engaging Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing programs. I mean the three-volume Program Features for Troops, Teams and Crews. It's your youth leaders' go-to resource for planning a great program. Your Scouts and Venturers can use these Program Features to.
Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your can pick and choose the themes that interest them. Then for each theme they can tailor their own plan from a variety of resources in the chapter. Each program is designed to let older Scouts teach newer Scouts the associated for,, and. Older Scouts are encouraged to continue to explore the related for each topic. By using this three-year program rotation, every is reinforced and Scouts are introduced to almost every merit badge. Some programs such as Camping, First Aid, and Emergency Preparedness will probably be annual themes for new Scouts with older Scouts teaching and doing the related merit badges. Although rarely mentioned in the Troop Program Features, the must be with you on all activities and applies to every activity.
Also note that the Table of Contents is sometimes out of order because the real subject name is used instead of the chapter name. Both names are shown in the chapter notes below.
Yearly Program Planning The full introduction with much more information is here: “ A successful meeting begins with advance planning. In recent research, the determined that inadequately planned and executed troop meetings were the number one cause of boys leaving Scouting.
Troop meetings should focus on a monthly program feature, be fast-moving, and start and end on time. The program feature should be interwoven with the program at all experience levels: the new-Scout patrol, experienced patrols, and the Venture patrol. Planning a troop program on an annual and a monthly basis is a new task for many leaders. Good planning and execution depend on (1) a who understands the process, (2) trained youth leaders who can plan meetings and successfully execute them, (3) sufficient personnel in the form of and members, and (4) parents who are knowledgeable and informed. Your first step in planning is to utilize the resources available to set goals for the troop. The next step is to train your youth leaders in the planning process. Then give them the responsibility and authority to plan and implement the troop program.
The final step is to get your troop committee and parents to “buy in” to support this “Scout-planned” program. The program planning guide in chapter 8 of the will guide you through the basics of planning, from doing your homework to securing parental support for your program. The monthly troop program features found in Scouting magazine are the other principal resources needed to run the program planning workshop. Troop Program Features Volume I Source: (last downloaded 5/7/2009) - How to Plan Troop Programs - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 5 - 14 Troop Meeting Plan Form p. 14 Aquatics Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp.
( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - - - • A Canoe Diagram is included • Although not mentioned, there are swimming requirements in and. In addition,,,, and are Aquatics Advancement Opportunities. • See for many resources including lesson videos. Athletics Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - - • Note that although this chapter suggests earning your Skiing merit badge, Skiing was replaced in the 1990's with.
• See for many resources including lesson videos. Backpacking Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp.
( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - • See for many resources including lesson videos. Boating-Canoeing Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, is also a boating merit badge and canoe trips can apply towards the award.
• This topic does include good Canoe Paddle and Canoeing Strokes diagrams. Business Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.) • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, is how businesses are created.
And the sales campaign activity is from the merit badge. Applies these business skills to help manage your life. • The suggested 'Business' campout instead features an race and a nature hike. Camping Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp.
65 - 74 • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - - • See for many resources including lesson videos. Citizenship Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Program Features for and.) • Advancement Opportunities: - #4 - #5 - - - - - - • Although not mentioned, is about citizenship in the home. • The suggested 'Citizenship' campout instead features an race and a nature hike. • See,, and for many resources including lesson videos. Communications Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp.
85 - 94 • Advancement Opportunities: - • The Communications campout features semaphore flag signaling instruction! • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, is all about communications as well. • See for many resources including lesson videos. Cooking Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.) • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - • This chapter includes: Cooking Recipes, Foil Cooking, and Dutch Oven Cooking • See for many resources including lesson videos. Cultural Awareness Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp.
( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.) • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - • Although not mentioned in this topic, since 1979, the BSA continues to offer a merit badge about 'Cultural Awareness' called. Emergency Preparedness Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp.
( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - • Although not mentioned in this topic, the BSA does offer an emergency preparedness award called the. • See for many resources including lesson videos.
Engineering - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Although called 'Engineering,' this chapter focuses on 'Wilderness Engineering' lashings and pioneering projects. Also see and • Advancement Opportunities: #4 - #7 - - - - - - -. • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. • Although not mentioned in the chapter, and are also engineering disciplines. • A drawing for is included but the merit badge is not mentioned.
Computer Network In Hindi Pdf Download. Troop Program Features Volume II Source: (last downloaded 5/7/2009) - Environment Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.).
• Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. First Aid Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp.
( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - • See for many resources including lesson videos. Fishing Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 35 - 44 • Advancement Opportunities: - • Although not mentioned in this chapter, since 2002, the BSA has offered a merit badge about 'Fly-fishing' called. • See and for many resources including lesson videos. Forestry Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.).
• Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Health Care - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 55 - 63 • Advancement Opportunities: - - - High Adventure - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 65 - 74 • High Adventure typically means backpacking, canoeing, hiking, or cycling.
To the Boy Scouts of America, it means Blindfold Soccer and Soccer Frisbee in this topic. • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Hiking Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - • Although not mentioned in this chapter, the and are related topics. • See for many resources including lesson videos.
Hobbies Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 85 - 94 • Advancement Opportunities: • This chapter suggests several other hobbies but does not reveal that they are merit badges:,,,,,,,,,,,, and. • This chapter does not use the BSA name or reveal that these are merit badges: Artwork (), Birding (), Ceramics (), Fly tying (), Gun safety ( & ), Insect collections (), Model trains (), Rock collections (), Star study (), Still photography (), and Video photography (), and Woodworking ().
• Other merit badges are not mentioned that can make great hobbies:,,,,,,,,,, and. • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Leadership Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 95 - 104 badge. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.) • Advancement Opportunities: #5 - - - • This chapter includes an excellent group project 'Stranded' where alone and then as a group you decide what survival items are important. Includes answer key and explainations. Good for a troop meeting.
96 suggests that 'Older Scouts can concentrate on the Citizenship merit badge this month.' There is no such merit badge. • This chapter does not mention it but the BSA does have a youth leadership program:.
Mechanics - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Although this chapter is called Mechanics, it is not about being a mechanic but does offer good Pioneering projects and COPE-type games. • Advancement Opportunities: - - Includes how to make a balloon launcher.
Nature Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 117 - 126 • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - • Although not mentioned,,, and are Advancement Opportunities in Nature. • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Orienteering Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 127 - 136 • Advancement Opportunities: - - • See for many resources including lesson videos.
Troop Program Features Volume III • Source: (last downloaded 5/7/2009) - Physical Fitness Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 15 - 24 • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - - • See for many resources including lesson videos. Pioneering Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume III pp.
( Also see the Troop Program Features for two other pioneering topics: and.) • Advancement Opportunities: - - - • See for many resources including lesson videos. Public Service - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.) • Advancement Opportunities: #4 - #5 - - - - - - - Safety Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 45 - 54 • Advancement Opportunities: - • Although not mentioned as Advancement Opportunities,,, and do focus on safety.
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Science Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 55 - 64 • Advancement Opportunities: • Although not mentioned as Advancement Opportunities,,,,,,,,, and are applied sciences just as is. • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Shooting Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 65 - 74 • Advancement Opportunities: - - • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
Special Cooking Shortcut: This topic is actually Dutch Oven Cooking and Reflector Oven Cooking. - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • - - - - • You will use and Reflector Oven Cooking and have a troop outdoor banquet. MeritBadge. Arcsoft Showbiz Torrent Download more. Org Resources: •: - - - - - • Cooking Gear: - - - •: - - - Sports Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume III pp.
85 - 94 • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - - - • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, is a sport. • You can feature flag football, soccer, softball, and other sports on a campout. • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Tracking - Troop Program Features Volume III pp.
95 - 104 • While called Tracking, this program is actually about and. • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - -, • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, also includes tracking. Wilderness Survival Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume III pp.
Also see the Program. The Stranded game is in the theme. • Advancement Opportunities: - - • The 'Downed Plane' and 'The Flood' scenarios are great learning exercises.
• See for many resources including lesson videos. Wildlife Management - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.) • Advancement Opportunities: - - - • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, also includes management requirements. • See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
Winter Camping Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.) • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - • Activities can feature Ice Rescue, Sledding, and • See for many resources including lesson videos. Troop Program Resources • Source: Scoutmaster's Minute • - Troop Program Resources Games • - Troop Program Resources Ceremonies • - Troop Program Resources Interfaith Worship Service • - Troop Program Resources Glossary of Scouting Terms • - Troop Program Resources Pearls of Wisdom—Quotes From Baden-Powell • - Troop Program Resources Founders of the BSA • - Troop Program Resources Forms • The Troop Program Resources Forms are out of date. Here are the.
Clip Art • - Troop Program Resources See also • • • Cub Scout and Webelos Den Leaders have the Den Meeting Plans. • References • 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: - - - • - - - - • - - - • Training: - - - • Applications: - •,, and the importance of • - - - •.
Unit Program Planning The units that plan, promote and execute their Ideal Year of Scouting offer unparalleled experiences for more youth, and are recognized in the Journey to Excellence program. How would you like: • A stronger program for your boys at less personal cost to you? • More parental involvement? • More boys camping?
• Better retention? • More funding with less time spent fundraising? • To eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for your parents?
• Enough money to do all of your activities? • Scouting to be simpler, easier and more fun? You can provide a year-round, quality Scouting program by following the steps in this guide. Provide unparalleled experiences for more Scouts and earn the Journey to Excellence Award, along the way. Journey to Excellence Recognition Program The (JTE) is the tool we’ve adopted to measure the quality of the Scouting program in our council. A unit that plans their Ideal Year of Scouting, based on goals and standards set forth in the Journey to Excellence, can be confident they’re delivering a quality program, supported by a healthy unit with trained leaders.
How to Stay on the Journey to Excellence Path We all need to understand that Journey to Excellence makes Scouting stronger. Every time we are working on a Scouting project, activity, meeting, etc. We need to think back about how it relates to the JTE. This is important. We want you on board and we want you to be dedicated to the journey as much as we are.
You are an essential part of the council and can help us have the strongest Scouting program ever. How to Use This Guide Use the criteria for the Journey to Excellence Award as your VISION. There are separate criteria for Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops and we’ve provided resources for each. This guide and our Ideal Year of Scouting Web site will provide you with the tools needed to plan your ideal year. During the coming weeks, work through this book to set your goals and make your plans. By July of 2015, you should have a clear picture of the program you will offer from August 2015 through the summer of 2016. Plan: Map out the advancements, activities, camping and training you’ll need for your Ideal Year of Scouting. Steps to Develop Your Yearly Program Plan • Brainstorm: Hold a brainstorming session with youth and make a list of activities.
Include a wide range of activities like field trips and service projects • Evaluate: The unit committee evaluates each suggestion and goes back to the unit with an “approved” list. • Vote: From that “approved” list, have youth vote on their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices.
The activities receiving the most votes should be put into your program plan. • Finalize: Put the program plan into your unit calendar and form budget. Fund: Determine the expenses from all the activities, advancements, camping and training your unit wants to do, then decide how much fundraising your unit must do to cover those expenses. Grow: When you have a good plan, communicate it to your current and potential Scouts to engage more boys in the Scouting program, along with their parents to help make it all happen.
Train: Plan to promote trainings to your current and new leaders; every Scout deserves a trained leader. Keep Your Unit Running Smoothly: Five Steps for Planning Success • Review last year’s work and build on the successes. Analyze the problems and try to solve them. • Use the planning tools in this guide and ask questions of your unit commissioner. • Take into consideration all the district and council activities that are scheduled and build your program around them, while planning to participate in district and council events.
• Don’t forget to include your Blue & Gold Banquet, your Court of Honor, your Family presentation, district camporees and Klondikes into your Unit Plan, as well as Family Camp, Cub Akela Camp, Cub Adventure Camp, Webelos Camp or Boy Scout Summer Camp at the! • Publish your unit plan to all your families and chartered organization leadership.
And make sure you distribute your unit calendar at your joining event to all the new families that are interested in joining! Resources: Editor's Note: On the printed version of a few of the documents, we noticed some errors: • In the Ideal Year of Scouting:Unit Program Planning Guide we noticed that the popcorn sale dates box on page 14 had the wrong dates listed. Correct information can be found on the Ideal Year of Scouting:Unit Program Planning PDF listed below. We also note that on page 11, the bullet point referrring to 'review pages 22-23' is a typo, there are only 20 pages in the booklet. This correction has not been made in the online version. • We noticed SLOO dates were missing from the Council Calendar. When those dates are avialable, we will distribute them accordingly.
• In the Unit Program and Information Guide, the Popcorn pickup date is listed as Dec. 3 and should be December 5. This correction has been made in the online version. Program Planning Budgeting Marketing Pack Operating Budget Worksheet Program Planning Budgeting Marketing Troop Operating Budget Worksheet Program Planning Budgeting Marketing Crew Operating Budget Worksheet .