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| Boy Scouting is generally available to boys between the ages of 11 and 17. They are organized in Scout troops, administered by volunteers with support of paid professional staff. Youth and adult members are Scouts, the boys are referred to as Boy Scouts, and the adults as Scouters. | Boy Scouting is generally available to boys between the ages of 11 and 17. They are organized in Scout troops, administered by volunteers with support of paid professional staff. Youth and adult members are Scouts, the boys are referred to as Boy Scouts, and the adults as Scouters. | ||
| - | {{ wiki:BSA_ad.jpg?255|The Coast Guard Auxiliary congratulates the Boy Scouts of America}} | + | =====Organization===== |
| - | {{ wiki:President_with_scouts.jpg?255|President Barack Obama shakes hands with Boy Scouts in the Oval Office, July 12, 2010}} | + | Local Boy Scout units are "Troops." Troops work together in a Scout "District." Two or more districts comprise a [[scout_councils|Scout "Council."]] There are four Scout "Regions" (Northeast, Southern, Central and Western) that include approximately 80 councils each. There are over 300 councils nationally. |
| - | {{ wiki:Scout_Lifesaving.gif?170|Lifesaving Merit Badge pamphlet}} | + | |
| - | {{ wiki:NJ2013_CG.jpg?255|Coast Guard at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree}} | + | |
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| - | ======Organization====== | + | |
| - | Local Boy Scout units work together in a Scout "District". Two or more districts comprise a Scout "Council". There are four Scout "Regions" (Northeast, Southern, Central and Western) that include approximately 80 councils each. There are over 300 councils nationally. | + | |
| =====Program and activities===== | =====Program and activities===== | ||
| + | {{ wiki:President_with_scouts.jpg?255|President Barack Obama shakes hands with Boy Scouts in the Oval Office, July 12, 2010}} | ||
| Boy Scouts of America troop program and activities are determined by the senior patrol leader and the patrol leaders council under the oversight of the Scoutmaster. Troops generally hold meetings weekly, although they can be irregular during the summer. Troop meeting activities may vary from training in Scout skills to planning camping trips or playing games. | Boy Scouts of America troop program and activities are determined by the senior patrol leader and the patrol leaders council under the oversight of the Scoutmaster. Troops generally hold meetings weekly, although they can be irregular during the summer. Troop meeting activities may vary from training in Scout skills to planning camping trips or playing games. | ||
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| =====Advancement and recognition===== | =====Advancement and recognition===== | ||
| + | {{ wiki:NJ2013_CG.jpg?255|Coast Guard at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree}} | ||
| Boy Scouts has seven ranks, grouped into two phases. The first phase of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class is designed to teach the boy Scoutcraft skills, teamwork and self-reliance. Scout is the first rank, awarded when a boy first joins the Scouts, and requires just a rudimentary knowledge of Scouting's ideals. | Boy Scouts has seven ranks, grouped into two phases. The first phase of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class is designed to teach the boy Scoutcraft skills, teamwork and self-reliance. Scout is the first rank, awarded when a boy first joins the Scouts, and requires just a rudimentary knowledge of Scouting's ideals. | ||
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| ====Eagle Scout==== | ====Eagle Scout==== | ||
| - | The [[https://www.scouting.org/programs/boy-scouts/advancement-and-awards/eagle/|Eagle Scout]] requires, in addition to merit badges and a position of responsibility, a community service project planned and led entirely by the Eagle Scout candidate. After attaining the rank of Eagle, a Scout may earn Eagle Palms for additional tenure and merit badges. | + | The [[eagle_and_quartermaster_recognition|Eagle Scout]] requires, in addition to merit badges and a position of responsibility, a community service project planned and led entirely by the Eagle Scout candidate. After attaining the rank of Eagle, a Scout may earn Eagle Palms for additional tenure and [[merit_badge_counseling|merit badges]]. |
| Although Eagle is the highest rank, for which Scouts should strive, the number of Scouts achieving First Class within one year of joining is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies have shown that, if a Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, he typically stays in Scouting for at least three years. Scouts who do so are more likely to retain Scout values as an adult. | Although Eagle is the highest rank, for which Scouts should strive, the number of Scouts achieving First Class within one year of joining is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies have shown that, if a Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, he typically stays in Scouting for at least three years. Scouts who do so are more likely to retain Scout values as an adult. | ||
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| Other advancement and recognitions, such as the Mile Swim Award, Crime Prevention Awards, Emergency Preparedness Award and World Conservation Award, are available to Scouts who show proficiency in special areas. Boy Scouts of America's National Court of Honor is responsible for lifesaving and meritorious awards. All Courts of Honor for Eagle Scout are convened as National Courts of Honor also. | Other advancement and recognitions, such as the Mile Swim Award, Crime Prevention Awards, Emergency Preparedness Award and World Conservation Award, are available to Scouts who show proficiency in special areas. Boy Scouts of America's National Court of Honor is responsible for lifesaving and meritorious awards. All Courts of Honor for Eagle Scout are convened as National Courts of Honor also. | ||
| - | ======Leadership in the troop====== | + | =====Leadership in the troop===== |
| + | {{ wiki:BSA_ad.jpg?255|The Coast Guard Auxiliary congratulates the Boy Scouts of America}} | ||
| Every troop has two separate leadership structures: one consisting of Scouts and another consisting of adults. The adult leadership manages the logistics of troop activities, administers rank advancement and awards, maintains troop records and finance, and recruits new Scouts and adult leaders. The youth leadership keeps order and coordinates labor at activities. Scouts and adults cooperate to plan agendas for troop meetings, as well as the troop's schedule of outings. | Every troop has two separate leadership structures: one consisting of Scouts and another consisting of adults. The adult leadership manages the logistics of troop activities, administers rank advancement and awards, maintains troop records and finance, and recruits new Scouts and adult leaders. The youth leadership keeps order and coordinates labor at activities. Scouts and adults cooperate to plan agendas for troop meetings, as well as the troop's schedule of outings. | ||
| - | =====Development===== | + | ====Adult development==== |
| - | [{{wiki:Boy ?150|Boy Scout Memorial in [http://www.nps.gov/whho/ President's Park}}, Washington, D.C.]] | + | The Scoutmaster provides Troop Leadership Training (TLT) at the troop level. Youth leaders are encouraged to attend National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at the council level, and a select few may progress to National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) at the national level. Those interested in staffing these courses may complete the Youth Staff Development Course (YSDC) at the regional level. |
| - | The Scoutmaster provides Troop Leadership Training (TLT) at the troop level. Youth leaders are encouraged to attend National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at the council level and a select few may progress to National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) at the national level. Those interested in staffing these courses may complete the Youth Staff Development Course (YSDC) at the regional level. | + | |
| New adult leaders are encouraged to attend training for their position. This training provides the essential information they need to provide a safe and successful quality program. Fast Start Training is the introduction for adult leaders new to the Boy Scout program; it is self pace and provided as a video or online. New Leader Essentials is common core training for adult leaders in the and gives an overview of the Scouting. | New adult leaders are encouraged to attend training for their position. This training provides the essential information they need to provide a safe and successful quality program. Fast Start Training is the introduction for adult leaders new to the Boy Scout program; it is self pace and provided as a video or online. New Leader Essentials is common core training for adult leaders in the and gives an overview of the Scouting. | ||
| - | [[http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/Adults/Training/ypt_training.aspx|Youth Protection Training (YPT)]] covers the BSA policies on child abuse, including types and signs of abuse, how to respond to disclosed abuse and how to report suspected abuse. Units are required to have adults who are YPT certified and responsible for training youth. YPT recertification intervals are determined by the local council policy. At least one person with current YPT certification must be preset on outings. | + | ====Youth protection==== |
| + | Youth Protection Training (YPT) covers the BSA policies on child abuse, including types and signs of abuse, how to respond to disclosed abuse and how to report suspected abuse. Units are required to have adults who are YPT certified and responsible for training youth. YPT recertification intervals are determined by the local council policy. At least one person with current YPT certification must be preset on outings. | ||
| - | Scoutmasters and assistants should then attend Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills for further instruction in Scouting and outdoor skills. This completes Basic Leader Training for these positions and the Trained emblem may be worn. The troop committee chairman and members should attend the Troop Committee Challenge for instruction in administering the program. This completes Basic Leader Training for these positions and the Trained emblem may be worn. | + | ====Initial training==== |
| + | Scoutmasters and assistants should then attend Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills for further instruction in Scouting and outdoor skills. The troop committee chairman and members should attend the Troop Committee Challenge for instruction in administering the program. Such training completes Basic Leader Training for these positions. | ||
| - | Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond Basic Leader Training. These shorter training sessions are often provided at the Roundtable, a monthly meeting of leaders from the district, at a University of Scouting offered by the local councils, and at National Training Conferences held at the [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont/PTC.aspx|Philmont Training Center]] and the [[http://www.bsaseabase.org/|Florida National High Adventure Sea Base]]. | + | Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond Basic Leader Training. These shorter training sessions are often provided at the Roundtable, a monthly meeting of leaders from the district, at a University of Scouting offered by the local councils, and at National Training Conferences held at the [[http://www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc.aspx|Philmont Training Center]] and the [[http://www.bsaseabase.org/|Florida National High Adventure Sea Base]]. |
| - | At least one leader with current [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/ssd.html|Safe Swim Defense]] training is required for swimming activities. Boating activities require [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/saf.html|Safety Afloat]] and CPR training. Climb On Safely training and CPR certification are required for climbing and rappelling events. | + | At least one leader with current Safe Swim Defense training is required for swimming activities. Boating activities require Safety Afloat and CPR training. Climb On Safely training and CPR certification are required for climbing and rappelling events. |
| =====Scout Camps===== | =====Scout Camps===== | ||
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| The Boy Scouts of America requires that all BSA-owned or operated watercraft receive annual Vessel Safety Checks from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or the U.S. Power Squadrons. These watercraft are employed in support of Scout camps, as well as the Sea Scout program, and some Boy Scout and Venturing units. | The Boy Scouts of America requires that all BSA-owned or operated watercraft receive annual Vessel Safety Checks from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or the U.S. Power Squadrons. These watercraft are employed in support of Scout camps, as well as the Sea Scout program, and some Boy Scout and Venturing units. | ||
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| =====Resources===== | =====Resources===== | ||
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts.aspx|What is Boy Scouting?]] | + | {{ wiki:Scout_Lifesaving.gif?170|Lifesaving Merit Badge pamphlet}} |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/About/FactSheets/EagleScouts.aspx|Eagle Scouts]] | + | * [[http://www.scouting.org|Boy Scouts of America]] |
| - | * [[http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page|MeritBadge.Org]] - Wikipedia that provides resources to Scouts and leaders in the US. | + | * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts.aspx|Boy Scouting]] |
| - | * [[http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets|Merit Badge Worksheets]] including blank maps, logs, chart, diagrams, and checklists, as needed. | + | * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts.aspx|Cub Scouting]] |
| + | * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing.aspx|Venturing]] | ||
| + | * [[http://www.seascout.org|Sea Scouts, BSA]] | ||
| + | * [[http://www.scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx|Local Council Locator]] | ||
| + | * [[https://beascout.scouting.org/|Join Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts]] | ||
| - | * [[Canoeing and Kayaking]] | + | ====Awards and insignia==== |
| - | * [[Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education for Scouts]] | + | * [[http://www.scouting.org/Media/InsigniaGuide.aspx|Guide to Awards and Insignia]] |
| - | * [[http://pawaterways.org/|Preserve America's Waterways]] -- Develop a joint waterway conservation project with a Scout camp | + | * [[http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page|MeritBadge.org]] |
| - | * [[Vessel Safety Checks of Scout Camp boats]] | + | * [[http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets|Merit Badge Worksheets]] |
| - | * [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-scout_bdept.cgaux.org|**Coast Guard Auxiliary -- BSA discussion list**]] | + | ====Scout camps==== |
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| - | * [[http://www.scouter.com/compass/Where_To_Go/BSA_Camps/|Where to Go Camping]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.usscouts.org/databases/camp/ocd.cgi|Online camp database]] | + | |
| * [[http://www.bsaseabase.org/|Florida Sea Base]] | * [[http://www.bsaseabase.org/|Florida Sea Base]] | ||
| - | * [[http://www.bayportsr.org/chase.htm|Chesapeake Bay High Adventure Sailing Experience (VA)]] | + | * [[http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/vieworgpagelink.asp?orgkey=1516&linkkey=9297|You can sail a 38 to 40-foot sailing yacht on the Chesapeake Bay!]] |
| - | * [[http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/vieworgpagelink.asp?orgkey=1516&linkkey=9297|High Adventure Sailing on the Chesapeake (MD)]] | + | * [[http://www.ntier.org/|Northern Tier National High Adventure]] |
| - | * [[http://www.ntier.org/|Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases]] | + | * [[http://www.usscouts.org/databases/camp/ocd.cgi|ScoutCamp.org's Online Camp Database]] |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont.aspx|Philmont Scout Ranch]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org|Boy Scouts of America]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx|Find your local Scout Council]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/ssd.html|Safe Swim Defense]] | + | ====Other resources==== |
| - | * [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/saf.html|Safety Afloat]] | + | * [[http://boyslife.org/|Boys' Life magazine]] |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx|Guide to Safe Scouting]] | + | * [[http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/|Scouting magazine]] |
| + | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[http://youtu.be/56va3WmKjsw|BSASeaScouts3252013]] (BSA Communications) | ||
| + | ====Auxiliary==== | ||
| + | * [[https://www.uscga.edu/aim/|Academy Introduction Mission]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.uscga.edu/partners/|Academy Admissions Partners]] | ||
| + | * [[http://www.cgauxedu.us/|U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary University Programs]] | ||
| + | * [[http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/07/coast-guard-offers-unique-educational-experience-at-national-scout-jamboree/|Coast Guard offers unique educational experience at National Scout Jamboree]] (Coast Guard Compass) | ||
| + | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-PE_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf|Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary]] | ||
| + | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-VSC_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf|Promote BSA Safety Afloat with a Free Vessel Safety Check]] | ||
| + | * {{wiki:ppt.gif|PowerPoint available}} [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/Coast_Guard_Auxiliary_and_the_Boy_Scouts_of_America.ppt|Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts of America]] | ||
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts.aspx|What is Cub Scouting?]] | + | =====See also===== |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts.aspx|What is Boy Scouting?]] | + | * [[american_canoe_association|American Canoe Association]] |
| - | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[http://youtu.be/56va3WmKjsw|Sea Scouts BSA]] | + | * [[boatu.s|BoatU.S. and BoatU.S. Foundation]] |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing.aspx|What is Venturing?]] | + | * [[national_safe_boating_week|National Safe Boating Week]] |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/About/FactSheets/EagleScouts.aspx|Eagle Scouts]] | + | * [[u.s._naval_sea_cadet_corps|U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps]] |
| + | * [[u.s._power_squadrons|United States Power Squadrons]] | ||
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Training/ypt.aspx|Youth Protection (Cubs)]] | + | ====Youth initiatives==== |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/Adults/Training/ypt_training.aspx|Youth Protection (Scouts)]] | + | * [[providing_shoreside_and_underway_training_opportunities|Providing shoreside and underway training to Sea Cadets and Sea Scouts]] |
| - | * [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/yptv.html|Youth Protection (Sea Scouts & Venturers)]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/ssd.html|Safe Swim Defense]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/saf.html|Safety Afloat]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/Coast_Guard_Auxiliary_and_the_Boy_Scouts_of_America.ppt|**Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts of America**]] (PowerPoint presentation) | + | |
| - | * [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-scout_bdept.cgaux.org|**Coast Guard Auxiliary -- BSA discussion list**]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-PE_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf|Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-VSC_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf|Promote BSA Safety Afloat with a Free Vessel Safety Check]] | + | |
| - | * [[Coast Guard Auxiliary exhibits for the Boy Scouts of America]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/07/coast-guard-offers-unique-educational-experience-at-national-scout-jamboree/|Coast Guard offers unique educational experience at National Scout Jamboree]] (from [[http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/|//Coast Guard Compass//]]) | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2010/June/A100618/index.htm|Auxiliary Division Helps Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary]] (from [[http://www.teamcoastguard.org/|//SITREP//]]) | + | |
| - | * [[Auxiliary Participates in University of Scouting]]<br /><br /><br /> | + | |
| + | ====Boy Scouts initiatives==== | ||
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org|Boy Scouts of America]] | + | * [[eagle_and_quartermaster_recognition|Eagle and Quartermaster recognition]] |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx|Find your local Scout Council]] | + | * [[merit_badge_counseling|Merit Badge Counseling]] |
| - | * [[http://www.seascout.org|Sea Scouts BSA]] | + | * [[scout_councils|Scouts Councils]] |
| - | * [[https://beascout.scouting.org/|Find your local Sea Scout Ship]] | + | * [[cub_scouts|Cub Scouts]] |
| - | * [[http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/|//Scouting// magazine]] | + | * [[coastie_the_safety_boat_for_cub_scouts|Coastie the Safety Boat for Cub Scouts]] |
| - | * [[http://boyslife.org/|//Boy's Life// magazine]] | + | * [[sea_partners_for_cub_scouts|Sea Partners for Cub Scouts]] |
| - | * [[http://www.bsaseabase.org/|Florida Sea Base]] | + | * [[water_safety_for_cub_scouts|Water safety for Cub Scouts]] |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx|Guide to Safe Scouting]] | + | * [[sea_scouts|Sea Scouts]] |
| - | * [[http://www.goodturnforamerica.org/|Good Turn for America]] | + | * [[regattas_rendezvous|Regattas and Rendezvous]] |
| - | * [[http://www.scouting.org/Media/InsigniaGuide.aspx|Insignia guide]] | + | * [[safety_at_sea_weekend|Safety at Sea Weekend]] |
| + | * [[venturers|Venturers]] | ||
| + | * [[coast_guard_auxiliary_boater_education_for_scouts|Auxiliary boater education for Scouts]] | ||
| + | * [[canoeing_and_kayaking|Canoeing and kayaking]] | ||
| + | * [[preparing_for_trip_to_florida_sea_base|Preparing for a trip to Florida Sea Base]] | ||
| + | * [[vessel_safety_checks_of_scout_camp_boats|Vessel Safety Checks of Scout Camp and Sea Scout boats]] | ||
| + | * [[youth_protection_training|Youth protection training]] | ||
| - | * [[http://admissions.uscga.edu/i2E/summer/index.asp|Academy Introduction Mission (AIM)]] -- Introduce Scouts to the [[http://www.cga.edu/|U.S. Coast Guard Academy]] | ||
| - | * [[Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education for Scouts]] | ||
| - | * [[Canoeing and Kayaking]] | ||
| - | * [[Eagle and Quartermaster Recognition]] | ||
| - | * [[Merit Badge Counseling]] | ||
| - | * [[Preparing for Trip to Florida Sea Base|Preparing for a Trip to the Florida Sea Base]] | ||
| - | * [[http://pawaterways.org/|Preserve America's Waterways]] -- Develop a joint waterway conservation project with a Scout Troop | ||
| - | * [[http://admissions.uscga.edu/partners/| U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions Partners]] | ||
| - | * [[http://college.cgauxnet.us/home| University Programs]] | ||
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