A Scouter’s Guide to The Canadian Path

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Canadianpath.ca CONTENTS CHAPTER 12—BEAVERS -WELCOME TO THE POND...... 1 The Canadian Path and the Beaver Scout Program ...... 1 FRIENDS OF THE FOREST: The Beaver Scout Symbolic Framework...... 2 Beaver Scout Basics...... 3 The Colony Leadership Team...... 6 Exploring The Pond And Forest: The Beaver Scout Journey ...... 7 Resources to Support Adventure Planning...... 8 CHAPTER 13—CUB SCOUTS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE...... 21 The Canadian Path — The Way Scouting is Done in Canada...... 21 THE JUNGLE: The Cub Scout Symbolic Framework ...... 23 Cub Scouts Basics...... 23 By-laws, Policies & Procedures: By the Book!...... 25 Exploring the Jungle...... 28 Celebrating the Cub Scout Journey through Ceremonies...... 34 CHAPTER 14—SCOUTS—WELCOME TO THE CANADIAN TRAIL...... 39 Scouting on The Canadian Path...... 39 So what does this look like in the Scouts program?...... 39 BLAZE YOUR TRAIL: The Scout Symbolic Framework...... 40 Scout Basics...... 41 CHAPTER 15—REACH FOR THE SUMMIT—VENTURER SCOUTS ...... 58 Venturer Scouts on The Canadian Path...... 58 So what does this look like in the Venturer Scouting Program?...... 58 REACH FOR THE SUMMIT: The Venturer Scouts Symbolic Framework...... 60 The Venturer Scout Experience...... 61 A Venturer Scout’s Personal Journey...... 62 Outdoor Adventure Skills...... 70 CHAPTER 16—PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE—Welcome to Rovering...... 73 Rover Scouting on The Canadian Path...... 73 So how does this work in the Rover Scout Program?...... 73 PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE: The Rover Scout Symbolic Framework...... 75 Program Planning in the Crew...... 77 Teams: Small Groups within the Rover Scout Crew...... 78 Personal Progression through a Personal Development Plan (PDP)...... 79 Rover Scout Journey: “Paddle Your Own Canoe”...... 82 BEAVERS - WELCOME TO THE POND CHAPTER 12

Beaver Scouting on The Canadian Path Beaver Scouting is for youth ages 5 to 7 years of age. It is Scouts Canada’s youngest Section.

The Canadian Path — The Way a safe and supportive situation. 2. SEVEN COMPONENTS OF THE SCOUT Scouting Is Done In Canada METHOD FOR BEAVER SCOUTS It involves: • A non-formal approach to learning. • Beaver Scout Law and Promise • The seven components of the Scout Method. • Learning by Doing • The Four Elements (Youth-led, Plan-Do-Review, Adventure • The Team System (Lodges) and SPICES). • A Symbolic Framework – Friends of the Forest • A Balanced Program in six Program Areas: Environment & • Nature Outdoors, Leadership, Active & Healthy Living, Citizenship, • Personal Progression (tracked on the Beaver Scout Map) Creative Expression and Beliefs & Values. • Volunteer Support from Colony Scouters • A Personal Journey of growth.

The Canadian Path and the 3. THE FOUR ELEMENTS Beaver Scout Program The following four Scouting elements are essential to the Beaver Scout Colony: 1. NON-FORMAL APPROACH TO LEARNING • Youth-led: Beaver Scouts decide on the Scouting Non-formal learning in Beaver Scouts experience adventures they will do, supported by their Scouters. non-formal learning by developing skills and acquiring Beaver Scouts learn to generate ideas for adventures within knowledge through youth-led adventures. Beaver Scout their Lodges. The Colony Leadership Team, which is made activities are engaging, enjoyable, hands-on experiences up of senior Beaver Scouts, sorts the ideas and makes that don’t feel like homework. It’s all about learning by plans for taking these adventures to the Colony for final doing, learning from mistakes and trying new things within

[ 1 ] THE CANADIAN PATH selection. While Beaver Scouts need significant support • Rusty’s Meadow (Active & Healthy Living) and mentorship from their Scouters in planning and leading • Big Brown Beaver’s Lodge (Citizenship) safe and enjoyable adventures, the more opportunities they • Rascal’s River (Creative Expression) are given for youth leadership and planning, the better the • Rainbow’s Reflections (Beliefs & Values) program will be as they make it their own. • Adventure: Beaver Scouts will have many ideas about the Other Map Areas used to track adventures:

CHAPTER 12 adventures with which they want to challenge themselves. • Echo’s Mountains (Outdoor Adventure Skills) It is all about trying things for the first time in a safe and • Hawkeye’s Campfire (Ceremonies and reflection time) supportive environment. It is all about taking old ideas in • Tic Tac’s Camp (Sleepovers and Camps) new directions. • Northern Lights (Quest) • Plan-Do-Review: the three step process that guides all • Akela’s Jungle (Linking with other Sections) adventures and activities in the Beaver Scout program. An adventure includes all three parts in order to make is 5. A PERSONAL JOURNEY OF GROWTH something that youth will remember and upon with they The learning and development of each Beaver Scout will will build. be unique. Each adventure the Beaver Scout engages will • SPICES: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional contribute to his or her personal progression and growth. and Spiritual are the six dimensions of personal There are many ways to encourage and celebrate the development that Beaver Scouts explore and develop individual journey of each Beaver Scout, such as through through their adventures. The development in one or more the use of personal Beaver Map, tails, badges, year-end of these dimensions is revealed and strengthened through review and the Top Section Award. the review process. FRIENDS OF THE FOREST: SCOUT METHOD The Beaver Scout Symbolic

The Team System Framework outh-Led Y

Adult Support w vi e e Learning by Doing

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Personal Progression The diverse Canadian landscape and its flora and fauna provide the basis for the symbolic framework for Beaver Scouts, with an

Scout Law and Promises emphasis on the beaver, its pond and the surrounding forest.

SPICES We invite the imagination of both Beaver Scouts and Scouters to create this symbolic framework. Here’s what happens:

4. A BALANCED PROGRAM Beavers Scouts explore and have adventures in the forest IN SIX PROGRAM AREAS around the pond. In Lodges, and as part of the Colony, Beavers plan adventures that will take them to all of the Program Areas Beavers Scouts explore and have adventures in the forest (and more) laid out on their Beaver Scout map. around the pond. In their adventures, they visit all of the places on their Beaver Scout map. These include the six As they engage the adventures they have planned, the Beaver Program Areas, as well as other experiences. Scouts learn about their world. Along the way, they face challenges (such as the Outdoor Adventure Skills); explore their The Six Program Areas own ideas, skills, and creativity (through the Program Areas and • Ringtail’s Hollow (Environment & Outdoors) through Personal Achievement badges); and help family and • Malak’s Maple (Leadership) friends as they live their Scouting Law, Promise and Motto.

[ 2 ] THE CANADIAN PATH friends need to have the opportunity to be in the same Lodge if The North Star Award is the Top Section Award for a Beaver they wish; siblings may or may not want to be in the same Scout. Work for this award is undertaken during the year Lodge. Talk about the idea that the Lodge members will need to before the youth moves to Cub Scouts. In Beaver Scouts, the be able to work well together on the Plan-Do-Review for work toward this award is undertaken through the Northern adventures. Scouters need to keep in mind other needs that Lights Quest. The White Tails work on this award as a team, may influence good matches of youth in Lodges. If your

CHAPTER 12 and most, if not all, will receive this award if they participate. practice is to change Lodges each year, these are important considerations. If you maintain the Lodges from year to year, the Colony Leadership Team could work with a Scouter to place the new Beaver Scouts in Lodges. The considerations are still Beaver Scouts are guided in their explorations by the Friends of the same. Lodges, once assigned, should still be flexible. During the Forest (Scouters) - the forest animals who bring new ideas, the year, some Beaver Scouts may need or appreciate a change new perspectives and wisdom with which to explore the forest, in Lodge. the pond and beyond. Beaver Scouts and Scouters join in sharing ideas. As they take increasing leadership in exploring the forest and Idea #1 the pond alongside their Scouters, Beaver Scouts engage all Invite the Beaver Scouts to help in forming the Lodges. Let aspects of Scouting through the Four Elements and the Scout them know that the Scouters will work with their ideas to Method. To show what they have achieved, Beaver Scouts finalize the Lodges by next week. Have the White Tails gather undertake a Northern Lights Quest in their White Tail year, in one spot, the Blue Tails in another and the Brown Tails in completing a significant and personally meaningful project that another. Invite them to find one or two other youth who they makes a contribution to the community in order to earn the think they would work well with. If there is a youth who is North Star Award. Then, having had fun and worked hard, the not included, a Scouter can help introduce him or her to the Beaver Scouts are ready to swim up to the Cub Scout Pack and other Beaver Scouts of the Tail Group, or ask if he or she have explore the world beyond the forest and the pond. a friend in another Tail Group who he or she would like to join. Next, invite each of these partners to find two more Beaver Scout Basics sets of partners who they think they’d work well with on adventures. Tell them that they need to find these other two Every Section has a Law, Promise and Motto. sets of partners one from each of the Tail Groups, so that in the end there is a White Tail set, Blue Tail set and Brown Tail Language and Traditions set together. Write down the names of those who have Used in Beaver Scouts: formed each of these groups. Thank the Beaver Scouts for being part of this. Take seriously these groups that were LODGES formed, and modify them only if absolutely necessary to Beaver Scouts gather in Lodges, which are small groups of six to address individual needs of the Beaver Scouts. eight Beaver Scouts of various ages. It is important that each Idea #2 Lodge is made up of a mixture of White Tails, Blue Tails and Brown Tails, as well as a mixture of those who are experienced Invite the Beaver Scouts to share the names of one or two Beaver Scouts and those who are new to Beaver Scouting. Each friends they have in the Colony when they register or on the Lodge decides its own name and symbol. first night. Scouters use this information (as well as the information they have about individual needs) to create the Lodges. The first time the Lodges are gathered, Beaver FORMING LODGES Scouts have the option of talking to a Scouter if they When forming new Lodges, engage the whole Colony in making would prefer to be in a different Lodge. This should be some of the decisions. Talk about the need for balancing the handled respectfully. numbers of White Tails, Blue Tails and Brown Tails in each Lodge. Talk about things that are important to keep in mind:

[ 3 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Several Lodges come together to form a Colony. THE BEAVER SCOUT SALUTE • The place where the Colony meets is called a Pond. The Beaver Scout Salute is used when saying the promise. It is • Children who participate in the Colony are known as done with one hand while saying the promise and with both Beaver Scouts. Volunteers and older youth mentors hands (elbows bent and hands raised to shoulder height) during are known as Scouters and are given Friends of the the opening ceremony. To make the salute: two fingers are Forest names. raised as if making a peace sign, but with bent fingers. These CHAPTER 12 • Sometimes the Colony divides into Tail Groups. A Tail represent the front teeth of the beaver. The same salute, made Group is made up of youth from the same age/grade. with one hand fully raised in the air, can be used to signal for • Kindergarten Beaver Scouts are Brown Tails. the Beaver Scouts and Scouters to quiet themselves in order to (age 5 by Dec. 31st) listen to instructions. When one person makes this salute for • Grade One Beaver Scouts are Blue Tails. quiet, everyone responds with the same salute while sitting or • Grade Two Beaver Scouts are White Tails. standing quietly.

LODGE NAMES THE CHOPPING POSITION Lodge names come from animals, following the tradition The Chopping Position is used in the Opening Ceremony. The started by Lord Baden-Powell at the first Scout camp on Beaver Scout crouches down, feet on the floor, with elbows at Brownsea Island. A new Lodge animal may be chosen each year the knees, forearms straight up and both hands in the Beaver by the Beaver Scouts in each Lodge. Lodge patches may be Scout Salute. This position represents the beaver resting its purchased at the Scout Shop or made by the Beaver Scouts. front paws on the tree stump after cutting down a tree. They are worn on the right pocket.

THE CAMPFIRE POSITION Ideas for Selecting Lodge Names The Campfire Position is sitting down cross-legged and ready The Beaver Leadership Team can have fun deciding how to listen. When ‘Campire Position’ is called, all Beaver Scouts the Lodge names will be chosen each year. Here are some and Scouters sit cross-legged (this can be adapted for those for ideas to get you started: whom this position is difficult) and look toward the speaker. • Choose a theme for the year such as wild cats, animals from your province, birds, bears, water RIVERBANKS animals, etc. and have each Lodge choose within Riverbanks is the formation used for Beaver Scout ceremonies. that category. It is two straight lines (more or less) formed facing each other. • Give each Lodge four or five possibilities from which to choose. • Have each Lodge choose an animal and then come BUILD A DAM as a group into the centre. Each Lodge shouts out Build a Dam is the call for Beaver Scouts to form a circle for a the name of its animal, with all Lodges shouting at game or activity. the same time. If two Lodges have chosen the same animal, then they need to go back and decide on BEAVER SCOUT HANDSHAKE a new one. Then all come back and shout out the The Beaver Scout Handshake is the same handshake as used new choice. This continues until each Lodge has its by all Scouting members. Scouts shake with the left hand as a own animal. symbol of peace.

COLONY LEADERSHIP TEAM BEAVER SCOUT TAIL SLAP The Colony Leadership Team includes all of the White Tails in The Beaver Scout Tail Slap is used to signal the beginning or the Colony. In Colonies with few White Tails, some or all of the ending of a ceremony. It is performed by clapping the hands Blue Tails could be invited to join the Colony Leadership Team together behind the back or by slapping one hand on the floor. as well. This team takes an active role in making decisions for the Colony.

[ 4 ] THE CANADIAN PATH BIG BROWN BEAVER Colony Structure and Planning Big Brown Beaver is the large beaver mascot placed in the centre of the river during ceremonies. “Big Brown Beaver” is YOUTH LEADERSHIP WITHIN reserved as a name for the mascot rather than being used for a THE LODGE AND COLONY Scouter. Other Scouter names are in the Friends of Forest list. On The Canadian Path, the youth are the leaders and the Scouters are the mentors. Beaver Scouts is where youth first

CHAPTER 12 A BEAVER SCOUTS’ OWN learn about leadership. In the Beaver Scout Section, Scouters provide a great deal of mentoring, encouragement, guidance A Beaver Scouts’ Own or reflective time can be part of the and support for youth leadership. Within the Beaver Scout Closing Ceremony, or the closing of a camp, hike or special Section, it often works best to relate this leadership to the Tail activity. It provides a time of transition and reflection. A Groups. Here is an idea of how this might work: suggested format for the Beaver Scouts’ Own is found in Chapter 6, Spirituality in The Canadian Path. If there is not time • Brown Tails are exploring the program for the first time and for a full Beaver Scouts’ Own, then a quiet moment of learning about the Beaver Scout program as well as Scouting reflection or prayer can be used. This, along with the Closing in general. They could be partnered with a Blue or White Tail Ceremony, signals that the meeting is ending and that the time in offering leadership occasionally for a single event. of transition from meeting to home is about to take place. • Blue Tails gradually take on more leadership in their Lodge Transition is easier for this age group when there are well- through the year. During the fall, the White Tails work with known rituals involved in supporting the transition. Remember a Blue Tail partner to take attendance, organize materials, to honour and acknowledge the diversity of faith practices that lead the Lodge in a game, etc. All Blue Tails in a Lodge get are part of your Colony. a turn (this can change week by week or month by month) to partner with a White Tail in this role. In January, after the Here are some ideas for a quiet, reflective time to end the White Tails begin their Northern Lights Quest, the Blue Tails Beaver Scout meeting or activity: take over the leadership roles within the Lodge, and continue those roles in the fall of the next year. One of the Scouters can offer one or two “I wonder….” • White Tails are Colony leaders, helping with the leadership statements based on the Beaver Scout law and promise, of ceremonies and participating in the Colony Leadership followed by a moment of silence after each. I wonder Team. Within the Lodge, throughout the fall, they take how we have worked together tonight. I wonder how we attendance, organize materials, lead the Lodge in a game, have helped take care of the world. I wonder how we etc. They do this with a Blue Tail partner, for whom they have shared. act as mentor. In January, after the Northern Lights Tail Each Beaver Scout and Scouter is invited to name one ceremony, the White Tails relinquish leadership to the Blue thing for which he or she is thankful. Tails. (A small Lodge ceremony might be used to symbolize A prayer learned and repeated together as a Colony (as this transfer of leadership.) Throughout the year, the White appropriate to the context and age group) could be used Tails continue in their role of Colony leadership, through the to conclude each meeting. Children of this age love Colony Leadership Team. repetition and can become actively involved in saying the prayer when it is used each week. Beaver Scouts of the same age vary greatly in their To share a moment of silence with Beavers, accept that it readiness to offer leadership. Some Blue Tails may be won’t be totally silent and don’t say anything to those more than ready to offer leadership and can be given who make noise. Model the attitude and behaviour you opportunities to do so. Some White Tails, especially those want. Secondly, set the moment with a question or new to the Colony, may not be ready to take on comment such as, “I’ve enjoyed being together as a leadership tasks, but can still be offered the opportunity Beaver Scout Colony tonight and I’m thankful for the and encouraged to try. Individual Beaver Scouts may have Beaver Scouts and Scouters who worked together to their own personal preferences about whether they wish make this evening happen. Let’s take three slow deep to take on certain leadership tasks. On The Canadian Path, breaths and while we’re taking those breaths, let’s think each youth follows his or her own personal progression in about what we are thankful for tonight.” building leadership and other skills.

[ 5 ] THE CANADIAN PATH YOUTH LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE LODGE • Makes decisions by consensus. This means that when the Cub Scouts are welcomed to offer leadership in the Beaver final decision is reached, everyone can live with the decision Colony in a variety of ways: even if it isn’t someone’s first choice or what he or she would choose if working alone. • An individual Cub Scout may wish to be a regular part of • Uses its meetings as an opportunity to talk about the White Colony leadership throughout the year, attending each Tails’ role as leaders and mentors in the Beaver Scout Colony. weekly meeting and participating in Plan-Do-Review. The

CHAPTER 12 • Holds meetings that are typically no more than 10 Colony Scouters encourage and mentor the Cub Scouts in minutes long. offering leadership. The Beaver Scouts can choose one of • Holds meetings regularly as part of the Plan-Do- the wolf names from “Akela’s Jungle” in the Friends of the Review cycle. Forest names for each of these Cub Scouts. • Is building toward greater leadership opportunities in • A group of Tracker Cub Scouts may plan and conduct Cub Scouts and beyond. several activities for the Beaver Scout Colony throughout the year. • The Cub Scout Pack may invite the whole Beaver Scout DUTIES OF THE COLONY LEADERSHIP Colony or just the White Tails to join it for an adventure it TEAM: (with the support of a Scouter) has planned. Here are some ideas of what the Colony Leadership Team does: • A Tracker Cub Scout can act as an ambassador between the • Help with decisions on which activities will be taken to the Beaver Scout Colony and the Cub Scout Pack, introducing whole Colony for a vote; the Beaver Scouts to the ‘ways of the Wolf Cub Pack’ as • Brainstorm themes for activities; part of the Linking Badge requirements. • Make decisions on names for Scouters to be voted on by A Scout, Venturer Scout or Rover Scout who works with the the whole Colony; Beaver Scout Colony is part of the Scouter Team and • Plan the yearly Investiture ceremony for the Colony; participates in supporting activities alongside the other • Plan at least two linking activities a year with Scouters. His/her Scouter name is chosen from the Friends of other Sections; the Forest names in the same way that the other Scouters’ • Offer input and feedback to the Scouters about names are chosen. the program. The Colony Leadership Team Scouter Leadership within the Colony Scouters are volunteers (and youth from older Sections) who This team provides input, makes decisions and offers feedback join with the Beaver Scouts as they explore the Pond. The on the Beaver Scout program. It also serves to develop Scouters serve as guides and mentors for the Beaver Scout leadership skills among the White Tails as they prepare to move adventures. Among the Scouters, the following roles are shared. up to Cub Scouts. Some Scouters may fill more than one role.

THE COLONY LEADERSHIP TEAM: • One Scouter is designated as Section Scouter, with the responsibilities of reporting to the Group Committee, • Is made up of all the White Tail Beaver Scouts. The Colony coordinating with other Sections, and ensuring that Leadership Team may choose its name. planning, safety and other aspects of Colony life are • Is chaired by a Scouter, who works consistently with the running smoothly. White Tails in the Colony Leadership Team. The role of this • One* or two Lodge Scouters are designated to work with Scouter is to model leadership, encourage youth input from the same Lodge each week in order to get to know the all White Tails and set up the Council for success. Beaver Scouts in that Lodge and to be able to encourage • May be co-chaired by a Cub Scout or Scouter from another them in their personal progression, to invite their ideas and Section who helps the Beaver Scouts brainstorm ideas and participation, and to support the Blue Tails and White Tails encourages participation. in their leadership roles.

* If all Lodges meet within sight of each other in the main gathering space of the Colony, one Scouter can work with each Lodge while still maintaining the Two Scouter Rule.

[ 6 ] THE CANADIAN PATH • One or two Scouters are designated as the Personal Planning Essentials Achievement Badge Reviewers. They check the planning • When beginning brainstorming, look together at the process when a Beaver Scout wants to begin work on Friends of the Pond map. Ask what adventures could a badge and then go through the review process with be shared. a Beaver Scout when she or he has completed the • The Scouter’s job is to help the Beaver Scouts remember to activities for a badge. It is important that the Scouter(s) visit every area of the map several times during the year. be committed to helping the child work on his or her own CHAPTER 12 • If Beaver Scouts need support in generating ideas, then use goals and follow her/his own personal progression. the Trail Cards to get imaginations flowing. • One Scouter acts as Colony Leadership Team Scouter, • Do not limit the Beaver Scouts’ imaginations. Their ideas working consistently with the Colony Leadership Team to might include climbing Mount Everest, flying to the mentor and encourage the Beaver Scouts in participating in moon, digging for fossils or parachuting. While suggested the team, sharing their ideas and taking on age-appropriate adventures may not be age-appropriate or readily leadership roles. In smaller Colonies, there will naturally available, there are many fun and fitting activities related be some overlap in these roles. i.e. The Section Scouter to these themes. may also serve as the Scouter who works with White Tail Council. Example 1: While you will not be able to climb Mount Everest, the Beaver Scouts could find out how much the Sherpas carry in their packs and then challenge themselves Exploring The Pond And Forest: to see how much weight they could safely carry, try putting The Beaver Scout Journey up a tent together in the snow, taste dehydrated food that the climbers would use and try balance-walking across an aluminum ladder laid on the floor (just like the climbers do THE JOURNEY: PLAN-DO-REVIEW across crevices on Mount Everest). Plan Example 2: While Beaver Scouts cannot go parachuting, In Lodges, the Beaver Scouts brainstorm ideas to engage each they could learn the landing roll, listen to a skydiver talk of the areas on their Friends of the Forest map. Beaver Scouts about what it feels like to go parachuting, paint pictures of are encouraged to bring their interests and imagination to what they would see if parachuting, play games with an old program planning, and to make the program their own. Then, parachute and experiment with creating small parachutes to with guidance and input from the Scouters and the Colony drop a toy to a safe landing. Leadership Team, they will make choices about which adventures to undertake and what skills and preparation they Do need for the adventures they want to explore. The Scouters Everyone will be involved in the adventures undertaken both in engage the Beaver Scouts in planning for the activities in Lodges and as a Colony. The “doing” for a particular adventure age-appropriate ways. The aim is to visit every Program Area may be completed in one evening, over the course of two or three or more times each year. three evenings, or through a day event, camp or sleepover. Trail Cards, online program resources, Personal Achievement Badges and Outdoor Adventure Skills will add to the range of ideas.

[ 7 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Review Resources to Support Beaver Scouts plan. Then they do. And then they review. At the end of the activities for a particular adventure or at the next Adventure Planning Beaver Scout meeting, Beaver Scouts and Scouters take time, usually in Lodges, sometimes as a Colony, to talk about the Trail Cards activity. The Colony Leadership Team receives the review The Beaver Scout Trail Cards are an excellent resource to

CHAPTER 12 reflections to help them with future planning. Here are some encourage youth planning. review questions to get you started: RINGTAIL’S HOLLOW • What did you see or hear or notice? Discover Fire Environment & Outdoors • What did you enjoy about this activity?

The Adventure: Plan: • When and where can you have this Adventure? • What was a challenge for you in this activity? Do you know how to build a campfire? Setting things Crumple birch bark (gathered from dead trees) on • Has anyone in your Colony built a fire before? Can he or up for a campfire can be easy if you have everything the raft. Put sticks that are no thicker than a pencil she share some tips with the others? you need close by. on and around the birch bark. Then put sticks that are • What help do you need from your Scouters for • What did you learn that you didn’t know before? about as thick as your fingers around the first sticks. Even with all the right stuff, you have to build your this Adventure? Put sticks as thick as a broom handle around all the fire the right way if it is going to burn well. • How will you put out your campfire when you are done sticks in the pile, setting them up like a teepee. In a fire ring, start by laying sticks out like a raft on with it? • What might we do differently if we did this activity again? the ground. This will keep your fire away from the If you have plenty more wood on hand, then you cold, wet dirt. have a fire that’s ready for your Scouter to light! Good job! Do: • Gather plenty of good firewood of different sizes, and set Sometimes review will happen quickly and sometimes it will up a campfire that is all set to be lit. Online Resources: • Have a Scouter light the fire, then watch how it burns. • Enjoy your campfire! need more time. At the end of the review, each Beaver who • Leave No Trace • The Happy Camper builds a fire participated in the adventure will colour in one dot on the map Review: • What do you know now that you did not know before? Safety note: • How did you and your friends work together on this Adventure? Never play with fire. Building a campfire is a for each Program Area visited during the adventure. Those who • Who deserves a special pat on the back? How come? good skill to master, but learn about fires with • How did you enjoy your fire after it was lit? help from adults. reach a Pawprint Badge are given the badge right away to stick • What would you do differently next time? onto their map. Those who haven’t reached the Pawprint are

encouraged to keep participating until they reach the Pawprint. Canadianpath.ca the Pond B-09 Scouters’ Role in Plan-Do-Review Scouters have the overall responsibility for providing THE POND PERSONAL BEAVER MAP appropriate mentoring and guidance for the youth, being the Each Beaver records his or her personal journey through Beaver catalysts of enthusiasm and engagement in the program, Scouts on a personal map. ensuring that adventures are safe and appropriate to the age Here’s what the Pond Map looks like: and abilities of youth, completing appropriate forms, and seeing the activity through to success. Scouters and will meet regularly as a team to give shape to the Beavers Scouts’ ideas, to build a balanced program that includes all Program Areas and to monitor the personal journey of each of the Beaver Scouts. The Beaver Scouts are to be included in the Plan-Do- Review process in as many ways as appropriate to their age and abilities. Scouters need to help the youth discover that their ideas and opinions are valued in this planning process, which continues on from Beaver Scouts through to Rover Scouts.

[ 8 ] THE CANADIAN PATH The Talking Stamp Celebrating the Beaver Scout “The Talking Stamp,” a special permanent felt marker, is used to colour in the dots as adventures in each program area are Journey of Personal Growth completed. Picking up on the idea of the “talking stick,” this When entering Beaver Scouts, the youth begins both a personal permanent felt marker will also be used to indicate which journey as well as a journey with his or her Colony. These are Beaver Scout is the one who can speak and share during Lodge the tools used to record and celebrate the journey:

CHAPTER 12 discussions. Lodges can create their own Talking Stamp using a permanent Tails felt marker. A Trail Card will be available to help Beavers decide Tails are presented to the Beaver Scouts at one of the first what theirs should look like. meetings in the fall. Each Beaver Scout is presented, in a special Tail Ceremony, with a tail representing his or her stage in the Beaver Paw Print Badges Beaver Scout Journey. The Beaver Scout’s personal journey is tracked on the Friends of Remember, at the last meeting in the spring or at swim-up, to the Forest cloth map. For each adventure they take part in, make a big deal about the fact that next fall the Blue Tails will Beaver Scouts will colour in a dot on their maps at one or more be the new White Tails, forming the White Tail Council, and the of the Program Areas, as decided upon by the Lodge or Colony. Brown Tails will become Blue Tails, ready to welcome new • When three circles (dots) have been coloured in by an Brown Tails into the Colony and to take on more leadership in individual Beaver Scout in a specific Program Area, the the Lodge. However, the actual tails should be presented in the Beaver Scout receives the first paw print for that Program fall, in the first few weeks of the program. Area to place in the first paw print circle on the path for Typically that Program Area. • Kindergarten Beaver Scouts are Brown Tails. • Four more circles (seven total) are needed to reach the • Grade One Beaver Scouts are Blue Tails. second paw print for each Program Area. • Grade Two Beaver Scouts are White Tails. • Five more circles (12 total) are needed to reach the third paw print for each Program Area. In addition to indicating the grade/age levels, each of the tails • If more adventures are completed in a Program Area has symbolic meaning as described in the tail ceremony. beyond the 12 circles provided, keep adding more dots with the permanent marker. There are only 12 supplied in each Tails are usually presented according to grade levels; Program Area so that youth have a sense of being able to however, when a child is in a different grade than most of accomplish the personal journey. those the same age, the child would be presented the • The path continues from one year to the next. Youth don’t same tail as other Beaver Scouts of the same age, unless start over. they prefer to have the tail colour related to their grade. • Badges are placed on the map immediately, during A Beaver Scout should not wear the same tail colour two the meeting. years in a row.

Sometimes a whole Lodge will reach a paw print on the same night. At other times, one or more Beaver Scouts may not have enough dots for the next paw print badge. Those who don’t have enough for a paw print can be encouraged to make sure that they participate in adventures so that they can get their next paw print.

[ 9 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Year-End Review Badges • Did we feel frustrated, surprised or delighted this year? At the end of the year, the whole Colony reviews its Pond Maps. (Emotional) The Colony Leadership Team helps in this review. The goal is for • Did we need to respect each other during our activities? the Colony to complete at least one adventure in each Program and/or Area during the year. The point of this Year-End Review is to Did we learn about God and our world this year? (Spiritual) engage everyone in a review of the year as a Colony and to talk The Canadian Path Beaver Scout CHAPTER 12 about what the Beaver Scouts and Scouters have learned and Linking Badge accomplished together. It is not meant to be a pass/fail process for either individual Beaver Scouts or the Colony as a whole. At Youth who have participated in the Beaver Scout program the conclusion of the review, everyone in the Colony gets a receive a Canadian Path Beaver Scout linking badge to wear on Year-End Review Beaver Scout Badge appropriate to their tail their Cub Scout uniform. The Canadian Path badge will be group colour. These badges are added to the Pond Map. presented at the swim-up ceremony in the spring. This linking badge is an acknowledgment and celebration of the youth’s personal journey. Prior to swim-up and the presentation of the badge, Beaver Scouts have the opportunity to: Some Colonies may wish to provide a second Year-End Review Badge to be worn on the Beaver Scout vest on the • Meet with some Cub Scouts and hear about what left hand side. However, this should not be done instead Cub Scouts do of placing the badge on the map. It is important to mark • Take part in linking activities with other Sections the personal progress on the Pond Map. • Discuss with their Scouters what they are looking forward to in Cub Scouts The Beaver Scout Personal Questions for Year-End Review Achievement Badges Remember keep this quick and fun. Give a cheer for what Beaver Scouts have the opportunity to achieve you’ve done! 16 Personal Achievement badges, which are usually • Point to the different Program Areas and ask: “What did we worked on as an individual. do at Rascal’s River this year?” “What did we do in Echo’s The Beaver Scouts, in consultation with a Scouter, plan three Mountains?” And so on. Be ready to prompt with clues to requirements to complete for each badge. They may choose spark memory of themes and activities. either from the suggested requirements or they may define • What activities did you enjoy the most this year? their own requirements that meet the educational objective. • What was a challenge for you this year? • What did you learn that you didn’t know before? • Does anyone have something in your Backpacks from an Personal Achievement Badges adventure this year that you’d like to show us again? for Beaver Scouts

In addition, do a brief review of SPICES. Exploring Beaver Beavers of the World Earth Beaver Athletic Beaver Remember, in Scouting our goal is to learn and grow in every part of who we are. That’s what we call our SPICES. Leader Beaver Chef Beaver (focus on leadership) Let’s review the SPICES: Beaver Heroes (focus on the Musical Beaver (Hint: the Beaver Scouts will yell, “Yes,” for each one) leadership we see in others) • Did we work together and work with other people this Pet Care Beaver Scientific Beaver year? (Social) Tech Beaver Creative Beaver • Did we use our bodies this year? (Physical) Community Beaver Spirit Beaver • Did we use our brains and learn something this year? (focus on service) (focus on spirituality) (Intellectual) Canada Beaver Friendship Beaver • Did we face challenges this year? (Character) (focus on values)

[ 10 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Outdoor Adventure Skills Awards is helpful if the Scouter uses SPICES questions or ask This set of awards allows the Beaver Scout to build Scouting questions such as: skills that they will use along their journey from Beaver Scouts • What do you know now that you did not know before through to Rover Scouts. Each of the Outdoor Adventure Skills you were a Beaver Scout? awards has nine stages. For Beaver Scouts, these are typically • What is the best thing you have done as a earned as a Colony. Outdoor Adventure Skill Awards are worn Beaver Scout?

CHAPTER 12 on the Beaver Scout uniform. This is meant to encourage the • What is the most challenging thing you have done as a Beaver Scouts, under the mentorship of their Scouters, to Beaver Scout? pursue the Outdoor Adventure Skills Awards. Only the highest • What did you do to earn this badge? stage earned in each Outdoor Adventure Skill is worn. • What was your favourite adventure as a Beaver Scout? • How have you helped take care of the world? North Star Award • How have you worked hard? Had fun? Helped family and friends? The North Star Award is the pinnacle of the Beaver Scout • How have you shared with someone else as a journey. Part way through their White Tail year, the Northern Beaver Scout? Lights ceremony marks the beginning of the Beaver Scout • What adventures would you like to have in Cub Scouts Northern Lights Quest. At a special ceremony, the White Tails next year? What Outdoor Adventure Skills do you want receive their Northern Lights tail to symbolize the start of the to keep exploring? Northern Lights Quest. During the ceremony, they receive special scrolls (tied up with ribbon or string) that will guide • Outdoor Adventure Skills. A total of five Outdoor them on the quest (outlining the process for achieving the Adventure Skill stages are to be achieved by Beaver award). As a team and as individuals, they are asked to Scouts in order to achieve their North Star Award. These demonstrate excellence in what they have learned as Beaver stages may be worked on through all years of the Beaver Scouts in order to earn their North Star Award. When they have Scout program as well as concurrently with the Northern completed this quest, a celebration is held at which they are Light Quest project. The total number of stages needs presented with two North Star Award badges: one to iron onto to be completed prior to presentation of the North Star their maps and the other to wear on their Cub Scout uniforms. Award. Beaver Scouts may explore a number of Outdoor This award can be earned by White Tail Beaver Scouts, even if Adventure Skills by doing one stage in each, or they can they are in their first year in Scouting. The focus is on the focus on gaining several stages in two or three Outdoor personal journey, individually appropriate challenge and the Adventure Skills, according to the individual interests and willingness of the Beaver Scout to work hard. abilities of the Beaver Scout. • The Northern Lights Quest Project The Beaver Scout Northern Lights Quest Objective: Complete a challenging project that provides There are four components to achieving the North Star Award. meaningful personal development for the Beaver Scout, The Beaver Scout follows these steps in the Quest: and makes a positive difference in the local, national or • Review. This is meant to be fun and to engage the Beaver global community. The three key components: Scout in storytelling about her or his personal journey i. individually challenging and meaningful through Beaver Scouts. The Beaver Scout should come ii. something the youth cares about away from this process amazed at what he or she has iii. makes a positive difference in the local, national or learned and done as a Beaver Scout and feeling proud. It global community should last no more than 15 minutes. A Scouter takes the This project is the Beaver Scout’s capstone experience Beaver Scout through her or his Beaver Scout personal in the Section. There are to be no set time limits or set progression by looking at his or her map of the Pond and requirements other than the above criteria. Scouters should talking about the activities in which he or she has taken provide guidance on selecting an appropriately challenging part as well as the Outdoor Adventure Skills Awards and project that meets the above criteria. Personal Achievement Badges she or he has earned. It

[ 11 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Beaver Scouts are required to complete a set number • Take part in a two-night sleepover (without parents). The of volunteer service hours. These hours do not have to sleepover could involve sleeping either in cabins or in tents be completed within Scouting and do not have to be as appropriate to the Colony and Area, and by decision of completed as part of one activity or event. Although the White Tails. volunteer service activities completed as part of the • Connect a Beaver Scout-age Section in another part of the Section’s program do count towards this requirement, world (Keas, Joeys, Tiger Scouts, etc.) and/or in another

CHAPTER 12 youth should be encouraged to find their own opportunities part of Canada and decide on a project you can do together to give back to the community in a way that has special to help take care of the earth. meaning to them. • Gather information about an endangered forest animal and present it to the Lodge/Colony in a fun way (i.e. 2-3 facts The Project Process with pictures, a game, a puzzle, a song, etc.). Then invite A Scouter who is moving up to Cub Scouts with these Beaver your Lodge to work together to raise funds to help protect Scouts is a good candidate for helping encourage and mentor that animal. the Northern Lights Quest. • Learn about a local, national or international project such as the Scout Brotherhood Fund, an animal shelter • Plan: The Beaver Scouts who are on their Northern Lights or a children’s hospital. Create posters or a PowerPoint Quest may complete this project individually or as a slideshow to share what you’ve learned. Fundraise to group, as long as everyone is challenged, contributes support the project. If possible, present the money meaningfully and has the opportunity to put a good in person. effort into the project. The Plan questions used for the • Design and build a woodcraft project that benefits the Personal Achievement Badges provide a template for this community. planning. The project plan is jointly approved by the Colony • Plan, prepare and then share a personal interest at a Leadership Team and the Scouters. nursing home, on one or more occasions. Visit with the • Do: Execute the project, making sure that, if working as residents and learn of their interests. a group, each youth has the opportunity for input and • Carry out a community beautification project, such as participation. planting a flower garden for a school or church. Ask garden • Review: Use the SPICES question card for review as well as centres for donated bulbs or bedding plants. these questions: • What did you enjoy about this project? • What was a challenge for you in this project? LINKING WITH OTHER SECTIONS • What do you know now that you did not know before? Linking activities with other Sections are an essential part of • What would you do differently next time? Why? The Canadian Path. Joint activities with another Section or with • What positive difference have you made in the lives of all Sections together add to the fun and inspire youth in the others in your community, this country or the world adventure of Scouting. These activities should happen through the accomplishment of this project? throughout the Scouting Year, and not just in the spring.

Share your project with your Lodge or Colony or Group in some Trackers (the second-year Cub Scouts) will be seeking way. Completion is approved jointly by the Colony Leadership opportunities to join with the whole Colony in activities Team and Scouters. and/or to invite the White Tail Beaver Scouts to join in Cub Scout activities. Examples for the Quest (but not limited to these): The Colony Leadership Team plans at least two activities during Remember, if the Beaver Scout has already done this activity the year with one or more of the other Sections. alone or as part of the Colony, then it is not an appropriate choice for the Northern Lights Quest. • Complete a one day 8-10 kilometre hike and along the way pick up litter.

[ 12 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Friends of the Forest Rusty (Fox) • Character traits: cunning, adaptable, Names for Scouters agile, diplomatic The names of the Friends of the Forest are chosen by Beaver Tic Tac (Squirrel) Scouts as names for their Scouters (both adult Scouters and youth Scouters from other Sections) based on the names in this • Character traits: organized, resourceful, playful, chatty, CHAPTER 12 list and/or other names and characters that the Beaver Scouts energetic, sociable, independent, curious, friendly, come up with themselves. Typically, the Contact Scouter for the mischievous Colony is called “Malak” (just as “Akela” is typically the Contact Boomer (Rabbit) Scouter for a Cub Pack). The whole Colony participates in choosing the name for a Scouter. After the new, fully-screened • Character traits: shy, vigilant, faithful, nurturing Scouter has been part of several meetings, the Colony Leadership Team meets and, with the support of a Scouter, thinks about the Bramble (Mouse) new Scouter’s characteristics. The Colony Leadership Team • Character traits: playful, inquisitive, organized, orderly decides upon two or three possible names, ensuring that there will not be a duplicate name among Scouters. The Scouter, for Zip (Bumblebee) whom the name is being chosen, has the right to veto a name he • Character traits: industrious, creative, inspirational or she really does not want. Designated White Tails then present the names to the Colony. The voting may take place by show of Beavers: Big Brown, Chip, and Chatter hands, the dropping of a woodchip into a container labelled with • Character traits: determined, strong- the name, or a cheer for the name. willed, builders, overseers, protectors, industrious, hardworking, BUT also gentle, reasoning creatures who Ringtail (Raccoon) enjoy playing practical jokes

• Character traits: curious, confident, Big Brown is one of the names used for the Colony mascot. This strong and muscular (athletic) is not a Scouter name. Big Brown is wise and friendly. • Lightning (White Tail Deer) Other possible mascot names: Buckie, Little Brown. • Character traits: caring, kind, compassionate, creativity, and one who encourages Chip and Chatter are twin beavers, but each has his own adventure personality: • Acorn (Chipmunk) Chip – industrious, hard-working, strong • Character traits: independent, trustful, curious, inquisitive, fearless, playful Chatter – playful, energetic, prankster

Malak (Owl) In the pond and the wetlands, here are other character ideas: (also see Rascal’s River) • Character traits: insightful, understanding, problem solver, guardian, patient Bubbles (Fish) • Character traits: open-minded, proud, confident, Hawkeye (Hawk) inspirational Hopper (Frog) • Character traits: observant, visionary, • Character traits: energetic, resourceful, protective powerful, intuitive, fast Drake (Wood duck) Talon (Eagle) • Character traits: sensitive, graceful, agile • Character traits: ingenious, noble, strong, courageous, wise

[ 13 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Rascal (Otter) regularly as part of the leadership team • Character traits: friendly, helpful, throughout the year, then a special name energetic, dynamic should be chosen for that Cub Scout from below. Chinook (Salmon) • Character traits: strong, proud, wise, confident, diligent Wolves Character traits: cautious (of strangers) but curious, elusive by CHAPTER 12 Skitter (Dragonfly) nature, attuned to environment, devoted, cooperative, playful, • Character traits: mature, agile, poised, social, intelligent, expressive communicators, loving happy, visionary Grey Paw – a wolf who can move quietly through the jungle Rainbow • Character traits: inspirational, peaceful Marrok – Latin root for wolf Roukan – Japanese, meaning the guidance of the wolf Sunshine council • Character traits: hopeful, encouraging Blaze – Old Breton for wolf Echo (Bat) • Character traits: sensitive, intuitive, Vark – Norwegian for ‘bright wolf’ nurturing, strong family relations, Cana – Celtic for young wolf communicative Striker – an energetic wolf Thunder (Mountain Goat) • Character traits: independent, surefooted, BEAVER SCOUT CEREMONIES understanding, agile In Scouting, many ceremonies may have quite a history to them and still play an important and traditional part in our Wiley (Coyote) programs today. • Character traits: clever, resourceful, ingenious, mischievous

Rufus, Red, Bobtail (Bobcats) Ceremonial Formation • Character traits: patient, shy, mysterious, resourceful, The basic formation for all Beaver Scout ceremonies is tenacious “Riverbanks” the two straight (more or less) lines on either side of an imaginary river. Rojo, Whiskers (Lynx) • Character traits: solitary, curious, bold, protective, attentive, instructive COLONY CEREMONIES

Aurora and Boris (male and female names derived from Aurora Borealis) The Ceremonies of the Beaver Scout Colony • Character traits: lively, colourful • Opening of the Meeting Ceremony • Closing of the Meeting Ceremony • Badge Presentation Ceremony • Investiture & Tail Ceremony AKELA’S JUNGLE (Linking) • Formal Campfire • Northern Lights Tails Ceremony & Quest Launch The wolf names below are for Cub Scouts who work regularly in • Swim-up (Advancement) Ceremony leadership with the Colony. These are not for Scouters. We suggest that “Grey Paw,” along with the Cub’s first name, be used for Cub Scouts who come to help for just a week or two: i.e. Grey Paw Jason, Grey Paw Amy, etc. If a Cub Scout helps

[ 14 ] THE CANADIAN PATH The Ceremonies The Scouter then calls out, “Turn in.” At this command, the All ceremonies presented here will follow the same explanation Beaver Scouts turn in towards the centre of the river, so that format so that you can fully understand the significance and the two lines are facing each other. meaning of these ceremonies. They are presented in the The White Tail Beaver who is leading the ceremony stretches following format: out his or her arms sideways, and then lowers them, saying “Chopping Positions”. At this signal, all Beaver Scouts take the

CHAPTER 12 The “Build a Dam” formation is used in informal activity chopping position: feet on floor and body in crouching situations. When “Build a Dam” is called, youth and position, with elbows touching knees, forearms straight up Scouters join hands to form a circle. and both hands in Beaver Sign (position representing paws on tree trunks). When the Beaver Scouts are in the chopping position, the • Introduction: Each ceremony will first be introduced and White Tail asks in a loud voice, “Who are we and what do the purpose clearly explained so you can understand the we do?” importance of the ceremony. • Requirements: The required elements of the ceremony As loudly as they can, the Beaver Scouts reply: “Beavers, will be clearly defined. These are the points that must be Beavers, Beavers! Sharing, Sharing, Sharing!” Immediately after included in the ceremony in order to ensure continuity in this, in unison, the Beaver Scouts call, “Ooo-oo-OO!”, starting the program across Scouts Canada. We want those youth quietly and building ever louder. At maximum volume, Beaver who move to Groups in others parts of their province or Scouts leap up to do a Tail Slap (clap hands behind back). another part of Canada to fit in and immediately recognize What they’re imitating is the swishing sound of the water what is going on, regardless of where they are in Canada. as the beavers swim from the bottom of the pond to break • Procedure: The general way the ceremony should follow the surface. with little or no deviation. Regardless of an additional Following this, the adventure or meeting begins. theme or special location, the outlined procedure should be consistent in every Colony across the country. CLOSING CEREMONY • Creative Examples: This is a great opportunity for the Introduction Colony Leadership Team to offer leadership. Ideas can be The Closing Ceremony is used at the end of each weekly found online to spark your imagination. Beaver Scouts and meeting. It can also be used to signal the conclusion of any Scouters are free to run their ceremonies creatively as long gathering of Beaver Scouts. The Closing Ceremony helps Beaver as the key elements are included. Scouts with the transition from Beaver Scout meeting to home. It is an opportune time to remind the Beaver Scouts of what OPENING CEREMONY they will be doing next and to send them off with a desire to be Introduction at the next Colony meeting/activity. The Opening Ceremony is used at the beginning of weekly meetings. It can also be used to signal the beginning of any Requirements and Procedure gathering of Beaver Scouts. The Opening Ceremony helps All Beaver Scouts and Scouters take part in the Closing Beaver Scouts with the transition from home (or school) Ceremony. Start the ceremony in the same manner as the to Beaver Scout meeting and signals that everything is ready Opening Ceremony. to begin. Once Riverbanks are formed, a moment of gratitude, reflection or the Beaver Scout Prayer is shared. If a prayer or blessing is Requirements and Procedure used, it is best to use the same one consistently week by week. All Beaver Scouts and Scouters take part in the Opening White Tail Beavers lead this. Ceremony. To start the ceremony, a Scouter stands in the Next, the White Tail leading the ceremony asks all Beaver middle of the pond next to Big Brown Beaver, holds out both Scouts to assume “Campfire Position” (sit down cross-legged). arms in front of him or her (but spread wide) and yells “River At this point, the Badge Presentation Ceremony takes place (if Banks.” At this signal, the Beaver Scouts form two lines (river there are Personal Achievement or Outdoor Adventure Skills formation), one off each of the Scouter’s arms. badges to present). (See Badge Presentation Ceremony below.)

[ 15 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Once the badges have been presented, share any BADGE PRESENTATION CEREMONY announcements with the Beaver Scouts and be sure to remind them about the exciting activities they have helped plan for the Introduction next week! The badge presentation ceremony is often part of the Closing Ceremony, though it can also be used as part of other Finally, the White Tail who is leading the Closing Ceremony ceremonies such as the Swim-up Ceremony or Northern Lights raises an arm above his or her head and Beaver Scouts follow

CHAPTER 12 Award presentation ceremony. the action. With the palms of their hands, all Beaver Scouts make one last resounding slap on the floor in front of Requirements and Procedure themselves saying “Good Night, Beavers, and Busy Building Tomorrow!” All Beaver Scouts and Scouters are present for this ceremony. If not being done in conjunction with the Closing Ceremony, start MEANING OF THE TAIL COLOURS the ceremony in the same manner as the Opening Ceremony. Brown Tail Once Riverbanks are formed, ask all Beaver Scouts to assume “Campfire Position” (sit down cross-legged). Natural World: The brown tail represents the colour of wild beavers’ fur, and the Earth where we live and where For the badge presentation, one by one, youth are asked to things grow. (Remind Beaver Scouts of their responsibility swim up the river from the bottom of the river. To do this, they to help take care of the world.) walk behind the other Beaver Scouts until they reach the bottom of the river, then “swim” up the middle of the river Growth and Development: The brown tail symbolizes a banks to the youth or Scouter who will be presenting the time of discovery and potential growth, when Beaver badges. The youth is presented with the badges he or she has Scouts are entering a new phase in life and discovering a earned and is congratulated in a way chosen by the Colony broader world beyond family and close friends. Think of Leadership Team. The youth then turns towards his or her the brown earth where a seed is buried just waiting for riverbank and, walking down the outside of the river, returns to the right opportunity to grow. and sits down in his or her spot. The next youth to be presented Blue Tail with a badge(s) is called forward. Natural World: In nature, blue represents the sky and water. INVESTITURE AND TAIL CEREMONY Growth and Development: The blue tail symbolizes the The Investiture ceremony is a very important part of Scouting immense opportunities to explore now opened up to tradition. In this ceremony, returning youth and Scouters Beaver Scouts whose abilities are expanding and re-affirm their promise and commitment to Lord Baden- changing. Think of how endless the sky or sea are when Powell’s vision, while the new youth and Volunteers have the you’re standing on the shore. excitement of making their promise for the very first time. White Tail For the Beaver Scouts, the presentation of the brown, blue and Natural World: The white tail represents the moon and white tails are part of this ceremony. The presentation of tails is the stars. They give us light to help us find our way the way we celebrate how the Beaver Scouts have grown. through the darkness of the night. Beaver Scouts enjoy receiving these tails and seeing how their journey has progressed. Growth and Development: The white tail symbolizes distant goals, which seem difficult and far away, but Requirements which can be reached. Traveling to the moon was once How you develop your investiture and tail ceremony is up to considered impossible, but now we look forward to you. However it should have the following elements: travels to Mars and beyond. Through hard work and determination, we prove that nothing is impossible. As • This ceremony is planned by the Colony Leadership Team the stars in the night sky guide adventurers home, the who, with support of the Scouters, work to make it very special because it celebrates what Scouting is all about! White Tail Beaver Scouts guide the Colony. • The ceremony is held outdoors, if at all possible. If not, make sure it has an outdoor theme.

[ 16 ] THE CANADIAN PATH • The Beaver Scout Flag is held by the youth and Scouters • The Scouter calls up one youth at a time to receive his or while reciting their promise. her brown tail. When a Beaver Scout’s name is called, the • The new neckers and woggles are presented to those youth takes two steps back from the riverbank, walks to making the promise for the first time. (Returning Beavers the bottom of the river and swims towards the Scouter who have grown might wish to exchange for a larger necker conducting the ceremony. If you have a Cub Scout or at this time.) Scouter who is a youth from another Section, he or she

CHAPTER 12 • The Beaver Scout Promise is recited by all Beaver Scouts could lead this part of the ceremony. The tail is buttoned (new and returning) and the Scout Promise is recited by on. The Brown Tail Beaver Scouts remain standing at the Scouters (new and returning.) front, forming a Brown Tail group. • Group, Area, Council and Section badges are presented to • Once all Brown Tails have been presented with their tails, a those who need them. parent/grandparent/guardian is invited to come and stand • Parents/guardians are invited to and involved in this behind each Brown Tail. For Brown Tails who do not have a significant ceremony. parent present, a Scouter will stand with them. • The meaning behind each tail colour and the difference of • The Scouter speaks briefly about the importance of the each year in the Beaver Scout program is explained to the Beaver Scout promise and how it joins us to Scouts across youth and parents. Canada and around the world. • Although the ceremony should stay the same (relatively) • The Brown Tails, as a group, hold on to the Beaver Scout from Colony to Colony, Groups are welcome to establish flag with the left hand and make the Beaver Scout Salute their own traditions. with the right hand. With support of all the Beaver Scouts, they then say the Beaver Scout Promise as a group. This is Procedure not a test of memory! • Neckers and woggles are given to the parent/Scouter with The ceremony begins outdoors at the beginning of the path the each youth to place on the Brown Tails. Make sure you give group will walk for the ceremony. The Colony and parents walk to an opportunity for excited parents to take pictures! a new location for the presentation and investiture of each Tail • All Scouters congratulate the Beaver Scouts with the left- Group to symbolize the Beaver Scouts’ growth and progression. handshake and they return to their spot by walking outside A Scouter begins by welcoming everyone and explaining what the river (they do not walk back up the river). If the Colony will happen. The group then walks to the first stop, where the Leadership Team has chosen a cheer for congratulations, Brown Tails will be presented with their tails and then invested. this is offered now. Note: it is helpful to have one person designated to take care of • The group then walks to the Blue Tail Stop. neckers, tails, badges, etc. for each Tail Group. A different Scouter could be in charge of leading the ceremony at each stop. Blue Tail Stop Repeat the same ceremony as for the Brown Tails with the Brown Tails Stop following changes: • The Scouter calls “Riverbanks” and Beaver Scouts and • Speak of what it means to be a Blue Tail. Scouters form the “riverbanks.” Parents stand behind the • Have both new Blue Tails and returning Blue Tails repeat riverbanks on both sides, possibly behind their own child. the promise together. • Ask the Beaver Scouts what the meaning of a brown tail • Acknowledge the leadership role Blue Tails offer in the could be. Encourage as many ideas as possible, but make Colony. sure the “natural world” points listed in the “Meaning • Present neckers and badges to only the new youth. (The of the Tail Colours” (see side bar) are mentioned and returning youth continue to wear neckers from the previous understood. Next, explain the significance of the first year unless they need a bigger one.) stage in Beaver Scouts, as described in the “Growth and • Congratulate the Blue Tails in the way chosen by the Development” (see side bar). Colony Leadership Team.

[ 17 ] THE CANADIAN PATH White Tail Stop the traditions and rules. Let this be a time when the Repeat the same ceremony as for the Blue Tails with the experienced Beaver Scouts share traditions with the new following changes: Beaver Scouts. • Speak of what it means to be a White Tail. Requirements and Procedure • Have both new White Tails and returning White Tails repeat A typical campfire for Beaver Scouts lasts about 30 minutes. It the promise together. CHAPTER 12 has both active and reflective components to it, as shown in • Emphasize the leadership role they have together in their the typical campfire layout below: Lodges and as the Colony Leadership Team. • Present neckers and badges to only the new youth. (The Active Section • Opening returning youth continue to wear neckers from the previous • Welcoming Song - Round (e.g. “The year unless they need a bigger one.) More We Get Together”) • Remind them that, in a few months, they will begin their • Action Song (e.g. “I’m a Little Teapot ”) Northern Lights Quest and work toward the Northern Lights Award. • Skit (e.g. “I need to go Weee!”) • Congratulate the White Tails in the way chosen by the • Yell (e.g. “The Tony the Tiger Cheer”) Colony Leadership Team. • Action Song (e.g. “Mother Gooney Bird”) Closing Stop • Skit (e.g. “I Don’t Have a Skit!”) At the end of the trail: • Yell (e.g. Round of applause) • Invest new, Volunteer-ready Scouters. Remember to use Transition Section • General Song (e.g. “Ging Gang Goolie”) the Scout Promise (not the Beaver Scout promise) when Reflective Section • Scouter’s Five investing Scouters. Beaver Scouts can place the necker on the Scouter and announce the Scouter’s Friends of the • Spiritual Song or A Beaver’s Own Forest name. • Closing or Prayer • Thank parents/grandparents/guardians for coming and remind them of their role in making the Beaver Scout NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST CEREMONY program successful. This is a special ceremony where we celebrate the White Tail • Share a moment of reflection, a Beaver Scout’s Own or a Beaver Scouts who are ready to start their journey to Cub Scouter’s Five. Scouts. During this ceremony, they receive their Northern • Conduct the Closing Ceremony, if you are not returning to Lights Tail as well as the scroll outlining their Northern the meeting place. Lights Quest.

FORMAL CAMPFIRE FOR BEAVER SCOUTS It is very likely that a youth’s fondest memories of his or her You may wish to use a story book about the Northern Scouting experiences are of the times he or she sat around an Lights such as one by Inuit author, Mindy Dwyer: Aurora: evening’s campfire. Campfires have a magical quality to them A Tale of the Northern Lights (Alaska Northwest Books, — a quality that often defies description. Where else can 2001) or you might find an Aboriginal “Northern Lights” Volunteers and youth stand up together and make a total fool legend related to your area of Canada or you might tell of themselves singing “I’m a Little Teapot,” all the while feeling your own story. The purpose is to make this a significant totally at home? and magical moment for the White Tail Beaver Scouts. A formal campfire is something Beaver Scouts should experience at an early age. When the campfire just involves the Beaver Scouts, you can relax the formal rules. At the same times, this is an important opportunity to learn about respect

[ 18 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Requirements and Procedure every other ceremony. Begin in the Riverbanks formation. A Cub Scout or a Scouter Once all White Tails have received their Northern Lights Tail tells a story about the Northern Lights. and map, the ceremony is concluded and the Cub Scout(s) and The youth are then told: designated Scouters lead the White Tail Beavers to an area where the Scouters go over the quest with the White Tail “Tonight, when the Northern Lights shine in the night sky (the Beavers. This is their first planning meeting as a Northern Lights CHAPTER 12 other Beaver Scouts wave glow sticks or flashlights), you White Quest group to begin discussing how they are going to achieve Tail Beavers are not the only ones looking at them. There are some this quest as they prepare for Cub Scouts. It is also an other visitors who are looking to the night sky. From Akela’s opportunity for them to ask questions of the Cubs Scouts about Jungle, some Cub Scouts from the Wolf Cub Pack have come. They the Cub Scout program. Have the White Tail Beavers take their keep their distance at first. (If you have Cub Scouts present, they cloth maps out and do a quick review of what they’ve done in act this out.) Yet one comes forward to see what the White Tails the program so far and then locate Akela’s Jungle and the are doing, and soon invites the other Cub Scouts to join. The Cub Northern Lights area. (Note: this is not the personal review that Scouts sense that the White Tail Beaver Scouts are eager to begin is part of the quest, but simply a chance to orient and beginning a journey to the Northern Lights, and discover more about thinking about the quest they are undertaking.) This special themselves and what they can be in the world. The Cub Scouts meeting time is held while the rest of the Blue Tails and Brown know what lies beyond the Northern Lights. Tails continue with games or activities. They have brought a special map to guide the White Tails on this journey. They sense that now is the time to share the knowledge SWIM-UP CEREMONY contained in this Northern Lights map.” (ADVANCEMENT CEREMONY) White Tails are called up the river one at a time and presented This is an essential ceremony that celebrates the advancement with their Northern Lights Tail. Then a Cub Scout (if possible) of the Beaver Scouts as they continue their journey into Akela’s presents each White Tail Beaver with the map for his or her Jungle. The ceremony itself is fairly rigid, as it involves the Cub Northern Lights Quest, which (upon completion) will result in Pack, but how you present it is up to you. If possible, hold this the North Star Award. Make a big deal about this quest being ceremony with all Sections of your Group so that the Beaver something that only White Tail Beavers can go on. After Scouts move up to Cubs Scouts, then Cub Scouts to Scouts, and receiving the scroll, the White Tail then sits back down as in so on.

CEREMONY FORMATION

Cub Pack

White Tails Swimming Up Keeo

Beaver Leaders Akela

[ 19 ] THE CANADIAN PATH Requirements and Procedure NORTH STAR AWARD The ceremony begins in the same manner as the Opening PRESENTATION CEREMONY Ceremony, with the Colony in the Riverbanks formation and the The North Star Award Ceremony is the first presentation of a Cub Pack at ease in the Pack Parade Circle, leaving an opening major award for the Northern Lights Tails youth. It signifies that facing the Colony. A Colony Scouter calls out the names of the they have completed the quest that began at their Northern Northern Light Tail Beaver Scouts who are swimming up. As Lights Tail Ceremony. The North Star Award is a special badge,

CHAPTER 12 their name is called, each Beaver Scout “swims” up the river to the pinnacle achievement of the Beaver Scout Section. This the Colony Scouter and stands facing them. award is worn on the Cub Scout uniform. Colony Scouter: “Beaver Scouts, I invite you to remember your The award should be presented by the Group’s Youth Beaver Scout Promise as you prepare to cross the forest to the Commissioner (or Group Commissioner if there is no Youth jungle beyond. Once again I ask you to join with me in the Beaver Group Commissioner) at a special venue, with all those Scout Promise.” receiving the award, their parents and other invited guests in attendance. The key is to make the ceremony special for the All make the Beaver Scout sign. Beaver Scouts without making it too long. The Colony All: “I promise to love God and help take care of the world.” Leadership Team has input into the location and other aspects If there are any presentations of badges or special gifts to of the ceremony. It is a remarkable achievement for the youth, the Northern Light Tail Beaver Scouts, then do it here. Gift and it needs to be recognized as such. presentations could include a compass or a headlamp. Colony Scouter: “Beaver Scouts, we wish you the best on your Scouting journey as you join the Wolf Cub Pack.” The Beaver Scouts now shake hands with the Scouters and then, escorted by two Cub Scouts, walk up the river formed by their Colony to stand facing the Pack Scouters and the Pack. The Cubs Scouts bring the new Cub Scouts to Akela and say, “Akela, these are the new Cub Scouts, I have told you about. This is (name, name and name.)” Akela shakes their hands and welcomes them into the Pack. Akela asks the youth to make the Beaver Scout sign, then to straighten out the two fingers to make the Cub Scout sign. Akela returns the salute and welcomes the new Runner Cub Scouts to the Pack. Introductions should not be necessary because the youth will have already met the Pack Scouters and the Tracker Cub Scouts as part of linking activities. The Cub Scout Pack continues with its ceremony.

[ 20 ] THE CANADIAN PATH CUB SCOUTS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE CHAPTER 13

Cub Scouting on The Canadian Path

Cub Scouting is for youth ages 8-10. The theme of the Cub Scout program is inspired by The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling, in which a jungle wolf pack in India adopts an abandoned young boy. Youth of Cub Scout age come together in small groups called Lairs. Lairs are usually made up of about eight youth. Collectively, Lairs make up a Cub Pack. • A Balanced Program in six program areas: Environment & “ Now Chil the Kite brings home the night Outdoors, Leadership, Active & Healthy Living, Citizenship, That Mang the Bat sets free Creative Expression and Beliefs & Values The herds are shut in byre and hut, • A journey of personal growth For loosed till dawn are we. This is the hour of pride and power, What follows is a brief overview of The Canadian Path for Talon and tush and claw. Cub Scouts. Oh, hear the call! Good hunting all That keep the Jungle Law!” SO WHAT DOES THIS ALL LOOK LIKE IN (The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling) THE CUB SCOUT PROGRAM? 1. NON-FORMAL APPROACH TO LEARNING

Non-formal learning in Cub Scouts is the knowledge The Canadian Path — the Way developed through youth-planned activities. Cub Scout Scouting Is Done In Canada activities are engaging, enjoyable, hands-on experiences. 2. SEVEN COMPONENTS OF THE SCOUT It involves: METHOD FOR CUB SCOUTS • A non-formal approach to learning All Sections in Scouting follow the Scout Method. • The seven components of the Scout Method • The Four Elements (Youth-led, Plan-Do-Review, Adventure • Cub Scout Law and Promise and SPICES) • Learning by Doing • The Team (Patrol) System in Cub Scouts is Lairs

[ 21 ] THE CANADIAN PATH CHAPTER 13 [ 22] 3. Emotional and Spiritual. Emotional The six SPICES are: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, SPICES growth through reviewing completed Adventures. through their Adventures. Cub Scouts are guidedin their developments that Cub Scouts canexplore and develop SPICES: Scouters) they review what they have learned. plan an Adventure, they and(withsupport do it, from the all activitiesin the Cub Scout program. The Cub Scouts Plan-Do-Review: the world. and about themselves learn unique opportunitiesto with Scouts Cub providesthe Scouts. AnAdventure Cub Adventure: by Scouters. supported third-yearof team Cub Scouts, decisions on what activitiesare selectedis done through a generate ideas for program activities within their Lairs,and they will do, supportedby Scouters. Cub Scouts learn to Youth-led: Chapter 1. What follows isa quick refresher. Canadian Path. These are explainedingreat detail The Four Elementsare essentialcomponents of The THE FOURELEMENTS • • • •

Beliefs & Values Beliefs Creative Expression Citizenship Active &Healthy Living Leadership & Outdoors Environment PROGRAM AREAS SIX THE Volunteer(Pack Scouters) Support Personal Progression Nature The Symbolic Framework usedis“The Jungle” SPICES are the six dimensions of personal personal six dimensionsof are the SPICES Cub Scouts decide on the Scouting activities Cub Scouts decideonthe Scouting An Adventure isanewactivity that challenges guides processis thethree-step that This 4. 5. Monkey City relatesto Monkey City Bagheera’s Hunting Grounds relates to Baloo’srelatesto Cave The Red Flower Camp relates to Council Rock relates to Jungle Map. six areas are spread over several spots on the Cub Pack ProgramScouts Canada Areas throughout theyear. These adventures. The Jungle Map helps them visit each of the six Cub Scouts usea Cub Pack Jungle Map when choosing PROGRAM AREAS SIX A BALANCEDPROGRAM IN with other ScoutingSections. with linking relates to map. map a village onthe place onthe This And inkeeping with The Swinging Bridgerelates to to relates Elephant Turf • • • • • their Scouting journey. These include: of areas. There are many ways to challenge Cub Scouts on there are many opportunities for personalgrowth ina variety individual. Over thethree yearsProgram, ofthe Cub Scout adventures,sharelearn dependsonthe what Cub Scouts unique. Although they is each Cub The developmentScout of PERSONAL GROWTH A JOURNEYOF at the end ofthe Cub Scout at the Journey. marked with abadge, the Canadian Path LinkingBadge, other ScoutingSections. with are(engaging) These Linking: Scouter. Scout reviews his or herpersonal progression with a Year-end Review: Seeonee Award.the called Scouting alongspecificcriteria. The Cub Scout Award is Award in excellence throughwhich youth demonstrate TopSection Award: creativity. They buildskillsin the Plan-Do-Review cycle. emphasizing theyouth’seach Section, and interests own PersonalBadges: Achievement move fromthey to Section. as Section awards each. progresscontinue to through The youth these Adventure Skills are innineareas with ninestagesin Outdoor AdventureSkills Awards: These are the experiencesgathered by linking The Jungle Book The Jungle Beliefs & Values Beliefs At the end of each year, each end of Cub At the Creative Expression Leadership Citizenship Each Section has a has TopEach Section Section Active &Healthy Living Outdoors theme, Cub Scouts have have Scouts theme, Cub These are defined by

THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN Environment The Outdoor The Outdoor

CHAPTER 13 when they join. Scouters will besensitive to the individualneeds would startat the samelevel as their gradepeers,regardless of youth are “Howlers”. A youth who wishes to join Cub Scouts “Runners”, Grade 4 Cub Scouts are “Trackers”, and the Grade 5 Scouts isnamed for a wolf characteristic. Grade 3 Cub Scouts are keeping with Within eachLair, there isamixture of grade/agelevels. In Lair.creativity ofthe the Lairs maybenamedby the patchcolour, the Lairnameisup to wear acolourpatch on the rightsleeve of their uniform. While Scouts pickaname for their Lair. All the members of the Lairmay Scouts so that everyone canlearn from each other. The Cub Each Lairiscomprised of amixture of the three agelevels of Cub of the Pack andare knownasaPack Scouter! and that the Lairs form aPack. As a Volunteer, you are alsopart You already know that asmallgroup of Cub Scouts makes aLair PACKCUB AND THE LAIRS Symbolic Framework Scouts Cub JUNGLE: The THE and don’t shout out to stop and be quiet. be quiet. and stop shout outto and don’t and make the signalas well. Itmay take a while, butbepatient and Scouters) muststop what they are become doing, quiet, When the signalismade,allmembers of the Pack (Cub Scouts above the head,isasignal for getting everyone’s attention. like the ears of a wolf. The Cub Scout Sign, when held high Powellexplained that thetwo arefingers ofthe Cub Scout Sign The Cub ScoutSign JUNGLE TRADITIONS Basics Cub Scouts woggle isgiven afterspecificactivitiesare completed. (whisker), Trackers have two, andHowlershave three. Each together. Each woggle has“whiskers”. Runnershave one line “woggle”, which isaclothstrip that hold the ends of the necker All Cub Scouts wear aneckerchief (necker) held together with a Youth will always progress to the nextlevel of Cub Scouts. of youth who are inagradenotconsistent with their agegroup. [ 23]

The Jungle Book The Jungle holding the hand level with the head.Baden- raising the right armbentat the elbowand last two fingers, holding downthe with thethumb “V”, a hand,opento form right two fingers onthe the first Promise.with is formed the Sign The Cub Scouts and Scouters. Itisalsoused when saying The Cub Scout Sign isused for greeting other Cub theme, eachgradelevel of Cub The Totem or Wolf Head The TotemWolfor Handshake Scout The Cub The Cub ScoutSalute or decorations. jungle games, dances, stories,songs, chants,playacting or develop. Packs maycreate ajungleatmosphere through adventurescontinued throughoutchoose the that Cub Scouts If your Cub Scouts really enjoy the jungle theme, itmaybe Jungle Atmospherea Creating six Scouting Program Areas. characters and/orlocations,andeachisrelated to one of the Jungle Map. The places on the mapare named for Cub Scouts selectadventures from areas on The Cub Scout Map The Jungle as investitures) may have optional jungle versions. language from using perform The Grand Howl opens andcloseseachmeeting.Packs can The ceremonies of the Cub Pack continue with ajungle flavour. Jungle Ceremonies Jungle Book at the centre of the circle when the Pack meeting Packcircle when the centre ofthe at the Packs maychoose to usea totem of a wolf head totem pole, which islike acrest of the Pack. Baden-Powell suggested that every Pack have a “Council Rock”. They canbeused covered by agrey blanket that symbolizes is opened. Other Packs maychoose to useabox -themed opening andclosingceremonies The Jungle Book The Jungle Canada. Flag of salute the when the Cub Scouts the head or headwear. The Salute isused hand touches exceptScout thatthe Sign, the Cub to similar is Salute Scout The Cub hand asasymbol of peace. left shakewith the members of Scouting movement. members ofthe Scouting All The Scout Handshake isusedby all . Other ceremonies (such THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN together. Jungle Book

CHAPTER 13 [ 24 ] Cub Scouts when assigning them to aLair. friendships, siblingpreferences, and the individualneeds of the each Lair, butalsohelp them besensitive to important balancing the numbers of Howlers, Trackers andRunnersin need for Howlers ofthe Remind the making thedecisions. When forming newLairs,engage the Pack Leadership Team in bytheir Scouters. supported leadership skills.InaLair, the Howlersare the leaders, important so that the Cub Scouts ineachLaircan develop possible, depending on the numbersateachagelevel. This is First of all,a Lairneedsamixture of ages,asmuchis How isa youth placedinaLair? Ikki Raksha Mang Kaa Hathi Chil Baloo Bagheera Akela names. Scouter used for tiger), Tabaqui (thejackal)and Jacala (thecrocodile) are not except for Mowgli.Badcharacters,suchas Shere Khan(the characters have been the traditional names for Pack Scouters, Book The following isaselection of characternames from enjoy choosing the names for Pack Scouters! Jungle Book The Second They are given characternames from serve asguidesandmentors for the Cub Scout adventures. Volunteers in the Cub Pack are knownasPack Scouters. They Jungle Names ...... that adoptsMowgli. The Pack lived in the Seeonee Hills. The Seeonee Award isnamedafter the Seeonee Wolf Pack KNOW?DID YOU ...... (1894)and

...... The Second Jungle Book The Second , bothby Rudyard Kipling. Cub Scouts The Jungle Book The Jungle Porcupine Mother Wolf Bat Rock Python Elephant Kite (bird) Bear Panther Wolf (1895). Good The Jungle The , or

a different Lair thantheyouth’sa different Lair. preventsawkward This A Scouter who isalsoaparent of a Cub Scout should work with therefore support them more effectively. gets to know the youth, their skillsandabilities;can important role. The Scouter who works consistently with aLair their age or participationinanother Section, can fill this two who work consistently with aLair. Scouters, regardless of be oneor should number of Scouters, there Depending onthe Assigning Scouters to supportaLair a change. or at year-end, some Cub Scouts mayneed or appreciate Lairs, once assigned,shouldstillbe flexible. During the year, Scouts inaLair. The considerationsare still the same. Pack Leadership Team will only have to place the new Cub Lairs frommaintain theyear toyear,If you considerations. the If your practice is to change Lairs each year, these are important overlap in these roles. in these be overlap Note: but any Scouter can! Contact Section Scouter: Inmany Packs, Akela does this job, serve on the also Team. appropriate leadershiproles. The Contact Section Scouter may age- and totake on ideas share their participate, Scouts to Again, the role is one of mentorshipandencouraging the Cub Leadership TeamScouter Pack other, two Scouters must work together with eachLair. meet inlocations that are notineyeshot andearshot of each Lair while stillmaintaining the Two Scouter Rule.If the Lairs gathering space of the pack, one Scouter can work with each Remember: ifallLairsmeetin various spots within the main Scouters would serve well in this role as well. from older Sections who have beenscreened to volunteer as or volunteer for leadershipandhelp them participate. Youth ideas rarelynotice youth offer who important thatthe Scouter Howlers in their leadershiproles. It would beespecially their personalprogression and to support the Trackers and in each ofthe Cub Scouts encourage ideas, to encourage their mentor totheyouth, to a be is to Lair Scouter role ofthe Lair.in that know the Cub Scouts get to in order to week The Scouters shouldbe designated to work with the sameLaireach Lair Scouters youth with disabilities maybeconsidered. situations andconflicts ofinterest. Exceptions forparents of InsomePacks, depending on size, there will naturally THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 [ 25] • • • • • • reflective timecouldbeaccomplished by any of the following: in their heads,but with practice, they will improve. This keeping theirthoughts be challenge for the will Cub The Scouts Scout’sa Cub Own for Suggestions acrossScouts Canada. diversity practices that exist within the Group and Section, as well as Scouters shouldhonourandacknowledge the diversity of faith to home. activity. Itisalsohelpfulin the transition from Cub Scouts Closing Ceremony ahike, atameeting, acamp or another A Cub Scout’s Own isareflective time thatmaybepart of the Scout’sA Cub Own proud ofdoing A moment to reflect onsomethingeach Cub Scout was A prayer learnedandrepeated together asa Cub Pack A moment of silence for areason shared with the youth Showing respect for each other? with theother along Cub Scouts? Workinga team? as getting best Did youBest….” doyour“Do your questions. can offeroneortwo One ofthe Cub Scouts or Scouters relates tothatdirectionmeeting/activity that the directions asa Scouter namessomething from the HaveReflection. the eachof Cub Scoutsturnto face Experiencing Service,Stopping for Naming Gratitude, Compass:Internal Welcomingthe Wonder,Referto Toare thankful name onething which they for

Section. appropriatehave training for their if they ratio toward the be countedin this ratio; further, Scouters will only count to the and Scouts Canada Child YouthPolicyin order to Safety age of 18. Scouters need to becompletely screened according counted in the ratio, aslong there are two Scouters over the Scouters between the ages of 14-18 with Wood BadgeIare Parent Helpersare notcountedin this ratio. meeting area and on activities outside of the meetingarea. always be atleast two Scouters working with youth, bothin the The ratio of Scouters to Cub Scouts is1:6,but there must NEEDED IN A PACK? SCOUTERS ARE MANY HOW Book! By the By-laws, Policies &Procedures: 4008.2.) found at Scouts.ca. (Information aboutratiosisinsection Scouters) are found in ratio ofyouth to as the Policies(such of Scouts Canada Cub Scout activities! Cub Scout to know where to find thecurrent information relating to immediately. Noprintcopiesare available.It’s important that aschangesare made, they canbeupdated Policies is By-laws, only available and Procedures online so KNOW?DID YOU By-laws, Policies By-laws, and Procedures THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

which is which CHAPTER 13 [ 26] • • • • Howlers are “the voice of the Pack”. They: Howlers • • • • their own Personal Achievement Badges. They: Trackers continuemakingchoices on the Pack adventures and Trackers • • • • • Runners learn the “way of the Pack” by: Runners Each Cub Scout hasarole within the Cub Scout Pack. SCOUT PACK CUB WITHIN THE LEADERSHIP YOUTH HOWLERS: RUNNERS, TRACKERSAND during the adventuresduring the Offer guidanceandassistance to the Runnersand Trackers and selectadventures and WorkScouters todecidetheorder Howlers with other the Pack Guide the Lair inrecommending the adventures for Mentor the Cub Scouts who are in their Lairs “FriendsForest”. ofthe the planning meetings. They are given specialnamesas Leadership Team andhelp represent the Beaver Scouts in on aregular basisare considered part of the Colony Note: up to Cub movingScouts. for them Connect with the White Tail Beaver Scouts inpreparation adventuremutual throughout theyeara sharing adventures, planningandconductingseveral activities, or Assist the Beaver Scout Colony by helping with their as games Assist in the running of the Cub Pack or Lairactivities,such Pack way ofthe and the Act asmentors to the Runnersandhelp them learnskills Achievement Badges interestsPersonal throughExploring the Sharing specialskillsandknowledge with their Lair easily joined as Cub Scouts arrive atameeting) Leading their Lair or Pack in“gathering activities”(activities Using the Plan-Do-Review cycle for adventures Helping their Lairchoose their Pack journeys

Trackers who attendBeaver Scout meetings • • • The Pack Leadership Team: • • Pack Leadership Team. This team ismadeup of Howlers from eachLaircome together regularly aspart of the Leadership TeamPack • • • Leadership Team. aren’t ready. Itis askill that will be developed through the Pack if they not makeforce thedecisions but dothemto possible, program, andgive them asmany leadership opportunities as input tothe provideevery opportunityto encourage theyouth them. Developing leadershipskillsisaprocess. Allow and to participateandplan,particularly when the role isnew for different, andsomeHowlersmaybemore willing than others It isimportant to remember that eachgroup of youth is facilitate discussion Held eitherinacorner of the meetingspace or outside to Brief (15minutesat the most) Pack Leadership Team MeetingFormat • Section Award approvesawarding ofthe and Reviews the Cub Scout Top adventuresPack Meets todecidethe yearthe Scouting Meets to mentornewHowlers on their roles at the start of Two Scouters All Howlers camps, hikes, etc. May take responsibility for equipmentuseandstorageat materials, collecting dues, helping with attendance,etc. Support the Pack inadministrative tasks, suchasgathering Take aleadershiprole with adventures leads rightinto the next. adventureif one can occurtogether but they meetings, Pack Leadership Team will typically happenatseparate Note: Creates aPack Code of Conduct with input from eachLair PlanningMeetingsandReview meetings of the THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 [ 27] youth in their plan for the adventure. the nextPack meeting to determine how you will guide the meeting of the Pack. Scouters shouldholdameetingprior to Planning for the first adventure isscheduled for the next teach the Runnersanewgame or holdanotheractivity havegreat the timeto what dotheothersdo? a is TrackersThis When the Howlersare meeting with the Pack Leadership Team, help them. great questionsto with Howlers’ decisions guide the can you their decision-making skillsandselectadventures. As a Scouter, Leadership Packby the Scouters ofthe Team,as theydevelop adventure suggestions. The Howlers work together, supported Lair’s ideasandany generalcomments from the Lairabout the top suggestions for adventures. EachHowlerpresents his or her The Howlersreturn to the Pack Leadership Team with the Lairs’ Leadership Team. Pack back tothe bring those can Howlers so that the and voted on chosen Lair,are the ideas thetoptwoorthree collect ideas from the Runnersand Trackers for adventures. In Howlers return to their Lairsand follow the chosenstrategy to location/Program Areacourse oftheyear. over the the Jungle Map to ensure that adventures are chosen from each have already been visited and which ones need visiting. Get out The Scouters help the Howlersreview the Program Areas that notes to gather their ideas. Howlers write ideas on achart, or you cangive them Post-It to gatherideas. You (as the Lair Scouter) cansuggest the Lair ataPack Leadership Team Meeting. There are many ways The Howlers determine amethod for gatheringideas from their DECIDES ANADVENTURE PACKLEADERSHIP TEAM HOW THE

for others during the week. Discuss any Personalany Discuss Achievementweek. for othersduringthe had done good turnsthey with the Cub about Scouts. Ask them Scouters join the Lairsas they prepare for the meeting. Chat in their Lairs. The Lairsare spread out in the meetingarea. At the beginning of each Cub Scout meeting, Cub Scouts gather adventures.goals forfuture their discuss to plan their current adventures, review pastadventures and to The Lairsget together regularly (duringmeetingsandatcamp) Meeting inLairs! The Meeting of the Pack begins with the role. is usually given the name“Akela”, butany Scouter can fill other Sections. coordinatingwith and This Scouter Committee parents,reporting the responsibilities to Group of with the the Contactas SectionScouter serves Pack Scouters the of One Contact SectionScouter: Akela the Scout or Venturer ifneeded. Book. Another Scouter in the Pack couldbeassigned to mentor ratio). His/her Scouter namemaybechosen from The Jungle is part of the Pack Leadership Team (but does notcount for or A Scout PackVenturer the Cub Scout with works who Scout YouthfromLeadership Sections Other weekly dues. collection of arrange for the may Howlers During thistime, areBadges thatthe working on. Cub Scouts THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 [ 28] • • • • (Outdoors) The Red Flower Camp • • • • (Leadership) Council Rock Map. spots ofthe Jungle various Here are some types of adventures that mayhappenin the to oneof Scouts Canada’sProgram six Areas. Whether abigadventure or ashortactivity, itshouldconnect by Scouters. supported a have Lairs adventurewhile theother an working together on two include the entire Pack! There are times when there maybe have to it doesn’t But Howlers. under thedirection ofthe Scouts in their Lairsand through the Pack Leadership Team, next adventure. It was determined afterinput from the Cub With your supportandmentoring, the Pack haschosen the BEGIN! ADVENTURESLET THE the Jungle Exploring different adventure. That’s okay, aslong they are all Geocaching Orienteering Pioneering Hiking Planning agamesnight Leading anadventure review Planning a fall camp whiskersnew Earning your or more adventures maybe happening, with a few Lairs

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• • • • • • • • • (Environment) Bagheera’sHunting Grounds • • • • & Values) (Beliefs Baloo’s Cave • • • (Active &Healthy Living) Bridge The Swinging • • • (Citizenship) Elephant Turf • • • • • • (Creative Expression) Monkey City • Creating aproject to help your family Planning ahike through the community Performing with amusicalinstrument hobbies Sharing your Planning askitnight Cleaning upacommunityarea Planning aLeave No Trace hike Visiting ananimalshelter or wildlife area Going on anature scavenger hunt Learning about other cultures Visiting amulticultural fair Planning acampfire Scout’sa Cub Planning Own Cycling Planning ahealthy campmenu Paddling Entertaining seniorcitizens Creating aproject to help your family Planning ahike through the community Entertaining seniorcitizens Creating aproject to help your family Planning ahike through the community Performing with amusicalinstrument hobbies Sharing your Planning askitnight Entertaining seniorcitizens

THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 [ 29] at acamp. Each Trail Card hasideas that canbeusedinmeetings or adventures for every Program Area. are suggestioncards, called Trail Cards. Trail Cards give ideas for additional resource for Cub Scouts who mayneedideas, there have. Scouters canhelpguide the Cub Scouts. As well, as suggestions about what kinds of adventures they mightlike to There maybe occasions when Cub Scouts needsome Trail Cards • • • other ScoutingSections) The Village (Linking with Going on a hikewith the Scout a Going on Troop Colony Having acamp with the Beaver Scout Beaver Scout Colony Planning anactivity for the

At the beginning of each year,begin their beginning of Atall the the Cub Scouts COUNCIL ROCK WHERE THE ADVENTURES BEGIN- a progressivea way. following chartshowshow the Cub Scout Program does that in Each year provides newchallenges for the Cub Scout. The Progress through the Cub Scout Journey Howlers begincollectingideas for adventures. accomplished, the been previous has Scouting year). Once this end ofthe receivedat the haven’t them if they (whiskers, woggles earn their activities to complete the Cub Scouts journey at Council Rock on the Jungle Map.Itishere that the THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 Investiture is celebrated. are several times when progress on the individualjourney journey; they are not the reason for the journey! There personal journey, they receive badges.Badgesmark the Toaccomplishments ontheir celebrate the Cub Scouts’ CELEBRATING THE CUBSCOUTJOURNEY [ 30] Howler Age 10 Howler Age Tracker9 Age 8 Runner Age PROGRESSION YEAR

Moving up to the ScoutSection to up Moving Seeonee Award.the Completing the Year-endCompleting Review Completing astage of an Outdoor Adventure Skill Completing aPersonal Achievement Badge ADVENTURES JUNGLE or Pack Jungle Map with the Lair area ofthe each for One or more adventures or Pack Jungle Map with the Lair area ofthe each for One or more adventures or Pack Jungle Map with the Lair area ofthe each for One or more adventures ADDITIONAL CHALLENGES • • • • • • • • • • • • option of Personaloption of Outdoor AdventureSkills Beaver Colony with those linking activities,especially plan andparticipatein Lair take partinleadership of activity do atleast one linking Achievement Badges Personaloption of Outdoor AdventureSkills Law andMotto Promise, Scout learn Cub Scouts especially with Sections, with other activities participate inlinking Achievement Badges Personaloption of Outdoor AdventureSkills Pack inHowlers’ Council participate inleadership of Achievement Badges Investiture Ceremony isheld. celebrate! ceremony to a life ofthe is The Cub thereScout, Runners with their woggles. As this isanimportantevent in the Trackerswhile the woggles, with their Trackerspresent the third-year Cub Scout by a Scouter. The Howlerspresent the Tracker or Howler. A Howler woggle ispresented to the to berecognized with the appropriate woggle for Runner, of Cub Scouts. These are completedin order for each Cub Scout ages/levelsappropriateeach ofthethree history of Scouting for relating to the Promise andLaw, the Grand Howl,and the At Council Rock (on the Jungle Map) there are several activities Investiture Recognition SPICES. attention tothe Pack,specific with Year-endReview with and/or Pack. adventureLair with Review each SPICES. attention tothe Pack,specific with Year-endReview with and/or Pack. adventureLair with Review each REVIEW PROCESS SPICES. attention tothe Pack,specific with Year-endReview with and Scouters. Council ReviewHowlers’ with and/or Pack. adventureLair with Review each Howler Tracker NEXT STEP and thento Scouts Seeonee Award THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 [ 31 ] differenta focus. or year, aslong the Cub Scout selectsamore progressive level well, the same badgemaybepresented more than once each requirements, any numbercancome from the Cub Scout. As badges. Of the goals four for the select theirown youth to Scouts mayselect from these, but Scouters need to encourage six varied suggestionsprovided for eachbadge,so that Cub there are four requirements that mustbecompleted. There are badge to suithis/herspecificinterest. To complete thebadge, provide a wide variety so that each Cub Scout can tailor the The selection of Personal Achievement Badgesisintended to doing them. are listedinaseparate document along with the process of pursuit of those interests. The Personal Achievement Badges Badges acknowledge the Cub Scout’s achievements in the experiences. The process follows the Plan-Do-Review model. in anarea and to challenge the Cub Scout to pursue further They are structured to recognize existingknowledge or interest to pursue their own personalinterests on anindividualbasis. Personalprovide opportunities Badges Achievementfor youth PersonalBadges Achievement Here are the things that mustbecompleted to berecognized with the appropriate woggle: with the Lair with the Do agood turn for somebodyand discuss your good turn Scouts’ Own a Cub in Participate Repeat the Cub Scout Motto, LawandPromise Perform a Grand Howl and Salute Handshake the Cub Scout Learn RUNNER

with the Lair with the good turn and discussyour Do agood turn for somebody poem or prayer Cub Scouts’ Own, suchasa Sharing areflective pieceina Scout Motto, LawandPromise TeachRunners the Cub the the Runners Demonstrate a Grand Howl to Runner Handshake and Salute to a TeachScout the Cub TRACKER encourage Cub Scouts, don’t pressure encourage Cub Scouts, don’t them. personal journey of each youth. While you (asa Scouter) can contribute tothe interests that personal encourage the and discretion oftheyouth.support meant to are They Personal Achievement Badgesare completedsolely at the may be of interest. for a Cub Scout andaspecific Personal Achievement Badge that currently exploring. Scouter, you mayhelpmake aconnection Achievement Badge,regardless of the Program Area they are area. They mayalso work on achievingany Personal with the connected interests personal follow through ontheir adventures inanarea, the Cub Scouts maybemotivated to There are sixteenPersonal Achievement Badges. When having discuss your good turn with the Lair with the good turn discuss your Do agood turn for somebodyand Own Organize andleada Cub Scouts’ means Scout Motto, LawandPromise Teachwhat the Runners Cub the Lead a Grand Howl the Runners Tell alittleaboutBaden-Powell to HOWLER THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 the SPICES review questions asaguide, the Scouter will ask: Jungle Mapasareference may helpguide the discussion. Using in the meeting hall, on ahike, atacamp or acampfire. Using their cumulative growth. The Lair Scouters engage with the Lair: the Year-endat look givesReview theyouth theopportunityto informally throughoutreview theyear,place takesAlthough youth in the Lair to review the adventures they have had. each year,with the work will Lair end of Scouters At the the Year-end Review depends on both individualand Cub Pack factors The Outdoor byAdventure theyouthaccomplished Skills Scouts will recognize their personal development in these skills. Cub Scoutcraft. and Emergency Aid, Camping Skills, Winter several objectives inseveral Outdoor Adventure Skills, suchas adventures. For example, youth on a winter campcanachieve Outdoor Adventure Skills are learnedin the completion of the nineskillsis defined innineprogressive stages. Roverof Each Beaverto Scouts Scouting Section, Scouts. from Scouting. Nineareas of skills(seesidebar)are part of every Outdoor Adventure Skills are importantskillsassociated with OUTDOOR ADVENTURESKILLS [ 32 ] Vertical Skills Winter Skills Paddling

1 1 1 Aquatics Camping Sailing 1 1 1 Emergency Aid Scoutcraft Trail Skills 1 1 1 • opportunity to reflect on theirpersonaljourneyand Outdoor Scout journey. At the end of Cub Scouts, youth will have an marks the culminationandcompletion of asuccessful Cub The Seeonee the is Award TopIt Section Awarda Cub Scout. for Cub Scout Top Section Award participate in this review by answering the questions as well. of the Howlers’ Council andleading their Lairs. Scouters questions mayaddress what the Howlerslearnedasmembers ReviewPack. leadership tothe how theyoffered focusing on The Pack Leadership Team mayalso do a Year-end Review, • • • • interestinglearned thisyear? thingyoumost is the What 1. • • • • There are four importantcomponents of The Seeonee Award. in Cubs for oneyear.been has only if theyouth even work ontheir Seeonee begin to Award. This achievable Awardis Howler year,half oftheir may second Cub Scouts During the community.serves the Adventure Skills attained. They will develop aproject that What do you know now that you did not know before? know not now thatyou did know What doyou year andat the end? beginning ofthis at the would youHow describeyourself What did you learnabout yourself inall your adventures? challenging? Why? most What didyou find the Why? the Cub Scout hasgrown. SPICES questions that assist the Scouter inlearning how guide the Howler Cub Scout in the Review with prompting Achievement Badges that were attained. The Scouter may adventures they completed while there, andany Personal areasMap, the visited onthe Howlers discussthe Jungle their Cub adventures with a Scouter. During this review, the progression through the Cub Scout program by reviewing Howler Cub Scouts review their personaljourneyand PERSONAL PROGRESS communities back totheir Cub Scouts have completed volunteer servicehours to give difference in their local,national or globalcommunity Cub Scouts completeaproject that makes apositive Adventurestages Skills Cub Scouts have progressed through 10 Outdoor adventure activities Cub Scouts have madepersonalprogress through their THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 13 [ 33] 3. 2. Leadership The Seeonee Award is to beapproved by the Pack Cub Scouts. and engaging for the audience. The intentis to inspire other either at the Lair or Pack level. The sharingshouldbeshort The project is to beshared with the other Cub Scouts, questions as well asproject-related questions. with the Scouter,guides the Cub throughwho SPICES project planis followed. The Cub Scout reviews the project Scout plansandproposes the project andactionplan. The The final project follows thePlan-Do-Review cycle. The Cub ability.her his or best of contributing tothe fine. The Scouterneeds toensure thateach Cub Scoutis project, that’sa collaborate on If want to Cub Scouts before moving up to Scouts. is determined by the Cub Itshouldbecompleted Scout. and the Scouter.Cub Scout project The durationofthe between the upon agreedproject otherthanthose for the and to achieve. There are noset time limits or requirements more confidenceinhis orherability to take onachallenge project, the Cub completion ofthe Scout developsThrough importance tothe Cub Scout. its because of project to the extend learning. The Cub Scout should feel commitment the Cub Scout to continuehis or herpersonaljourneyand the criteria. The project shouldprovide an opportunity for uses bestjudgmentin determining if the project meets challenging as well asrelevant andmeaningful. The Scouter is project that guides the a Cub Scout todevelopwho then community. The Cub Scout proposes aproject to a Scouter makes apositive difference in the local,national or global plan andcompleteanindividual or smallgroup project that Howler year,half oftheir second Cub Scouts During the FINAL PROJECT few skills or a few stagesinmultipleskills. This canbeaccomplishedby achievingmultiplestagesina expected to achieve 10 Outdoor Adventure Skills stages. In addition to personalprogression, Cub Scouts are OUTDOOR ADVENTURESKILLS

Team. have participatedina Cub Pack, andare ready to move up to uniform. wear ontheir who Cub Badges to Scouts Cub Scout who were Beaver Scouts would have Beaver Paw Canadian Path completed ScoutingSection. Cub Scouts appropriatethe for presented with a Canadian Path “Footprint” linkingbadge Youth who are journeying from one Section to the nextare Scouts Movingto Up 4. • • • opportunities to: have badge, presentationwill Cub Scouts ofthe Prior tothe and celebration of a youth’s personaljourney. Sections. This is the “linkingbadge.” Itisanacknowledgement presented atanimportant occasion which involves other on their Scout uniform. The Canadian Path badgemaybe Scouts, will receive a Wolf Paw Canadian Path Badge to wear has special meaning tothem. special has opportunities to give back to the communityina way that encouraged to find theirown be requirement,should youth part ofthe Section’sas count towardsprogram this do or event. Although volunteer serviceactivitiescompleted and do nothave to becompletedaspart of one activity These hours do nothave to becompleted within Scouting VOLUNTEER SERVICEHOURS. COMPLETE REQUIRED TO ARE SCOUTS CUB when they move to when they Scouts. looking areforwardPack todoing what they their Scouters, with and/or Scouters fromor Scouts, youthwith Discuss and Scouts Beaver Scouts Take partinlinkingactivities with other Sections, including in that Section what theydo Meet with youth from the next Section andhearabout A SET NUMBER OF A SET THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 [ 34] shoulder position. the Rock Circle by taking three stepsback from ashoulder-to- standing shoulder to shoulder. A Parade Circle is formed from ParadebyScouts the Cub Circle. formed Rockis CircleThe circleRocktwo different and the typesof formations: the Circle The basic formation for allceremonies is the circle. There are CEREMONIES FOR ALL BASIC FORMATION but some,suchas the Grand Howl,are standard across Canada. Some ceremonies allow for more input from the Cub Scouts, Book The Jungle Cub Scouts to engagein drama, while reconnecting with take muchlonger to run. They are wonderful opportunities for language of mysterious evokeceremonies tendto Jungle the variations onother Jungle theme isreinforced on aregular basis. Howl, the particularly the ceremonies,Grand Through the ceremonies, aslong the basiccomponentsare retained. from one Pack to another. Packs mayindividualize the ceremonyconsistency ofthe Cub Scout essential tothe are Scout and the Pack. Eachceremony hasbasiccomponents that significant accomplishmentandevents in thelife of the Cub program. As structures, they give a format to mark the Ceremonies are among the important traditions of a Cub Scout throughJourney Ceremonies CelebratingScout the Cub

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taken at thistime. taken uniform inspections.Duesmaybecollectedandattendance and the members of their Lairs. Some Packs may wish to have preparations for the meeting. The Howlers help the Scouters Lair Scouter discusses whereLairs, the go totheir Cub Scouts Pack!” readymeeting ofthe for the Scouts to their Lairs. One option mightbe“To your Lairs! Get Scouts to beattentive. Then the Scouter mayguide the Cub the waits Cub for and makesthe Cub ScoutSign A Scouter is discouraged. shouting whistle or a use of Cub Scouts to respond inanappropriate amount of time. The listen. requirespatience as theyteachthe fromThis Scouters makeand then stop, the the Cub Signal too Cub Scouts to for the night(often Akela) will use the Cub Scout Signal to get game. activity or meeting gathering The Scouter openingthe Before ameetingbegins, Cub Scouts are usually involved ina Meeting Opening the to circle.) (Cub Scout gives flag toanotherleaderand returns “FacePack to thetotem.”asks the lowered, the Scouter halyards to pole.Pack does not salute. After the flag is over hisshoulder, unhooksit from halyards, andreties Scouter says:“Proceed.” Cub Scout lowers flag, drapesit pole anduntieshalyards, saying“Halyards allclear.” preparelower the flag.” to moves The Cub to Scout flag Scouter says“Pack, alert!Face the flag. (Cub Scout) FLAGLOWERINGAT CLOSING THE THE as well. circle return to face into the circle. The flag raiser returns to the paces. Packand they to asks the Salute The Scouter Cub Scout pullshalyard to break flag andstepsback two clear.” “proceed”.The Scouter tellsthe Cub Scout to The places righthand on loosehalyard, saying“Halyards all break the flag.” and moves pole The Cub tothe Scout flag to “Face the andasksaflag” Cub Scout to“prepare to Pack asks the begins. Howl, the Scouter After the Grand If the Pack raises the prepareflag, itbefore themeeting no totem isused). briefly thensay“Steady. Face the totem(or“Face In”if Scouter cansay:“Pack, face the flag. Salute!” Pause wall,the a stafforthe isIf the fixedCanadian flag on the Opening in Flag of Canada Using the THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 13 BEST!” When they say“Best”, all Cub Scouts jumpup to stand All Cub Scouts say, inshortbarks,“A –Ke -La, We’ll -Do Our - like wolves. heads. All Cub Scouts look upwards, as though ready to howl hands over their Howler,raising their as the without time same atthe squat a All other Cub Scouts drop in tothe floor closed. representsthe fingers rest forepaws.of This handtouchingthe floor, each the withthe first two fingersof withonly knees, betweenthe in front, Hands touchthe floor the floor while dropping tosquatposition, withkneesapart. The Howlerswingshands over headandbrings them down to the Howler to start the Grand Howl. The Scouter faces the Cub Scout and,by anod of the head, tells circle.returns tothe Howler bringsin the totem, placesit on Scouter’s and right, for the Pack to standatattention).Ifa totem isused, the The Howlerleading the Grand Howlbarks,“Pack Alert!” (calling Circle” to give more room. If needed,ask the Pack to back up three steps to form a“Parade form a tight “Rock Circle” around the Scouter. Cub Scouts runin from their Lairs yelling along“Paaack!” They Scouts to freeze. The Scouter then shouts,“Pack! Pack! Pack!” the Cub Scouts by “Pack”, shouting, which isasignal for all Cub A Scouter initiates the opening by getting the attention of all Howl: the Grand including the Opening, in Steps of the Grand Howlshouldnotbechanged. Opening and the Closing of eachmeeting/camp. The elements advance to lead the Grand Howl. The Grand Howlisusedat the consistently inevery Pack. One Cub Scout maybeselectedin Book The Jungle meeting of the Wolf Pack at Council Rock, asignificantevent in meetings of the Cub Scout Section. Itsymbolizes Akela callinga Howl The Grand Howl The Grand “Do YourBest”.) little like a wolf howl.(“DYB” soundslike “DIB”andstands for The Howlersays“DYYYB, DYYYB, DYYYB, DYYYB” drawn out a of their head, like wolf ears. at alert, with first andsecond fingers ofeachhandatside [ 35]

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Promise, LawandMottoaspart of the opening. This helps the Another option that several Cub Scout Packs useisrepeat the opportunity for more Cub Scouts to beinvolved in the opening. their after opening, the Grand Howlis done. This gives The first is thatsome Packs use theFlag of Canadaaspart of There are some variations that are usedregularly in Canada. Pack. variations ofopenings,dependingontraditionsthe While the Grand Howlshouldnotbechanged, there are many Opening Ceremony Options Scout ceremony is the sameacross Canada. hand. the right Cub part ofthe Scouts droppingCub their This The Grand Howlbegins with the Scouter’s nodandends with Our Best”.) After “Dob”, the Cub Scouts drop their righthands. sharpbarks.(DOBmeans“Do DOB, DOB”inshort, Salute with their right. They answer the Howler with. “We’ll The other Cub Scouts drop their lefthands,andmake Cub Straight Home”. the meeting by saying“Good Night, Good Hunting, Go A long-standingPack tradition has the Scouter closing Howl. the Grand after notes are passed out. Some Packs say the Cub Scout Prayer The Grand Howlisperformed afterbadgesare presented and, and acknowledging the flag if one wasused. presenting badges to Cub Scouts, givingreminders or notes, There are someadditional options, however. These include The samestepsare followed asin the Opening Ceremony. their Lair Scouter and gather their things together. Give Lairssome time to review their night’s adventures with Scouts often need to gatherin their Lairs to prepare to leave. in, TowardCub whether outsideor meeting, end ofthe the accomplishments. but addsincelebrationandrecognition of Cub Scouts the OpeningCeremony,to similar The ClosingCeremonyveryis Closing Ceremony Singing “O Canada” isapracticeinsomePacks, as well. it. Packs do If there are any investitures, this is the time when many Cub Scouts remember each. THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 The Runnersansweragain with, “Yes, Akela, Iam.” Cub Promise?” “Areasks, Akela then makeready the you to Wolf The Runnersanswer, “Yes Akela, I do.” the Wolfof Howl Pack?” and Grand Cub Akela asks the Runners,“Do you know the Promise, Law, Motto Lair.of the to the centre of the circle. EachHowlerintroduces the Runners A Scouter, usually Akela, asks the Howlers to bring the Runners done, the Investiture begins. The Pack hasa traditional opening. After the Grand Howlis InvestitureRunner Ceremony experience. important enrich this have traditionsthat invited, particularly for RunnerInvestitures. EachPack may at the meetinghall, outdoors or atacamp.Parents are often the year if they joinpartway through. Investitures canhappen swim up from Beavers in in the spring, the fall or throughout their uniform.Runnerscanbeinvested atany time: when they Group neckers and their Group, Area and Council crests for Runners, this isa very special occasion. They will receive their requirements.Foryear,completed the the have oncethey All Cub Scouts will beinvested with their new“whiskers” every Investitures Pack. yourtraditions for Encourage yourcreate theirown Cub closing. Scouts to mouth ofthe Wolfin the badge placing the Totem during Scout’s experience. Some Packs have little traditions like Make the presentation of abadgespecialmomentin the Cub Scouter can do so. the comment, Cub Scout or worthysomething of is if there but badge, complete the was doneto what a Scouter reviewedwith before the closing Grand Howl. The Cub Scout hasalready Scouter mayask the Cub Scout to comeinto the paradecircle One option is to present badgesat the closingceremonies. The making the badgepresentation special. campfires. Theintentis tocelebrate theaccomplishment by during meetings. They canalsobepresented atcampsand recognized by the Pack. Badgesmaybepresented atany time Adventure Skills or Personal Achievement Badgesneed to be Cub Scouts who achieve personalprogress in Outdoor Presentation CeremonyBadge [ 36]

playing arole. Akela calls the Trackers to come forward and for the Trackers in their Lair. The nextstepinvolves the Trackers Scouters pass the neckers and woggles to the Howlers to hold hands butremain Howlersreturn atalert. to the circle. Other completed, the Cub Scouts dropis their Promise After the their right. with out horizontally, gathered, and the Runnershold the flag Flag of Canada holds the circlecentre ofthe in the A Scouter Scout Sign.” Then Akela says to the Pack, “Pack, PleasemakeAlert. the Cub a suggestion. Troopwelcomes themtothe Scouter Troop. is What follows Scouter says goodbye andgoodluck to the Howlers,and the their traditional opening circle andhorseshoe, the Pack but the essence of the Ceremony is that Pack and Troop use celebration. There are also many variations inhow this is done, At the least, the Cub Pack and Scout Troop meet for this have their advancementceremonies happenat the same time. journey in Cub Scouts. Many Groups have all of their Sections celebration ofthe Cub Scout’slast “Movingis the Up” to Scouts Advancementto Scouts the Ceremony. Circle. They rejoin their Lair. Perform a Grand Howl to finish members of the Pack by goingaround the inside of the Pack handshake. The invested Runners then shake hands with the Beginning with Akela, Scouters give the invested Runners aleft Akela offers a welcome to the Pack asa Cub Scout. circle.return tothe Runners, then woggles on woggles to each Tracker. The Trackers placeneckers and your newRunners. The Howlerspass the neckers andRunner asks the Akela Trackerswhiskersand necker on place the to Law.Scout repeatthe Cub stand behind the newRunners. Then Akela asks the Pack to And to do a good turn for somebody every day.somebody good turn for a And todo Tolaw ofthe keepWolf the Pack, Cub Tomy dutytothe Queen do To love andserve God Pack: Ipromise to do my best, The Cub respects him/herself. Pack: respectsthe Old Wolf; The Cub their lefthands, while making the Cub Scout Sign with THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 [ 37 ] new Scouts. the the Troop.”welcomes with then TheTrooptrail Scouter their said goodbye to these Cub Scouts and they are ready to blaze Horseshoe. Akela maysay to the Troop Leader, Pack “The has circleleads the Akela tothe Cub Scouts outofthe then circle. inside ofthe return tothe and theother Scouters. circle in the Scouts The Cub Scouts circle andmove around itgivingahigh fives toeach of the Cub Pack.moverest outsideofthe ofthe Howlers with the The Scout. The Howlersmayexchange high fives orhandshakes Some Packs choose to present a departing gift to the Cub Akela may then saysomethingpersonalabouteachHowler. the Troop.” with adventurein continue the Scouting is time for themto other members of the Pack and (though we will miss them) it many skills with the Pack. They have shared those skills with They have run with the Pack, played with the Pack andlearned “There comesa time when Cub Scouts mustleave the jungle. Jungle theme: to wish the Howlergoodluck.Here isasample that uses the Akela offers a few words to the Howlers. There are many ways by name. alongside the horseshoe. Akela calls the Howlersinto the circle of the horseshoe with the other Troop Scouters inaline opening the in Scout Troop.stands the TheTroopfromScouter away circle,Packstand onthe far outsideofthe other Scouters and the A circleScouter,centre ofthe in the often stands Akela, Pack.horseshoe facing the end ofthe Troop forms ahorseshoeshort distance away, with the open The Pack forms acircle at one end of the field orhall while the

activities. If the youth isnew, or the Pack Leadership Team is linking Scouts in the and throughfromColony other theirtime (who are nownewHowlers) will be familiar with the Beaver new Runner would beinbefore the advancement. Trackers The Pack Leadership Team mayhave discussed which Laireach Runners to their Lairplacein the circle. new bring their Lairs to Howlers ofthe various gets the Akela wolf. returnsthe AkelaCub ScoutSign. representsears ofthe sign the explaining thatthe Cub Scout make sign, the and Cub Scout straighten outthetwo fingers Akela asks the newRunners to make the Beaver sign, then to Akela welcomes the new Cub Scouts asRunnersin the Pack. Scouts comeinto the circle. White Tails forward.Pack new As the CircleCub opens,the haveCub workedScouts who Beaver with the Colonybring the their Swim-Upperform Ceremony.will Beaver Scouts The Two Welcoming NewRunners Grand Howl. performs the Packrest ofthe circlewhile the centre ofthe in the Runners new leave the may decideto Howl, the Scouters who are joining the Pack without knowing about the Grand Grand Howlinalinking visit by the Trackers). If there are youth everyone (thenewRunners will have beenintroduced to the with the Grand Howl. The Grand Howlisperformed by Akela asks the Cub Scout Pack to welcome the newRunners comfortable with their placein the Pack. special needs. The intentis to have new Cub Scouts Team achance to ask the newRunnersabout friendships or are assigned for the meeting. This gives the Pack Leadership not ready to place the newRunnersinaLair, temporary Lairs THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 13 [ 38] • • • • • • • will usually include the following: some are shorterandsomeare longer. Each Cub Scout Meeting A Cub Scout meeting typically runs for 90minutes,although MEETING IN A HALL SAMPLE OUTLINEOF A CUBSCOUT basic meetings, which occur inaregular meetinghall. outline of a Cub Scout meetingmaybeusedasaguideline for meeting is determined by the adventure. The following basic woods or inaregular meetinglocation. The structure of the place around acampfire atacamp, onahike through the may takea meetings takevarietyof forms. Some Cub Scout meeting looklike? Scout a Cub does What Cub Scouts’ Own) Cub A Spiritual Time (suchas the Cub Scout Prayer or a map The Jungle Youth Leadership Activities in the Lairas well asPack activities Active and quiet activities and ClosingCeremonies Opening A gatheringactivity

uploaded) version at can find themeetings; you full and yourplan your Cub Scouts Here isanexcerpt from aplanning template that canhelp you Canadianpath.ca Canadianpath.ca Adventures we would like to have this cycle: Events for this Month: 4 3 2 1 Apple day /Popcorn Remembrance day Fall camp Halloween Investiture Events SEPTEMBER FALL Theme CanadianPath.ca: (this will link when files are SEPTEMBER Game BAGHEERA’S HUNTING GROUNDS plan to visit this cycle? Which areas on the map do you Creative Expression MONKEY CITY Environment Plan Environment & Outdoors RED FLOWER CAMP Beliefs and Values BALOO’S CAVE TLT THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN Do is meeting. Circle if the Troop Leadership team than 20mins outdoors. Circle the tree if your meetingismore Active &Healthy Living SWINGING BRIDGE ELEPHANTS TURF • • Do • • • • • Plan drive the discussions: Use Plan-Do-Review to help Citizenship Take partin your adventure Learn any newskillsrequired. Has everyone agreed on all the details? What skillsare required? be divided? What tasks are required? Howshould they What material do we need? How can we make sure everyone participates? activity managementprocess) Scouter Rule,appropriate skillsandknowledge, outdoor Scouts Canada’s safetypoliciesandpractices(e.g. Two Scouting programs are conductedinaccordance with Review COUNCIL ROCK THE VILLAGE Leadership Linking TLT TLT TLT TLT SCOUTS—WELCOME TO THE CANADIAN TRAIL CHAPTER 14

Scouting on The Canadian Path Scouts is the third Section of The Canadian Path, designed for youth ages 11 to 14. Scouts has a rich tradition—it was the first Section developed by Lord Baden-Powell over 100 years ago. SCOUTING IS still about helping clever youth with pluck So what does this look like succeed in life by learning and practising valuable skills. Youth of Scouts age come together in small groups called in the Scouts program? Patrols. Patrols are usually made up of about six youth. Patrols join together to form a Scout Troop. A NON-FORMAL APPROACH TO LEARNING The Canadian Path Scouts develop a wide range of skills by engaging in adventures individually, in their Patrols and in the Troop. The Canadian Path is the way Scouting is done in Canada. Scouting adventures are enjoyable, hands-on experiences that allow Scouts to explore their world in ways they haven’t before. It involves: • A non-formal approach to learning THE SEVEN COMPONENTS • The seven components of the Scout Method OF THE SCOUT METHOD • The Four Elements (Youth-led, Plan-Do-Review, The Canadian Path is rooted in the Scout Method—the basis Adventure and SPICES) of all of the adventures Scouts experience. It is a non-formal • A Balanced Program in six Program Areas: Environment & educational process that makes each youth the principal agent Outdoors, Leadership, Active & Healthy Living, Citizenship, of his or her development as a responsible person. The Scout Creative Expression and Beliefs & Values Method is an approach unique to Scouting. • A personal journey of growth

[ 39 ] THE CANADIAN PATH CHAPTER 14 [ 40] development for the Canadian Path program. and Spiritual Emotional Intellectual, Character,Physical, SPICES: Social, learn newskillsandcreate newpaths. Adventure: in Plan-Do-Review: more onthe Scouts themselves.and Scouters. The responsibility for leadershipin Scouts falls more Youth-led: There are four elements to The Canadian Path. THE FOURELEMENTS the Scout program. the Scout

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THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 14 [ 41] Handshake. the Scout and the ScoutSign the ScoutSalute, in Scouting: traditions basic arethree There SCOUTING TRADITIONS BASIC adventures.in their guide theyouth the in clear languageand outline expectations for members of to and live by the Scout Promise andLaw. These are written Scouts Canada asksevery Scouter and Scout to subscribe SCOUT PROMISE, LAW AND MOTTO Scout Basics Scouting movement. The mottoisaphrase that helps

Be prepared. MOTTOTHE SCOUT wise in the use of allresources. considerate andclean, kind andcheerful, A Scout ishelpfuland trustworthy, LAWTHE SCOUT Law.spirit ofthe Scout carry outthe And to To help other peopleatall times, Toand the myQueen, dutyto God do I promise that I will do my best On my honour PROMISE THE SCOUT • Scouting’s ties in friendship. The Scout Sign isused: Scout Law. The thumb andlittle finger meet to represent spirit ofthe carrying outthe and people; and other Queen, doingyourPromise:best; dutyto doingyourGod, the Scout head. the upright represent partsof The threefingers thethree Begin as with the salute,buthold the handstraightupbeside fingers up, thumbandlittle finger andpalm touching, out. The righthandpositionis the sameas for the salute: three The ScoutSign It’s asign of respect, courtesy and friendliness. the side. The Scout Salute ismade only when in full uniform. handto forefinger touchesthe Bringdownthe forehead. the front, bringup the handsmartly to the headuntil the little finger.and palmtouch togetherthethumb facing With and hand right middle Hold togetherthethreefingers ofthe The ScoutSalute trust. trust. Scouts shake with the lefthandasasymbol of peace. Scouts shake with the lefthandasasign of fellowship and Handshake The Scout • chords,vocal too!). easier onthe (and respectfulwhistling oryellingmore than they shouldbe quiet andawaitinstruction. This methodis hands tothe Scout Sign, same. raise their When do the Scouts or her hand to the Scout signand wait for all other Scouts to to get Scouts’ attention.In this case,someone will raisehis • at allinvestiture ceremonies in place of the Scout Salute when out of uniform place ofthe when outof Scout Salute in while reciting the Scout Promise or Law THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 14 [ 42] taking on responsibilities to support one anotherhappens. that place where working together, learning by doing and issues) friends canbein the samePatrol. The Patrol becomes and ensure that (where possible,and where there are no other Scout before. It’s important to recognize these relationships after a Bring-a-Friend night. They mayhave never beena Scouts with, or who have simply joined the Troop, possibly Many Scouts have friends who they have moved up from Cub beginning of theyear. of approximately six Scouts. Patrols are formed at the The basicunit of Scouts is the Patrol. A Patrol isagroup PATROLS Troop Structure

names mightbecomical. This isnot to be discouraged! selected. Scouts canbe very imaginative, and their Patrol are notanimalnames or things that have traditionally been and perhaps even a yell. Don’tbe too surprised that the names At Patrolsthis point, shouldstart to think of Patrol names, then shared with the Troop Leaderand Scouters. Patrol Leaderand Assistant Patrol Leader. These decisions are selected. be be their should The Scouts thenwill votewho on as Patrol Leadershouldbeprepared to speakabout why they done, the Scouts who have indicated they would like to serve This isagood working size for aPatrol. When this hasbeen groups can then move intolarger groups of six or seven youth. Scouts with whom they’d like to beinaPatrol. These small with one ortwoother get together asking Scouts to by Start THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 14 [ 43] respective Patrol Leadersand Assistant Patrol Leaders. Assistant Patrol Leaderare Scouts. The Patrols elect their Assistant Patrol Leader. Both the Patrol Leaderand the A Patrol isledby aPatrol Leader, who isassistedby an Patrol Leadership Scout isgiven appropriate support. For example, aphysically or developmentally-challenged everyone isincludedandgood working groups are formed. most important role shouldbe to help the Scouts make sure Scouters shouldbepresent for Patrol selection,but their • • • • • some guidelines: There isnomagic formula for settingupPatrols, buthere are Setting upPatrols date started. The Troop Leadership Team meetingshouldseta Team iscomplete, the planningphase of the year canget Once Patrols have beenidentifiedand the Troop Leadership siblings or not. siblings or Scouts shouldhave asayabout whether they’re with cliques. create hand, youwant to don’t the other It’s on account; useful totakeinto often friendships comfortable beingin different Patrols? Do the girls want to bein the samePatrol or are they older, more experienced Scouts canassistnewer Scouts. Scouts are encouraged to create mixed-age Patrols so that involved in discussing parameters for settingup the Patrols. feedback from Scouters, or allreturning Scouts couldbe Patrols couldbeselectedby fourth-year Scouts with for to begincoordinating the Troop’s adventures.

among the Patrols on aregular basis. have the responsibilities of the DutyPatrol rotated Troop Leadership Team. It’s probably agoodidea to duties asrequired. The DutyPatrol isselected by the and other meeting, after the up tidying the opening, “on eachmeeting, duty” to help with flag break during One of the Patrols ina Troop may beselected to be DUTY PATROL

Team andserved asaPatrol Leaderand/or Assistant Patrol Leader will have already spent time on the Troop Leadership butnotnecessarilyScout, the oldest Ideally,Scout. a Troop The Troop Leadershouldbeanexperienced andaccomplished Troop Leader THE TROOP anylike other. these areas, but otherwise a Sea Scout Troop functions much This program emphasis will require Scouters with expertisein on water-based rowing activities,suchassailing, andpaddling. Sea Scouts isa Section of Scouting with aparticularemphasis as 40 Scouts supportedby six or seven Scouters. many supporting threefromas or two Scouters four Scouts, to Troop size can vary greatly from community to community, A collection of Scout Patrols and Scouters make upa Troop. Scout TroopThe leadership within the Troop.within leadership cycle of introducing, mentoringandreviewing mastering, youth the TroopLeadership Teamleadership through builds youththe successful youtheffectively, development.components for Used The Troop Leadership Team is one of the key program decisions regarding their program. The Troop Leadership Team isa forum for youth to make TroopLeadership Team Leader.of Troop Leader; a Troop should work to prepare its Scouts for the role TROOP LEADERSHIP TEAM TROOP OF THE MEMBERS CORE • • • • Troop Scouters Fourth-Year Scouts Patrol Leaders Troop Leader(whochairs the meeting) THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 44] it would provide. The Troop Leaderselects from the volunteers. what opportunities and experience get outofthe love to would interviewed by the Troop Leader, who mightask what they Or Scouts may volunteer for Patrol Leader; they couldbe rotated afteraperiod of time. other Scouts in the Patrol. The role of Patrol Leadermaybe Patrol Leadersmaybeelectedby their Patrols to serve andlead Patrol Leaders RESPONSIBILITIES ROLES AND issues as they arise. Troop Leadership Team has the flexibility tomeet toaddress at a camp, or before or afterameeting).Itisimportant that the monthly, andmaymeetinformally asnecessary(forinstance, Team meetings. The Troop Leadership Team should meet at least Scouters shouldnot outnumber the youth at Troop Leadership • • • • • • purpose ofthe The TroopLeadership Teamis to: Workissues minor discipline out and desires oftheyouthneeds the Act asa quality check to ensure the program ismeeting Plan-Do-Review cycle Review previous adventures aspart of the Make majorequipmentpurchase decisions programMake decisions for the Troop in consultation with the entire Troop reviewDraft, andpromote a Troop Code of Conduct

RESPONSIBILITIES PATROL LEADERS’ • • • • • • • Knowing the abilities of eachPatrol member well run the Troop Working with other Patrol Leaders to make activities Preparing the Patrol to participateinall Troop Team meetings Representing the Patrol atall Troop Leadership Assigning eachPatrol memberaspecific duty Keeping Patrol membersinformed Planning andleadingPatrol meetingsandactivities

leadership term. PatrolPatrolwill takeLeader leadership ofthe over for the the If the selected Troop LeaderisalsoaPatrol Leader, the Assistant leadership term. each beginning of of theyear,at the ordecided not a Scouter.) This rotation maybeset out at the beginning Scouts over the year. (To beclear, the Troop Leaderisa Scout— responsibility of Troop Leadermayrotate among final-year The Troop Leader will serve for apredetermined term, and the Troop Leader with by a volunteer selected through aninterviewprocess, as Leader’s place when absent. This role couldalsobe filled who assists the Patrol Leaderasneeded,and takes the Patrol The Assistant Patrol Leaderisa youth electedby the Patrol Assistant Patrol Leaders working with others. working This Scout mustbesomeone who ismature andcomfortable with the Patrols Leadersandchair the Troop Leadership Team. role, ashe or she will be expected to communicateregularly The Troop Leader shouldbea Scout who has the time for the Scouters. the includes which Leadership Team,the Troop who will serve in this role. He or she will becomeamember of The Troopexpected ofthe Scout is what should outline Scouter youth can then vote (by secret ballot) for their Troop Leader. Trooppresentationmakewhole tothe their Leader Troop. The The next week, have the Scouts interested inservingas the good fitrole. forthe a be whywould meeting tooutline they Leader, or asaPatrol Leader, shouldcomeprepared to the next that those interested inbeingelectedby the Troop as the Troop leadership roles within the Troop. This canstart with announcing Fornew Scouting the Year,preparehave Scouts totake on the Patrol Leader. RESPONSIBILITIES LEADER’S A TROOP • • • • • • • Living by the Scout Promise andLaw leader training with youthAssisting the Scouters Assigning duties andresponsibilities meetings Leadership Teamthe TroopChairing Leading ceremonies ceremonies Calling the Scouts to Leading Troop meetings,events andactivities THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 45] Troop Scouter. (first on Scouters are Volunteers who mentorandguide the Scouts Contact TroopScouter their journey. They are typically referred to as Scouter Adventures

name). One ofthe Scouters role offills the Contact RESPONSIBILITIES CONTACT TROOPSCOUTER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • body,applicable. where Meet specific requirements of thesponsoring outdoor activityskillsinstruction within one year. Complete including specialinterest training, and Council meetingsasrequired. Sections andattend Group Committee andlocal Maintain goodrelationships with Scouters in other Scouters. recruitother the Group Committee Encourage recruitment of members, andhelp parents/guardians. guardians, andencourageactivities that involve Maintain goodrelationships with parents/ Know anduseresource materialsavailable. long-term including day trips, as well asshort- and Support andparticipateinspecialmeetings, weekly program. Assist the Troopcarrying outthe in Leader other Scouters. and youth responsibilities ofoperatingthe Troop with the share the and leadership team members ofthe relationships with close working other Develop Troop Leadership Team meetings. Participate inandimplement decisions madein growth whilewith personal the experience Troop. Mentor youth and Scouters to ensure allmembers several overnight adventure experienceseach year. and meetings Oversee thedeliveryweekly of Leadership Team.the TroopSupport This isaprimaryconcern. safety of allmembersismaintainedcontinually. EnsureRisk management: that the healthand

• • • Select a Troop Leaderby: are some suggestions: and Troops need to choose which method Hereworks best. There are several ways to select the Troop Leadership Team, LEADERSHIP TEAM HOW TOSELECTTHETROOP components. Troop Scouters mustbeatleast15 years old. leaders and to assistinsuccessfully delivering program when he or sheisabsent. The mainrole is to assist youth Contact Troopplace Scouter’sthe take will A TroopScouter Troop Scouters support the Contact Troop Scouter asneeded. Troop Scouter election byLeadership Team Troopelection election by Patrol Leaders election by entire Troop YOUTH LEADERS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A TROOPFOR GUIDELINES SOME • • • • • • • by havingagiven Scout lead. Consider how the Troop or Patrol mightbenefit Consider who mightbenefit from aleadership role. Consider who would bebestsuited for the role. to recognize leadershippotentialin one another. demonstrate leadership. This shouldhelp Scouts opportunities for Scouts to experienceand/or Consider runninganactivity that provides Remember, Scouts isagood,safeplace to learn! best leadersaren’t the mostpopularpeople. sometimes This isnotapopularitycontest; the THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 46] customs at the Chilkoot Pass during the Klondike Gold Rush. March managed was oneoftheofficerson later and West, can beregarded as the embodiment of strong leadership.He Steele, the famous Northwest MountedPolice commissioner, Prairies. Sam and order tothe law bringing aim of with the West from Fort Dufferin, Manitoba for Fort Whoop-up in Alberta In 1874, the Northwest MountedPolice set out on the March The Red Coat Trail represents the Program Area of COATRED TRAIL edible foods. as methods for lightingcampfires andbeingable toidentify wild park androadside clean-ups;and developing outdoor skills,such Program activities for the Mackenzie River includeshoreline, a temporaryone. be can only summer in the RiverMackenzie at thedeltaof mainland tundra home on hunt for food. ice ontheoceanto reliable season of Their long a effects of climatechange.For example,polarbears depend on The life that canbe found along the river is vulnerable to the Arctic Ocean. Northwest in the Lake Territoriesin the Beaufort Sea tothe & Outdoors Environment The Mackenzie River represents the Program Area of THE MACKENZIE RIVER and balanced. ensure that the personalprogression of Scouts ismeasurable Citizenship, Creative Expression, andBeliefs& Values) and (Environment & Outdoors, Leadership, Active &Healthy Living, The selected trails correspond with the sixprogram areas, well!) as of thetrails course, they maybeinspired to actually visit andexplore some framework supporting their personalprogression (though, of cultural significance. Scouts willexplore the trailsasasymbolic on actual Canadian trails andgeographicregions of historicand the basis for creating adventurous journeys. The trails are based The Canadian Trails Mapprovides a variety of trails to useas Scout Journey The

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that Scouts love! that Scouts the Bruce Trail is the perfectsymbol of the healthy activities kayakingandcanoeing—just sailing, to namea few! Inshort, skiing, snowshoeing, climbing, mountainbiking, seasons: hiking, all in wilderness offeropportunities activities for dozens of Queenston nearNiagaraFalls. The trail anditssurrounding Ontario, from TobermoryHuron,Lakeshores to of onthe ecosystems over a900kilometre pathacross Southwestern a variety of explore with theopportunityto people provides The Bruce Trail runsacross the NiagaraEscarpment. The trail Healthy Living The Bruce Trail represents the Program Area of BRUCE TRAIL members ofthe other Troop, Beaverfor Scouts. Cub Scouts or The Red Coat Trail invites planningandleadingadventures for can include the performingarts, writing and visual arts. Adventures for the Cabot Trail emphasize creativity, and that hasarichhistory of giftedartists andcreative thinkers. over 500 years ago.Furthermore, Cape Breton Islandisaplace east coast of Canada was anew frontier for European explorers The Cabot Trail represents this Program Area because the This TrailrepresentsProgram the Area of CABOT TRAIL conservation area. painting parkbenches or performing trail maintenanceata contribute to their communityina variety of ways, suchas plans for alocalpark. Scouts canalsoroll up their sleeves to a localpolitician to talk about the community’s redevelopment guest speakers. A Troop may visit alibrary or a fire hall, orinvite servants andservicesin the localcommunity through visits and Citizenship andmayincludegetting to know the public history.in our AdventuresRideau for the Trail focus on to secure trade andcommunication during a turbulent period of asafe travel route betweenMontreal andKingston,helping and Kingston.In the War of 1812, the Rideau Canal was part The trail parallels the Rideau Canal, which connects Ottawa The Rideau Trail represents the Program Area of RIDEAU TRAIL . Creative Expression THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN Active and Citizenship

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. CHAPTER 14 [ 47] undertake.have decidedto experiences they whatever They shouldbeencouraged to do so, andhelped to plan (adventures)pursue different trails restfrom ofthe the Troop. each Program Area. Itisalsopossible that Patrols might wish to adventures, the Troop may have more than one adventure for six Canadian of the Trails.length ofthe Depending onthe Each seasona Troop should try to completeadventures ineach Planning aProgram Cycle Scouts Own, or inviting aguestspeaker to ameeting. Scouts. Activities mayinclude visiting achurch, planninga faiths, and wrestling with politicalissues that are relevant to awareness, suchasexploring one’s faith, encountering other This trail ismadeup of adventures that can foster social horizons and vast potential. the settingsunand the Pacific Oceanare symbols of distant the eastcoast once represented anew frontier for Europeans, environmental activism of many Vancouver Islanders. Just as of the west coastaboriginalpeoplesand the tenacious cultural traditions strong because ofthe chosen was This trail & Values Beliefs The West Coast TrailrepresentsProgram the Area of COASTWEST TRAIL

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greater range of leadership opportunities for all ofthe Scouts. leadership opportunities for range of greater those youth who have been Scouts longer, andprovides a possible for younger, lessexperienced Scouts to learn from Patrols shouldconsist of Scouts of mixed ages. This makes it their age,notby the number of years they’ve been Scouts. Youth joining Scouts for the first timeare identifiedbased on blazing framework. with the trail keepingin named is Each ofthefour Scouting years can be done as Patrols orasa whole be doneas can Troop. comingup withsuggestions ofdifficulty their own). Theseideas have (should they variety ofadventures ofa review and execution Trail in designed helpScouts the planning, Cards resources are to designed so that adventures are fulfilled using the Patrol unit. assist the youth inplanninganadventure. Trail Cards are developed focusing on the Plan-Do-Review methodandcan Patrolby the planning done or augment the Troop. are They Trail Cards present adventure ideas. These supportmaterials Planning—Trail Cards Support AdventureResourcesto CHECKPOINTS ALONGCHECKPOINTS THETRAIL • • • • Trailblazer isa fourth-year Scout Pathfinder isa third-year Scout Voyageur isasecond-year Scout Pioneer isa first-year Scout THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 14 [ 48] stage in so the planning, Scouters have to take abackseat! guidance. "Learningby doing" isextremely importantat this by asking questions when itappears the Scouts needsome The Scouters actasmentors, offering to help when asked or place inPatrols. experience ofthe or Troop).In other Troops,will takeplanning this canbe done asa Troop (discussion depending on the size by whom), andhowplanningmustbe done. Insome Troops, needed for the adventure, what skillsmustbelearned(and The Troop Leadership team invites Patrols to discuss what is Once anadventure hasbeenchosen, the planningbegins! THE “PLAN” Plan-Do-Review from Patrol to Patrol. possibly from Troopto Troop,and vary will selection fun. The adventures that they find themostinteresting, challengingand upon the program;will decide they in their say great dealof which adventure will bechosen. This strategygives Scouts a entireTeam, help the will who Troopmake the final decisionon Patrol level andbrings these suggestions to the Troop Leadership and their Assistant Patrol Leadergathersuggestionsat the offer inputinto the selection of adventures. The Patrol Leader Through the Troop Leadership Team, all youth in the Troop can Youth-led

opportunities to link with link Venturerto opportunities Roveror Scouts Scouts. **Linking can take place with any other Section. Ifpossible, those working on Pathfinder and Trail-Blazer shouldhave Leadership Team cangive permission for individually completedadventures. which is followed by areview. Adventures are normally undertaken with the Scouts’ Patrol or Troop, though the Troop *Adventures at the Scout level should take several weeks of planningandpreparation prior to undertaking the adventure, through Scouts. moves to Venturer Scouts. The requirement for the Chief Scout’s Award isareview of a youth’s Personal Progression This is the capstoneproject for a Scout. Completion work for this award isundertaken during the year before the Scout AWARDSCOUT’S CHIEF

A Scout’sA Journey Personal Progression— Voyageur andPathfinder, ofcourse. make itnewandexciting for them. This alsoapplies to adventuresomething tothe Trailblazingadd have to yearwill adventure may fulfill theadventure criteria. Scoutsin their aspects ofthe many ofthe Pioneer Scouts Forexample, for and exciting aspect of the adventure that isbeing developed. progression ishavingeach youth identify what is the new exciting. Part of the planningprocess that supportspersonal By definition, a Scoutingadventure issomethingnewand years of the Scout program iscumulative. the planning. Their learningas they progress through the four Each Scout bringsarange of experiencesandknowledge to “PLAN” CHALLENGE THE adventures that provide opportunities for individualgrowth. both with peersandindependently, youth are helped to develop adventures andgrowing through newexperiences.By working experiences tothe Scouting bringing theirdiverse on Scouts The focus of the Scouting program is on personalprogression— undertaking apersonaljourney. areprogram,go through they As youth the Scouting THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 49] place with anindividual, the Patrol or the entire Troop. the end of the adventure or at andcan the nextmeeting, take learned. placetowardreflect cantake whatthey on review This Scouting adventures isaccomplished by having the youth placethrough learningthattakes partofthe significant A The “Review” their Scouters. with along The Scouts engagein the adventure they have planned, The “Do” character, emotionalandspiritualgrowth. learn to recognize their personal social,physical, intellectual, The point for each Scout is to seta wide variety of goals—to the slowest Scout instead of leading the way. show others in the Patrol how to pack, or to walk andchat with for the Voyageur maybe to learnhow to packalighterpack, Patrolhikedwith the or has Troop,individually,challenge or the challenge on eachadventure. If, for example,a Voyageur Scout Each Scout can to becreative insettinghis/herpersonalgoal or the goalisanimportantpart of the planningprocess. unique, the goalsmayalsobeunique.Determiningandsharing and acommitmentmade to achieve the goal. As each Scout is personal goal. This goalneeds to be discussed with the Patrol In the planning of anadventure, Scouts need to seta ADVENTURE CHALLENGES Visit

do about it. do aboutit. They might well decide this situationcouldbehandledin the same way asin the preceding example. might consider this anadventure “notearned”. Again, the youth shouldprobably discuss the situationand decide what to What abouta Scout who has done little or nothing to help with preparing the adventure andshowsup?Here, the Scouters Leadership Team. this scenariocouldbe for the Patrol to meetandcomeup with arecommendation that getspassed on to the Troop “earned”. However, itmightbeuseful for the youth to discuss the question andresolve it themselves. One way of handling she get“credit” for having“done” the adventure? In this situation, the Scouters might well consider this anadventured Suppose a Scout hasbeen very involved inplanninganadventure butisn’t able to attend on the day of the event; does he/ Canadianpath.ca for more information on Review.

personal journey. There are five categories ofbadges thatmarka Scout’s Personal Journey CelebratingScout’s A some Outdoor Adventuresome Skills. review of anadventure, Scouts will realize they have completed a comprehensive Outdoor Adventure Skills Program. Through a As part of The Canadian Path, Scouts Canada has developed gained. have skills they about the an opportunitytotalk give them adventure,reviewwill accomplishing the the an adventure successfully. After learning those skillsand complete need to will skills thatthey list of a also develop adventures,plans will As for they Scouts develop their OUTDOOR ADVENTURESKILLS A SCOUT’S PERSONAL JOURNEY A SCOUT’S • • • • • TopSection Award: Scout’sChief The Award Canadian Path LinkingBadges PersonalBadges Achievement Personal Progression Badges Outdoor AdventureSkills THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 50] Badge are provided aspart of the badge description. her own choosing. Sample goals for eachPersonal Achievement personal requirements, any number of which canbe of his or with the appropriate badge. The Scout mustset five goals or The Plan-Do-Review cycle is followed. Success isrecognized plan. and a finalizeScouter todevelopthe with works the Scout themselves. Once aset of five achievement goalsis determined, completion of personalinterest-based goals that Scouts set for Personal Achievement Badgesrecognize the successful BADGES PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT Scout receives the appropriate Personal Progression badge. trail checkpoints(Pioneer, Voyager, Pathfinder, Trailblazer) a each ofthe with associated completion ofthetasks At the PERSONAL PROGRESSION BADGES that is worn on the uniformsleeve. cycle. Completion of eachstageisrecognized with abadge Skills shouldbeseenas tools to support the Plan-Do-Review Adventure Skills is divided intoninestages. Outdoor Adventure Nine RoverOutdoor continue throughEach ofthe to Scouts. Outdoor Adventure Skills begin with Beaver Scouts and

OUTDOOR ADVENTURESKILLS • • • • • • • • • Emergency Aid Sailing Winter Skills Pioneering Trail Paddling Vertical Skills Aquatics Camping

• • • • • The purposes of the Personal Achievement Badgesinclude: on theyouth’sjourney.personal acknowledgement andcelebration of the completion of astage advancement ceremony in the spring. This linkingbadgeisan uniform. The Canadian Path Scout badgeispresented at the wear ontheir Pathbadge to a Canadian Scout Venturer Scout Youth who have participatedin the Scout program will receive CANADIAN PATH LINKINGBADGES her own requirementsher own responsibilityhis or todevelopher the him or giving by growth her own responsibilityhis or Giving theyouth for personal development Encouraging Providing recognition interests pursue theirown Encouraging youth to new things Encouraging youth totry Engineering and Mathematics. Scouts STEM activitiescanprovide opportunities for ACHIEVEMENT BADGES SCOUT PERSONAL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Science Hobby Engineering Arts Technology World Canada Community Home Year-round Fitness Winter Fitness Summer Fitness Space Water Air Earth to investigate Science, Technology,investigate THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 51 ] • • demonstrate that he or shehas: in his or her personalprogression. Specifically, the Scoutmust The recipient must demonstrate that he or shehas developed Personal Progression Scout’s Award: There are four requirement components to the Chief Program Areas andprogression in Outdoor Adventure Skills. exceptional personal development through adventures inall can beachieved at the Scout level. The Scout has displayed personal journey through Scouts. Itis the highestaward that The Chief Scout’s Awardis the Top Section Awarda youth’s of THE CHIEFSCOUT’S AWARD TOPSECTION AWARD: at acampfire) near theend of the Scouting Year. is recommended that itbeincorporatedintoacamp(perhaps Scouts. This review can take placeaspart butit of ameeting, Scouts cansay what they’re looking forward to in Venturer in Outdoor and their development AdventureFurther, Skills. intermsofthe SPICES growth upontheir reflecting Scouts, With their Patrols and/or Troops, review their experiencein • • Trailblazerhave theopportunityto: will Scouts presentationbadge, and theof advancement Prior to which canbe from any of the sixProgram Areas. and used the Plan-Do-Review approach for the adventure, role). workedother Scouts with Leadership has The Scout that the Scout has to serve inaspecific Patrol or Troop Led his or her Patrol on anadventure (this does notmean Reviewed his or herpersonalprogression. • • • may: a Scout (Beavers, Cubs, Venturers, and/orRovers). For instance, Take partinlinkingactivities with other Sections in Scouts. expect to what younger Section Venturerwith meet Cub Scouts totellthe and Scouts do, Meet with some Venturer Scouts andhearabout what

Attend a Venturer camp or activity, suchasa Venturee or activity Invite senior Cub Scouts to attenda Scout camp Assist with aKubKarRally

or support of aproject for another organization, suchasschool The Chief Scout Project maybecompletedinconjunction with Review framework. (local, national or international)using the following Plan-Do- that matters to the youth and that will benefitacommunity Leadership Team, the Scout will completeachallengingproject program.approvallast year ofthe ofthe With the the Troop This is the “capstone”project of Scouts, typically completedin Project Chief Scout which Outdoor Adventureundertake. want to Skills they or go deep, andlets the Troop Leadership Teams determine Outdoor Adventure Skills. This enables youth to gobroad Adventure Skills or focus on makinggreat progress ina few youth maychoose to make progress across several Outdoor Cubs and Scouts) 18stages of Outdoor Adventure Skills. The Scouts will have completed(cumulatively from Beavers, Outdoor AdventureSkills A. • Instructions to the youth couldbesomethinglike: Edinburgh’sDuke of or the Award. proudly shared on socialmedia. not exist online, but Canadian Scout projects are often Compilations of Chief Scout’s Award projects might use for theirown Chief Scout’s projects. Awardcapstone and canprovide very goodideas that Canadian Scouts can online. American Eagle Scout projects are easy to find, her Troop (including Scouters), or research suitableprojects original idea for aserviceproject, solicit ideas from his or a foreign schoolinneed. A Scout cancomeup with an or acquire newand/orusedschoolsupplies to besent to care packages for armed forces membersserving overseas, picnic tables for alocalpark, organize a drive andassemble A Scout mightconstructand/orrepair benchesand/or education, poverty, ecology, racism,pollution,housing, etc. Chief Scout’s Award project include(butare notlimited to): Problems that a Scout mayinpartaddress with acapstone • • • community couldbe: believe will besignificant toacommunity. This and thatyou matters toyou project that a Choose Peer planningandriskreview International (outside Canada) International National (Canada) Local (your town, school,church, hospital,etc.) THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 52] the Chief Scout’searning as Scouts Award. Scouts, to present badgesand to recognize achievements such We useceremonies to open andclosemeetings, to invest new area Scout ceremonies fundamental totheoperationof Troop. passage. Scouting rites of recognizeevents oroccasions,to Ceremonies have beenused for centuries to marksignificant SCOUT CEREMONIES Ceremonies meaning tothem. special opportunities to give back to the communityina way that has encouraged to find theirown be requirement,should this youth part ofthe Section’sas count towardsprogramcompleted do activity or event. Although volunteer serviceactivities Scouting and do nothave to becompletedaspart of one service hours. These hours do nothave to becompleted within Scouts are required to complete asetnumber of volunteer Volunteer Hours • • C. B. influence onhowitis reviewed. projects. The nature of the project itselfmayhave some be encouraged to becreative inhow they review their Scout’s review of his or hercapstoneproject. Scouts should projects, there isnosinglerecommended approach to the project was apersonaljourney. As with other activitiesand experience of conceivingandexecuting the capstone A Scout shouldbeencouraged to reflect uponhow the project anditsprocess; the review shouldbeintrospective. significant review that’s more thanjustabout reviewing the Team, Patrol, Troop or other suitablegroup. This isa resultsprojectPresent ofyourto the TroopLeadership Review Prepare for andcarry out the project management components of project. its approval. Your Scouter will need to approve the risk Presentplan toyour your TroopLeadership Team for required suppliesandpossiblesources for saidsupplies. andaninventorythat includesaschedule,budget, of Conduct research asnecessary, andcreate aproject plan

ceremony. It’s alsoagoodidea to practiseaceremony with the referreferencecards toduringthe to small create wish to may is, they as ceremonies use these wish to the Scouts decidethey The ceremonies described beloware only suggestions. Should have specific requirements that ought tobeincluded. their ceremonies, butare reminded that certainceremonies carried out respectfully. Troops are encouraged to personalize Ceremonies canbe formal or informal,butshouldalways be Canada has the centralposition. from the front. When you moreFlagof fly three or flags,the the sameheight. The Flag of Canada is on the left when viewed staffsof separate beon When you must fly two flags,they particularly the opening andclosing of meetingsandcamps. The Flag of Canada is often usedin Scout ceremonies, CEREMONIES—FLAG ETIQUETTE IN SCOUT FLAGTHE USEOF THE into theirown. elements essential understand the structure of aceremony and to incorporate be useful for them to lookclosely at the ceremonies here to If Scouts should wish to create their own ceremonies, itmay recognized. is importance oftheoccasion keep theyouth’sensureto thatthe and to attention Ceremonies shouldbekept simple,sincere, andshortin order specific ceremony. Scouts shouldalsounderstand the rationalebehinda Scouts to make sure they runsmoothly. SCOUT PROGRAM IN THE CEREMONIES • • • • • Advancement Ceremony Scout’sChief AwardCeremony Investiture Ceremony Meeting CeremonyClosing ofthe Meeting CeremonyOpening ofthe

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CHAPTER 14 [ 53] themselves in the proper positions. and then move quickly into formation. Scouters shouldplace Scouts shouldstop what they are listen doing, for the instruction the Troop Leadership Team. On hearing the “Troop” command, command will depend upon the Troop, and will be determined by with the appropriate handsignal. The exactnature of the “Troop, silently with the of doingthings) command, or in” fall (depending onthe PatrolLeader Duty Troop’sLeader or way own The Troop iscalledintoahorseshoe formation by the Troop Suggested Procedure ceremony, or assign this duty to aDutyPatrol Leader. the Flag of Canada. The Troop Leadershouldcommence this at all times with regards to placement of flags in relation to flags, butshouldensure thatproper flagetiquetteis observed Troops mayalsoinclude the World Scout or Scouts Canada Canadian) prepared andready before the start of the meeting. they are. The DutyPatrol shouldhave the flags (Troop and a feeling of belongingandasense of beingathome wherever beginning to ameeting or camp, andprovides the youth with The Purpose andPreparation MEETING OPENING instructions are expected to belong, Scouts cansit. announcements canbemade. If the announcements or The Troop can then be told to “Standatease”and any or an opening prayer. as can the repetition of the Scout Promise and Law, and/ At this time, the singing of “O Canada” canbeincluded, The Colour Party then returns to itsplacein the horseshoe. the Troopsalute, the Scouts Leader dropsfollow. the Troop Leadermakes the “Troop, Salute” command. When Once the flag is completely unfurledandhalyards retied, the The Troop Leader then makes the “Break the command. flag” “Halyards allclear”. the flag untiesand then reports thehalyardsa with Flag of Canada. breaking horseshoe tothe is who The Scout smartly ontheoutsideof walks horseshoe, then The Colour Party takes one stepback,away from the commandand Alert” Troop comes to attention. The Troop Leader or DutyPatrol Leadermakes the “Troop, the “Colour Guard”; usually two Scouts). The DutyPatrol provides the Colour Party (sometimescalled opening horseshoeceremony

presents a definitive

Procedure respect to lowering ofthe Canada throughflag. the basis. show provideswith theopportunityto the This time Scouts relaxed andready to live out the Promise andLaw on a daily horseshoe provides areflective timeandsends the Scoutshome camp. ceremony,Unlikemeeting or theopening closing the The closinghorseshoeprovides for a definitive closing to the Purpose andPreparation MEETING CLOSING any meeting or activityalong with or inplace of aprayer. be appropriate. Scout Silence canbeusedat the close of with multiple faiths, amoment of silentreflection may or recitation of the Scout Promise andLaw. In Troops reflection) couldbegiven, followed by aclosingprayer At this time, ashort Scouter’s Five (ashort, Scouter-led horseshoe. around by theoutsideof walking horseshoe in the place its Leader, who returns the salute. The Colour Party then returns to flag, the Colour Party salutes the Troop Leader orDuty Patrol Troop Leader or DutyPatrol Leader. Upon presenting the folded is removed from the halyards andis folded andpresented to the keepcareful the to flag ground.being from touchingthe The flag “Lower the command.flag” The Colour Party lowers the flag, halyards,reporting the ofthe After the Troop gives the Scouter halyards with a“Halyards allclear”. The Scout who islowering the flag untiesand then reports the Flag of Canada. smartly tothe walks back, then step takes one command and the Troop comes to attention. The Colour Party Troop Leader or DutyPatrol Leadermakes the “Troop, Alert” positions. The DutyPatrol againprovides the Colour Party. The formation. Scouters shouldplace themselves in the proper are listen doing, for the instructionand then move quickly into On hearing the “Troop” command, Scouts shouldstop what they appropriate, Troop-designated handsignal. formation with the “Troop, fall in”command, or silently with the a few small differences. The Troop iscalled intoahorseshoe The process follows much the sameprocess as the opening, with horseshoe before leaving. back outofthe step now take one should All Scouts gives the “Troop, Break command. off” be called to “Alert” and then the Troop Leader Before the next event, the Troop should again stand if seated, THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 54] tied by a fellow member of the Troop. can wear the Group neckerchief tied with a friendship knot, difference or exclusion. Prior to investiture, a Scout an uninvested Scout’s uniform,andshouldminimize any sense of used to signifya Scout’s investiture; this isasubtler difference in Council badgesbefore beinginvested. A Scout woggle canbe permitted to wear the Group neckerchief and Group, Area and to make a Scout feel welcome ina Troop, he or sheshouldbe Law.In order and the Scout Promise knowledge ofthe Scout youth beginsattendingmeetingsandhas demonstrated the relatively shortperiod of time (less than amonth) from when the Scouting movement. An investiture should occur within a member of a Scout Troop and,by extension,into the worldwide InvestitureThe Ceremony a makes youth or officially Volunteer Purpose andPreparation NEW SCOUTS INVESTITURE OF winning Patrol. Closing Ceremony to give arousing “Three Cheers” for the made. Troops that runcompetitionsbetweenPatrols canuse the encouraged, asismentioning where improvements couldbe work of anindividual or Patrol during the meetingisalso outside of Scouting suchashockey andschool).Recognizing the Scouts and Scouters on accomplishments(bothinsideand The Closing Ceremony presents agreat opportunity to recognize put away. Duty Patrol then ensures flag standsand other flags are properly Scouts take one stepback from the horseshoebefore leaving. The The Troop Leader then gives the “Troop dismissed” command.

ceremonies mustinclude the making of the Scout Promise. Some While Troops are free to individualize the Investiture Ceremony, all Procedure important that parents beable to attend. this regard. If the investiture is to beheldatacamp, itis can beinvited. The Scout beinginvested shouldbeconsultedin has asponsor, arepresentative of the sponsoring organization the Scout maybeinvited to witness the investiture. If the Troop importance to people of parentsForreason, orother that Scout. The Investiture Ceremony isanimportant occasion in the life of a outside or atacamp. InvestitureScout. can take placeat the regular meetingplace, Any member of the Troop Leadership Team mayinvest another best. her his or new Scout todo help the pledges to in turn, member ofthe investing to the TroopLeadership Team who, ceremony ina Scout’s experience. The Scout makes the Promise The Investiture Ceremony is,perhaps, the mostimportant and stands one pace in frontpace ofthe stands one and Troop Scouter: The Patrol Leadernowbrings the new Scout into the horseshoe as the same time at the Troop Scouter. the flag isinplace, Scouts return to Alert by dropping theirhands leftofthe pacetothe standsone and flag Troop Scouter. Once At thistime,the withthe Troop enters bearer and the flag salutes The Troop Leadersays:“Colour Party, present the colours.” in order to make itmore personal. new Scout sibling or friend ofthe a Leader or Scout holding the flag beeither thenew Scout’s Assistant Patrol the Troop flag ready tobringitin.Itmightbe desirable that the with side stands offtoone horseshoe. One Scout end ofthe open may be two stepsbehind the Troop Leaderat the Troop Leaderstandsat the open end of the horseshoe. Scouters Scouts shouldbeinhorseshoe formation andcalled to Alert. The make the Promise separately asasign of personalcommitment. Promise. Ifmore than one Scout is to beinvested, eachshould Troops alsoinclude the repeating of the Scout Lawafter the Patrol Leaders,stand fast.) the sign. The recruits, having beenbriefedbeforehand by their Troop Leader: “Troop, Scout Sign!” (Only invested Scouts make Recruit: “You can.” to live up to the Scout Promise?” Troophonour,I trustyou, onyour “Can best todoyourLeader: Promise andLaw?”Recruit: “I do” Troop Leader:“(Recruit’s given name), do you know the Scout back. step now takes one Troop Leader:“Thank you, Patrol Leader.” The Patrol Leader invested asa Scout.” Patrol Leader:“Ipresent (Recruit’s full name) who wishes to be THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 55] the Patrol Leader falls inbeside the new Scout on the right. Patrol.” They shake handsusing the Scout lefthandshake, and name Patrol emblemsayingsomethinglike this: “( any). The Patrol Leadernowsteps forward andpins on the woggle and the colours of your Group neckerchief (if there is time, give ashort explanation on the meaning of the (Group) ( member ofthe a Scout andsayingsomethinglike: “With this woggle, Imake you the Scout woggle, placing it on the necker of the newly invested The Troop Leaderpresents the Group woggle (ifithas one) or Promise.”keep this to Scout, Scout in the worldwide Scout movement. I trust you, asa left handshake andsays:“Scout(fullname), you are nowa The Troop Leadershakes hands with the recruit using the Scout Troopalert. returns tothe position. sametime,the returns tothe and former At the flag and Troop Leaderrelease the colours. The flag bearer raises the As soonas the recruit hascompleted the Promise, the Scout less may beadaptedby the Troop Leadership Team for more or after the line TroopPromiseLeader, making ofthe thoughthe name), make the Scout Promise.” (Therecruit repeats lineby Troop Leader:“(Recruit’s name),sayafterme...” or “(Recruit’s it after the Troop Leader. repeatmake Promiselike ontheirownorto the to Scout would Troop Leadershouldcheck with the new Scouts andaskif they ceremony,advance ofthe In the right. the with their Scout Sign and recruit grasp the colours with their lefthandsandmake between the recruit and the Troop Leader. The Troop Leader right and,keeping the flag gathered, lowers the Troop colours the colourbearer, makes the Scout Sign. The colourbearer turns At this command,every invested member of the Troop, except And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law. Scout spirit ofthe carry outthe And to people atalltimes, Tohelp other To my dutyto God andthe do Queen, I promise that I will do my best On my honour able Scouts.)

), with this emblemI welcome you into the ( number and name and number ) Group.” You at might, this New Scout’s given given Scout’s New Patrol name

) new Scout. leads the Troopin the Troop yell,cheers orthreefor the When the coloursare gone,someoneappointedpreviously off.salutes.) TheTroopmarches alert! Colour Party dismiss.” (The Colour Party turns leftand Once all Scouts are invested, the Troop Leadersays:“Troop, time and the ceremony isrepeated. Patrol Leadershouldbring the nextrecruit forward at this of welcome. If there are any other Scouts to beinvested, the member of the Patrol to give the new Scout alefthandshake Patrol. Insome Troops, the tradition at this pointis for each The Patrol Leader then escorts the new Scout back to the salute!” Scout, “Salute the Troop. Troop,(or Sister) Brother new to our same time.) at the about Leader turns Troop Leader:“Scout(fullname),about turn!” (ThePatrol but often these ceremonies are more memorable. campfire smoke), Investitures held outdoors present challenges(e.g. weather, appropriate), local Scout Camp, park, or Scout museum. (not necessarily the best choice),church sanctuary (if Locations for aninvestiture caninclude: the regular meetinghall • • • consider Options to more independent. next and that the new Scout is“growing up” andbecoming showing thetransition fromway of one Section tothe new to Scouting couldusea white candle. This isphysical candle out. blowing theyellowbefore Youththe yellow one the Scout lightagreen candle(representing Scouts) from invested andpresented with the woggle andbadges,have or alter during the ceremony. After the new Scout hasbeen Have yellow candles(representing Cubs) burning on a table that the parent wore asa youth. anice Scout, touch is to have the woggle presented be one that Scouter present the woggle. If that Scouter was alsoa have new Scout, parent ofthe a is If oneofthe Scouters and drinks. songs andskits, or a time of fellowship with aspecialcake be desirable to have acelebrationsuchascampfire with meeting or campactivitiescan certainly take place,itmight ceremony,end ofthe returningAt toother the while

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CHAPTER 14 [ 56] or sheshouldbesilentandawait instruction.For each Scout to do the same. When a Scout hasraised the Scout Sign, he all theother Scouts wait and for raise the Scout Sign, Leader to the mostcommon(andrespectful) is for the Troop or Patrol There are several ways to call the Troop to the horseshoe,but horseshoe formation. To beginaceremony, the Troop Leadercalls the Troop into the a youth’sin Scouts. time small part of linking, which isan ongoing process throughout accomplishments in the Scouts Section, butitisarelatively Advancement Ceremony is the formal recognition of a Scout’s to up going Venturerceremony for Scouts Scouts. The Scouting Year (typically in the latespring).Itisagraduation The Advancementend ofthe Ceremonyat the will occur ADVANCEMENT CEREMONY Scout uniform when the Scout moves up. at a Troop meeting. The badgeis transferred to the Venturer badge isawarded uponcompletion of the requirements, often watch. and Scouters parentspresented totheyouth,while The and out read is the Certificate ofCanada Scout from theChief ceremony.presentation area, in your Whatever thetradition such as the Lieutenant Governor of the province, mayhost the the country. Insomeareas, agovernment representative, accomplishment. of the areacrossThere different traditions done inapublicceremony, inkeeping with the significance attainment ofthe RecognizingChief Scout’s the Awardis CHIEF SCOUT’S AWARD CEREMONY

aware of its Group’s traditions and itssponsor’s expectations. by Scouts Canada. The Troop Leadership Team shouldalsobe consult resources with suggestions for this ceremony, developed will bemoving up. The Troop Leadership Team shouldbeable to usual, asitislikely that members of the Troop Leadership Team decide that itisbest to have Scouters playalarger role than Ceremony.For thisoccasion,the TroopLeadership Team may Advancement own its design will Leadership TeamThe Troop may berequired to lay out paraphernalia for the ceremony. treat all Scouts moving up from the Troop equally. A table important thatthe Advancementis Ceremonyto the It Group. for Scouts moving up, or another form of recognition unique Advancement Ceremony, suchas Venturer Scout handbooks A Troop mayalsohave its own rewards aspart of the awarded Canadian Path linkingbadges. Scout’s Venturer Scout uniform,along with any previously Scout badgesare provided. These badges will be worn on the the in Advancement Ceremony,participating Path Canadian into their new Section. their into the better the chances that youth will feel at ease inmoving program in Cub Scouts, and the Company program in Scouts, build with the morefamiliarity opportunityto The Troop to Scouts. up move the Cubs when in Scouts be still and the fact thatthey’ll experience, because oftheir visit should Cub Scouts third-yearor second- Scouts Either with the same Company.may dothe in participate Troopeventswhile theolder Scouts and outings the Company. may Alternatively,Scouts older Cub the having older Cub Scouts visit the Troopand older Scouts visit best times for meet todetermine the and should Company beginning ofthe Scouting Year, Scouters Pack,from the Troop applies equally to linking Troop and Company Leaders. At the an activity. The process used for linkingPack and Troop Leaders event in which two different Sections are "linked" together in youth who visit other Sections. Linkingrefers to anactivity or Section to the nextand developing leadershipskills in those Linking activitiesare helpfulineasing transitions from one Leadership Sections andDeveloping between Easing Transitions THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 14 [ 57] howto and for theyouth to figure wanttodo whatthey out interesting challenges.It’s critical to create lots of opportunities Being a Scouter with Scouts presents someuniquebut Situational Leadership Scouters—It’sabout All have aninterest inregular andstrategiclinkingactivities. both the ensure that programwill Troopand the Company a game.Emphasis on linking with Scouts in the Venturer Scout as Dutch oven cookingataregular Troop meeting, then joinin For example,second-year Venturers couldleadanactivitysuch should becoordinated between the Troop and the Company. activities linking with theolder RegularScouts face to face. Therefore, itisagoodidea to have a Company Scouter meet about new Scouters, anewprogram, andnew, bigger youth. with thetransitionto As Troop,uncertain be may youth to VenturersScouts as well. activities established in the previous springand, for many, over summer of anewprogram year in the fall with agreat deal of comfort the new Scouts startin their new Sections at the beginning part in Scout meetingsandactivitiesin the spring. That way, regularlyHowlers, thethird-year takeshould Cub Scouts, with theolderoryoungerrequirelinking Section. suggest or Some Trail Card activities for both Cub Scouts and Scouts will discuss this with the Pack Scouters inadvance. youth and outing in question. The Troop Leadership Team can dependingonthe along, Packgo a Scouter to be desirable for to sample outdoor skillsat the Scout level. Itmay or maynot outing that isn’t but too challenging, which give them achance Encourage Troopmembers totakean older Cub Scouts on activities firsthand andhave achance to trysome of them. project. At a Troop meeting, the older Cub Scouts will see Scout areworking ontheir Outdoor who Adventure another Skills or The with Cub Scouts work also Troopcould and Scouts Scouter to demonstrate a Scout activity or leadagame for the Pack. Scouter mightbringalongaPatrol or the Troop Leadership Team parents to easepotentialconcernsabout the transition. The The Troop and their should talktoolder Cub Scouts Scouter to Scouts Cub Scouts

Scouts already have the skill. Instead of doing the demonstrating Instead ofdoingthedemonstrating skill. havealready the Scouts You mightknow that some of the older, more experienced skill themselves.as the Scouts trythe cheerleader of achieving the same objective. Then you becomemore of a what’s required, yet makingitclear there couldbe other ways elements of separate pointing out skill, by demonstratingthe The youth mayneed to develop technical skills. You maybegin decision-making. decisions. This mightbeconsidered aprocess of collaborative make need to which they within parameters see the youth to in order experience for the about the going differentways of suggest may youit; want todo how they and want todo, they help the Scouts figure what with questionsto out situation the decisions mayneed quite abit of coaching. You mayhandle In agroupthe beginning, of youth inexperiencedatmaking So how does a Scouter handlesuchachallenge? go aboutit. They alsomayneedhelpreviewing anadventure. own obstacles. wayto a overcomejust find their might watchful, the Scouts problems for them too soon.If you canbepatientand Youlet solveScouts flounder,can’t but their want to you don’t learned. have asking questionsthat what the byScouts focus on lead with. familiar You,as Scouter,haveprobably totake will the To start with, in-depthreview islikely something Scouts aren’t knowledge andskilllevel. is participatingatsomelevel that’s appropriate for their or includedin what’s going on. You want to besure everybody All the while, you’reengaged watching not arefor Scouts who youth who canprovide inputinto the problem-solving. indirectway,supportive, often a oryou find oneoftheother If new Scouts don’t knowhow to plan, then you help out in whether or not things are flowing reasonably smoothly. the group have enoughexperience to take charge and or not, youth depends on what they already know, whether somein help tothe be of as Scouter.choose to roleHow youin your The pointis that there isnosingle way to interact with Scouts to help others learn what’s involved. yourself, you mightcallupon those who already possess the skill THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

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CHAPTER 15 Venturer Scouts on The Canadian Path The Venturer Scout program provides an exciting and enriching experience at one of the most important periods of development in a young person’s life. Venturer Scouts (ages 15–17) have an opportunity to enrich their Company and themselves by setting and achieving goals, measuring progress, developing in each of the SPICES and realizing their potential as members of Canadian society. The Canadian Path The Canadian Path is the way Venturer Scouting is done in Canada. It involves: • A non-formal approach to learning. • The seven components of the Scout Method. • The Four Elements (Youth-led, Plan-Do-Review, Adventure and SPICES). • Six Program Areas: Environment & Outdoors, Leadership, Active & Healthy Living, Citizenship, Creative Expression and Beliefs & Values. • A personal journey of growth. On the Canadian Path, Venturer Scouts focus on the importance of developing character. Less emphasis is placed on Company structure and authority, and more on building a team that takes So what does this look like in the advantage of the entire skill set of the group. Venturer Scouts may muster into larger groups that provide greater social- Venturer Scouting Program? development opportunities and allow Venturer Scouts to work • A NON-FORMAL APPROACH TO LEARNING together to ensure everyone reaches his or her personal summit. Venturer Scouts develop a wide range of skills by engaging However, the main focus for the Venturer Scout is on personal in adventures individually, in Expedition Teams and in the development—a Solo Climb. Company. Scouting adventures are enjoyable, hands-on experiences that allow Venturer Scouts to explore their world in ways they haven’t before.

[ 58 ] THE CANADIAN PATH CHAPTER 15 [ 59] • • the Canadian Path program. SPICES: skills andcreating newpaths. Adventure: activities in the Venturer Scout program. Plan-Do-Review: Scouts dependsonthe Venturer Scouts themselves. the Scouters. The responsibility for leadershipin Venturer Youth-led: There are four elements to The Canadian Path: THE FOURELEMENTS seven components: Method isanapproach unique to Scouting andincludes self-reliant, responsible andcommittedperson. The Scout youth the principalagent of his or her development asa It isanon-formaleducationalprocess that makes each adventuresall ofthe basis of Venturerexperience. Scouts The Canadian Path isrooted in the Scout Method—the SCOUT METHOD THE SEVENCOMPONENTSOF THE

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CHAPTER 15 [ 61 ] successful adulthood. them along their lifepath toward anindependentand experience andgoals they want to accomplish that will help Individual Venturerwant to challenges they identify Scouts Solo Climb The journey: an overall aspects of A Venturer Scout experiencecanbebroken into three separate Experience The VenturerScout larger experience. require smallerexpeditionsin order to prepare for the involved mayextendbeyond one Program Cycle andmay planning cycle; however, expeditions that are larger andmore Most expeditions are plannedandundertaken during asingle the planning follows Expedition fromhelp the Company Scouters. hands-on Expedition Team is that expeditionsare plannedby a team of Venturer Scouts (an purposes, includingrecreation. The important thing to remember Scouts aspart of their Solo Climbs, but they canalsoserve other often focused on the Program Area challengessetby Venturer Scouts ina Company takes on andparticipatesin.Expeditionsare Expeditions are the activitiesandadventures that Venturer Expeditions

) mentorshipand,insomecases, with support, Plan-Do-Review process. in similarchallenges. As well, the Company offers an interestedwith otheryouth collaborate achievement to of The allows Company Venturerstages Scouts ofdifferent is place of belonging. structure,As a“permanent” the Company minimum membership of twelve Venturer Scouts serves asa The Venturer Company which shouldhave, ifpossible,a Company be inearshot andeyeshot of another Scouter). Rule—a Scouter working with anExpedition Team should single Company Scouter (bearinginmind the Two Scouter have chosen.EachExpedition Team canbesupportedby a to undertake adventures the members of the Expedition Team of Venturer Scouts. They are established to allowsmallgroups Expedition Teams are adhocand temporary smallgroups of Expedition Teams form of structure in order for events to happen. structure. Ineithercase,a Venturer Company needssome they maychoose to create aless formal organizational the Companyfunction. Or allow to will which etc.) events, meetings, to manage finances, to keep records, toschedule executive structure (electingpeople to chair Company the a Venturerformal need might decidethatthey Scouts provide a formal structure for the larger group. So, for example, which serves the membership of the Company. Itissetup to (composed of Venturer Scouts andatleast two Scouters) A Venturer Company hasa VenturerLeadership TeamCompany supported at the Area level rather than ata Group level. Composite Venturer Companies maybemanagedand local VenturerScouts. other with Company composite Scouts. Groups smaller than 12shouldconsider forming a Venturer Companies shouldhave 12–24 (ormore) Venturer of aparticular Venturer Company. Companies andlarger programming opportunities outside with other connect structure to organizational Venturer the entity to which individual Venturer Scouts belong. Venturer Scouts within alarger group (calleda Company) Company Leadership TeamCompany THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 15 [ 62] • • • • • other Scouts Canada Sections: the for Program Areas for the Ventureras those same are the Scouts challenges they undertake inpursuing their Solo Climb. The six interests of The Venturerlay the foundation for the Scouts Program Areas she already has. mean working to improve creative capabilitieshe or a new that Venturerlikemay totry,would it Scout or skills of the Venturer’s choosing. This could besomething development andimprovement of askill or collection of Creative Expression: are developing.skills they (the local, Scouting, or world community) with the unique This alsoincludesservice—givingback to the community around them. world contributions to the meaningful making rest of their lives asindependentandengagedcitizens preparehow to themselvesunderstanding for the school, this involves developing skillsneeded for lifebeyond high their potential to impact the world. For Venturer Scouts, society, of their responsibilities in their community, and Scouts acquire agreater awareness of their placein empathy andgivingback to one’s community. Venturer Citizenship: group activities. to live inahealthy andactive way through individualand This Program Area encourages Venturer Scouts to learn order to make sensiblechoices that supportgood health. the facts aboutnutrition,physical activityandhydration in charge of one’s personalhealthand wellbeing andlearning what healthy andactive It’s livingisallabout. about taking Active &Healthy Living: others around them to achieve acommongoal. Scouts, itisaboutlearninghow to enable themselves and in agroup and fulfill it(whatever itmaybe). For Venturer Leadership: nature. splendour of enjoy the outdoors to natural world. This achievement area isalsoaboutgetting Teams on projects that will have apositive impact on the are encouraged to work independently or inExpeditions Scout’s localecosystemand of the planet. Venturer Scouts developing awareness andunderstanding of a Venturer & Outdoors: Environment

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Scouts (e.g.MedVents) have the sameprogram elementsas and VocationalSea Venturer VenturerScouts as such Programs might undertake. challenges they consider the as they Company) todrawon of ideas for other Venturer Scouts (inparticular, youth new to Venturer Company Leadership Team). They provide asource through a Company Program Planning Cycle (overseen by the become the basis for a Company program andare supported explore in the Program Areas. These challengescollectively hope to challenges—experiences they set themselves Scouts Through their personaljourney(Solo Climb), individual Venturer • Venturer Scout. what challenges to pursueultimately belongs to anindividual difficulty ofaspecificchallenge; however, the decisionabout Scouts canprovide advice on increasing or reducing the should progress at their own pace. Scouters and other Venturer requirements.maximum time minimum or Venturer Scouts ProgressionhavePersonal throughnot the Journey does the Summit. their challenges that is through these It Venturermake Scouts a Plan-Do-Review process. challenges for himself or herselfand overcoming them using The Venturer Scout personaljourneyisallaboutsetting THE SOLO CLIMB Personal Journey A VenturerScout’s programs differ.implemented thatthe are elements a traditional Venturer program. Itissimply inhow these come intoplayin the planningandreviewing. the Plan-Do-Review cycle, Beliefs& Values will mostly religious faith or on anotherpersonalbeliefsystem.In A Venturer’s moralcodemaybe founded uponhis or her developing agreater understanding of one’s morals. & Values: Beliefs way from Tree Line to Snow Line,eventually reaching This Program Area centres on

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CHAPTER 15 Expeditions proposed. sets challenges for eacharea. This shouldhelp to inform the Areas and the program’s expectation that a Venturer Scout The orientation at the first meetingcanexplain thesixProgram identified by anumber of Venturer Scouts for themselves. for aposition on the Leadership Team shouldbeachallenge Company at the following meeting—submitting their name for positions. The Leadership Team shouldbeelectedby the Company are able to consider whether to submit their names the Leadership Team canbeexplained,andmembers of the and asarefresher for returning Venturer Scouts. The roles of Leadership Team) asan orientation for new Venturer Scouts by experienced Venturer Scouts (likely apastmember of the and beginning oftheyear,Atstructure the ofthe the Company have been proposed. Expeditions that uponthe reflect have timeto will Scouts it Expedition Team levels. This process should notberushed; determine the leadershiproles atboth the Company and and to VenturerExpeditions possible Scouts todiscuss Company to see the bigpicture; they are important for Base Camp meetingsare opportunities for members of a Base Camp THE CHECKPOINTS and Scouters. progress isreviewed by themselves, other Venturer Scouts personal progression. The mostimportantpieceis that their can conclude their personaljourneyatany pointin their While there are different milestonesidentifiedbelow, youth [ 63] will probably happen over two meetings,so that Venturer the nature of the Venturer program will bepresented Venturer nearshis or her Summit. These shouldbeincreasingly challengingas the a program cycle, eachinsupport of aProgram Area. Venturers setsixpersonalgoalsat the beginning of

At the secondBase Camp meeting, Venturer Scouts will have Sheet below). to the nextBase Camp meeting(see the Solo Climb Planning At least two copies of these written challenges will bebrought by the pursued be Venturerhave to her owntime. also his or on often fit in with one or twoproposed Expeditions,butsome will themselves, one for eachProgram Areas. These challenges will of the Company will attempt to identifysixchallenges for members meetings,the Base Camp Between the first two Program Areas. be repeated to correlate with challenge-setting over the six They maypropose successfulExpeditions from previous years how the Program Areas caninfluencepossibleExpeditions. on someideas.Experienced Venturer Scouts will understand Company shouldbeable to narrow down its options and focus Expeditions proposed atBase Camp will work but out, the determine whether there isinterest for suchadventures. Notall Venturer Scouts in the Company canpropose Expeditions to herself. After amending the challenges(ifnecessary)acopy to bemade to the challengesa Venturer Scout has sethim or In light of the feedback of the group, somechanges mayneed mentor each other, helpingeach review his or herchallenges. possible for very few. The Venturer Scouts in each smallgroup be manageable for most Venturer Scouts; more will only be considered asagroup. One very significantchallengeshould The Personal Achievement challengesalso have to be will beable to demystify what realistic challengesconsist of. baffling; Scoutersandmore experienced Venturer Scouts Timely. New Venturer Scouts will likely find thisprocess SMART —Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and for Venturers to question whether eachset of challengesis More important, these smallgroups provide an opportunity challenges in the past. questions of those who have completed Personal Achievement an opportunity for lessexperienced Venturer Scouts to ask have set for themselves across the sixProgram Areas. This is Solo Climbs. The Venturerchallenges they share the Scouts be agoodmix of Venturer Scouts at different stagesin their are from different Expeditions however,or not; there should does notmatter whether the members of these smallergroups about five. Ideally, a Scouterispresent witheachgroup. It The Company couldnow divide itselfintosmallergroups of The Expeditions Teams will be decided upon. a bettersense of what Expeditions they want to beapart of. THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 15 [ 64] • • • the following: completed the Trailhead of his or her Solo Climb when he or shehas towards the Trailhead rightaway. A Venturer Scout reaches from Scouts, or who hasrecently joined starts Scouting, work of the youth’s pathin Venturer Scouts. A youth who hascome The Trailhead is the base of the mountainand the beginning Trailhead Solo Climbs. their keepthe trackofthe Scouters Venturerprogressin Scouts’ The written challengesalsohelp the Leadership Team and Venturer Scout’s Personal Achievement challengespossible. coordinate the Company activityin ways that make each as necessary, andhelps the Leadership Team and the Scouters Leadership Teamreview. amendments, for allows forfurther This of the written challengesissubmitted to the Scouters and • • • • • Sets sixchallenges, one ineach of the Program Areas. interesting. something expedition todo Learns howa Venturer Company works andjoinsan including the Venturer Promise, LawandMotto Knows andunderstands the principles of Scouting,

be completedlaterin the Venturer’s Solo Climb. sets his or her sixchallengesat this stage; they are to note thatthe important to Ventureris It Scout only in the Company.leadership ofothers nature, strongly supportedby the planning work and Goals inmany Program Areas maybe of a“take part” not overwhelming. is experience so thatthe should helpnew Venturer Scouts with the goal-setting experienced and VenturerCompany Scouters Scouts moreand difficultones. set themselves diverse ableto be will undertaken challenges,they these first or two initialchallenges. After they have plannedand It’s probably enough for new Venturer Scouts to set one are expected to becomeprogressively more difficult. Scouts becomemore experienced, their challenges Pack’shelp outonthe to camping trip.” As Venturer or perhaps“My younger brother isa Cub I’dScout; like climb,” my wall rock first want totry day trip…”“I or to accomplish:“I want to succeedatmy first canoe That maymean the first challengesare relatively easy These challengesneed to berealistic andmanageable.

• • • Treecompletion ofthe following: at the Line they journeyalong their Solo Climbs. A Venturer reaches the The Tree Linemarks the progress Venturer Scouts have madeas Tree Line • • completing ofthe following: upon new set of challenges. A Venturer Scout reaches the Snow Line the challengesa Venturer Scout hassetandembarking on a towards the Snow Line. The Snow Lineisallabout overcoming has reached his or her Tree Line,he or she will begin working majority of the Solo Climb iscomplete. Once a Venturer Scout youth’sjourney through Venturer Scouts. stage, the At this The Snow Lineclimbrepresents the middlemilestone of a Snow Line • • was learnedalong the way, with aspecific focus on reachReview the work doneto the Treewhat and Line another Venturer Scout. Either leadanExpedition or co-leadanExpedition with as the Venturerclimbs towards the Scout TreeLine. at the Trailhead,replacements developedcomparable or Program Areas. These shouldeitherbe the challengesset Complete sixchallenges,atleast one ineach of the • development in the SPICES. in development what was learnedalong the way, with aspecific focus on and Line, reachReview the Snow work doneto the Scout. Lead atleast one expedition with another Venturer Line. climbs towards the Snow Scout as the challenges developed comparable VenturerLine, or Areas. These shouldeitherbe the challengessetat the Tree Complete sixchallenges—oneineach of the Program above. completed the is presented to the Venturer Scout when he or shehas Insignia Line Scouters. TheTreeCompany the of guidance support oftheother the Venturerunder the and Scouts Work on reaching the Tree Lineshouldbe done with Program Areas. Set sixnewchallenges,atleast one ineach of the the SPICES. in development has completed the above. Insignia ispresented to the Venturer when he or she Scouters. TheTrailheadCompany the of guidance the support oftheother the Venturerunder and Scouts Workreaching the on Trailheadwith be done should THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 15 [ 65] • • • • • adventures layahead. through the Section before embarking on whatever new Scout completeshis or her final review ofhis orherclimb achieve in Venturer Scouts. The Summit isalso where a Venturer the challengessetby anindividual for what he or she wanted to prepares for Rovers. The Summit represents the completion of stageofthefinal asthe program, Venturer Scout Venturer Scout the Venturer Scout journey, butitmarks the entranceinto the The Canadian Path. This maybe the culminating adventure of close the Reachinga the VenturerSummit drawsto chapter of Summit • • • the above. is presented to the Venturer when he or shecompleted the Companyof guidance Scouters. Insignia The Summit support oftheother Venturerunder the and Scouts with the be done Workshould reaching the Summit on in the SPICES. on development and what you learnedalong the way, with aspecific focus reach the Summit work doneto in the Scouting, and Scouts Review the mostrecent part of your journeyin Venturer expedition mustbeledindependently. Lead or co-leadatleast two expeditions. At least one set for themselves.challenges they’ve of the least three other at Help Venturercomplete one Scouts made as the Venturer climbs. challenges setat the Snow Line, or comparableadaptations Complete the sixbigchallenges. These shouldeitherbe the above. completed the is presented to the Venturer Scout when he or shehas the Companyof guidance Insignia Scouters. Line The Snow support oftheother the Venturerunder the and Scouts Work on reaching the Snow Lineshouldbe done with your Area.in Complete atleast one linkingactivity with a Scout Troop as anindividual. continue todevelop help you to and beyond Scouting life the Program Areas. These challengesshouldcarryinto your Set atleastsixnewbigchallenges, one ineach of

• • may looklike this: the Plan-Do-Review process. A completeset of sixchallenges Each challenge, shouldbemoreonce set, fully pursuedusing Venturer’sinterest. activity or another part of as owntime,or regardless of the activity. Some challenges will take placeina challenge itself—thatis,leading the expeditionis the challenge, (or more) of the expeditionsmaybeledby a Venturer asa within the place Company;(or two)taking one expedition an Program Areas). There maybe further challenges that tie in to (based on challenges solo set oneortwo need to Scouts appropriately, settingchallenges.In the beginning, Venturer One of the very first challengesa Venturer will face willbe, Example • • • • I haven’t earnedmy diving certification,snorkel the wreck. earning) my Open Water certification, dive alocal wreck. If & Outdoors: Environment expedition. Leadership: Council atschool. Citizenship: the experience. expedition. Create aphotoslideshow to document Water withthecertification Venturer Company’s diving Creative Expression: new way. and & Values: Beliefs bus. taking the Active &Healthy Living: expedition. part ofthediving make thisouting possible, If think abouthow that helpsmelookatmy lifeina Run for graderepresentative for Student Be the Expedition Team leader for a diving Read Earn (orpursue)PADI Open Into the Wild Into Cycleinstead of school daily to After earning(or while , by Jon Krakauer THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 15 [ 66] • • • • • • same examplespursuedatagreater degree of difficulty: To setbiggerchallenges on one’s Summit Climb, imagine these reasonably attainable. be anyshould oftheothers. challenges ensures thatthe This activity, butnone of the goalsis dependent upon the success Note that anumber of distinct challengesstem from the same Citizenship: the Company. shop woodworking classatschool to builda Creative Expression: the book. one ortwoother in Venturersomething based on Scouts something Thoreau described or initiateanexpedition with and planexecute apersonalchallengebased on & Values: Beliefs extended route. of Active &Healthy Living: & Outdoors: Environment represents abigchallenge). expedition (sameasabove, asleadinganexpeditionalways Leadership:

taking the bus.Make the ride home a40-minute Be the Expedition Be the TeamLeader for thediving Run for Student Council president. Student Councilfor Run Read Apply what I’ve learned from my Walden Cycleinstead school daily to Dive three local wrecks. , by HenryDavid Thoreau, wannigan for THE VENTURER COMPANYTHE VENTURER Personal Journey of A VenturerScout’sReview organizing and delivering the programand delivering whole the for the Company.organizing creates smallerExpedition Teams responsible for planning, activities, the planning of VenturerDuring the Scout Company methods would be determined by the Company’s membership. overall administration. Their exactroles, responsibilities and by their peersandsharingresponsibilities for the Company’s The Company canbemanagedby agroup of Venturers, elected homework. able to attend due to other commitments,suchasjobsand any given activity, knowing that there are always youth not expeditions. The goalis to have more Venturers participatingin pursue wider variety ofoptionsto a and opportunities Why? Scout Section. Minimum Standards: Groups of 12 or more in Venturer COMPANY SIZE: Venturer Scouts. or the Area level andshouldbemadeup of atleast12 Venturer Scout Companies are organized ateither the Group We know that larger groups work better to offer more THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 15 [ 67] for, andso on. they can turn to for help, emergencies they shouldbeprepared consider,responsible should be who for what, they whowill they need, what skills they shouldpossess, what safetyissues The Venturer Scouts need to take intoaccount what resources to participate. The planningprocess is the same. a pair of Venturer Scouts, or amuchlarger group could decide might take asingle day, or itmight take several. Itcouldinvolve expedition an experience, complexity ofthe Depending onthe There are many ways anexpeditioncanbeput together. Planning anExpedition SystemMethod. ofthe Scout The Expedition Team modelaligns with the Team (Patrol) and disbanded asactivitiesandprojects are fulfilled. Expedition Teams are not fixed, butshouldbeassembled • • but are notlimited to: activity. Examples of when Expedition Teams are usedinclude, Venturers in the Expedition Team come together to planan An Expedition Team isasmallgroup of Venturer Scouts. The Expedition Teams Company activities(Jamborees, Council events, etc.). Small teams to plan/organize events aspart of the regular Company. entire extend tothe not Personalizedinterests thatdo

into the Company’sinto activities. objectives and the challengeshe or shehassetare incorporated Review phase. Through that process, each Venturer’s ideas, program cycles. Eachprogram cycle includesaPlan,Doand The annual Company Journey isbroken intoanumber of a year.over the activitiesandadventures of the entire Venturer Company in of theirtime Venturer Scouts, the Companyrefers to Journey Where each Venturer Scout’s Solo Climb spans the entire length CompanyThe Journey account. into need totakeeverything they an eye on the planning to make sure they’ve fully considered With inexperienced Venturer Scouts, the Scouter needs to keep PLAN Venturer Scouts get together ataBase Camp meetingand in every expedition. expedition. Remember, two Scouters shouldbe involved support andassistanceinplanningexecuting the Representation from the Companyprovides Scouter team Scouts, one of whom serves as the Expedition Team Leader. Expedition Team shouldconsist of atleast three Venturer Teams planandexecute each of the expeditions.Each Company, Venturer Scouts joinExpedition Teams. As expeditionsare agreed uponby the members of the and organization themselves.planning moretake ofthe on of particularinterest to asmallergroup who are willing to Venturer Scouts. Others maybechosenbecause they are selected because they are popular with anumber of on during that program cycle. Some activitiesmayget like totakewould activities they which identify list to a Company,As the Venturerwork Scouts then from that is ledby the Company Leader.) left over from previous program cycles. (Note:Base Camp likeideas totry,would and new thingsthey and take on likeadventures to would likenew they work towards, to interests or special Outdoor Adventurewould Skills they themselves aspart of their respective Solo Climbs, any generate ideasconsidering: the challenges they have set

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CHAPTER 15 [ 68] “So What?” and the “Now What?” the and “So What?” Balanceiskey.abstract. Work from the “What?” to the Conversely, the review process shouldnotbeexclusively level inquiries. fact-finding surface shouldn’t dwellonly on The review process should follow aprogression. Questions inthe reflection withothers Company.that It’s more aboutreflecting on theexperienceandsharing dwelling on failures, layingblame or pointing out problems. It’s important to note that the review phaseisn’tabout funny stories?Isitsomething the Company should do again? review the activity. Was itsuccessful? What were some At the nextBase Camp, the Company asa whole should get missedin the planning?Dideveryone have fun? did itgo? Was there anything unexpected?Didanything The Expedition Team should discuss the activity. How REVIEW selective expedition. expedition couldbeanexample of amore involved and trips before the mainexpedition. An Amory-oriented to the planning. These will usually involve practice advance maylimitparticipation to those who contributed expeditions that involve considerableskill or planningin the Venturerthe Company.in longer Scouts Sometimes Expedition Team, expeditionsare usually open to all by those planned Though only Venturer Scouts onthe The activityhappens.Everyone hasagreat time. DO Leader hasbeenselected,planningis the nextstep. When anExpedition Team is formed andanExpedition

step up to challenges, try new things, andcontinuously work challenges the and each ofthe VenturerSPICES, in Scout to each constant development of supports the Venturer Scout Solo Climb. their on ascend The CompanyScouter each the guides The Company Scouter Venturerthey as Scouts program.reviewing theirown Scouts are setup for successinplanning, doing and safe andsupportive environment in which the Venturer Scouter’s responsibility, first and foremost, is toprovide a cycle, try new things, andplanactivities. The Company Plan-Do-Reviewmembers ofthe as they Company follow the The Company Scouter actively supportsandadvises the Company Scouter. A Volunteer in the Venturer Scout Section iscalleda Situational Leadership Scouters—It’sabout All about an experience in ordersee the experience for theyouth to an about going suggest differentways of may youit; want todo they the Venturer how and Scouts figure wanttodo, whatthey out coaching. You mayhandle the situation with questions to help inexperienced atmaking decisions. They mayneed quite abit of In new the beginning, Venturer Scouts are relatively So how does a Scouter handle this situation? set for themselves. challenges they review the learning to help set appropriate challenges for themselves. They may alsoneed how to goaboutit. They will needalot of supportinlearning to for the Venturer and Scouts to figure wanttodo whatthey out interesting challenges.It’s critical to create lots of opportunities Being a Scouter, then, with Venturer Scouts presents some comes together.everything and occasionally the Scouter will standback quietly andensure and activities; other times, the Scouter needs to beacoach, Sometimes, a Scouter needs to be directly involved in decisions and adapting their coachingstyleaccordingly. commitment ofthe and the Venturercompetencies Scouts, must constantly be observing andassessing the needs, the implementation of situationalguidance. The Scouters Scouter’s role relies heavily on anunderstanding of and Leadership Team.Company Company The the in participant The Company Scouter guides the Venturer Company asa to becomebetter. THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 15 [ 69] with youth atsomeBeaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout events. within their Group and/or Area by attendingandinteracting Venturer Scout Companies are alsoexpected to beactive activities with both Scout Troops andRover Scout Crews. Venturer Scout Companies shouldparticipateinlinking each oftheother four Sections. with linking for The Venturerexcellentprogram opportunities offers Scout Linking wayto a overcomefind theirownobstacles. If you canbepatientand watchful, the Venturers mightjust problemssolve you their for themtooquickly.want to don’t You can’tlet Venturer Scouts flounder, but on the otherhand learned. have asking questionsthat what theyouthfocus on familiar with. You, as Scouter, may have to take the leadby In-depth Review islikely somethingnew Venturer Scouts aren’t knowledge andskilllevel. everybody isparticipatingin way that’s appropriate for their engaged or includedin what’s going on. You want to besure All the while, you’renot are watching individuals who for out, or you find a youth whocanprovide usefulinput. If new Venturer Scouts don’t knowhow to plan, then you help some in the group have enough experience to take charge. whether and know already the youthwhat they dependson Scouts in your role as Scouter. How you choose to be of help to The pointis this; there isnosingle way to interact with Venturer already possess the skill to help others learn what’s involved. who upon those call demonstrating yourself,might you Venturer Scouts already have askill.Instead of doing the You mightknow that some of the older, more experienced skill themselves. with the experiment you becomemore of acheerleaderas the Venturer Scouts same objective. achieving the ways of be other Then could separate elements of what’s required, yet makingitclear there You maybeginby demonstrating the skill,pointing out The Venturerskills. need todevelop technical may Scouts decision-making. might beconsidered aprocess of collaborative or joint make decisions. need to which they within parameters This

• • • • in a Venturer Scout’s personaljourney. There are five categories ofbadges thatmarkaccomplishment Personal Journey a VenturerScout’sCelebrating Scout Packs and Scout Troops. Beaverprogram Scout Scouters todeliverColonies, Cub Further, Venturer Scouts have an opportunity to serve alongside Scout receives the appropriate Personal Journey Insignia. Climb checkpoints(Tree Line, Snow Line, Summit) a Venturer each ofthe Solo with associated completion ofthetasks At the Insignia Personal Journey • TopSection Award: Queen’s VenturerScout Award Amory Adventure Award • • Outdoor AdventureSkills Awards • Insignia Personal Journey Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program. OUTDOOR ADVENTURESKILLS • • • • • • • • • Program spansall5 Sections 9 stagesincategories mountain tothe Summit base ofthe the To mark the milestones on the personaljourney from Emergency Aid Sailing Winter Skills Pioneering Trail Paddling Vertical Skills Aquatics Camping THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 15 [ 70] 2. 1. VenturerScout Award: There are four requirement components to the Queen’s through VenturerScouts. journey personal The Queen’s Venturera youth’s Scout award of Awardis thetop Queen’s VenturerAwardScout TopSection Award— here: theAmory Adventure on information Award more find can planning andexecuting an outdoor adventure activity. You Company that displays the mostinitiative inconceiving, the to annually given The AmoryAdventureis Award Amory Adventure Award recognized with abadge that is worn on the uniformsleeve. the Plan-Do-Review process. Completion of eachstageis Outdoor Adventure Skills shouldbeseenas tools to support gained. have skills they about the opportunity totalk accomplishing anexpedition, the review will give them an expedition successfully. After learning those skillsand also develop alist of skills that they will need to complete an As Venturerwill expeditions, they plans for Scouts develop their Skills is divided intoninestages. nine RoverOutdoor throughEach ofthe to Adventure Scouts. Adventure Skills begin with Beaver Scouts andcontinue of Outdoor number AdventureSkills. Outdoor a completed review of anexpedition, Venturer Scouts will realize they have comprehensive Outdoor Adventure Skills program. Through a As part of The Canadian Path, Scouts Canada has developed a Outdoor AdventureSkills Adventure set. Skill difficult expeditions that focus onaspecific Outdoor deep, taking partin diverse expeditions or increasingly Adventure Skills. This lets Venturer Scouts to gobroad or Venturer Scouts will have completed24 stages of Outdoor Outdoor AdventureSkills his or her Summit Insignia. Solo Climb. Specifically, the achieve must Venturer Scout developed inhis or herpersonalprogression on his or her The recipient must demonstrate that he or shehas Personal Progression

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4. 3. framework. national or international)using the Plan-Do-Review to the youth and that will benefitacommunity(local, Scout will completeachallengingproject that matters approval ofthe Leadership Company Team, the Venturer program.last year ofthe With the in the completed project of “capstone” is the VenturerThis Scouts, typically ProjectQueen’s VenturerScout meaning tothem. to give back to the communityina way that hasspecial encouraged to find their ownopportunities be should youth Section’srequirement,count towardsprogram this do volunteer serviceactivitiescompletedaspart of the completed aspart of one activity or event. Although be completed within Scouting and do nothave to be of volunteer servicehours. These hours do nothave to Venturer Scouts are required to completeasetnumber Service Hours • • • PEER PLANNING AND RISKREVIEW Instructions to the youth couldbesomethinglike: Edinburgh’s Award. Duke of school orthe as such another organization, in conjunction with or support of aproject for The Queen’s Venturer Project maybecompleted Scout Award projects. Scout Award and canprovide very goodideas for Queen’s Venturer online. American Eagle Scout projects are easy to find, (including Scouters), or research suitableprojects a serviceproject, solicitideas from his or her Company A Venturer Scout cancomeup with an original idea for school supplies to besent to a foreign schoolinneed. members serving overseas, or acquire newand/or used a drive andassemblecare packages for armed forces benches and/orpicnic tables for alocalpark, organize A Venturer Scout mightconstructand/orrepair education, poverty, ecology. racism,pollution,housing, with acapstoneproject include(butare notlimited to): Problems that a Venturer Scout mayinpartaddress (outside Canada). church, hospital,etc.)National(Canada),International couldbe:Local(your town, school, "community” believe will besignificant toacommunity. This and thatyou matters toyou project that a Choose THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 15 [ 71] From The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award age. The Awards has three levels: all young Canadians who are between14and24 years of and even stretch your ’comfortzone’. The Award is open to and try new challenges you mightnot have done otherwise, and adventure. Itisagreat way to explore newinterests achieve personalgoals for communityservice,skills, fitness competitive programme in which participantssetand The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • • REVIEW • DO • •

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Ceremonies Queen’sthe and Outdoor Adventure Skills Venturer Scout Award. will count toward achievement on The Canadian Path, including Achievements andactivities for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award activities to meet the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award requirements. to earn the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award caneasily focus their same. arePath the Those Scouting youthwish who or Sections and EdinburghDuke of goals ofthe The ManyCanadian ofthe PATHCANADIAN AND THE THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD occasion isrecognized. everyone’simportance ofthe ensure thatthe and to attention Ceremonies should bekept shortandsimplein order to keep rationale behindany ceremony they choose to conduct. carried out respectfully. Venturer Scouts shouldunderstand the Ceremonies canbe formal or informal,butshouldalways be Queen’s Venturer Scout Award or aDuke of Edinburgh’s Award. to recognize achievements suchas Venturer Scouts earning the meetings, to invest new Venturer Scouts, to present awards, and Venturer Company. We useceremonies to open andclose a important totheoperationof areceremonies Scouting passage. rites of recognizeeventsVenturer oroccasions,to Ceremonies have beenused for centuries to marksignificant must complete your Award before your 25 next. continues levelfrom tothe Youentry or one a direct as registers participant or whether the Gold, dependingon completing the Bronze level, anda year or more on Silver Participants canexpect to spendatleastsixmonths VENTURER SCOUT PROGRAM VENTURER SCOUT IN THE CEREMONIES • • • • • Advancement Ceremony TopSection Award Ceremony Investiture Ceremony Opening /Closing of aBas Camp new VenturersCeremonyfor Arrival

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CHAPTER 15 [ 72 ] • • • • • • • Ceremonies couldinclude: into theirown. structure of aceremony and to incorporateessentialelements ceremonies developedunderstand the at the for Scouts to their own ceremonies. Itmaybeuseful for them to lookclosely Venturer Companies will likely wish to develop andpersonalize awards from the base of the mountain to the summit). mountain tothe awards base ofthe from the Milestone Recognition Presentation (thepersonaljourney Closing (forregular meetings,campsand events). Opening (forregular meetings,campsand events). Section. Venturerthe in Scout’saccomplishments Venturer Scouts Advancement Ceremony is the formal recognition of a for Venturer Scouts moving up to Rover Scouts. The (typically in the latespring).Itisagraduationceremony This end ofthe Scouting Ceremonyat the Year occurs to Rovers). Advancement ceremony (Venturer Scouts moving on Promise, LawandMotto). Investiture ceremony (whena Venturer Scout accepts the Arrival ceremony (for Scouts moving into Venturer Scouts).

THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE—WELCOME CHAPTER 16 TO ROVERING Rover Scouting on The Canadian Path Rover Scouting is for young adults who are 18–26 years-old. This is the most senior Section of the five Scouts Canada Sections. Rover Scouting helps with the transition from adolescence to adulthood and supports young adults with their integration into adult society. The challenges for young adults of this age are many, including figuring out what they want to do with their lives, doing well in school, getting a job and being successful at it, navigating relationships, transitioning into adult life and responsibilities, and seeking to make an impact in society and in their communities. Rover Scouts provides young adults with a program and a support system to help them achieve their personal goals within groups of like-minded individuals. The Canadian Path The Canadian Path is the way Scouting is done in Canada. • A non-formal approach to learning. • Seven components of the Scout Method. • The Four Elements (Youth-led, Plan-Review-Do, Adventure and SPICES). • A balanced program in six Program Areas. • A personal journey of growth. Aims of Rover Scouting • To provide young adults with opportunities to enhance and So how does this work in the encourage their personal development through dimensions Rover Scout Program? of personal growth: social, physical, intellectual, character, emotional and spiritual. 1. NON-FORMAL APPROACH TO LEARNING • To give young adults the opportunity to discover the Non-formal learning in Rover Scouts is the development challenges of today’s world, and develop the motivation and of skills as the young adults participate in adventures as the skills to face them—not only within their community a Crew; and plan, complete and review their Personal and their country, but also at an international level. Development Plans with a mentor. Rover Scout goals • To help young adults acquire experience and skills in involve learning by doing, learning from mistakes and trying leadership that will improve their job opportunities new things within the safety and support offered by the and satisfaction in life. Crew and the personal mentor. • To help young adults develop their own paths in life and actively plan their futures.

[ 73 ] THE CANADIAN PATH CHAPTER 16 [ 74 ] 2. The Scout Method The Scout them andabout themselves. outdoors that Rover Scouts learnabout the world around through exploringnature and taking on challenges in the a world of uncertainty, riskanduncharted territory. Itis The outdoors is where adventure happens.Nature presents v. Nature themselves. set for have challenges they work throughthem to the Framework setsacontext for Rover Scouts that inspires metaphors andsymbols, the Rover Scout Symbolic A Symbolic Framework isallaboutstory. Through iv.Framework—Paddle A Symbolic Your OwnCanoe into and Scouters. Inaddition, the Crew may divide itselfup mentors support of with the individual areby driven the In the final Section of a Scouting, Rover’s personalgoals iii. SmallGroups—the Crew created by the Rover Crew. ways push Roverable to arenew things. themselves Scouts totry competent leaders. They continue to grow by pushing strong, becoming Roverway to arewell ontheir Scouts ii. Learningby Doing the code that aRover Scout lives by. of Scouting. The Rover Scout Promise, LawandMotto form Movement and the non-formaleducation that is the core The Scout Promise andLaw form the basis for the Scouting i. The Scout Promise andLaw are present in the Rover Scout program: Method. All seven components of The Scout Method implementation of the Scout is the Scouting Scouting) At the heart of any Scouting program (and what makes METHOD FORROVER SCOUTS. SEVEN COMPONENTSOF THE SCOUT

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CHAPTER 16 [ 75] Venturerstep on next Path.Scout Section totheir The Canadian and blossomingleadershipskills,Rover Scouts move from the Emerging with a freshly developed appetite for adventure Framework RoverThe ScoutSymbolic PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE: 5. 4. his or her own growth and development. growth her own his or goals which he or shehasparticularly chosen to challenge working with amentor, the Rover Scout isable to pursue unique. Through the Personal Development Planand The learningand development o feach Rover Scout is PERSONAL JOURNEYOFGROWTHA of andchallenging to allRover Scouts. Program Areas provides abalancedprogram, inclusive ideas as they plan their program. Engagement of all Rover Scouts keep these Program Areas inmind to spark • • • • • • Program Areas six The adventures in the Canadian Path are developed within PROGRAM AREAS A BALANCEDPROGRAM IN SIX •

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CHAPTER 16 [ 76 ] adult years. early journey ofthese through the young adulthood,and the abilities they have to help them canoe” reminds Rover Scouts of the challenges they face in the world.”in “To help forsuccess develop prepared better well-rounded youth, Mission: same progressionworking towardsall the of Sections, The Rover Scout program is the last one in the whole travel through treacherouswaters. support this journey;muchlike agoodcanoepaddlesupports “paddle [their] own canoe”. The Rover program is there to and to route, choose theirown realworld, to challenges ofthe allthe able to waythrough find their be expected to are They themselves in the midst of a“storm” of events andchoices. quickly, andplansmustremain adaptable. They often find be pretty clearat the outset to aRover changes Scout, occur seems to a decision if Even move out. home; othersdecideto choose to pursue work; others chooseschooling. Some stayat many options wider worldwith fromchoose. which Some to schools (and often home towns), newRover Scouts enter the Leaving Scout. the familiar rivers andstreams of their high This quotation very muchcaptures the reality of anewRover during an oncoming storm: journey he faced inacanoe while paddling the wilds of Canada In Baden-Powell’s book PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE SYMBOLIC FRAMEWORK—

gale andachoppy sea.” presently undera darkening skyinvolved inarising sunshine, to find ourselvesin the starting out after and, lake expanse ofthe streamwider ontothe our scenery. It was anewexperience to come out of always amid the ever-changing glories of forest in the smooth,sometimes through the rapids,but “We had voyaged alongrivers andstreams, sometimes “Paddlesymbolic yourframework of own The Rovering to Success Rovering to

, he describes a —Baden-Powell experience with other Rover Scouts they will meet along the way.along the Rovermeet with other experience will Scouts they travelling abroad will beable to connect their Rovering Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). Rover Scouts This is the symbolic framework that issupportedby the World lives. waters oftheir challenging sometimes navigate the Roverneed in order for to of theworktogether Scouts to journey. The image of the shared experience of canoeingspeaks Scouts have participatedinatsomepoint through their Scouting commitment to the outdoors. Canoeing isanactivitymost The use of acanoeassymbolalsoreflects Scouting’s participants in the Section. in participants serves asaguidingprinciple to the Scouters and seeks to accomplish with young adults. The motto Roverprogramwhat the essence of capturesScout the Scouts and Venturer Scouts, the Rover Scout motto While Rover Scouts share the LawandPromise with “Go beyond” THE ROVER SCOUT MOTTO: wise in the use of allresources. considerate andclean, kind andcheerful, A Scout ishelpfuland trustworthy, THE ROVER SCOUT LAW: Law spirit ofthe Scout carry outthe And to To help other peopleatall times, Toand the myQueen dutyto God do I promise that I will do my best On my honour THE ROVER SCOUT PROMISE: THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 16 [ 77] sourced. properly are Sections that these sure work with Area to Companiesmake and Scouter and Crews The Area a Commissioner appoints Venturer/RoverService Commissioner.Area the by is given howproceed a of Approval will Crew • • • • Options: youth in a Crew. number of mind tooptimize the in the following options to have the discussion about the Rover Crews initsarea with are unable to attend due to jobs,study, etc.Each Area needs in any given activity, knowing that there are always those who opportunities. The goalis to have more Rovers participating Why? a Crew.Roverin Scouts Minimum Standards: To have groups of 10 or more CREW SIZE: vocational interest. outdoor activities). Some Rover Crews maybe dedicated to a the samearea) and/orsimilarspecialinterests (suchasspecific within commongeography (attend the sameschool or live in other to achieve specific goals. Rover Crews mayattractpeople groups within the Rover Scout Crew mutually supporteach interests, goalsandadventures together. Sometimes smaller Rover Scouts are locally organized as Crews. Crews share CREWS Rover Scout Basics& Traditions & create AreaCrew. & Several local Crews join to get to 10plusmembers Recruit friends at Group level to get to 10plusmembers. Continue asaRover Crew with 10plusmembers. Create anewRover Crew to achieve 10plusmembers.

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Some of the responsibilities ofthe Leadership Some ofthe Crew the Crew.in making andgiven opportunities to take leadershiproles important that allRover Scouts are involved in the decision- portfolios according to the Crew’s needs.Inallcases,itis as well asseveral Vice Presidents responsible for different Quartermaster. Another Crew maychoose to have aPresident have a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Crew of the Leadership Crew Teamby the be determined are to the administrationandcoordination of the Crew. The positions elected* annually by the Rover Scouts, andisresponsible for (the Crew maychoose to callitanExecutive), which is The Rover Crew ismanagedby the Crew Leadership Team LEADERSHIP TEAM CREW Crew Structure andPlanning is recommended. planning cycles, long-termannualplanning andgoalsetting upcoming cycle. Inconjunction with these medium-term previous cycle, as well asplanning for the activitiesin the terms. Program planningshouldincludeareview of the in steadyjobs,seasonalprogram cycles may work better than cycles to matchschool terms. For Crews that are mostly people postsecondary students,itmaybeappropriate for program Review process maybeappropriate. For a Crew that ismostly upon the Crew,Depending differentPlan-Do- timelines for the skill, butisanideal way to measure progress. execute aplan,andreview what happenedisnot only auseful processes usedin various industries; the ability to planahead, the Plan-Do-Review process, which issimilar to professional is program aspects ofthe Scouting important One ofthe Program Planningin the Crew * • • • • • Team (Executive): share the roles, rotate the roles amongmembers of the Crew, etc. The Crew may decide decide to electpeople to specific roles, to the program cycles. Guiding the Crew in developing plansaccording Appointment andapproval of mentors Filing appropriate paperworkprior to activities Managing the finances ofthe Crew The safeandefficientrunning of Crew Activities to match the Crew’s goals. One Crew maychoose to THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 16 [ 78 ] (or Leaders),and follows the Plan-Do-Review approach. project. The team is typically coordinated by a Team Leader a group of Rover Scouts who are committed to completing the at the local climbing wall. Inallcases, the teams are madeup of as embarking on a weekend camp or putting together anevening development project, or more informal for somethingassimple executing aserviceproject, undertaking aninternational can bea formal team for larger projects suchasplanning and Roverrevolvesin creation aroundScouts ofteams. the A team based on the tasks athand. As such, the smallgroup system Younghavelike the freedom to adults toorganize themselves groups to best fit its operationalneeds. or membership. The Crew selects andadaptsamodel of small activities andinterests. These do not need to be fixed insize Crew, smallergroups canbecreated to fit theneeds ofspecific well-adjusted individuals who contribute to society. Within the allows for development of in teams working with Experience RoverScout Crewthe Teams:within Small Groups Review process. Plans together with their mentors, which isalsoaPlan-Do- PersonalDevelopmentcreate Rovers theirown begin to then the last year’s goals. After the Crew hassetitsgoals,individual the annual Plan-Do-Review cycle and would follow areview of high-level year plan. This completes the Plancomponent of together to setitsgoals for the season,and to create a Generally, aprogram cycle will begin with the Crew coming

Crew; itmaychange over time as the Crew changes. best for the is methods which ofthese determine direction. The size andmakeup of the Crew will and decisions involvedfor the Crew’sin discussions be group,proposewhole could orthe Crew tothe to from the Crew with asmallkey group creating aplan how will depend upon the Crew. Inputcan begathered There are a variety of ways planningcanbe done—just

• • the Crew. The Scouters serve two primary functions: Canada, are chosenby the Rover Scouts to work with Scouters, who are fully screened and Active with Scouts Crew Scouters • • • • • • • include: roles ofthe may Some ofthe Crew Scouter adults. empowering young committed to in situational leadership, able to draw on lifeexperienceand professional, supportive, a team player, mature, very skilled at programming, butrather to inspire, challengeandcoach The Scouter’s role isnot run to suggest, or administer the appropriate moments. They need to beencouraging, Rover Scouts. As amentor to the Crew Leadership Team andindividual Scouts Canada’s governance andensure proper practices that abideby As acheckandbalance to ensure prudent Crew self- Are appointedannually by the Crew Leadership Team Helping liaise with the Rover Scout Mentors personal potential Helping individualsevaluateprogress andidentify Encouraging Rover Scouts to progress and overcome limits and communityactivities Helping individualsbecomeinvolved inpersonal, team adults for theyoung Opening fields of discovery, actionand responsibility set up their Personal Development Plans Helping individualsidentifypersonalchallengesand her qualifications and readiness for the role. an interview, which shouldalsoserve to assesshis or to him or herby his or her Group Commissioner during the past year, the newexpectationsmustbeexplained If the proposed Scouter hasbeena Crew Scouter in the policies of Scouts Canada are being followed. principles andmission of andensuring Scouting, that The Scouter isalsoresponsible for upholding the requirements aspercurrent Scouts Canada policy. and meetall volunteer readiness andscreening Crew Scoutersmustbeatleast25 years of age By-laws, Policies By-laws, and Procedures THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN (BP&P).

CHAPTER 16 [ 79] of aPersonal Development Plan(PDP). them. The modernRover program achieves this in the form significantly positive contributor tosuccessfully actualizing It’s beenproven that documenting your goalscanbea just asrelevant asit was 100 years ago when Scouting started. the skill of learning to navigate the challenges of one’s lifeis Foradults, goal. youngprogress some destinationor toward value Scouting placed on one’s ability to setacourseand symbolized the northpoint on acompass.Itrepresented the The fleur-de-lis, symbolof the World originally Scouting, Roleof Goal-Setting The better prepared for success. develops capable,confidentand well-rounded individuals, all within asupportive team environment. The program mentoring andparticipateinprojects that have animpact, Scouts practisecomprehensive receive goal-setting, peer prepared for andsupportedin this stage of their lives. Rover The Rover Scout program aims to help young Canadians be Canada’s workforce or attendingpostsecondaryeducation. Scouts are exploring what itmeans entering to beanadult, in a young adult’s development. During this lifestage,Rover Sections. The Rover Scouts program represents the pinnacle overall program. Itis the culmination of the four previous young Canadians. Rover Scouts is the final stage of Scouting’s personal development of in the aid is to core of Scouting The Plan (PDP) a Personal Development PersonalProgression through

Starting aPersonal Roverwork beginning of for the Canadian Scout Award. departure from Scouting asa youth member)and/or the in duration) are completedprior to the Portage (aRover’s or different mentors. At least three PDP’s (three to sixmonths or she will completeseveral PDP’s with either the samementor During the course of aRover Scouts time in the program, he can beadapted to suiteachRover Scout andmentor. or hergoalsand objectives with the support of amentor. It general framework to guide the Rover Scout in developing his to capture their long-termandshort-term goals. The PDPisa A Personal Development Planisamethod for Rover Scouts “Development Plan(PDP)? What isaPersonal goals within the PDP.within the goals commitment tothe symbol of mutual a as sign thedocument the Rover Scout andmentorare satisfied with thegoals,both of these discussions, goals are set for the comingmonths. Once They explore obstacles as well as dreams and aspirations. Out school, in other activities)as well asinterests andaspirations. responsibilities, obligations and demands (athome,at work, at Scout andmentor discuss what aRover Scout hasin terms of the highlights of the discussion as well as the goals. The Rover PDP form supports the discussion andisuseda place to record Every Rover Scout develops aPDP with his or hermentor. The Development Plan(PDP) Cycle a timely manner.a timely that the PDP isachievableandcanbecompletedin probably best to stick with four (or fewer) goalsso and mentorcanchoose to addmore goals,butitis Rovergoals. A Scout allows forfour PDP format How many goalsshouldIhave inmy PDP? The THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 16 [ 80] A. Here are someideas to keep inmindas you create your PDP: PDP Process Characteristics ofthe Here isanexample of a that suits your liferightnow? growth personal among thedimensionsof balance Is there a particularPDP, have you includedall of the dimensions? dimensions itmostincludes.Inlookingatall the goals for In establishingeachgoal, decide which of the sixpersonal all ofthesedimensions? in developing dimensions of personalgrowth. Howis the Rover Scout Intellectual, Character, Emotional and Spiritual) as the a good opportunity to use the SPICES (Social,Physical, relationships, other activitiesandinterests, etc. This is addressed, includingschool, Scouts, work, family, development—all aspects of aRover Scout’s lifeare The PDP takes aholisticapproach to the Rover’s Holistic approach using the SPICES

PDP :

C. B. D. T R A M S In addition, each of the goalsshouldbe SMART goals: to use to markprogress. That is the purpose of the PDP. It isimportant to have written goals to refer back to and Goal-setting: balance of a Rover Scout’s lifeandencourages the restoring of invites discussions of the balancebetween all aspects Rover Scouts face at this pointin their lives. The mentor family, school, work and Scouting is the challenge that Striking the rightbalancebetweenpersonalinterests, Striking the RightBalance may opt to match the PDPcycle with the schoolcalendar. of the mentoring.Many university- or college-based Crews welcome, but fewer will reduce the timeliness andefficacy meetings a year. More frequent meetings are certainly The recommendation is for aminimum of three dedicated the goals. to checkin on how the Rover Scout is doing incompleting several timesthroughoutmentor theyear with their meet initial planningandcreation of the PDP, Rovers Scouts will process, justlike the Crew’s program planning. After the The Personal Development Plan follows aPlan-Do-Review Annual CyclePlan-Do-Review:of —specific —timely —realistic —achievable —measurable mentor should take initiative incontacting the Rover may choose to initiatecontactandmeetings, the conversation. While either the Rover Scout or mentor the Rover Scout andmentorbeengagedin ongoing In betweenPDPmeetings,itis very important that progress andadjustplansasnecessary. Mid-year, the Rover Scout andmentorcheck on Mid-year—DO using the SMARTcriteria. achieve them, mentor set objectives together andcreate aplan to beginning oftheyear,RoverIn the and the Scout Year Start—PLAN to reduce stress andanxiety. THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN CHAPTER 16 [ 81] other in their personal development aspeermentors. cases, two Rover Scouts mayeven choose to supporteach Rover Scout or even anindividual outside of Scouting. Incertain A Rover Scout’s mentorcouldbea Scouter, amore experienced WHO CAN BE A MENTOR? his or herPersonal Development Plans(PDP’s). a Rover Scout ashe or she develops, carries out andreviews Mentors provide encouragementandguidance support, for Mentors F. E.

Vocational Scouting oron the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award canbe found in Chapter recognized addition to resumes. More informationabout is helpful to focus their goal-setting.Itisahelpful and Edinburgh’sDukelevels of ofthe of onethe Award Rover Crew. Some Rover Scouts may find thatachievement for individualRover Scouts as well as the plans of the Award canbeeasily integratedintoboth the PDPplans WorkrequirementsEdinburgh’sDuke onthe of for the Edinburgh’sDukeof Award for one’s owndevelopment. progress. Itinstillsahealthy sense of personalresponsibility her own his or review and development, discussobstacles seek outopportunities for initiativeand take to the her owndevelopment his or must take ownershipof Scout The PDPprocess is very Rover Scout-driven. The Rover Rover Scout-driven

Ceremonies” section for more information. beginning the nextPDPcycle. See the “Rover Scout to celebrate the achievements insome way before Upon the completion of the PDP, itisimportant what things the Rover Scout haslearnedin the process. evaluate whether the goalshave beenachieved and end oftheyear,Atmentor Rover the and the Scout Year End—REVIEW life obstacles. they ariseandcoach the Rover Scout through real- the mentorcanhelpidentifylearningmomentsas Scout if they have notmet for a while. In this way, www.dukeofed.org

meaningful goals. Coach: to andresponds to your needs. Supporter: or ideas. professional contacts,andintroduces you to newpeople, places Resource: new things. encourages you totry and Motivator: roles: thefollowing Mentors fulfil WHAT DOES A MENTOR DO? by asking the right questions at the right time. at the right questions asking the by mentor helps the Rover Scout arrive athis or her own decisions his or her own path through reflection andcritical thinking. A Rovera Roverwhat todo. Scout or tells must A figure Scout out committed goals. A mentornever gives aRover Scout answers A mentoralsoholdsaRover Scout accountable to his or her • • • • • • • • • A mentor will helpaRover Scout: and prioritizationskills. management good time Encourage thedevelopment of life. Roverhealthy outlookon Help the a Scout develop right questions. the Improve critical thinking skillsby asking the Rover Scout Widen the Rover Scout’s perspective on selfand the world. overcome them. Identify challenges with the goalsand discuss how to Create actionplans to achieve those goals. the use of the Personal Development Plan(PDP)process. Learn how to setandachieve challenginggoals through Build self-confidence. Better understandhimself or herself. Helps you develop, and work to achieve, realistic and Teaches andadvises you on how to make Expresses beliefandconfidencein your abilities, Encourages open andhonest dialogue, and listens THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 16 [ 82] Rover Scouts isaself-directed program with the support of Scouters andmentors. Rover“Paddle Scout Journey: Your OwnCanoe” Roverpairings. Scout The Crew Leadership Team gives final approval toallmentor- Rover Scout for more than one PDP, assuitable to the situation. Development Plancycle or the samementormay work with a Crew. A newmentorcanbeappointed for eachnewPersonal joiningthe Rover monthsofthe six within the mentor first Crew Leadership Team assistsRover Scouts inselectinga losing interest, andpossibly departing from the program. The incomplete Personal Development Plan, with the Rover Scout poor matchcouldlead to a disengaged Rover Scout andan Matching Rover Scouts with mentorsisanimportant task. A MENTOR-ROVERPAIRING SCOUT Rover) determined by to 26,as 18 time fromany (This canhappen Final Year PDP Cycles Launch Preparation for

progress. A PDPshould discuss planand mentor to with times minimum ofthree a Develop PDPandmeet Choosing of amentor to Scouting new those Promise andMotto for Rover Scouting andLaw, basics of Introduction to process Development Plan PersonalIntroduction to Badge 1 RoverScout Wood and Volunteer Screening Completion of PERSONAL wishes). in plan(ifRover Scout equivalent) isincluded the World(or of Scouts. WorkScouts on participation inRover completing to a view with PDP Develop final complete. months to 8–12 take approximately Skills (individually or Skills Outdoor Adventure time andinterest allow in Crew adventures as participating Choice of Sections with other linking in Crew) others with (individually or Skills Outdoor adventure system Scouts Canada within completely Active once time andinterest allow in Crew adventures as participating Choice of CREW ADVENTURES Sections with other linking in Crew) others with (individually or Skills Outdoor Adventure time andinterest allow in Crew adventures as participating Choice of Sections with other linking in Crew) others with work well andlead to asuccessfulandcompletedPDPcycle. possible will helpachieve amatch that has the potential to but Scout, taking intoaccountasmany of these factors as There maynotbeaperfectmatch of mentor for the Rover • • • • • OF A MENTOR INCLUDE: SELECTION CONSIDERATIONSIN THE Availability, flexibility and timeconstraints Mentor andmentee’s general regard for each other General hobbiesandinterests Personality type Professional aspirations CLIMB HIGHER REVIEW PROCESS BEFORE Prepare for PortagePrepare Ceremony.for PDP as decided uponby Crew. completion of celebration of mentor, followed by a Final review of PDP with PDP as decided uponby Crew. completion of celebration of mentor, followed by a Final review of PDP with Prepare for Launchceremony. cycle. a mentor to begin first PDP choice of Roverand the Scouts learned andnoticedso far in have what youto discuss (Executive)Leadership Team Roveror Crew Scouter Scout, Meet with anexperienced NEXT STEP Section, if desired. Section, Scouter role inanother Followed by Portage and with PDPcycle) concurrentlyworkedbe on may (The project for this award Award RoverCanadian Scout age 26 up to as youwish cycles Complete asmany PDP First PDPcycle THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 16 [ 83] development project inanothercountry. might even beinterested incompletinganinternational project. community development a issue, ortake on They an Plan discovery phase, they will have the chance to create an issue. end ofthe Atchosen the effects ofthe and causes will selecta topic andgainanintricate understanding of the undertake the Roverswill first communities andinternationally. development andpeace,generatepositive changein our to engage Scouting membersin the fields of theenvironment, the World(WOSM) Movement Organization ofthe Scout The Scouts of the World program isaprogram created by AWARDWORLDOF THE SCOUTS • • • • RequirementsRover ofthe Canadian Scout Award: Canada Sections. both The Canadian Rover Scout Award is the pinnacleaward for ROVERTHE CANADIAN SCOUT AWARD TOPSECTION AWARD— has special meaning tothem. special has opportunities to give back to the communityina way that encouraged to find theirown be Rovershould Scouts Section’srequirement,count towardsprogram this do volunteer serviceactivitiescompletedaspart of the completed aspart of one activity or event. Although be completed within Scouting and do nothave to be of volunteer servicehours. These hours do nothave to Rover Scouts are required to completeasetnumber Adventure Skills. Complete a total 32 stages(cumulative) of the Outdoor Worldthe of Award Project approved by mentor/Crew or complete the Scouts demonstrated that he or shehaslearned from the process. sustained effort towards personal development andhas his/her mentoragree that the Rover Scout hasmade cycles of 8–12monthsinlength. The Rover Scout and Complete the personalprogression PDP:atleast three . They might decide to conductanawareness campaign for

the Rover Scout Section as well as for the as fivefor Scouts well Roveras the ScoutSection discovery phase

, where, they Action

• • Requirements experience to take on aneven more challengingproject or role. he/shehas Scout, the opportunity asaRover Scout to use that part ina“ Roverhad theopportunitytotakehavea team. Scout Should This project canbecompletedindividually, or asamember of a • theme Create anactionplan to make animpactalong that • • Participate ina discovery: younger Sections. a video or aphotoessay. The project shouldbeshared with This could take the form of a formal report, apresentation, projectresults Share ofthe the project. join the school to possibility of inviting colleaguesat work or classmatesat Venturereven younger Scouts or Sections. also the is There This maybe done alone or asagroup, possibly including hours, as aguideline) one of: peace, development, or environmentpeace, development, or one of: Rover into interestMust tothe fit of Scout orteam. Select andexplore aparticular theme or issue that is a differencemake opportunities to Learn about development projects andsearch out Scouts ofthe WorldScouts Complete volunteer serviceproject (about80

” (SOTW) project asa Venturer

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CHAPTER 16 [ 84] 1. of the same ceremony if they are fully screened andprepared. Several Rover Scouts and Scouters maybeinvested aspart reflection for thenew Rover Scoutand theceremony itself. The Investiture Ceremony has two parts:a time of personal INVESTITURE CEREMONY the member’s first activity with the Crew. Promise—ideally,make the within the monthsof first three Investiture to occur assoon the newRover Scout isready to begin paddlinghis or her own canoe. The Crew arranges for the the rivers andlakes to which he or shehasbeen oriented—to In asense, the Rover isready to launchhis or hercanoeinto Scout isready to join the Crew asaninvested Rover Scout. Rover new reflection, the and After thistimeofdiscussion • • • consider the following questions: invited to explain the principles of Scouting. The newRover Scout is an existingRover Scout within the Crew, who discusses and Before Investiture, the newRover Scout shouldbelinked with Orientation LAUNCH INVESTITURE: THE Ceremonies He or shealsoreflects on thePromise, LawandMotto spend some time reflecting on thejourney thatlaysahead. her Investiture, the potentialnewRover Scout isinvited to his or ahead. On thedayof is preparedjourney that for the equipment isnotin working order, or the paddlerisnot necessary. A trip will never besuccessfulif the right Before launchingany canoe,lastminutechecksare always Reflection of A Time add to my liferightnow? What ismy place within and Scouting, what can Scouting What is Scouting allabout? What does beingaRover Scout mean to me?

screening requirements. well aspolicerecords checks,interviewand other This meanscompleting the Wood BadgeI,as Canada before participatinginRover Scout activities. Volunteer-ready as volunteer members of Scouts Rover Scouts need to be fully screened and

2. for throughout the program.for throughout the transition that Rover Scouts have ultimately beenpreparing The Portage itselfis the act of effecting that transition, a a Rover and Scout, the beginning of anewjourneyin the world. to another. The Portage marks the end of the canoejourney for portagingis In canoeing, the act of transitioning from one stage departing member. that this ceremony isbest heldindividually for each may be recognized within one ceremony, a Crew may decide Scout and the ceremony itself. While several Rover Scouts reflection Roverpersonal forthe departing mentor, a timeof The Departure Ceremony has three parts:areview with the DEPARTURE—THE PORTAGE this isaninformal or formal recognition ceremony. whole Crew.the for whether Roverdetermine may The Crew prior to beginning the nextPDP. Itmightalsobea yearly event Crew the completion of aPersonal Development Plan(PDP) A Rover Scout maychoosesome way of celebrating with the PDP COMPLETIONCELEBRATION • • Ceremony include: The basics for every Rover Scout Investiture and location for the ceremony. ceremonyeach upon thetypeof Crewto todecide reflect themodernandinclusive nature of Scouting.Itisup Investiture Ceremony. Investiture CeremonyThe should Rover intothe is officially welcomed Crew through the After the personalreflection iscomplete, the Rover Scout InvestitureThe Ceremony enough to beasignificantpart of theceremony. be less than anhourinlength, though itshould belong self-reflection would therefore,length ofthistime the uponduringtheorientation; reflected and been discussed in investiture. The majority of these ideashave already of Rover Scouting—the very things that will beaccepted • • A Rover Scout’s commitment to self-development and The saying of the Rover Scout Law, Promise andMotto. WordsRoverwelcome tothe of Scout Crew. in Venturerthis Group).in ScoutSections necker (if they don’t have anecker from participation The awarding of the Rover Scout’s new woggle and personal improvement. THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN

CHAPTER 16 [ 85] 2. 1. world ofopportunities. challenges, in order that he or shemight take advantage of a departure phaseaims to helpprepare the Rover Scout for these Scout with a few challenges,buteven more opportunities. This RoverRoverthe transitionoutof presents the Scout Section Likewise, adult, unfamiliar terrain. for theyoung navigates the on the other side,and does notbecomelostashe or she to ensure that he or shereaches the intendedbody of water On any canoejourney, the canoeistmustplan the portage the last number of years, the significance of the PDP’ssignificance ofthe number ofyears, the last the on howhe or shehaspaddledhis or her own canoe over recommended, in which the Rover Scout shouldreflect into anaspect Scouting, of quiet self-reflection is To mirror the way in which the member was greeted Reflection of A Time • • • • Roverjoining Scouts: upon posed aresimilar totheones veryquestions that and/or Scouters and/or Crew Leadership Team to consider 36 months, the Rover Scout meets with his or hermentor phase, which isexpected to generally lastapproximately ceremony atitscompletion.During the departure The Portage ismeant to beaphasemarked with a ReviewMentor with

must becompletedby the time aRover Scout turns 27. through the same.However, note that the Portage and havingan opportunity to leadandmentorpeers progression personal phase ofthe accomplishing this after ideally program, in the final years ofthe choosing Scout program may occur atany point of the Rover’s such, departureperson. RoverAs fromperson to the which vary adulthood, from early transitional years of RoverprogramThe place over takes Scout the continue in Scouting? Ifso, howcanIgetinvolved? What will my nextrole bein the community? Will I from here? Next five years? Next decade?HowcanIget there Where do Iseemyself headedin the next year? What have Iaccomplishedinmy lifeup to this point? in particular, and Scouting ingeneral? What have Igained from my time inRover Scouts

3. • • • the ceremony shouldinclude: To symbolize the end of the journey within Rover Scouts, a manner that ismeaningful for those undertakingit. Naturally, each Crew should develop this ceremony in Departure CeremonyThe a significant time ofpersonal reflection. making this way of some other stars or under the sitting a quiet hike,might takelife. a the Again, this her form of completed and the role that Scouting hashadinhis or and supporting. in Roverleadership opportunities oftheother Scouts role do not that Rover Scouts transitioning intoa Scouter Rover Crew. Special care mustbe taken to ensure may bebestif they become Scouters for a different into the new responsibilities andexpectations.It effectivelyensure will transition thatthey Scouter to their Crew, mustbementored by amore senior Scouters, andare appointedas Crew Scouters by attitude and qualifications tobesuccessful Crew However,Roversthem. have the departing who do as a Scouter ina younger Section, if that interests Rover Scouts shouldbeencouraged to getinvolved newly graduatedRover Scout asa Scouter. Departing to another, asmay the Crew inrecognizing the Scouts mayhave difficulty switching from one role at the end of their MostRovertime asaparticipant. Rover Scouts necessarily make good Crew Scouters Scouters andmentorsare cautioned that notall WHAT’S NEXT? the departure. The presentation of agift or symbol to mark Roverin Scouts, that the Rover Scout has gained through participation The celebration of the learningandachievements Rover Scouts asaparticipant, An acknowledgement that this Rover Scout isleaving the program, butmove into the role of advising take away from the independenceand THE CANADIAN PATHTHE CANADIAN