The function of scouts is to develop young people physically mentally and spiritually so that they may play a constructive role in society. Scouts learn skills such as self-discipline and leadership and also gain an appreciation of the outdoors. The primary objectives of scouting are as follows:
Scouts also have a responsibility to serve the community. This can be done through community service projects such as collecting food clothing and other supplies for those in need or helping to clean up parks and public spaces. Scout leaders also help to teach scouts about the importance of civic involvement and inspiring them to take an active role in their communities.
Boy Scouts do all sorts of wilderness and leadership activities. Campouts are a must and many Scouts go off to high adventure camps like Philmont. Aside from that, outdoor skills are attained and many friendships are made.
Scouts establish suitable campsites, collect firewood, build fires, sharpen axes and knives, set up tents, cook foods, and explore the area. They pick up all the trash when they exit the area.
Scouts do all sorts of stuff from abseiling to information technology. At scout nights we play games and do a bit of badge work but it is quite fun
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teddy did not want to go camping and they got lost in the woods while they were camping
The boys need to take a camping trip because the boys need to achieve the third requirement which is scout craft :) (not sure if dis is right) -f.s
Private donations, registration fees, uniform fees, camping fees, Friends of Scouting.
One thing Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in France do is go camping.
Probably not illegal, but whether it is PERMITTED is up to your Scoutmaster. Check with him.
The Brownsea Island Scout camp was a boys camping event on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, southern England, organised by Lieutenant-General Baden-Powell to test his ideas for the book Scouting for Boys. Boys from different social backgrounds participated from 1 August to 8 August 1907 in activities around camping, observation, woodcraft, chivalry, lifesaving and patriotism. Recognised as the world's first Scout camp, the event is regarded as the real origin of the worldwide Scout movement. [Source: Wikipedia]
There are many answers to this, of course. The correct answer depends upon your personal details. If you're going to be carrying the tent on a long hike, then you want a very lightweight tent. If you're car-camping, and you have a large group, then you can get a very large tent. If you're camping in a place with windy or harsh weather, then you'll want a sturdy tent made of heavy material. Tents also have varying degrees of setup simplicity. Weigh each of these factors, then visit the various camping supply stores on the web. I don't know that there is an answer to your question. It all depends on how many people are camping, the temperature where you will be camping, the weather conditions of the area where you will be camping, the kind of terrain where you will be camping, the kind of sleeping bag you have, your experience at camping and setting up a tent, the experience of any people who might be camping and more. Ask an older Boy Scout for advice. They aren't trying to sell you anything, as a salesperson at a camping so sports store might.
To be able to receive a camping merit badge with the Boy Scouts of America, the boy scout must be able to set up a camp site, be able to start a fire, and be able to survive overnight in the woods.
Once a badge is awarded it cannot be taken back so you will not lose your rank. If your service hours,camping logs, etc are stored in the book, and no where else, you may have a problem. Many, if not most, troops these days record advancement information outside of the Scout Handbook. You should speak with your Scout Master and/or the troop advancement coordinator for advice on how to re-establish your records.
You're in luck, it's the same word: camping. :-) "To go camping" is faire du camping.
Yes, attending Philmont Scout Ranch can support your journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. The outdoor experiences, leadership opportunities, and teamwork skills gained at Philmont can contribute to completing the requirements for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Additionally, participating in high-adventure activities like those offered at Philmont aligns with the values and goals of the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout service project.