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Boy Scouts
Lord Robert Baden-Powell developed a training method which resulted in the foundation of the Boy Scout Movement in 1907. Today, the Scouting Movement is a worldwide movement with the aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development so that they may play constructive roles in society.
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How many cub scouts earn the rank of arrow of the light?
How ever many complete these requirements:
1.If you are a Webelo and you have earned these activity badges:
*Fitness
*Citizen
*Readyman
*Outdoorsman
*One from the mental skills group
*One from the technology group
*One of your choice
2.Be an active member of your Webelos den for at least six months since turning 10 or completing the fourth grade and earn the Webelos badge
The rest is on pages 63-65 of the Webelos handbook
How is a school gang different from Boy Scouts?
Boy Scouts don't kill people ... gangs do.
Boy Scouts don't sell drugs ... gangs do.
Boy Scouts are trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent ... gangs are not.
Boy Scouts will do their best to do their duty to God and country; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight ... gangs do not.
I turned 17 3 months ago is it to late to join Boy Scouts?
Technically, no. The maximum age for BSA is 18. Once you turn 18, you become an adult and cannot participate as a youth anymore. You can't achieve any more rank advancements or merit badges, so you have to stop wherever you're at when you turn 18.
Also, certain ranks have time limits (you must be a 1st Class Scout for 4 months before you can go on to the next rank, for example) so you will not be able to get all the ranks up to Eagle.
However, there are some options. If you don't mind not being able to get the Eagle rank, you can still join and get as far as you can in one year while learning the important things that Scouts can teach you (character, teamwork, outdoor knowledge, etc.).
You can also become an adult leader after you are 18. The Scouts always need good leaders and mentors for the boys. And you can still learn a lot of things yourself as a leader.
Finally, there is another program offered by the Boy Scouts of America called Venturing. It is for young men (and women) from age 14 to 20. It has its own awards. Here is a link: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing.aspx
What does a Scout do in camping?
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:
- To encourage the physical mental and spiritual development of young people.
- To train them in the responsible citizenship character development and self-reliance.
- To help them develop an appreciation of the outdoors.
- To teach them the importance of helping others.
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.
Who were Baden-Powell's children?
B-P had three children:
- Arthur Robert Peter (Peter), later 2nd Baron Baden-Powell (1913-1962). He married Carine Crause-Boardman in 1936, and had three children: Robert Crause, later 3rd Baron Baden-Powell; David Michael (Michael), current heir to the titles, and Wendy.
- Heather (1915-1986), who married John King and had two children: Michael, who died in the sinking of SS Heraklion, and Timothy.
- Betty (1917-2004), who married Gervas Charles Robert Clay in 1936 and had a daughter: Gillian, and three sons: Robin, Nigel and Crispin.
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How many world scout jamborees have there been?
There have been 21, the 22 World Scout Jamboree will be held on the 27th of July through the beginning of August.
How has the Boy Scouts of America changed over the years?
The obvious answer is that it has become more inclusive. Since its founding in 1910 it has accepted girls (as Venturers), women leaders, younger scouts (Cub Scouts), older scouts (up to age 21 as Venturers) and is now actively welcoming minorities.
It has always had a focus on building moral character and teaching values and part of that has always been a belief in God, but it now is more accepting of religions other than main stream Protestantism. In the past the BSA was supportive of the church whereas now many units (about half) are owned by churches and are seen as a mainstay of their youth programs.
People, in general today, are less in touch with nature and so the BSA's mission to teach a comfort and competence with the outdoors is both more difficult and more vital than in the past.
The image of the BSA has changed, and not necessarily for the better. It is not considered as cool as it used to be. In previous decades scouts proudly wore their uniforms to school on meeting days, which does not happen any more. Scouting is more out of line with some common cultural values than it has been in the past. Regarding homosexuals it has not changed along with the views of popular culture and regarding youth protection it is ahead of any other organizations I have seen.
If anything, its role in teaching leadership and life skills is more relevant than ever. Scouts are more likely than their non-scout peers to graduate high school, college and earn advanced degrees. They are more likely to start and lead a business. They are more likely to be class president, captain of their sports team and hold elected office. They are more likely to serve in the military and more likely to attend one of the military academies (Eagle Scouts are over-represented in the academies by over 100:1 - >10% in the academies vs. <0.1% of the population). The majority (57%) of astronauts are scouts (Eagle Scouts are over-represented amongst astronauts > 200:1). Scouts are more likely to be satisfied with their lives and their relationships. Scouts are more likely to exercise, recreate out doors, volunteer, and give to charity. They are more likely to describe their lives and relationships as satisfying and to exhibit ethical attitudes.
See related links for studies and statistics on adult outcomes of scouting.
How much does it cost to be in the Boy Scouts of America?
The Boy Scouts of America charges a registration fee of $15. The unit usually sets dues which may be weekly, monthly or annually. A full uniform will cost just over $100. Fees will be charged for events. Many units schedule fundraisers to help Scouts earn money for events.
How old do you have to be to become a Cub Scout?
The age requirement for most boys to join Cub Scouts is between 6 and 10 years of age, or from American School-grades 1 through 5. Anyone younger than 6 needs special permission from the scouts.
Does being an Eagle Scout help get you into college?
Absolutely.
Colleges are looking for for people who got deeply involved in their chosen activities not just joined a bunch of thing to list on the applications. they also want to know that the applicant has perseverance, a good work effort, and can set and attain long term goals. Having the Eagle shows shows these and many other qualities that colleges find attractive.
When were females allowed to become scout leaders?
Girl Guides/Girl Scouts were started in 1910 by Lord Robert Baden-Powell (who also started Boy Scouts) and his sister, Agnes Baden-Powell.
Girls ages 14 to 20 were allowed to join special interest BSA Explorer Posts starting in 1969.
Where can you buy uniforms and equipment for the Boy Scouts of America?
You can buy from your local Scout Shop (sometimes called a trading post) or you can buy online from ScoutStuff.org[linked] To find a local Scout Shop, browse to ScoutStuff.org and use the Find a Location link in the top right.
If you have a financial hardship, contact your unit leader to see if they have a local uniform exchange. The BSA has requested that thrift stores such as Goodwill and Salvation Army donate uniforms to the local council and not place them for sale.
Camping gear may be purchased at most big box stores and online. Check with your unit leaders to see what activities your unit does and what gear you need.
When did Boy Scouts help the environment?
This question relates to requirement 1 for the Environmental Science merit badge:
Make a time line of the history of environmental science in America. Identify the contribution made by the Boy Scouts of America to environmental science. Include dates, names of people or organizations, and important events.
Which movement did Baden Powell start in 1908?
I have no idea, pease help me find the answer!
by mara
Why does the World Scout Emblem have a Fleur de Lys?
The World Scout Emblem has a Fleur de Lis because when Lord-Baden Powell started awarding badges in the shape of the fleur-de-lis arrowhead to army scouts whom he had trained while serving in India in 1897. He later issued a copper Fleur de Lys to all the experimental camp on Brownsea Island in 1907.
That is a not an easy question to answer.
There were several scouting movements underway in the US such as the Woodcraft Indians and Sons of Daniel Boone as early as the late 1800's.
In 1907 Lord Baden Powell of Gilwell England took his first group of boys to Brownsea Island for what he termed an experiment in scouting. He wrote "Scouting for Boys" in 1908 and is commonly credited with starting the World Scouting Movement we know today. Different sources often list either 1907 or 1908 as the date.
William Boyce brought Powell's scouting ideas over to the US after encountering scouts in England and founded the BSA in 1910. The other scouting organizations already present in the US quickly folded into the new BSA.
The first Boy Scout troop in America was organized slightly before that in Pawhuska, Oklahoma (Osage County), in May 1909 by Reverend John F. Mitchell, a missionary priest from England sent to St. Thomas Episcopal Church by the Church of England. Rev. Mitchell, who had been associated in scout work with Lord Baden-Powell in England, organized the troop of Boy Scouts under English charter and equipped them with English uniforms, manuals, and badges.
No. He was a Scout as a youth and later did several advertisements for the BSA; he received the Silver Buffalo Award for service to youth.
How many boys and girls are there in Girl Guides Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts?
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) claims to have over 10 million members in 145 countries world wide.
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) claims 31 million members world wide.
Each Scout unit is chartered by any non-profit , non-political organization that shares the same values and principle that Scouting does.
How can you contact scouts around the world?
You can log onto various websites about it and find people
