Introduction

Scouting has inspired boys for quite a while now. In fact, Scouting just celebrated its 100th birthday. The following website brings you right to a video about it. (http://www.scouting.org/Youth.aspx). The video is about what scouts do and includes the scout law. (A Scout Is……). This website is all about scouting.

Scouting Ranks

Scouting has many different ranks: tenderfoot, second-class, first-class, star scout, life scout and eagle. Tenderfoot and second-class require skills with safety, outdoors, knots, hiking, and exercise. First-class requires map and compass, cooking, knot tying, and swimming. Star Scout, Life scout and Eagle require community service, being active in Boy Scouts for a period of time and getting merit badges.

Merit Badges

Speaking of merit badges, there are 121 of them. Well….. not exactly. For 2010, and 2010 only, they are allowing scouts to do 4 old merit badges. These badges are Carpentry, Path Finding, Signaling, and Tracking. If you did these badges any other year, they would not count. There are 15 required for eagle. Some of these are Camping, Cycling, First Aid, Hiking and Swimming. Merit badges are required if you want certain ranks. (Info from Meritbadge.org)

History of All Scouting

Scouting was created by General Robert Baden-Powell in England of 1908. When it reached the United States, it was called British Scout program. Then in 1910, William Boyce, a publisher, officially called it “Boy Scouts of America”. Now many countries use the term “Boy Scouts” in the International Boy Scout Organization. The more known founders are Ernest Thomson Seton and James West. In 1910, a girl would go to the “Camp Fire Girls” and in 1912; there was Girl Scouts( picture above ) while a boy would go to Boy Scouts. That’s the history of Boy Scouts. (Info fromTroop97.net)

Scout Master Interview

Interview of Tom Lerch, Trp. 121 Scout Master

Q: What do you like about your job of being the Scoutmaster?
A: “I love working with the boys”.
Q: How do you feel about scouting?
A: ”I think it’s a great program for kids. It teaches leadership and survival skills. I wish every boy would take part”.
Q: What do you feel are the responsibilities for scouting?
A: “To teach kids about community, hard work, and service to others”.
Q: If someone would become a Scoutmaster, what would be some tips?
A: “Remember the age of the kids, make sure they have fun, make sure parents are involved, and remember to respect the boys”.
Q: Would you recommend this job to someone, and why?
A: “Yes, because it’s great working with the boys, its lots of fun, and great to watch the boys grow up.”