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[quote=Anonymous]21:08 --- thanks for the advice.  I am the leader this year (3rd graders).  I took them hiking in Great Falls, and we just did our first camp out (at a GS site).  I'm no camper, so it was only b/c I feel it is an essential element of scouting that we did it.  An accomplishment for all of us.  Some were very worried about staying away from home, but all survived and wanted to stay longer!  I did teach the clove hitch, square knot and tried to teach the tautline (but I don't think they got that).  I had each one strike a match for the first time during a meeting outside (should have heard the parents on the side--- OMG!  They'll burn down the forest!!!).  We've only done indoor flag ceremonies.  We are already signed up to go kayaking and archery next fall through the council.  (We did do kayaking as 2nd grade brownies and it was so-so -- a little hard for them to understand paddling, but still worth trying).  I learned about box ovens in training -- and would like to try that -- but I'm a camping novice, so I'm litterally learning things and turning around and teaching them like I know what I'm doing (not).  We used patrols and kapers and they got the hang of that.

Basically, I've waded into outdoorsy things with them, but there is still room to increase competency and room for them to take more responsibility.

I have given them a survey of all the Junior badges/awards/journeys as well as possible field trips and general priorities (i.e. earn lots of badges, explore fine arts, explore independence activities like sewing/fixing things, etc., etc.).

I would like to see them do more service, but I don't really know where to start.

So, I think I'm doing most of what you suggested.  I do appreciated your detailed advice.  [/quote]

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