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Galena Ridge is a fully licensed outdoor education program for at- risk youth. Located near the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in Northwest Montana, Galena Ridge conducts high quality, rigorous outdoor adventure expeditions which provide strong educational and emotional growth components. The program challenges students and their families to address problematic behaviors, process difficult emotional issues, and make positive changes in their lives. In operation each year from the end of May through August, the usual length of stay for students is 4 - 1. Galena Ridge activities include backpacking, orienteering, canoeing, primitive living skills, environmental awareness activities, service projects, and emotional growth education. Courses are conducted in the Lolo, Kootenai, Gallatin and Beaverhead- Deerlodge National Forests of Montana, an environment characterized by simplicity, scenic beauty, and remote wilderness.
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The Boy Scout Outdoor Program. Outdoor adventure is the promise made to boys when they join Scouting. Boys yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest.
In the outdoors, boys have opportunities to acquire skills that make them more self- reliant. They can explore canoe and hiking trails and complete challenges they first thought were beyond their ability. Attributes of good character become part of a boy as he learns to cooperate to meet outdoor challenges that may include extreme weather, difficult trails and portages, and dealing with nature's unexpected circumstances. Scouts plan and carry out activities with thoughtful guidance from their Scoutmaster and other adult leaders. Good youth leadership, communication, and teamwork enable them to achieve goals they have set for themselves, their patrol or squad, and their troop or team. Learning by doing is a hallmark of outdoor education. Unit meetings offer information and knowledge used on outdoor adventures each month throughout the year.
A leader may describe and demonstrate a Scouting skill at a meeting, but the way Scouts truly learn outdoor skills is to do them themselves on a troop outing. Scouting uses the patrol method to teach skills and values. Scouts elect their own patrol leader and they learn quickly that by working together and sharing duties, the patrol can accomplish far more than any of its members could do alone. The patrol succeeds when every member of the patrol succeeds and Scouts learn that good teamwork is the key to success. Exercise and fitness are part of the outdoor experience. As Scouts hike, paddle, climb, bike, or ride, their muscles become toned and their aerobic capacity increases.
When they work as a patrol to plan menus for their outings, they learn to purchase cost- effective ingredients to prepare flavorful and nutritious meals. Service to others and good citizenship is learned through such outdoor activities as conservation projects, collecting food, building trails and shelters, and conducting community service projects that promote healthy living. Through helping other people, Scouts learn to appreciate how they can share themselves and their blessings to those in need.
By giving service to benefit others, Scouts gain a sense of personal satisfaction. Types of Outdoor Activities. What are typical Scout outdoor activities? For younger Scouts, less- rugged activities are more appropriate as they begin to acquire outdoor knowledge and skills. These may include the following: Day hikes—Reasonably short hikes (3 to 1.
Service projects—Daylong projects that may be related to conservation, food collection, building shelter, or healthy living activities. Patrol activities—A Boy Scout patrol or Varsity Scout squad may hike or camp with other patrols or squads in the unit or, with the permission of their Scoutmaster and parents or guardians, may hike or camp on their own.
Weekend overnights—Troops that plan and carry out outings once a month attract and retain boys at a much higher level than those that have fewer outings during the year. Camporees—Councils and districts plan camporees and other outings during the year that give Scouts an opportunity to test their knowledge and skills in competitive events with other troops and patrols.
Summer camp—Summer camp is what many Scouts enjoy most. Camp programs provide numerous opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Resident camp includes at least five nights and six days of fun outdoor activities.
Jamborees—Every four years, the Boy Scouts of America hosts a national Scout jamboree. More than 4. 0,0. Scouts and leaders from across the country participate in this 1. Scouts enjoy. To participate, a Scout must be at least 1. July 1 of the jamboree year and be a First Class Scout.
Council high adventure—A high- adventure experience includes at least five nights and six days of trekking in wilderness and other rugged, remote locations. Trekking may include backpacking, canoeing, mountain biking, horse packing, mountain climbing, ski touring, rafting, kayaking, or a host of other outdoor adventures.
Participants must be at least 1. Jan. 1 of the year they participate. National high adventure—The BSA operates national high- adventure bases and programs. With two locations in the Florida Keys, the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base offers a variety of aquatic and boating programs.
The Northern Tier National High Adventure Program, based in northern Minnesota with two satellite bases in Canada, provides a variety of canoe treks and programs. Philmont Scout Ranch in the mountains of New Mexico provides excellent backpacking treks. Age requirements for these programs vary, but most programs are rugged and designed for older Scouts. Unit high adventure—The highest level of challenge for a troop or team is to plan and carry out its own high- adventure experience. These activities for more experienced Scouts are planned and implemented by youth members with coaching from their adult leaders. Qualified Leadership.
Two- Deep Leadership Required. It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that trips and outings may never be led by only one adult.
At a minimum, two registered adult leaders or one registered adult leader and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be at least 2. Sufficient adult leadership must be provided on all trips and outings based on the total number of youth attending. Click here for more information on leadership and youth protection. Outdoor Activity Tips. Scoutmaster Handbook, No. Obtain permission from parents or guardians for activities that are held away from the regular unit meeting places. Understand the local council's policies regarding filing tour plans for unit outings.
Click here for more information on tour plans. Be sure to have enough adult leaders for the activity. If feasible, check out the site before the activity. Check on reservation procedures, restrooms, availability of adequate drinking water, and any potential hazards. Use the buddy system. Coach the boys in advance on what to do if they get lost. Carry a first- aid kit and make sure someone is qualified to use it.
Be prepared with emergency procedures. Arrange adequate and safe transportation. Always leave a site in its natural condition.
For more safety tips, review the the Guide to Safe Scouting and the Sweet 1. BSA Safety. Accident and Sickness Protection. For questions about current camper accident and sickness insurance, please contact your local council. Leave No Trace. Every Scouting activity should be planned with Leave No Trace principles in mind. Leave No Trace is a method that prepares Scouts to make ethical choices in the outdoor environment and to respect the rights of other outdoor users, as well as future generations.
It's an awareness and an attitude rather than a set of rules. It applies in your backyard or local park as much as in wilderness or backcountry areas. The principles of Leave No Trace are below: For more information, refer to the Principles of Leave No Trace, No. Also see Teaching Leave No Trace on this website. Safety. To assure safer outings, the BSA has developed four leader training opportunities. The foundation for safety in any Scouting outdoor program is qualified supervision and discipline, and these two elements are the first and last points for each safety training opportunity. Because fitness is critical to all outdoor activities, it is also included in each safety emphasis.
Safe Swim Defense. Qualified supervision Physical fitness Safe area Lifeguards on duty Lookout Ability groups Buddy system Discipline. Safety Afloat. Qualified supervision Physical fitness Swimming ability Personal flotation equipment Buddy system Skill proficiency Planning Equipment Discipline. Trek Safely. Qualified supervision Physical fitness Plan ahead Gear up Communicate clearly and completely Monitor conditions Discipline. Climb On Safely. Qualified supervision Qualified instructors Physical fitness Safe area Equipment Planning Environmental conditions Discipline. For more detailed information on these training opportunities, click on Safe Swim Defense, No.
Safety Afloat Training Outline, No. Trek Safely, No. 4. Climb On Safely, No.