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A guiding hand for younger Scouts...
A boy's
first summer camp experience is a pivotal time in his Scouting career.
Boys who reach the rank of First Class within their first year as a
Scout are more likely to stay in Scouting, and will quickly be on their
way to filling leadership roles in the troop.
The Camp
Friedlander Trailblazer program gives first-year campers a
jump start
towards their first rank advancements - Tenderfoot, Second
Class, and
First Class. We pride ourselves on having the most effective
first-year-camper program around. The knowledgable staff and many
outdoor resources available at Camp Friedlander not only teaches Scouts
the skills they need to meet requirements, but gives them hands-on
experience.
Our Trailblazer program will
accomplish these objectives:
- Teach
and improve basic Scout skills.
- Teach
the patrol method through practical application.
- Provide
instruction on requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class
in the
following skill areas: woods tools, physical fitness, first aid,
nature, ropes,
cooking, camping, orienteering, swimming, and Scout skills.
The Trailblazer program is tailored to each Scout's needs. Class
sessions are broken down by ranks, so Scouts work on the requirements
applicable to them. And since it is only a half-day program, there is
still time to earn several merit badges or participate in the open
program times. Trailblazers can also earn their Totin' Chip and Firem'n
Chit cards.
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Tenderfoot
Let's get
those younger Scouts started on the right foot. The Trailblazer
Tenderfoot progam will teach Scouts the very basics of Scout skills
while they have a great time with some fun activities and games. Scouts
should complete requirements 10b (30-day goal of physical fitness
tests), 14 (Scoutmaster conference), and 15 (Board of
Review) after camp, as they will not be met during the week.
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Second Class
Time to take
the next step on the trail to Eagle. The Second Class program begins to
focus on some of the more advanced outdoor skill lessons. Scouts should
complete requirement #2a (five patrol or troop activities, including
overnight camping) and requirement #8 (participation in a
dangers of drug and alcohol program) prior to or after camp.
Requirements #10 (Scoutmaster conference) and #11 (Board of Review)
should be completed after camp.
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First Class
When a Scout
reaches First Class, he is ready to begin showing his leadership skills.
The First Class program teaches Scouts to become self-reliant in the
outdoors and a true asset on camping trips. Scouts should complete
requirement #3 (ten patrol or troop activities, including overnight
camping), requirements 4a-e (outdoor cooking requirements) prior to or
after camp. Requirements #11 (Scoutmaster conference) and #12 (Board of
Review) should be completed after camp.
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On Thursday night,
Scouts participating in Trailblazer have the option
of going on the much-anticipated outpost. This night away from the
troop in a remote part of the camp puts Scouting skills to the test.
Not only with campers meet some of the outdoor requirements for the
early rank badges, they will also have a great time and feel a sense of
achievement for overcoming a new challenge. Trailblazers will spend the
night away from the troop, preparing them for the Scouting adventure
ahead.
Participants
should bring personal gear they would normally take on a weekend
campout. This
includes a tent, backpack, sleeping bag, canteen or water bottle, mess
kit,
first aid kit, pocketknife, ground cloth, flashlight, and a
compass. Tents can
be shared with other Trailblazer participants.
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