Advanced skills, but simple ones, will be learned to ensure a minimumimpact leave no trace experience on all outdoor experiences. A collection of resources for educators and leaders looking to teach leave no trace principles, ethics and skills to boy scout groups. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top leave no trace instructors. Leave no trace closing cards six cub scouts to hold cards and read the cards cubmaster. As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. The outdoor code of the boy scouts of america and the principles of leave no trace apply to outdoor behavior generally, but for treks into wilderness areas, minimumimpact camping methods must be used. Participate in a leave no trace related service project.
Advanced training is available for master educators, the top. The bsa leave no trace 101 course could also be taught at two consecutive roundtables, at a university of scouting, as part of a summer camp alternative program for scouts and scouters not involved in merit badge activities, or even a conservation or leave no trace themed. Promise to practice leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Building upon this foundation, the cub scout, boy scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace as part of their programs. Public leave no trace cub scout pack 1855 elgin, illinois. Outdoor ethics awards discontinued for cub scouts cub.
A leave no trace ethics reference card hang tag bsa teaching leave no trace manual available for download from the bsa web site. It can be done in a single class or several shorter classes such as a. Describe what you should do if you get separated from your group while hiking. Bsa outdoor ethics resources boy scouts of america. Thats why leave no trace is such an important aspect of girl scouts. Teach participants leave no trace principles by showing them a firsthand example of a highimpact campsite. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. The other requirements for this award vary depending on which age level the cub scouts are. This activity is ideal for events such as national public lands day or black rock.
Draw a poster to illustrate the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting. The pilot will be testing a set of leave no trace focused activities that can be facilitated by camp staff, aiming to expand scouts understanding of outdoor ethics while meeting the outdoor ethics requirements in the cub scout and first year boy scout programs. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics is a national organization that supports protecting the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. Cub scout leave no trace pledge i promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines wherever i go.
I promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines wherever i go. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of leave no trace. See more ideas about leave no trace, cub scouts and girl scouts. Teaching leave no trace virginia commonwealth university. See more ideas about girl scout camping, scout camping and cub scouts. As more people use parks and recreation facilities. The memberdriven leave no trace center for outdoor ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Scouts and venturers who embrace the outdoor code and the principles of leave no trace often find that they wish to give back and help protect the environment that has given them so much. Within scouting, a leave no trace awareness workshop may be the best choice when there isnt adequate time to teach the full leave no trace 101 course. In the course of doing so, the scouts will have the chance to earn the cub scout leave no trace award. For cub scouts, see page 151152 of the tiger cub handbook for the leave no trace awareness award and the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Leave no trace supplemental training module1 leave no trace preserving the beauty and maintaining our access to the land training summary participants will identify personal nature awareness and stewardship goals. Boycub scout leave no trace awareness award service project.
Discussing the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines is one of the requirements for the cub scout leave no trace award. See more ideas about leave no trace, girl scout camping and girl scouts. Promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Leave no trace outdoor code sam houston area council. Develop an action plan for implementing leave no trace principles on future outdoor activities. For convenient offline use or printing, a pdf version of this document is available.
Request a leave no trace program for your park or group. The principles of leave no trace boy scouts of america. Participate in a leave no tracerelated service project. Cub scouting s leave no trace award worksheet parents cub scout name. In recent years, leave no trace principles have become entrenched in scouting. Preserving the beauty and maintaining our access to the land. This brief course will provide you with a better understanding of recreationrelated impacts, the seven principles and how leave no trace skills and ethics can help protect the outdoor places we love. Cub scouts and boy scouts now earn leave no trace awards, leave no trace requirements appear in both boy scout and venturing advancement requirements, and many scouters have become leave no trace master educators or trainers. Scouting is a program of the outdoors in its very essence. A fun and engaging 6090 minute introduction to bsa outdoor ethics. Home outdoor programs outdoor ethics leave no trace the outdoor code. Research and resources leave no trace center for outdoor.
Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire. Leave no trace training the boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. Apr 27, 2010 leave no trace is an outdoor ethics program which encourages responsible use of outdoor resources. On three separate outings demonstrate and practice the frontcountry guidelines of leave no trace. When we go outdoors, we enter the world of the birds. Theres no need to crush plants and flowers or disturb animals. Protect the outdoors leave no trace center for outdoor. This post may contain affiliate links which means we receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase.
Earning the bsa leave no trace achievement award could set the stage for starting on a comprehensive leave no trace training continuum. Talk about how you can demonstrate them on your webelos adventures. The principles of leave no trace might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. Camping 101 camping ideas leave no trace arrow of lights. When camping, we concentrate on the physical traces we leave behind. At girl scouts, we believe in responsible behavior and respecting the environment. One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it. Leave no trace supplemental training module2 leave no trace preserving the beauty and maintaining our access to the land introduction 3 to 4 minutes tell participants this story. Land managers at several sites have worked closely with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics to tailor local leave no trace. Cub scout leave no trace pledge scouts bsa boy scouts cub. Outdoor ethics awards discontinued for cub scouts cub scout.
To learn more about the principles of leave no trace, click here. At the top of the pyramid, the fiveday, fivenight bsa leave no trace master educator course teaches individuals age 18 and older how to conduct courses and train trainers. We as scouts follow the rules of fire safety and know when and where we can build a fire. The point of the project is to reinforce the leave no trace ethics that are being taught and to offer service to the outdoor areas used by scouts. Leaders educate their unit in key leave no trace principles and skills and complete the discussion verifying understanding of leave no trace principles. This works well for stationed events where participants rotate through various educational stations. Lesson plan and instructor guide draft no appendix recognition card. The leave no trace frontcountry program has been developed in cooperation with land managers has experienced significant growth over the past few years. Girl scouting and leave no trace girl scouts of central. Discuss with your leader or parentguardian the importance of the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines. Leave no trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and to help them protect it for future generations. Outdoor ethics is needed today more than ever before when millions of scouts.
A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles into. Cub scout games cub scouts leave no trace ads teaching outdoor outdoors scouts education. But, you all know that no matter how hard we try, we do leave a trace a footstep, some matted down grass, a broken twig. The memberdriven leave no trace center for outdoor ethics teaches people. Divide the cub scouts into small groups to play this game. Heres another idea to put in your file of scout games weve had great fun with this one by creating a maze of chairs and tables for the ship to navigate, or as an interpatrol competition.
It is also recommended for cub scout leaders who teach leave no trace in their packs. Leave no trace provides research, education and initiatives so every person who ventures outside can. Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation minded. Cub scouts webelos core adventure requirements 2018 changes. It is a combination of presentation, discussion and handson activities. We all know that a great way to connect with our kids is to get them disconnected from all of their electronics, and that scouts in particular love a. Leave no trace patch for tiger cubs, cub scouts and webelos scouts. Leave no trace for frontcountry leave no trace resources. A scouters guide to teaching leave no trace ethics.
The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. The leave no trace centers awareness workshop guidelines define the instructor requirements and core components which must be included in the leave no trace awareness workshop. Also see the cub scout outdoor activity award page 149. Tell what the buddy system is and why we always use it in cub scouting.
Leave no trace frontcountry guidelines scouter mom. Explain to the cub scouts that they are going to learn the leave no trace principles for kids. Girl scouting and leave no trace a collection of outdoor activities for girls g irl scoutings three keys to leadershipthe basis for all girl activities and the principles of leave no trace both encourage responsible personal behavior, teaming with others and respect for the environment. Boy scouts and varsity scouts who complete this course are qualified to hold the leave no trace trainer position in their unit.
Leaders should use discretion when presenting this activity to cub scouts and younger. See the documents below for the other requirements for each level. Leave no trace is a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors. The frontcountry guidelines are the guidelines for dayuse areas like parks and trails. Choose the appropriate clothing to wear on your hike based on the expected weather. Within the outdoor program of the boy scouts of america, there are many different campingskill levels. Online awareness course leave no trace center for outdoor. The twopage pdf for cub scouts lists the principles, or go the website. But, every day, we are leaving a trace of our passing.
Bsa leave no trace 101 course resources outdoor ethics. Leave no trace awareness instilling values in young people and preparing them to make moral and ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the boy scouts of america. Before hiking, recite the outdoor code and the leave no trace principles for kids with your leader. The list of resources below are the key training course definition documents of the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and the bsas outdoor ethics subcommittee, and the compiled list of resource items referenced by those documents. We understand that each of us can help to prevent forest fires. Please help your tiger scout to complete this tigers in the wild requirement. Cub scout outdoor code and leave no trace pledge pack. Assemble a first aid kit suitable for your hike or activity. At the boy scout and varsity scout levels, youth are encouraged to take leadership positions in encouraging proper outdoor ethics using the principles of leave no trace.
Everywhere you go, everyone you meet, and everything you do leaves a trace that you were here. Leave no trace for every kid program at scout camps. Each cub scout will get a playing piece in order to mark their space on the game board as they play. Recite the outdoor code and the leave no trace principles for kids from memory. Notrace or minimum impact camping is scoutings outdoor philosophy. Leave no trace requirements webelos cub scout tracker. Many venturing crews have similarly adapted leave no trace principles to guide their outdoor recreation activities. Bsa leave no trace awareness cards props for specific leave no trace activities list of cub scout, scouts bsa, and venturing awards that involve leave no trace. Participants will be able to list at least four of the seven principles and one way to follow each of them. Outdoor ethicsleave no trace boy scouts of america. Scouters and youth in all sections practise minimum impact outdoor skills so that the natural world will be there for us to. Tell what the buddy system is and why we always use it in cub scouts.
No trace or minimum impact camping is scouting s outdoor philosophy. Pack 1855 will provide its scouts the opportunities and experiences to learn and practice leave no trace frontcountry guidelines. As more people use parks and recreation facilities, leave no trace guidelines become even more important for outdoor visitors. This ed information has been reprinted with permission from the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Resources specifically tailored for teaching leave no trace to girl scout groups. Daisy scouts cub scouts girl scouts camping 101 camping ideas leave no trace arrow of lights outdoor education day camp. Show one of the small posters with the leave no trace principles for kids and repeat it with them and show them how the leave no trace principles for kids has 7 lines. A collection of activities, games and initiatives that explore leave no trace through.
Public leave no trace boy scout troop 724 west covina. Cub scout games cub scouts leave no trace ads teaching. Discuss with your dens cub scouts or your packs leaders the importance of the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines. Any recent requests have been sent the updated pdf f. Leave no trace guidelines become even more important for outdoor visitors. Cub scout leave no trace award scouts bsa boy scouts cub scouts. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, in conjunction with the boy scouts of america, has established a program which is intended to educate cub scouts and leaders in the preservation of natural spaces, with the goal of keeping wild areas wild.
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