Scouting, Volume 39, Number 5, May 1951 Page: 23
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ing and trimming, by Patrols, we gathered the
necessary timbers for signal towers.
Two weeks later, when we returned to the site,
we were ready to erect the towers. This was done,
again by Patrols under the supervision of Scouters,
the Scoutmaster, two Assistant Scoutmasters, and
a neighboring Scoutmaster who came along to help
out. It was the first tower we had ever built, and
we shall never forget the thrill of seeing the tower
go up . . . and stay up.
A Way You Can Do Tt
To get the pioneering projects started in your
Troop, it is necessary to have as many Scouts as
possible in the Troop know the skills of knife, axe,
and ropework. Based on this, a good review for
those who have had the skills, and basic instruc-
tion for the newer Scouts, is essential. To accom-
plish this, follow a pattern such as: first, review
the skills with your Patrol Leaders, emphasizing to
them the ways they should train their Patrol
members; second, let the Patrol Leaders train the
members of their Patrols.
Using techniques of demonstration and partici-
pation, go through the skills step-by-step, making
certain that all steps are included. Remember, the
boys, like men, may forget details from one year
to the next.
Equipment is always important. With a subject
like pioneering, the few tools necessary are an
axe, knife, file, whetstone and rope. A Scout can-
not learn to sharpen an axe or to use it by watch-
ing how it is done. He must have one to sharpen
and must use it so that his mistakes can be cor-
rected.
For example: on a hike when it comes time to
prepare firewood, the Patrol Leaders can demon-
strate correct techniques of sharpening the axe
and can then coach the Scouts as they sharpen
their axes. Likewise, the Patrol Leaders can dem-
onstrate the proper method of splitting wood,
using the "contact" method, and then the Patrol
members can split wood under the Patrol Leaders'
guidance and coaching. Thus the entire supply of
wood for the fires can be prepared and at the
same time the instruction can be accomplished.
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From a painting by Gordon Grant
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