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TRACKING
insula.
Tracking, trailing, or stalking have been popular for years
with Scouts. The highlight activity this month features all
three skills.
In snow country, it's easy to develop activities related to
tracking. Scouts might be asked to follow actual animal
tracks for a distance. In the absence of animal tracks, they
could follow man-made tracks. In either case, the reading of
the main meaning of the track is required. Where there is no
snow or soft earth, the use of tracking irons or whifflepoof
(see the Official Boy Scout Handbook) will make tracking fun
possible.
Trailing activities consist of trail signs put in position by
one patrol and followed by another.
Stalking is perhaps the most fascinating of these three
skills, since it pits one Scout against another in a duel of
training and wits. Stalking is a great imagination developer
because it is a skill related to the hunting of wild game and to
survival in the early years of development of our nation.
For instance, one Scout leaves the general camp area and,
when safe to do so, one or more other Scouts attempt to
follow him without being seen. Since he knows he is being
followed, it just isn't fair for him to stop to ambush the other
fellows; rather, he should walk at a leisurely pace, pausing
now and then to admire the scenery, including that behind
him. This will give following Scouts a chance to take cover.
However, if he hears one of the trailing Scouts, it's another
story. In this case, he will turn around quickly to see if he can
spot who made the noise.
In addition to the tracking, trailing, and stalking aspects of
the outing, feature usual Scouting outdoor activities such as
fire building, cooking, and a campfire.
SCOUTING OUTCOMES
This month's patrol and troop activities should give your
Scouts:
• An appreciation of the wonders of nature and possibly a
growing feeling of closeness to God.
• A greater understanding of how pollution affects the natu-
ral world and how Scouts can help to stop it.
• A strengthened resolve to do their "duty to country" by
good conservation practices.
• Growing self-confidence.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By the end of the month, all Scouts should have met the
majority of their basic nature requirements through First
Class. Depending on the camp-out activities, they may also
complete all or part of the following rank advancements:
Tenderfoot
Outdoor—Cooking, Hiking, Camping, Nature
Citizenship—Flag Ceremonies
Patrol/Troop Participation—Patrol Identification
Personal Development—Scout Oath and Law
Second Class
Outdoor—Cooking, Nature, Camping, Hiking
Citizenship—Flag Ceremonies
Patrol/Troop Participation
Personal Development—Scout Oath and Law
First Class
Outdoor—Cooking, Camping, Nature, Hiking
Citizenship—Flag Ceremonies
Patrol/Troop Participation
Personal Development—Scout Oath and Law
Merit Badges
Older Scouts may concentrate on the Nature and Camping
merit badges this month and should be able to complete all
but a few of the requirements. Depending on activities dur-
ing the camp-out, they may also cover requirements in Cook-
ing, Hiking, Pioneering, Mammals, Geology, Fish and Wild-
life Management, Insect Life, Botany, and Wilderness
Survival.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
The patrol leaders' council can involve parents this month
by:
• Asking qualified parents to assist with instruction for
camping skills.
• Inviting dads on the camp-out.
•Asking parents to provide transportation to the "track-
out."
PATROL LEADERS' COUNCIL
The PLC should meet about the middle of the previous
month to plan troop activities for this program feature. If it
doesn't complete all items on the following suggested
agenda, it continues its planning at PLC meetings following
each troop meeting.
• Decide on the campsite for the "track-out." If permission
will be needed, assign someone to secure it.
• Plan the special activities for the camp-out. See the ideas in
the next section. If special gear will be needed, assign some-
one to obtain it. Seek help from the troop committee, if
necessary.
TRACKING 2 1990
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