Camps

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1 st Year Camper Programs
Trailblazer at Sabattis
The 1st Year program introduces new Scouts to
the troop operation, patrol method and the
advancement process while exposing them to the
various areas of camp. It provides structure for the
hours when older Scouts are in merit badge sessions
and allows for “hands on” experience as they work to
master their outdoor skills.
Each day the “1st Year Camper Troop” meets
for several hours of learning and fun under the
leadership of the staff. The troop will be divided into
patrols with the patrol leadership rotating among its members throughout the week. The full
value of this program can be realized when Scouts commit to being involved for the full
week. If conflicts arise, make up sessions can be arranged.
Program staff will provide information and “hands on” activities based on the
Tenderfoot through First Class requirements. Through the course of the week, participants
will be exposed to many skills required for these rank advancements. Troops way wish to
select older Scouts to encourage and work with the 1st year Scout while in the Troop site.
Adult leaders are encouraged to provide assistance and work with their boys on their
activities. Some troops feel that they have the leadership and program ability to manage
their own new Scouts as part of their troop program. We would encourage and support any
troop leadership that wants to work within their troop to offer this first year Scout program.
In preparing for this program, it is important that your Scouts review the
advancement requirements they will be working on. The following pages will review these
skills. Please note that all these skills will be introduced during the week. However, some
will need to be reviewed and passed in the troop site (meal prep and clean up) and some
(physical fitness) must be done over a 30 day period, thus completion will happen back
home if you have not already started 30 days prior to camp.
Each Scout that completes the week long course will receive a certificate of participation.
We look forward to an exciting program again this year as we prepare these Scouts to
“Blaze the trail to Eagle”.