9. SYMBOLIC FRAMEWORK #2Scouts, Venturer Scouts, and Rover Scouts

Version 1.0 – Dated 15 Jan 2016

Symbolic Framework

• IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU WATCH THE SYMBOLIC FRAMEWORK VIDEO FOUND IN PRESENTATION #8 BEFORE VIEWING THIS PRESENTATION.

• ALL THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN MORE DETAIL IN THE SCOUTERS MANUAL VOLUME 2

Now that you know the path, Here are the stops on the journey: This presentation deals with Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts. Beaver Scouts and Cubs Scouts can be found in the previous presentation (#8)

SCOUTSBlaze Your Canadian Trail

Trail The Tale

Chilkoot Trail Leadership

Lake Superior Trail Healthy and Active living

Rideau Trail Citizenship

Cabot Trail Personal interest

NorthWest Trail Outdoors and Environment

West Coast Trail Beliefs and Values

ScoutsTrail The Tale

Red Coat Trail Leadership

Bruce Trail Healthy and Active living

Rideau Trail Citizenship

Cabot Trail Personal interest

MacKenzie River Outdoors and Environment

West Coast Trail Beliefs and Values

SCOUTS

• Youth themselves will help select the Troop Leadership Team

• The Program Map is designed to help Troops and Patrols choose their own adventures while maintaining a balanced program

• Trails can be done individually, as a patrol, or as a troop.

SCOUTS• Chief Scout Award will remain, however the

requirements will change (announced in May 2016)• Personal Achievement Badges will be available to

earn, and will be more aligned with the Cub Scouts Badges in order to allow for a personal progression to take place

• The Court of Honour (or the Troop Leadership Team) Consists of the Troop Leader, Assistant Troop Leader, and all of the Patrol Leaders

SCOUTS• Scouters Roles will fundamentally change in the

new program• Scouters need to really let go and let the youth

learn on their own (with guidance) – provide options but allow them to learn from their mistakes as long as they are not dangerous

• It is a lot harder to be a Scouter than a Leader, but the rewards are endless!

SCOUTS

• Scout Demo Kit - http://www.scouts.ca/vstk/pdf/support/section-demo-kits-s.pdf

• Facilitation Workshop - http://www.scouts.ca/canadianpath/download/Facilitation-Workshop-en.pdf

VENTURER SCOUTSClimb Higher

VENTURER SCOUTS

• Venturer Scouts will experience their journey through three types of experiences:• Solo Climb• Base Camps• Expeditions

Climb Higher:The Venturer Scout Journey

Tree Line

Snow Line

Summit

Trailhead

Venturer Scouts

VENTURER SCOUTSGoals of the Revised Venturer Scout Program include:

• Redeveloping the partnership between the Venturer Scouts and Venturer Scouters

• Integrating Plan-Do-Review in all activities• Revising the Queens Venturer Award to align

with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards• Expand the network with other Venturer Scouts• Promote Shared Leadership through the use of

expeditions.

plan

plan

plan

do

do

do

review

review

review

Climb Higher Adventure Planning

Model

Seven Day Hike Along theLake Superior Coastal Trail

Review:What worked?What can we change?What could we dodifferent next time?What can we learn from this?

7-day hike

emergency plandehydrated meals

drinking water

day hike

blister protection?

hiking equipment?trail conditions?

snacks?

3-day hike

lightweight gear?

food for energy

weather challenges

ROVER SCOUTSPaddle Your Own Canoe

Rover ScoutsTo help the transition from adolescence to

adulthood and support young adults in the final phase of their integration into adult society.

• “Paddle Your Own Canoe”– Finding your own path in life with your friends along

the way– Navigating the challenges of transitioning to

adulthood– New Motto – “Go Beyond”

A Modern Symbolic Framework

Rover ScoutsPersonal Development

Planning: S.M.A.R.T. goal setting with a mentor

Key Activity Areas AdventureServiceSkill BuildingSocial

Motivator Resource

Supporter Coach

Rover ScoutsTwo Top Level Awards available for Rover Scouts

CANADIAN ROVER SCOUT AWARD

• Complete the personal progression PDP: at least three cycles of 8–12 months in length.

• Project approved by mentor/Crew or complete the Scouts of the World Award

• Complete a total 32 stages (cumulative) of the Outdoor Adventure Skills.

• Rover Scouts are required to complete a set number of volunteer service hours.

Rover ScoutsTwo Top Level Awards available for Rover Scouts

SCOUTS OF THE WORLD AWARD

• Participate in a discovery: Learn about development projects and search out opportunities to make a difference

• Select and explore a particular theme or issue that is of interest to the Rover Scout or team. Must fit into one of: peace, development, or environment

• Create an action plan to make an impact along that theme• Complete volunteer service project (about 80 hours, as a

guideline)• Share the results of the project

And that’s the program…

Find all resources and information at: canadianpath.ca