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Varsity Scouting is part of the Boy Scout Division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).[1] It is an alternative program available to boys from 14–17 that uses a system of high adventure and sporting activities to achieve the aims of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness qualities among youth. As of the end of 2005, the program was serving 63,821 Varsity Scouts in 8,185 teams.[2] Image File history File links BSA_Varsity_logo. ...
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Varsity Scouts may participate in the BSA advancement system for troops and also have their own recognitions. Their uniform is only slightly different. The number of Varsity Scouts is small, but has shown recent increases.
Ideals The Varsity Scout ideals are spelled out in the Scout Law, the Scout Oath, the Scout Motto, the Scout Slogan and the Varsity Scout Pledge. The Varsity Scout learns to use these ideals as a measure of personal growth and continually tries to improve. Since the birth of Scouting in 1907, all Scouts around the world have taken a Scout Promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to the Scout Law. ...
Since the birth of Scouting in 1907, all Scouts around the world have taken a Scout promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. ...
- Varsity Scout Pledge
- As a Varsity Scout I, will:
- Live by the Scout Oath (Promise), Law, motto, and slogan;
- Honor the dignity and worth of all persons; Promote the cause of freedom; and
- Do my best to be a good team member.
History -
In 1984, the program was rolled out as an official program of the BSA for boys 14–17. In 1989, with rollout of the Venture program, the Varsity letter was redesigned for the use of the Venture Crew as well, and activity pins were added. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was inspired by and modeled on the Boy Scout Association, established by Robert Baden-Powell in Britain in 1907. ...
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While remaining small, the program has persisted, probably due to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' policy is to charter a Varsity Team for all 14-15 year old boys in the US. In recent years, the number of teams chartered by other organizations has increased. In 2001 revised Varsity Scout manuals were released. The temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Salt Lake City, Utah is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ...
Organization The Varsity Scout team is sponsored by a community organization such as a business, service organization, school, labor group or religious institution. The chartering organization is responsible for selecting leadership, providing a meeting place and promoting a good program. The chartered organization representative is the liaison between the team, the chartered organization, and the BSA.
The team committee is a group of adults, led by the troop committee chair, who plan the troop program and activities and manage record keeping, finance, leadership recruitment and registration.
The team generally meets weekly providing a pre-planned program. It is led by a youth who is elected as captain who is guided by the team Coach and assistant team Coaches. The Coach must be at least 21 and is directly responsible for training and guiding boy leaders, working with other adults to bring Varsity Scouting to boys and for using the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
The team is divided into squads of eight to ten Varsity Scouts, led by an elected squad leader. Program managers are assigned as needed to take charge of team activities.
Uniform Varsity Scouts wear the standard Boy Scout field uniform, but wear blaze shoulder loops and a Varsity uniform strip above the Boy Scouts of America strip. Adults wear the same Varsity Scout uniform and may wear the Scouter dress uniform as required. The Uniform and insignia of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) gives a Scout visibility and creates a level of identity within both the unit and the community. ...
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Advancement and recognition
Youth advancement
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 Denali Award | Activity Pins
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The Varsity Letter may be earned by participating in or accomplishing at least one high adventure or sports program, according to guidelines determined by the Varsity Coach, meeting attendance requirements and showing Scout Spirit. The idea of Scout Spirit can be easy to see, but hard to define. ...
The Varsity Letter is cloth patch that can be worn either on the front bottom of a merit badge sash or on the right breast of the Varsity Scout or Boy Scout jacket. This award can be earned every three months by an actively participating Varsity Scout. Subsequent awards are represented by gold bars pinned on the letter. Activity pins can also be pinned on the Varsity Letter.
Varsity Scouts can also earn activity pins in several areas of high adventure and sports. Program resources and official pins are available for backpacking, basketball, bowling, canoe camping, caving, cross-country skiing, cycling, discovering America, fishing, freestyle biking, frontiersman, mechanics, Operation On-Target, orienteering, rock climbing and rappelling, roller hockey, shooting sports, snow camping, soccer, survival, swimming, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, waterskiing, and whitewater canoeing. The requirements for earning an activity pin are determined locally by the team captain and are usually awarded at the conclusion of each ultimate adventure or sports season. Backpacking in the Grand Teton National Park, United States Backpacking (also tramping or trekking in some countries) is the complete combination of hiking and camping. ...
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Operation On-Target is a high-adventure activity mainly for Varsity Scouts, but also includes Venturers and older Boy Scouts. ...
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The Denali Award is the highest award in Varsity Scouting. The award is named after Denali, also known as Mount McKinley in Alaska. Requirements include advancing at least one rank in the Boy Scout program (or earning a palm for those who are already Eagle Scouts), serving in a leadership position for six months, taking primary and supportive leadership roles for activities in all five areas of emphasis, living the Varsity Scout Pledge, and completing a progress review. Denali redirects here. ...
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Adult recognition Adult Varsity leaders may earn the Varsity Letter and activity pins. They meet the same requirements as the youth and must also complete Fast Start and Basic Leader Training (New Leader Essentials and Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training), attend six Varsity Roundtables, and complete a minimum of six months tenure.
Varsity Scout leaders who complete tenure, training and performance requirements may earn the Varsity Scout Leader Training Award.[3] Varsity Coaches may earn the Varsity Coach's Key and the Varsity Scout Coach Award of Merit.[4][5]
Program and activities
 Varsity Scouts preparing to hit the trail Varsity Scouting has five fields of emphasis. In addition to advancement, a well-planned Varsity Scout program includes elements from the other four fields of emphasis: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1536x1024, 604 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Boy Scouts of America Backpacking (wilderness) Varsity Scouts 50-miler award ...
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High Adventure. The basic framework for Varsity Scout activities revolves around high adventure and sports. Resource materials are available for 27 program features (listed above). The intent of this emphasis is to encourage a coherently planned set of activities that lead to occasional "ultimate adventures" or sports seasons. Following the original model, currently teams are encouraged to plan a set of activities quarterly that culminate in some type of big event.
Personal Development. "Varsity Scouting promotes growth through spirituality, leadership abilities, citizenship, social and cultural attributes, and physical fitness." The personal development side of Varsity encourages boys to focus on character development within the framework of their personal and religious beliefs. A particular focus on leadership skills is evident in many teams.
Service is an essential element of all Scouting, as emphasized in the Boy Scout slogan: "Do a good turn daily." An element of service should be present in all Varsity Scout activities. For example, a sports unit could include a clinic for a nearby Cub Scout pack. It is important that the boys be the ones that plan, manage, and conduct the service activities.
Special Programs and Events. As part of their programs, Varsity Scouts are encouraged to incorporate special programs and events on a regular basis. These could include district, council, regional, and national events as well as joint activities with neighboring teams or other groups, including activities involving girls of similar age.
Varsity Scouting shares the Aims and Methods of the Boy Scout program.
Training New leaders are encouraged to attend training for their position.[6] This training provides the essential information they need to provide a safe and successful quality program.
Fast Start Training is the introduction for adult leaders new to the Varsity Scout program.[7] Fast Start is self paced and provided as a video or online video. Youth Protection Training is required for all adult leaders and must be recertified per local council policy.[8]
Basic Leader Training for Coaches consists of New Leader Essentials and Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills. Basic Leader Training for team committee members consists of New Leader Essentials and Team Committee Challenge. Once Basic Leader Training is completed, the leader is awarded a Trained emblem for uniform wear.
Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond Basic Leader Training.[9] These shorter training sessions are often provided at the Roundtable, a monthly meeting of leaders from the district, at a University of Scouting program offered by the local council and at National Cub Scouting Conferences held at the Philmont Scout Ranch and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.
Wood Badge is the advanced training program for leadership skills for all adults in all BSA programs. Wood Badge consists of six days of training (usually presented as two three-day weekends) and an application phase of several months. When training is complete, leaders are recognized with the Wood Badge beads, neckerchief and woggle. The Wood Badge or Woodbadge is the recognition received by adults in Scouting who have completed the Leader training program provided by their respective Scout Association. ...
Coaches provide initial youth leader training within at the team level. Youth leaders are encouraged to attend National Youth Leadership Training at the district or council level. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a Boy Scouts of America (BSA) leadership development training program designed to help transform scouts into better leaders. ...
See also The Boy Scouts of America logo The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the largest youth organization in the United States (U.S.), has policies which prohibit certain people from membership and participation. ...
Footnotes - ^ BSA Fact Sheet: Varsity Scouting. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved on 7 February 2006.
- ^ Year in Review: 2005. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved on August 1, 2006.
- ^ Varsity Scout Leader's Training Award (U.S. Scouting Service Project). Retrieved on March 30, 2006.
- ^ Varsity Scout Coach's Key (U.S. Scouting Service Project). Retrieved on March 30, 2006.
- ^ Varsity Scout Coach Award of Merit (U.S. Scouting Service Project). Retrieved on March 30, 2006.
- ^ Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved on 8 March 2006.
- ^ Varsity Leader Fast Start. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved on April 13, 2006.
- ^ Youth Protection Training. BSA Online Learning Center. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved on May 17, 2006.
- ^ Supplemental Training Modules. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved on 8 March 2006.
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