Using different activities you can think about what is involved in each of the principles. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top leave no trace instructors. Leave no trace is about respecting and caring for wildlands and the front country, doing your part to protect our limited resources and future recreation opportunities. The boy scouts of america have created leave no trace awards for cub scouts and boy scouts, ensuring the message begins with younger boys and continues to be heard as they get older. Boy scouts and varsity scouts who complete this course are qualified to hold the leave no trace trainer position in their unit. This course is open to adult scouters, venturers, and boy scouts over the age of 14 who are interested in learning more about the 7 principles of leave no trace and how to effectively teach registration and more lnt registration form. Scoutbook cub scoutings leave no trace awareness award. Cub scout leave no trace award scouts bsa boy scouts cub scouts.
Leave no trace requirements webelos cub scout tracker. See more ideas about leave no trace, cub scouts and girl scouts. Outdoor ethics programs baltimore area council, boy scouts. This brief course will provide you with a better understanding of recreationrelated impacts, the seven principles and how leave no trace skills and ethics can help protect the outdoor places we love. However, as public land use expanded and land managers witnessed the adverse effects of this use, the forest service along with the national. Outdoor ethics awards discontinued for cub scouts cub. Leave no trace sign on the attikamek trail near sault ste. Bsa outdoor ethics training overview boy scouts of america. Boy scouts of america clearcut forests, leave no trace. Leave no trace awareness instilling values in young people and preparing them to make moral and ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the boy scouts of america.
I promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines wherever i go. Recreational icons digital scrapbooking kit for camping outdoors instant download. Email from the backwoods by charlie thorpe a series of fifteen informative messages about the leave no trace program that will help you learn how to apply lnt in scouting outdoors experiences. Also see the cub scout outdoor activity award page 149. Leave no trace closing cards six cub scouts to hold cards and read the cards cubmaster.
It is a combination of presentation, discussion and handson activities. Apr 25, 2017 the boy scouts of america has replaced the leave no trace award with a new outdoor ethics award. Earning the bsa leave no trace achievement award could set the stage for starting on a comprehensive leave no trace training continuum. Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation minded. The twopage pdf for cub scouts lists the principles, or go the website. Ben foster, thomasin harcourt mckenzie, jeff kober. Aug 09, 2016 boy scouts luke gundry, left, and jackson mcglasson, center, work on their map and compass skills with assistant scoutmaster dr. Teaching leave no trace virginia commonwealth university. At the top of the pyramid, the fiveday, fivenight bsa leave no trace master educator course teaches individuals age 18 and older how to conduct courses and train trainers. Leave no trace master educator course 2017 national capital.
Leave no trace master educator course 2017 national. It is an ethic which we should all be trying to live by. Guided by the outdoor code and leave no trace, millions of scouts have enhanced their awareness of the natural world around them, minimizing impact to the land. He can also help scouts earn the leave no trace award. The list of resources below are the key training course definition documents of the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and the bsas outdoor ethics subcommittee, and the compiled list of resource items referenced by those documents. Teaching leave no trace to cub scouts resources author. These courses are open to scouts 14 years old and up and adult boy scout and cub scout leaders.
Leave no trace trainer course boy scouts of america. Master educators are qualified to lead leave no trace trainer courses, which ncac offers four times a year. A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles. Instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the boy scouts of america. Leave no trace helps reinforce that mission, and reminds us to respect the rights of other users of the outdoors as well as future generations. Bsa leave no trace 101 course resources outdoor ethics. Jul 19, 2017 vista outdoors mission statement is bringing the world outside, and with the announcement of our historic partnership with the boy scouts of america, it will help us bring over 2 million scouts outside to enjoy the outdoors and learn how they can leave no trace. Aug 06, 2018 leave no trace is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly. Bsa outdoor ethics training overview outdoor ethics and leave no trace are key components of all core bsa outdoor training programs. This 16hour training is an overnight course for individuals, ages 14 and up who wish to guide units in developing a culture that effectively demonstrates responsible outdoor choices that reduce impacts of scouting activities. Discuss with your dens cub scouts or your packs leaders the importance of the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines. The senior patrol leader may appoint a scout, 14 years or older who has successfully completed the official 16hour leave no trace trainer training course, to serve as.
The boy scouts of america has replaced the leave no trace award with a new outdoor ethics award. Sep 15, 2017 this course is open to adult scouters, venturers, and boy scouts over the age of 14 who are interested in learning more about the 7 principles of leave no trace and how to effectively teach registration and more lnt registration form. Participate in a leave no tracerelated service project 5. Bsa leave no trace trainer course resources outdoor ethics bsa. Girl scouting and leave no trace a collection of outdoor activities for girls g irl scoutings three keys to leadershipthe basis for all girl activities and the principles of leave no trace both encourage responsible personal behavior, teaming with others and respect for. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, in conjunction with the boy scouts of america, has established a program which is intended to educate cub scouts and leaders in the preservation of natural spaces, with the goal of keeping wild areas wild.
The list of resources below are the key training course definition documents of the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and the bsas outdoor ethics subcommittee, and the compiled list. Leave no trace organization teaching lnt pages designed for boy scouting. Thats good news for the land, says scott reid, education and projects manager for leave no trace, inc. Boycub scout leave no trace awareness award service. Email from the backwoods by charlie thorpe a series of fifteen informative messages about the leave no trace program that will help you learn how to apply lnt in scouting outdoors experiences leave no trace georgia. There is a brief explanation of the link between the game and the idea for each. Boy scouts luke gundry, left, and jackson mcglasson, center, work on their map and compass skills with assistant scoutmaster dr. See more ideas about girl scout camping, scout camping and cub scouts. Nov 18, 2015 leave no trace is not a set of rules that must be abided by, it is a way of minimizing our impact on the environment, whether this is front or back country camping. Leave no trace is a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors. It can be done in a single class or several shorter classes such as a.
This month, our cub scouts have learned the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and have earned cub scoutings leave no trace awareness award. Every troop, team, crew and pack should have an lnt trainer. Once this attitude is adopted and the outdoor ethic is sound, the. Leave no trace patch for tiger cubs, cub scouts and webelos scouts. Participate in a leave no trace related service project.
The following specialized courses provide more advanced awareness and skills training, and develop youth and adults capable of effectively teaching these important outdoor skills and ethics. Will leeft een paradijselijk bestaan in forest park met zijn dochter tom. The leave no trace trainer helps minimize impact on the land by teaching members the principles of leave no trace and improving scouts outdoor ethics decisionmaking skills. The memberdriven leave no trace center for outdoor ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Girl scouting and leave no trace girl scouts of central. Register here for the upcoming leave no trace trainer course in virginia on september 1617 and in maryland on september 29 october 1. Leave no trace was formally conceived of by the national forest service in the 1960s. Master educators work with their councils outdoor ethics advocates to provide leave no trace trainer, bsa leave no trace 101 and outdoor ethics awareness courses.
Josh holley in july while on a 22mile hike from little molas lake. Leaders educate their unit in key leave no trace principles and skills and complete the discussion verifying understanding of leave no trace principles. Thats a huge number, and they spend a lot of time on public lands. Some elementary schools have leave no trace incorporated into their classes and there is a recreational ecology offering in some college curriculum. Boycub scout leave no trace awareness award service project information one of the requirements for earning the leave no trace awareness award is to participate in a leave no trace related service project. A demonstration of a leave no trace fire in a fire pan. He should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to leave no trace. It is so good to see a movie use its art not just to tell a story and titillate but to move. Cub scoutings leave no trace awareness award requirements for tigers, cub scouts, webelos scouts 1. It is is designed to help youth and adults at all program levels understand the general principles of lnt and how to apply them in the general bsa outdoor program. This fiveday, fivenight course trains interested individuals ages 18 and up to serve as leave no trace master educators.
Vista outdoors mission statement is bringing the world outside, and with the announcement of our historic partnership with the boy scouts of america, it will help us bring over 2 million scouts outside to enjoy the outdoors and learn how they can leave no trace. Jan 14, 20 explore roller758s board cub scout leave no trace. Leave no traceoutdoor ethics boy scouts of greater. Oct 16, 2019 bsa leave no trace 101 course resources. Leave no trace has always been an honored credo of the boy scouts of america. Cub scouts and boy scouts now earn leave no trace awards, leave no trace requirements appear in both boy scout and venturing advancement requirements, and many scouters have become leave no trace master educators or trainers. Leave no traceoutdoor ethics boy scouts of greater saint louis. Foamed plastic cup years fishing line years plastic film container years. This post may contain affiliate links which means we receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase. There are between 5 and 6 million scouts in america, reid says.
Learn more about leave no trace principles and practices for sustainable recreation. Participate in a leave no tracerelated service project. A scouters guide to teaching leave no trace ethics. Draw a poster to illustrate the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting 7. The former leave no trace badges are no longer available for purchase in scout shops. Feb 14, 2017 thats good news for the land, says scott reid, education and projects manager for leave no trace, inc. Leave no trace patrol game plan this series of games allows your patrol or troop to explore the principles of leave no trace. It is also recommended for cub scout leaders who teach leave no trace in their packs. A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles into. Promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge 6.
Participate in a leave no trace related service project 5. Leave no trace trainer this course is overnight and trains someone to teach others principles of leave no trace. For cub scouts, see page 151152 of the tiger cub handbook for the leave no trace awareness award and the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Leave no trace course this is a hourlong awareness course where you are taught the princples of leave no trace. Cub scout outdoor code and leave no trace pledge pack. Promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. This course is required training for a scout to hold the leave no trace trainer junior leadership position in his troop. The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. The leave no trace trainer specializes in teaching leave no trace principles and ensuring that the troop follows these principles on outings. This course is usually tought at wood badge and is often taught at scout camp. Outdoor ethics awards discontinued for cub scouts cub scout.
Cub scout leave no trace award scouts bsa boy scouts cub. Discuss with your leader or parentguardian the importance of the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines. The trumpeted tenet is supposed to refer to ethical guidelines which preach having a minimal impact on land, nature and wildlife. Bsa lnt 101 is a general introduction to the leave no trace ethics and skills for those with little or no prior exposure to it. Leave no trace is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly.
On three separate outings demonstrate and practice the frontcountry guidelines of leave no trace. The boy scouts of america had been actively advocating training and. Requirements for this award include earning one specific achievement or activity badge, and participating in a. Draw a poster to illustrate the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting. Leave no trace awareness cub scout award program the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, in conjunction with the boy scouts of america, has established a program which is intended to educate cub scouts and leaders in the preservation of natural spaces, with the goal of keeping wild areas wild.
In recent years, leave no trace principles have become entrenched in scouting. Request a leave no trace program for your park or group. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of leave no trace. The point of the project is to reinforce the leave no trace ethics that are.
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