tmillerfamily

Wow, thanks for this plan of action. I have already met with the Jamboree Troop leadership. Unfortunatly this was the night we were informed of their descision to not let him go. Emotions on my part where high. I have already spoken with our DE and the Jamboree Chair. they have informed me that I will be hearing from the Council camping chair and the counil exec to set up a meeting to discuss. On the bright side, we did visit a new troop last night and it looks like a better fit for my two sons than the current home troop. tad

Tmillerfamily here. My main objection to the Jamboree leaderships descision is that they have only observed my son from afar. They have not spoken with him to give him a chance to prove himself. His brother and a friend are going in the same troop and are willing to help if needed. The leadership has not discussed any options with me. It is similar to the DMV telling you could not drive anymore because they saw you drive twice and they felt you did not display what it takes to drive saftly with out any further explanation. The Venture Crew has taken thier Scout in Question to Shake down events to at least give him a chance. This shows they are at least willing to what they can to help. Not just observe him from a distance. I hope this clerifies why I am taking the position that I am.

My son has ADD (not Hyper ADDHD) and had been attending Camp Royenah and other Boy Scout camps since he was a Bear in Cub Scouts. These camps have run from 3 to seven days. With his level of ADD he appears to not be in tuned with what is going on. But, he has been able to complete 15+ merit badges (including Rifle, Archery, Camping and a few others that included written reports) in his four years of attending Boy Scout Summer Camp. His only concession is that he has very hard time writing. As for Rifle and Archery, he has always followed the safety rules and understands the seriousness of them. With the Environmental Science Merit Badge, I had to cut his essay short after writing twice the amount that was required. He is very intelligent and is in English honors class at his high School. He and his brother (who is younger) were registered to go the 2005 national jamboree at the Army Base A.P. Hill in Virginia. At the Third Jamboree Troop meeting the Troop adult leadership made the decision that he can not go due their observations. In their observations they mentioned that he does not stand still during the opening pledge of allegiance. This is one of the symptoms of ADD. He is also 15 years old. They are afraid of him not being able to navigate a trip of this magnitude and not being able to get the most out of the experience. No one is the Troop leadership talked with the Scout about their concerns. They did not attempt to council the scout as to how serious their concerns were. He is not interested in participating in High adventure activities at the Jamboree. He has LAIR ( Learning Activities Involving Risks. ) At this camp, they did Mountain bike riding, Climbing Wall, Zip Line and a low ropes course. He did not pose a threat to himself or others participating in these activities. This is one of the reasons that I believe he does possess the mental and emotional skills to navigate this Jamboree trip. He has volunteered at Cub day camps for three years and has been helpful. Can anyone help me with this? How does the ADA apply to Scout activities on Military Bases? According to the discussion I read, it would apply to the National Jaboree since it is on Government property. He has been wanting to quit scouting until this Jamboree troop started. Since the first meeting, he has been excited about Scouts again. Now, after they told them he could not go, he is asking to quit again. I need help in saving this young man's Scouting experience Sorry for writting so much, I just need to support my reasons for pursuing this other that being the boys Father. thanks