Poor guidance = Dull program = fewer scouts

[Eagle92]

Thanks for the links!

[Gary_Miller]

Eagle92,

"Kudu and GM

As for service projects, especially the Eagle Service Project, I think they are important and don't think of them as a pain. I veiw the ESP as the culmination of the trail, applying what they have learned through the years."

 

No one said that service projects were not important. Its just that too much emphasis is being placed on them, usually by programs that are adult ran and led. While youth don't mind doing service projects I have not seen very many youth led and ran program where the youth plan a service project at every campout or event. If there is its usually because the adults insisted that it be part of the event.

 

Like I said before a well ran program will produce service projects automatically, as service is part of the advancement program.(This message has been edited by Gary_Miller)

[Tampa Turtle]

My 12 year old (1st class) son last night:

 

"I know what I want to for my Eagle Project! A public service video."

me: "what about?"

"How Boy Scouts isn't all boring community service projects--it's exciting dangerous outdoor adventure!"