Scoutmaster Podcast 22

June 21, 2010 By Clarke Green

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Scoutmaster Podcast 22

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Recruiting continued [1:59]
Summer Camp [6:55]

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About Clarke Green

Clarke has worked with thousands of Scouts and Scouters as a director at his local Scout Camp (Camp Horseshoe), and as a Scoutmaster for 30 years. He is the recipient of a number of awards recognizing his service to Scouting, including the B.S.A.’s Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit, and is a Vigil Honor member of Octoraro Lodge 22. He is author of the blog and podcast at Scoutmastercg.com, The Scouting Journey, and Thoughts on Scouting. An avid outdoorsman and amateur actor, he lives in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania with his wife Teddi.

Comments

Larry Geiger says

July 12, 2010 at 1:54 pm

I don’t think “counseling” helps much. Distraction is a much better solution. A busy Scout is a happy Scout. An unengaged, bored Scout is a trouble makeing/homesick/annoying Scout. It’s ok if the Scout wants to talk it out with someone but otherwise it’s best to leave them to work it out. They always do.
Michael Polkinghorn says

June 23, 2010 at 5:55 pm

Great comments on what is a challenge we all face in scouting – homesickness. I was quite the homesick scout at first and when I grew out of it I realized that was a two part foe. One part was simply missing those we loved. I think I grew out of that as I came to realize that no matter how much I missed my family, I was going to see them in just a few hours (or days) no matter what. The other half was fear. Mostly fear of the unknown. As I became a proficient scout, that fear went away as there were fewer and fewer unknowns to be afraid of.
I’d like to hear from others on whether being counseled by an adult or another scout is the most effective.
Allan Green says

June 23, 2010 at 12:49 pm

Wow, Clark, When I posted my comment about show 21 I just hoped one of your listeners would leave a few words of advice and encouragement. Imagine how surprised I was to hear my name and my letter on your show. I am honored.
BTW, your bit about Brick Mason taking the scouts hiking would not seem so funny if it had not happened to me several times. Unfortunately my 15 year old just said, “Dad, you are slowing us down!”
Patrick Whalen says

June 22, 2010 at 4:34 pm

I love your podcast and find myself in complete agreement with your tips, hints and suggestions. Keep up the great work!