Instructor Sara Curtis (13) and TJ Hewett (13) taught classes to five Scouts ages 12-16 on Saturday, July 23, 2022, leading to the five Scouts being awarded the BSA Snorkeling Award and BSA Standup Paddleboard Award. Both Sara and TJ recently returned from a week-long summer camp at BSA Camp La–No-Che in Central Florida in June 2022 where they earned those awards themselves. Within weeks they were both giving classes to others in their respective troops. Everyone had a blast.
One of the great things about the Scouting program is the opportunity for youth to learn how to lead. First, they follow the youth Scouts elected over them using the “Patrol Method.” Then they receive a wide variety of skills and leadership training. Next they have opportunities to train other Scouts using the “EDGE Method”. EDGE stands for Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable. Teaching the youth how to plan and prepare to give classes, communicate, and effectively teach others no matter their age is a valuable life skill.
Parents were involved spending quality time with their kids and making memories while providing trained and qualified supervision. If this is something you, your family, or a youth might be interested in please contact FYRE for more information about FYRE’s Scouting program for the entire family.
