Sunday, October 31, 2021

How Can You Keep Scouts Involved?

Who keeps Scouts involved?
We found some great ideas from Google under Troop Retention

Rule of Thumb: 
    If your troop can retain a new scout for 3 years, that scout will be much more likely to stay involved until they turn 18 or become an Eagle Scout.

Retention of scouts is most effective if the troop leaders, senior scouts and their families work together. Each of these groups have responsibilities in accomplishing this goal.

Adult Leaders
  1. Encourage every new scout to reach Tenderfoot rank within the first 3 months.
  2. Plan at least 1 fun "outside" event every few months where scouts can invite their non-scouting friends. You might even recruit a few scouts as well.
  3. Follow up with parents of new scouts to make sure they feel involved, appreciated and kept in the loop.
Senior Scouts 
  1. Make an effort to help the younger scouts feel included and respected in all troop meetings.
  2. Help the younger scouts foster meaningful friendships by pairing them with their friends when possible.
  3. Have the older scouts explain the WHY behind every scout lesson taught.
A key point to remember:
    Senior scouts should be aware of how their interactions with the younger scouts will impact the future of their troop.

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