The leave no trace award cub scouts has been replaced by the outdoor ethics awareness award. Show your dedication to the leave no trace outdoor program. They are now registered as leave no trace trainers with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and with the bsa. Help ensure that the troop follows leave no trace principles on outings.
The outdoor ethics guide specializes in teaching leave no trace and tread lightly. Patches sold will be shipped through usps using clasp envelopes that are 6in x 9in secured with tape on both ends, i will be using stamps to ship these so there will be no tracking number when shipped. This leave no trace trainer course is designed to enrich your understanding of leave no trace principles and practices, expand your repertoire of lowimpact skills, and increase your effectiveness in. National capital area council leave no trace trainer. The cub scout, scouts bsa, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace.
The bsa lifeguard can be earned by completing the boy scout aquatics course. The leave no trace patch for cub scouts can be earned by completing the requirements from the leave no trace booklet. During the month of april, 30 ncac scouts and scouters from 5 councils in virginia, maryland and pennsylvania completed the leave no trace trainer course. This course is a formal leave no trace trainer course under the guidelines of the bsa and the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Leave no trace is an awareness and an attitude rather than a set of rules. Participants in this 16 hour lnt trainer course receive introductory training in leave no trace skills and outdoor ethics. For those who have completed a master educator course trainer. Promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Qualifying for lnt awareness card f20100221 leave no. The award patch may be worn on the uniform shirt pocket. As more people use parks and recreation facilities, leave no trace guidelines become even more important for outdoor visitors. Bsa east carolina council camp boddie leave no trace.
Participate in an outing that emphasizes the complete set of leave no trace or relevant tread lightly. See the documents below for the other requirements for each level. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top leave no trace instructors. Dispose of waste properly pack it in, pack it out leave what you find. The leave no trace principles might not seem important at first glance, but their value is apparent when considering the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. Commit yourself to the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Leave no trace trainer training catalina council bsa. A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles.
The bsa is seeking to have one or more bsaaffiliated master educators in each council to provide this training. Leave no trace awareness award verdugo hills council boy. Participants learn about leave no trace, tread lightly. This 34 hour class is designed to help youth and adults at all program levels to understand the general principles of leave no trace and how to apply them in the bsa outdoor program. Temporary insignia is worn at the option of the wearer for as long as the wearer desires to wear that piece of temporary insignia. Outdoor ethics is deeply ingrained in the bsa program. The cub scout, scouts bsa, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor.
Outdoor ethics is needed today more than ever before when millions of scouts regularly recreate in parks and public. Leave no trace trainer position outdoor ethics bsa. Participate in a leave no tracerelated service project. Active demonstrative knowledge in canoeing, rowing, swimming, and lifesaving merit badge requirements are required to.
Outdoor ethicsleave no trace boy scouts of america. Master educators work with their councils outdoor ethics advocates to provide leave no trace trainer, bsa leave no trace 101, and outdoor ethics awareness courses. Lnt patch boy scouts of america tips for teaching leave no trace patch lnt boy scouts of america conseils pour enseigner, ne laissez aucune trace cub scouts and their leaders interested in learning more about outdoor ethics and leave no trace should begin by exploring the outdoor ethics awareness award. The leave no trace principles might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors.
The leave no trace logo in white and green embroidered on a black patch. At the boy scout level, youth are encouraged to take leadership positions in encouraging proper outdoor ethics using the principles of leave no trace. Students will receive leave no trace teaching materials, a certificate of course completion, a leave no trace trainer lapel pin and patch, and a bsa leave no trace trainer card. Leave no trace is not a set of rules that must be abided by, it is a way of minimizing our impact on the environment, whether this is front or back country camping. Outdoor ethics archives national capital area council. The memberdriven leave no trace center for outdoor ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Get the latest in leave no trace enews in your inbox so you can stay informed and involved. This course is open to registered youth at least 14 years old as of the start of the course bsa registered adults. However, some councils still have this patch in their local scout store and will continue to allow people to earn it until the patches are gone.
The bsa website has the brochures and requirements for the awareness and action awards. Attendance for the entire duration of the training is required. No local council, district or individual unit may mandate the wearing of a specific council, district or unit patch or other insignia item by all members of their council, district or unit. Badge magic cut to fit freestyle patch adhesive kit. Scouts and leaders can minimize the impact of backcountry camping by learning skills and making decisions based on an outdoor ethics program to conserve the environment. Leave no trace applies in a backyard or local park frontcountry as much as it does in the wilderness backcountry. That means carting out all supplies and garbage and inspecting to make sure nothing is left behind or in disrepair. Awards boy scouts of america boy scouts of america.
Recognizes individuals practicing leave no trace master educator. Discussing the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines is one of the requirements for the cub scout leave no trace award. All members of the troop participating in the outing should use the outdoor ethics and the specific skills needed to minimize impacts from their use of the outdoors. Leave no trace iiron on patch hiking scouts camping cub girl boy. In this course, participants will learn about outdoor ethics skills with a focus on the seven leave no trace principles. The leave no trace awareness award is worn on the uniform shirt, centered on the right pocket as a temporary patch.
Charlie left and his son tony right in one of the high passes on the pct cascade mountains of washington state additional usssp lnt web pages. Teach a skill related to the outdoor code or leave no trace to another scout in your troop or another scouting unit. Successfully complete the leave no trace trainer training course. Leave no trace trainer course cascade pacific council, bsa. For larger orders contact us by email and we can arrange for the quantity you need. Kudos new leave no trace trainers national capital area. The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. Scouting has embraced the principles of leave no trace to provide a. Learn the proper leave no trace methods for taking cub scout, scouts bsa, and venturing units camping. Bsa cub scout leave no trace outdoor ethics patch ebay. Leave no trace training the boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. Successfully complete a term as your troop outdoor ethics guide.
How to qualify for the leave no trace awareness award. A scout, or venturer may take any 16hour leave no trace trainer course from a leave no trace master educator to qualify for the troop, or crew position of responsibility. Students will receive leave no trace teaching materials, a certificate of course completion, a leave no trace trainer patch, and a bsa leave no trace trainer card. Cub scouting leave no trace award us scouting service. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top.
Leave no trace boy scouts of america boy scouts of. This fiveday, fivenight course trains interested individuals ages 18 and older to serve as leave no trace master educators. Leave no trace for the boy scouts of america leave no trace for the boy scouts of america a national education program designed to teach stewardship, land ethics, and outdoor skills on public lands powerpoint ppt presentation free to view. Offered courses outdoor ethics san diegoimperial council. Assist at least three scouts in earning the leave no trace achievement award.
Draw a poster to illustrate the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting. Preserving nature is one of the objectives of scouting. This course is instructed by nationally designated leave no trace master educators and trainers. The principles of leave no trace boy scouts of america. Leave no trace frontcountry guidelines scouter mom. Teach a leave no trace related skill to a scouting unit or other interested group. Earning the bsa leave no trace achievement award could set the stage for starting on a comprehensive leave no trace training continuum. Scouts bsa outdoor ethics awards boy scouts of america. Assist at least three boys in earning cub scoutings leave no trace awareness award. The award patch is a temporary patch and should be displayed centered on the right pocket, either sewn or hanging from the pocket button. Produced in 2001 by the national park service in conjunction with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, this video introduces the. Both the publication and patch are available through local councils. Successful completion of this course entitles the participant to recognition as a leave no trace trainer and, if desired, enters their contact information into the database of leave no trace trainers.
A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles into action. Adults are encouraged to become leave no trace trainers by completing the lnt trainer training, but they do not wear the lnt trainer position patch. The environment is important and as scouts, it is our responsibility to make sure our footprints dont take a toll on nature. Bsa leave no trace trainer course longs peak council.
The boy scouts of america is committed to this program. No place is this more important than in the outdoors. The leave no trace trainer leadership position is a youth position, not an adult position. Illustrations by tim tomkinson from the marchapril 2011 issue of scouting magazine camping, ethics, leave no trace, magazine. This ed information has been reprinted with permission from the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Building upon this foundation, the cub scout, boy scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace as part of their programs. Play an outdoor ethics card game, adapted from the bsas leave no trace trainer course manual, at your meeting place or on an outing. It is an ethic which we should all be trying to live by. Teach a leave no tracerelated skill to a scouting unit or other interested group. To qualify, complete the following requirements and submit an application signed by a. Cub scouting leave no trace award us scouting service project.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be registered as leave no trace trainers with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and with the bsa. Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire. Youth and adults are eligible for bsas leave no trace awareness award up on successful completion of leave no trace training in their unit. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Have a thorough understanding of and commitment to leave no trace. Register for the outdoor ethics leave no trace trainer. Remind your girls before leaving any place they go that there should be no trace that they were there. Leave no trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and to help them protect it for future generations.
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