RE: [Philmont]: Boys Who Aren't Interested

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From: hadulzo@attbi.com
Date: Wed Jan 22 2003 - 07:51:41 CST

Ever hear of hiking poles? Great for keeping balance. Usually the adults are
the pokey ones anyway. He just has to go as fast as the slowest adult.
> What about the opposite side of this issue - a Scout that wants to go,
> but is not physically or mentally up to the task? We had a Scout (just
> recently made Eagle) that wanted to go with our Troop in 2001 that has
> depth perception and balance issues. While he could hike, he is
> extremely slow on rough and uneven terrain. None of the adult leaders
> wanted to tell him (or his Dad) that he should not go. Fortunately, on
> the first shakedown trip he was pushed to the limit, saw that he was
> upsetting his crew due to his very slow speed, decided that maybe
> Philmont was not for him, and withdrew on his own.
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> As far as Scouts that are not interested being pushed to go, I think you
> have to look at how that Scout's attitude on other trips, summer camp,
> etc. I have seen many Scouts that did not want to do something, but had
> a great time once they were participating. I would encourage a Scout
> that had doubts about Philmont to go if he had enjoyed previous
> backpacking trips with the Troop. A Scout that moans and groans on a
> simple overnight trip needs to stay home no matter what Mommy and Daddy
> think.
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cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
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