Many people believe the Boy Scouts of America, BSA program is blemished due to current events. However, I think boy scouts is a great thing. The program really gave me many new experiences and showed different aspects of the world. More importantly, my personal experiences shaped who I am by helping me overcome fears at many levels.
One of the main concepts taught in scouting is team work. Even though I’m really introverted and scared of new people boy scouts taught me how to work as a team even if I’m scared. I recall, my first camping trip at the age of 12 to Lake Corpus Christy. Upon our arrival, the adults, aka “scouters” asked our troop of 20 scouts to unpack the trailer. This request forced the scouts to work as a team and made the older scouts show me the ropes to unpacking and setting up camp. Once we took care of all the troop gear, then it was time to set up our personal gear. As I attempted to set up my tent and failed miserably. My best friend, Josiah helped me set up my
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Luckily, scouting helped me overcome the issue gradually. As you mature in scouting the expectation is that the older scouts will lead the troop through planning camping trips, meals, and excursions for monthly camping. In scouting you are challenged to overcome social and personal fears. I found, I had both. Socially, I had a problem speaking to others. But, due to the small group (patrol) structure, I gained confidence with time. Personal fears, came along with learning to rappel, kayak, swim a mile, read a map and hike for long distances at places like Grand Canyon and Big Bend. I even learned to sail, when my parent’s signed me up for a high adventure at Florida, Sea Base. This involved learning to live on the Atlantic Ocean on a boat for a week with six other scouts. This was the scariest and most exciting thing I have ever done because on that boat we were all called to lead and navigate the
It was our fifth day in the Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico, the halfway point of the trek. I as the Crew Leader was responsible for the other 11 members of the crew, including 4 adults. I was in charge, and amazingly the adults rarely tried to take over, although they would strongly advise me what to do in some situations. Phil, with the exception of me, the oldest scout and the Chaplain for the trip, was my second. Together we dealt with problems of making sure everyone carried the right amount of stuff in their pack to who had to cook and cleanup each day. The trip had gone well so far, no injuries, and the worst problem had been a faulty backpack. As I walked I thought about the upcoming campsite. Supposedly this one had running water from a solar powered pump—so had the last night’s site but the tank was too low to use for anything but cooking because the of how cloudy it had been of late. But today was bright and shinny, and hot, so I didn’t think there would be a problem.
In the summer of 2015 I attended Camp Four Winds Westward Ho on Orcas Island, Washington. This camp is a non-profit organization that offers two month-long sessions for campers ages 10 to 16 with staff positions starting at age 17. This summer I worked in the barn for one month-long session and 10 days after that. I got up at six-o'clock every morning and I finished my work at the barn at six-o'clock pm. After I usually helped with camp dishes until 9 at night. I felt accomplished in working hard because I felt like I was making a difference to make the camp run smoother. Though after awhile it was challenging to even get up in the morning due to exhaustion, I persevered through it and proved to myself that I have a lot of willpower. I enjoy
The most honorable experience that I have had is working on my Eagle Scout project. I learned how to become a better leader, tackle difficult situations and how to work with others. All of these skills helped me be a better person.
This camp is designed for children who have limb deficiencies or amputations be able to come together for a week of endless excitement and fun. I was lucky enough to have eight girls ranging from six to nine years old in my cabin. It was my responsibility to be a leader to these girls, show them encouragement, boost their self-esteem and never let them give up despite of circumstances. Throughout the duration of this camp I truly learned how to be leader and how to exert a calmness in stressful situations that is able to reinforce sincerity and serenity. I left the camp feeling more blessed than I could have ever imagined. These children were able to teach me things that I will forever hold close and that I am confident will make me a strong
The Boy Scouts of America is an organization that I have been a part of for a large portion of my life. Joining in 5th grade, I have been an active member for over 6 years, serving a variety of leadership positions. Starting off as an assistant patrol leader my second year, I first began to learn the ropes of what exactly being a leader entails. By my third year, I had acquired enough knowledge and skills
Initially, teamwork shows exemplary character and that you can share the "spotlight" with others. It is very important for your peers to know that you aren't an egomaniac, and they need to know that there is an intelligent, caring, and understanding person inside of you. Humans need to see that you can share the limelight and that it is not all about you. For instance, on a basketball team, one person cannot play every position. That's why they say this meaningful quote, “There is no “I” in team.” I have learned that some people ...
From the friendships they can make that will last a lifetime, to the distinct memories they have of campfire traditions, camp is laced with immeasurable meaning. The skills that children learn and practice at camp can become a part of their identity, and may even grow into passions that they will continue to pursue as an adult. Whether they want it or not, the songs with constantly haunt them throughout the years and though they claim to hate it, they secretly enjoy the reminder of summer fun and adventure. One thing camp taught me that I find of value today, is to say “yes!” to adventures and working with my team to accomplish outrageously fun challenges and
Don’t let fear gain control. Sometimes society thinks of us as brave and as it sounds logical it might not be true. You might not consider yourself as brave. We let our fears over power us. We might tell other people that we aren't afraid of anything so that they think that we are the bravest person ever. Playing small doesn’t really serve the world you need to stop fear from growing. Know your darkness knowing what your fears are will help with all the confusion that you feel. It might be hard at first because you might not want to think about them but if you don’t they will control your life. Fear itself can convince us to never accomplish
The years of hard work and dedication have finally paid off. As I stand with the scoutmaster in front of me, and the audience behind my back, I feel like this accomplishment will not only help me develop as a leader, but also as a person. Becoming an eagle scout is more than a badge and a rank; it is a sense of duty and fulfillment that I have sought for so many years and am finally able to achieve. From Cub Scout to Eagle Scout, like adolescence to adulthood, this momentous occasion symbolizes my entrance into a new world and my readiness to tackle the challenges it has in store for me.
Teamwork is the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. Any group of people could form “teams”, but when you form a group where everyone can work together and teach each other things such as self-respect and self-confidence, you have teamwork. When everyone is struggling, why not help each other out? Coach Ken Carter in demand of respect and commitment transforms a group of teenage boys into a group of young men in the movie Coach Carter. The fact that Coach Carter had transformed this group of boys is not why I enjoyed this movie. My interest moves more towards how he transformed these boys. He taught these boys to value themselves not only as a team, but also as individuals. He also taught them to look at something more than the moment at hand; and look more into the future.
I found it difficult to manage the meetings and keep the group together. I struggled to make any progress during the meetings and almost nothing would get accomplished. I was dedicated to become a good leader. I didn't want to let the scouts who had placed their faith in me down. I did my best to learn from other scouts who were in leadership positions in out troop. Taking what I thought I could use to grow. I was able to set up a few patrol outings and establish the connections we needed to be able to function as a patrol. Eventually, I was able to gain trust and respect from my patrol, and we were able to accomplish our goals: earning ranks, going on multiple patrol outings and bonding as a
''Teamwork is a fundamental lesson in the military. At basic training, you learn about being a member of a unit. You do not focus on the first person to cross the finish line. You do not focus on the last person to cross the finish line. What matters most — what matters entirely — is that every unit member understands that everyone crosses the finish line"(mydd.com)
As a young child I was a non social person, and did not like to participate in anything. I liked to be an individual person, and do things on my own. I was shy and not outgoing like all my other friends were. When I enter a situation for the first time, I have a hard time speaking up until I feel comfortable. As being as shy as I was, my school work was affected a lot because I would not raise my hand to ask questions if I did not understand something, or go to the teacher for help. It was hard to transition from that stage to being more outgoing and talk more with my peers. It was difficult to communicate with others becuase of this as well, i was not able to be the perosn that i really am.
The distinct clicking of the American Flag as it is placed in its stands starts the chorus of young voices pledging their promise,“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight”. These words come with a special power that guided and supported me in the toughest and in the best of times.The journey of a scout is one of commitment, good ethics and exemplary citizenship as one grows to become a trustworthy leader and a person of strong character. Not without any difficulties and roadblocks along the way, I am privileged, honored and proud to have taken the journey and ultimately reached my Eagle
I’ve been ridiculed by most of my friends for being in ROTC and talking about it a lot. ROTC has taught me everything from the military to learning how to act at a formal party. Before the beginning of the school year I went to a camp called Summer Leadership School or SLS which taught me how to drill correctly and act correctly.