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Teaching Introduction to �Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)
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Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)
Cara Curtland
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
CPC NYLT 2021
Course #1: June 27 – July 2, Location TBA
Course #2: July 11 – July 16, Camp Baldwin
Course #3: July 25 – July 31, Camp Baldwin
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Sep 10–12 & Sep 25–26
Butte Creek Scout Ranch
Agenda
Motivation - yes, this is really important!
Nuts & Bolts - who, what, why...
Tips & Tricks - including how to teach virtually
It’s not optional...it’s the program!
“Training boy leaders to run their troops is the Scoutmater’s most important job.”
“Train Scouts to do a job, then let them do it.”
“Never do anything a boy can do.”
--Robert Baden-Powell
It is the Scoutmaster’s privilege and responsibility to organize and lead ILST.
--ILST Syllabus
The ILST Syllabus says
Teach new roles and organizational & leadership skills
Why?
Every Scout in the troop who holds a leadership position
Who?
Start of each term of office
When?
Establishment of personal goals and leadership team formation
Purpose?
SM, SPL, other (NYLT) trained youth and adult leaders
By?
Facilitator Guide (85 pages)
MODULE ONE
TROOP ORGANIZATION
MODULE TWO
TOOLS OF LEADERSHIP
MODULE THREE
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
What to say
Games!
Equipment needs
Reflection tips
Troop 554 ILST at Camp Currie
SMART Goals
Diversity/Inclusion - Potato Game
Balloon Toss - Delegation/Involvement
Helium Stick - Teamwork/Cooperation
Reflection
Game Time
Sample Schedules
5:30-6:00pm set up
6:00-6:45pm dinner
6:45-10:30pm Modules 1 & 2
10:30-12am Capture the flag
12-7am sleeping
7-12pm breakfast + Module 3
+ PLC + cleanup
12pm pickup
10:00-12pm Module 1 / Smart Goals
12-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3pm Module 2
3-4:00pm Game time (or break, Scout choice)
4-5:30pm Module 3
5:30-7pm Dinner
7-8:30pm PLC
Camp Currie Lodge
Zoom meeting
Resources
ILST - Online version
Modules 1-2 on BSA My Scouting
Module 3 sent via email
Not optional; give Scouts ownership
Put ILST on the annual plan, twice!
Make sure Scouts know it’s manadatory (make it mandatory!)
Work with SPL to assign teaching roles 2-4 weeks prior
Give them the syllabus; let the Scouts develop their own presentations
Assign adult coaches; help the Scouts prepare/practice
Have adults provide food and all of the resources for the training
Make sure the important points are made, help with reflections
Questions?
cara.curtland@gmail.com
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