Session Two, slide 5 solved problems as a team, they learned the importance of more thorough planning, they strengthened friendships, etc.). The important thing is for adult team leaders and Var- sity Scouts to get into the outdoors, do their best with the skills they have, develop new skills, assess their perform- ance, learn from their mistakes, and get back out there for another adventure as soon as they can. * Anovice Varsity Scout leader and a newly formed Varsity team can learn together. Adults and youth can use the resources available to them (to be discussed in the next presentation) to discover the best ways to begin having outdoor adventures. As they gain experience and confi- dence together, they can expand the range of what they want to learn and what outdoor challenges they want to consider. * For Varsity Coaches, an important part of leadership is rec: ognizing where to expend energy and where the young men can resolve issues. There are times when Varsity Coaches should be closely involved—putting together the framework of the team, for example, helping the team captain and other youth leaders plan worthwhile activities, and ensuring that those activities comply with the safety policies of the BSA On the other hand, there are many issues that require no input from the Varsity Coach and many others that can be handled by the team's youth leaders with a little coaching by adults. Pop Quiz Instructors’ Note: This session ends with a “pop quiz”—true or false ques- tions exploring issues of the outdoor program. Because the intent is not to test participants, but rather to reinforce learning points, the answer to every question is true. Distribute copies of the quiz to participants. They are to work together as squads to complete the quiz. When they are finished, read each question aloud and ask one of the squads for its answer. 1. The team, led by its captain, squad leaders, and program managers, is a valuable tool for planning and conducting the outdoor program. True___ False 2. Ifa team has an active, exciting outdoor program, advancement is a natural result. True ____ False Nee ae Cm) eT3. The primary reference guide for Varsity Coaches seeking information about outdoor program skills and safety is The Varsity Scout Guidebook. True___ False 4, Through Varsity Scouting’s outdoor program, young peo- ple can learn how to camp and hike without leaving a trace and how to take care of the land. True False 8. AVarsity Coach and members of a team can learn out- door skills together, building on their experience to enjoy adventures of greater duration and difficulty. True____ False 6. The main reason many young men join Varsity Scouting is for the opportunity to take part in the outdoor program. True False 7. Ata minimum, Varsity Scouts should be spending 10 days and nights outdoors each year. True ___ False __ 8. An essential resource for Varsity Coaches learning how to deliver Varsity Scouting’s outdoor program is The Varsity Scout Guidebook. True False _ 9. The outdoor program includes a range of activities from a squad's afternoon hike to a team’s trek at a BSA national high-adventure area True False_ 10. Varsity Scouting’s outdoor program is many things, but very high on the list is the fact that it should be fun. True False__ Summary The outdoor program brings sizzle to Varsity Scouting. It offers young men excitement, adventure, and opportunity. In addition, it is a vehicle for instilling the values of Varsity Scouting, for encouraging advancement, and for building on the methods of Scouting. The presentation that follows will explore the two sides of a Varsity Coach's responsibilities for the outdoor program— skills and safety. We'll be sure you have the tools and the resources to make the outdoor experience a strong, vital part of your team’s program. You will be ready to help Varsity Scouts get the most out of the outdoors. You will also find that these tools and resources will help you fully enjoy the role of being a Varsity Coach. Me Meee n etre