Transfer Strategy |
We understand there are individuals who have accumulated experience in any number of ways, including if they are or were Scouts, and others have acquired knowledge through real life experience. We appreciate that there are many participating in the Scout Movement who would prefer to be part of a nondiscriminatory Scout Program. For those in other Scout Programs or Scout Organizations, who would like to join our Scout Programs, we have established a temporary period of time in which Scouts can join us and have their earned achievements with them. We also appreciate are those who have spent their entire lives on a ranch, or at a forest ranger station, for example, and have acquired many Scout skill simply by virtue of life experience. This non-traditional experience can be very valuable coming into our Scout Programs. Scouts who have been part of other Scout Programs or Scout Organizations have many advantages. They know the ropes and know what it is like to be a Scout. Scouts from other Scout Program or Scout Organizations may:
However, our Scout Programs are different. While some requirements are the similar, many will be different. We have developed an assessment process to determine which requirements have been met. If a Scout can show they have already mastered the knowledge necessary for a Challenge, that is part of being granted credit for that Challenge. If the Scout did not earn a merit in that subject or is unable to demonstrate knowledge of it, they will need to earn the Challenge in our Scout Programs, even if they covered it in their former Scout Program. Before joining the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA, it is important to decide whether it is for you. There are many differences between our Scout Programs and other Scout Programs. Below are some of the major differences:
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 11 December 2007 15:32 ) |