We're passionate about outdoor ethics and conservation within the BSA. We want to have every BSA member, youth and adult, to be appropriately outdoor ethics and conservation trained. It's important that every youth feels welcome and well-served by our programs. How can we better include youth with special needs? We'll learn from Malinda Pitts, a Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor from the Natural State Council, and Eleanor Philips from the Greater St. Louis Area Council. Both are members of the BSA National Special Needs and Disabilities subcommittee. Eleanor and Malinda will share some tips and tools they've learned through years of experience to help us better serve youth with special needs.
- (Sorry - no Video this month)
- Full Roundtable Slide Presentation
- Cumulative Good (Video - Matt Durant)
Resources/Links:
- Safety Moment - Hiking With Scouts, What is Adaptive Hiking?
- Making Our Programs More Special Needs Friendly
- Introduction to Working with Scouts with Special Needs
- Inclusion Toolbox
- Abilities Digest - Adapting activities for "Special Needs Prepared" Camps
- What Principle Am I? Activity
- BSA's National Special Needs and Disabilities Committee
- Cub Ceremonies: Outdoor Code Opening, Leave No Trace (Kids) Closing
- FAQ (Scott Anderson): Why did Leave No Trace change the minimum age requirement to 18 for Level 1 Instructor (Trainer) Courses?
- Announcements:
- Save The Date - BSA National Outdoor Conference - Sept 27 - Oct 1, Philmont Scout Ranch
- BSA 2023 Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Courses
- Dan Howells Memorial Fund
- Roundtable Feedback Form
- Email the Roundtable Team
- Send your photos of OE/Conservation activities or nature to the Roundtable Team