Troop 21 Highlights

Every March and April, Troop 21 receives an influx graduating Webelos Scouts. As part of our outdoor program, the Troop conducts weekend Advancement Outings (one in Spring, one in Fall) that are specifically geared to introducing the new Scouts to the patrol method and to the setup and care of patrol and troop gear. In addition, focused skill sessions are offered on Trail to First Class requirements so that the new Scouts can hit the trail running.

This Spring, the Advancement Outing was held on an 80 acre parcel of juniper and sage woodland owned by the Bend RLDS Church.

The new Scouts learned how to setup tents, stoves, and patrol boxes, as well as how to work together to plan menus and share in the cooking and cleanup duties. Tenderfoot Req. 1,2,3,8,9 Second Class 2e,2f
	Nic Saarinen connects two round poles together using a shear lashing to help construct our flagpole. First Class 7a, 7b, 7c
After using lashings and selected knots (two half hitches, taut line hitch, square knot) to make the flagpole, the boys raised their creation. It was used throughout the weekend for flag ceremony and learning. Scout Req. 6 Tenderfoot Req. 4a, 4b, 6, 7 Second Class Req. 3
	The Scouts broke up into small groups to study specific skills in two hour blocks throughout the weekend. Here, Scoutmaster Ray introduces the Scouts to using a topographic map. Scouts looking on (L-R) Anthony Moorman, Eric Oberbarnscheidt, Ryan Anderson, Alex Guerrero-Randall. Second Class Req. 1a
Star Scout and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Alex Spreier (boonie hat) instructs Scouts on the use of a compass. Scouts (L-R) Curtis Peterson, Nathan Oliver, Alex Guerrero-Randall, Alex Spreier, Nic Saarinen. Second Class Req. 1a
	The Scouts then practiced their map and compass skills to determine their pace, to learn how to take a bearing, and how to set an azimuth / travel direction. Later, they used a map and compass to follow an orienteering course one mile in length. On the course, they identified at least 10 signs of local animal (including finding a great horned owl and nest!), and identified 10 local plants / trees. Second Class Req. 1b, 5 First Class Req. 6
Life Scout and Instructor Eric Fredstrom leads a session on Basic First Aid. Scouts (L-R) Eric, David Barker, Ryan Anderson, Anthony Moorman, Eric Oberbarnscheidt, Alex Guerrero-Randall. Tenderfoot Req. 11, 12a, 12b Second Class Req. 6a, 6b, 6c
	Ryan Anderson practices his axe wielding skills as he prepares to split wood for that night's cooking fire. Assistant Scoutmasters Dudley Ruppel and Jim Barker led the Scouts in learning knife and axe care, and safe handling and storage of these tools. The boys earned their Tot N' Chip cards. Each Scout took turns preparing kindling and firewood. Later that evening, the fire was used to cook dinner in the hot coals. Second Class Req. 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g

	1999 Spring
	Advancement Outing