Homeschooled
Scout Email List
Since 1999, The Homeschooled Scouts email list has been a
forum for sharing information among scouters from all over
the country. For more information or to join go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/
group/homeschooledscouts/.
Homeschooled
Scout Presentation Poster Sample
The members of the 2000 Scouting for the Homeschooled conference created a poster prototype that could be used as an outline for presentations at Homeschool Information Seminars.
Click here to see photo.
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Conference Description
Scouting for the Homeschooled
Philmont Training Conference
Course is usually held in September
Course Description:
The number of homeschooled youth is growing throughout America and Scouting is a natural means of providing curriculum support and peer activities which are needed to become an educated person. This conference is for all who wish to learn how to use the Scouting program to enrich the home-teaching program.
Program:
- Share successes of homeschool families from around the country in the use of Scouting to enhance their program.
- Discussion and examples of ways to present Scouting materials to home school organizations in your area.
- Discussion on the use of Scouting resources to enrich home school activities.
- Presentation on ways for homeschooled Scouts to make valuable contributions to their District and Council.
- Learn about youth in Scouting - from Tiger Cubs to Venture Crews.
- Presentation on the role of a "Homeschool" Commissioner.
- Find ways to reach others in Scouting and in the homeschool community.
Family activities:
- Children will enjoy hikes, games, crafts and site seeing.
- Scouter spouses can elect to pre-register for other courses offered during the week.
- Spouses will have the opportunity to take part in their own hikes, crafts, tours and free time.
Who should attend:
- Homeschool Scouting families
- District Committee members interested in reaching the Homeschool population
- Professional Scouters interested in learning more about Homeschool families and youth
Bring the whole family and enjoy the experience of Philmont Scout Ranch and Training Center.
To request an invitation, contact your local Scout office or speak to your District Executive.
From more information about the Philmont Training Conferences, visit the web site:
http://www.scouting.org/philmont/ptc/.
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