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How does a wide range of
CHARACTERISTICS
and
NEEDS
effect
YOUR
Scout Troop ??
•
YOUR
relationship with each
Scout
•
YOUR
activities program for the
Troop
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Each Scout is
UNIQUE
•
Experience
•
Age ( Maturity )
So each Scout has
DIFFERENCES
•
Genes
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These DIFFERENCES fall into 4 categories
•
MENTAL
•
PHYSICAL
•
SOCIAL
•
SPIRITUAL
and into 2 broad groups
ages 11-13 and 14-18
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CHARACTERISTIC
a trait or quality
NEED
a want, a desire or requirement
A CHARACTERISTIC usually has an associated NEED
“awkwardness”
“safe activities”
“weakness”
“exercise”
“lack of self confidence
“a successful experience”
DEFINITIONS
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Let’s play charades !
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Maslow’s Motivational Pyramid
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Social needs
Ego needs
Self-realization needs
Self-fulfillment, achievement & full
growth in potential
Recognition, self-respect &
independence
Friends, relationship &
feeling of belonging
Security, order & job
tenure
Food, water, warmth
& oxygen
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Our goal is to provide a nourishing environment
enabling each Scout to reach his full growth
potential. ( Top of Maslow’s Pyramid )
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My personal
experience
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Beware … on Sessions 3 & 4 !!
Thanks for YOUR attention !