Scouting around the world

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I, at least am deeply involved in the Boy Scouts of America. Out of curiosity, I wanted to ask, what is your opinion of Scouting in your part of the world? Here, there are always some A-holes who call us "gay" or "fags" for choosing to be a Scout, or there are some liberals who think that's atrocious that a non-profit organization can have its own opinion on Homosexuality and validity of their membership. So, Escapist, What's your view on us?


PS. To any Scouts here, 100th Anniversary Five! I'll see you at the Jamboree in Virginia this summer. 2-week long Party for the Win!

 

[TheNamlessGuy]

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[Cherry Cola]

I don't think it's gay.

Just... unnecessary

 

[ResonanceSD]

Well, I didn't join them because I have better things to do.

But I hold no enmity.

This, I don't think I know anyone with strong feelings about the scouts

 

[DuplicateValue]

I'd like to have done it when I was younger - camping looks fun.
But there's not much of that around here.
[sub]Damn rain. -_-[/sub]

Though I have heard lots of stories about the amount of experimentation that goes on there, so I guess that's where it gets it's "gay" reputation.

 

[Radeonx]

Camping is probably my least favorite activity other then stabbing myself repeatedly in the eye with a rusty piece of barbed wire.
That's why I dislike Boy Scouts.

 

[Katherine Kerensky]

There are only a few people in the scouts where I live.
I just don't see them enough to form an opinion.
I have better things to do, like prepare.
I already have the body armour and most other components...
I just need the gas mask and tactical helmet, then I am ready...

 

[ICantBelieveItGoesBoom]

I went ot it fora bit but got seriously bored. So. . . meh basically sums up my opinion.

 

[Neonbob]

Both of my brothers were in the Scouts.
But I couldn't make myself go to their weekly things or do the community service.
Having to pretend to care about the community I live in and all that.
Oh, and dealing with all the other kids that I tried to avoid all the time.
That was a major turnoff.

 

[RanD00M]

I was a scout once for 2 months.Then i quit.It was just so boring in the end.

 

[lwm3398]

My grandfather used to tell me how they did it.

There's nothing "Gay" about it. So you camp in a tent. Who cares? I never personally had an interest in it, but I always kind of thought it sounded fun.

 

[Batfred]

I have mates that were scouts etc. None of them are gay, but they are all kind of dweeby. Not nerds like most of the people on here are, not even geeks, but those kids that were sort of uncool, not very good at sport and always had a smart arse answer even if they knew that it would earn them a beating. You know the type?

 

[AWAR]

Well it reminds me of the third reich and Hitler-Youth i hate to see them march in the streets with their weird uniforms and all these shit..
Oh and most people who i met and they were scouting were douchebags, but then again im against any form of organized camping (IRL)
Usually i just pretend i dont care..

 

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Glad to see internationally there is no animosity.

Still, I was hoping to see some people here to be Scouts. Could have seen you guys at the Jambo, if you don't know what that it is, here's a Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scout_jamboree_%28Boy_Scouts_of_America%29

 

[Raven's Nest]

Glad to see internationally there is no animosity.

Still, I was hoping to see some people here to be Scouts. Could have seen you guys at the Jambo, if you don't know what that it is, here's a Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scout_jamboree_%28Boy_Scouts_of_America%29

I was a scout for 6 years in England. I loved it and am thinking about getting involved again but I can't really spare the time at the moment. I think peoples opinions of the scouts varies because not all troops are as good as eachother. Mine was awesome, we didn't really do any of the rubbish stuff but we did do all the fun stuff.

I do notice that anyone who was a scout, at least for a year, tended to turn out to be pretty decent people. I'd reccommend it for all kids, might make them better and more responsible people....
It does need to shake up it's image though, scouts aren't really considered cool, plus there's that whole pedo scout leader stereotype...

 

[Nickolai77]

I was not part of the scouts, but one of my best friends was, and he really enjoyed his time there. I have respect for the various Scouting assosations across the world, they do a lot of good.

 

[seious]

your not gay but your scout master may be

 

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Glad to see internationally there is no animosity.

Still, I was hoping to see some people here to be Scouts. Could have seen you guys at the Jambo, if you don't know what that it is, here's a Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scout_jamboree_%28Boy_Scouts_of_America%29

I was a scout for 6 years in England. I loved it and am thinking about getting involved again but I can't really spare the time at the moment. I think peoples opinions of the scouts varies because not all troops are as good as eachother. Mine was awesome, we didn't really do any of the rubbish stuff but we did do all the fun stuff.

I do notice that anyone who was a scout, at least for a year, tended to turn out to be pretty decent people. I'd reccommend it for all kids, might make them better and more responsible people....
It does need to shake up it's image though, scouts aren't really considered cool, plus there's that whole pedo scout leader stereotype...

Ughhh, agreed on the second part. How's high adventure in England? My friends and I just did The Grand Portage at Northern Tier. 126 miles of canoeing finishing with a 8 mile hike over a few mountains with all your gear and canoes. That's 27 KG+ pound packs too.

 

[Raven's Nest]

Ughhh, agreed on the second part. How's high adventure in England? My friends and I just did The Grand Portage at Northern Tier. 126 miles of canoeing finishing with a 8 mile hike over a few mountains with all your gear and canoes. That's 27 KG+ pound packs too.

I don't know what high adventure is, I left scouts nearly 10 years ago (woah), your trip sounds awesome though. That's the kind of thing I miss. Trying to organise trips like that on your own is really tough... I'm doing the three peak challenge this year. Going to be climbing 3 of The UK's highest mountains all within 24 hours. So quite intense stuff! My time in the scouts has definately had it's influence on me here... Mind you, I did some time in the army too so it's all relative...

 

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Ughhh, agreed on the second part. How's high adventure in England? My friends and I just did The Grand Portage at Northern Tier. 126 miles of canoeing finishing with a 8 mile hike over a few mountains with all your gear and canoes. That's 27 KG+ pound packs too.

I don't know what high adventure is, I left scouts nearly 10 years ago (woah), your trip sounds awesome though. That's the kind of thing I miss. Trying to organise trips like that on your own is really tough... I'm doing the three peak challenge this year. Going to be climbing 3 of The UK's highest mountains all within 24 hours. So quite intense stuff! My time in the scouts has definitely had it's influence on me here... Mind you, I did some time in the army too so it's all relative...

Good luck, I salute to your success.

Anyways, The BSA operates 3 high adventure camps. Philmont (Backpacking + Horseback riding), Northern Tier (Back Water canoeing), and Sea Base (Sailing, diving, island exploration). Each offers many different treks and routes your crew can take.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philmont

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Tier_National_High_Adventure_Bases

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Base