Has anyone ever heard of a Scouts’ Own? I had not until recently. Since one of my Woodbadge tickets is planning and carrying out a spiritual ceremony at a campout, I began to consider how I should approach this issue at the Fall Camporee a couple of weeks ago. A fellow Scouter said, “Oh, you want to do a Scouts’ Own.” “A what,” I asked? Well, you’re probably entertaining the same question. I encourage every scout(er) to click on the following link to understand more about this important component of the spiritual/religious aspect of Scouting: Scout’s Own service description
Chaplain’s Aides should pay particular attention since you are the boys who will be called upon at the Camporee to lead the ceremony – along with – Yours Truly, Peter C. Jennings District Chair
