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fred.meijering

fred.meijering
Member since : Oct-20-2008 (New)
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Recently the Innovation and Strategy Group conducted a survey to determine the level of interest in various high adventure activities. The survey was nationwide in scope and the respondents were 50.3% male and 49.7% female. Those responding to the survey were between the ages of 7 and 19 and lived, in almost equal parts, in each of the regions of the country. The question before them was what activities do you like or would you like to participate in?

Four of the top choices by youth on this survey are currently on the list of unauthorized activities in the, “Guide to Safe Scouting”. Each of these four choices is being vetted independently on the Innovation Engine to see what you think about each idea separately.

This idea is to explore the possibility of Jet Skiing as a sanctioned activity. If accepted, would this idea help attract and retain youth in the program?
Moderator Comments
8/21/09

Merril Davis, Innovation Coordinator

The possibilty of including Jet Skis (Personal Watercraft) as a sanctioned activity has been reviewed by a cross functional team including; Council Solutions, Outdoor Program, Risk Management, Health & Safety and Innovation. The team has agreed to pilot Personal Watercraft on a limited basis to fully assess the potential risk and benefits of adding this activity as a BSA program. The Blue Ridge Mountains Council in Roanoke, VA were granted approval to pilot a Personal Watercraft program during the summer of 2009. Results are currently being assessed. Additionally, councils across the country are currently in the process of developing and submitting detailed proposals to the National Council for the opportunity to pilot this activity during the summer of 2010. Please direct further questions to Merril Davis of the Innovation Team.
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Recently the Innovation and Strategy Group conducted a survey to determine the level of interest in various high adventure activities. The survey was nationwide in scope and the respondents were 50.3% male and 49.7% female. Those responding to the survey were between the ages of 7 and 19 and lived, in almost equal parts, in each of the regions of the country. The question before them was what activities do you like or would you like to participate in?

Four of the top choices by youth on this survey are currently on the list of unauthorized activities in the, “Guide to Safe Scouting”. Each of these four choices is being vetted independently on the Innovation Engine to see what you think about each idea separately.

This idea is to explore the possibility of Paintball as a sanctioned activity. If accepted, would this idea help attract and retain youth in the program?
Moderator Comments
8/26/09

From: Merril Davis, Innovation Coordinator

Based on the initial assessment of this activity; including the potential and frequency for injury, the BSA will not pursue Paintball at this time. The suggestion of potentially including Paintball as a sanctioned Scouting activity has been reviewed by a cross functional team including; Council Solutions, Outdoor Program, Risk Management, Health & Safety and Innovation. Please direct further questions to Merril Davis of the Innovation Team.
Recently the Innovation and Strategy Group conducted a survey to determine the level of interest in various high adventure activities. The survey was nationwide in scope and the respondents were 50.3% male and 49.7% female. Those responding to the survey were between the ages of 7 and 19 and lived, in almost equal parts, in each of the regions of the country. The question before them was what activities do you like or would you like to participate in?

Four of the top choices by youth on this survey are currently on the list of unauthorized activities in the, “Guide to Safe Scouting”. Each of these four choices is being vetted independently on the Innovation Engine to see what you think about each idea separately.

This idea is to explore the possibility of All-Terrain Vehicles as a sanctioned activity. If accepted, would this idea help attract and retain youth in the program?
Moderator Comments
8/21/09

Merril Davis

The possibilty of including All Terrain Vehicles (4-Wheelers) as a sanctioned activity has been reviewed by a cross functional team including; Council Solutions, Outdoor Program, Risk Management, Health & Safety and Innovation. The team has agreed to pilot 4-Wheelers on a limited bases to fully assess the potential risk and benefits of addiiton this activity as a BSA program. Therefore, councils across the country are currently in the process of developing and submitting detailed proposals to the National Council for the opportunity to pilot this activity during the summer of 2010. Please direct further questions to Merril Davis of the Innovation Team.
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Recently the Innovation and Strategy Group conducted a survey to determine the level of interest in various high adventure activities. The survey was nationwide in scope and the respondents were 50.3% male and 49.7% female. Those responding to the survey were between the ages of 7 and 19 and lived, in almost equal parts, in each of the regions of the country. The question before them was what activities do you like or would you like to participate in?

Four of the top choices by youth on this survey are currently on the list of unauthorized activities in the, “Guide to Safe Scouting”. Each of these four choices is being vetted independently on the Innovation Engine to see what you think about each idea separately.

This idea is to explore the possibility of Laser Tag as a sanctioned activity. If accepted, would this idea help attract and retain youth in the program?
Moderator Comments
8/21/09

Merril Davis, Innovation Coordinator

Based on the initial assessment of this activity; including the potential and frequency for injury, the BSA will not pursue Laser Tag at this time. The suggestion of potentially including Laser Tag as a sanctioned Scouting activity has been reviewed by a cross functional team including; Council Solutions, Outdoor Program, Risk Management, Health & Safety and Innovation. Please direct further questions to Merril Davis of the Innovation Team.
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