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Housatonic Council Scout Reservation Staff Neckerchief

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Housatonic Council Scout Reservation Staff Neckerchief; For Scouts and Scouters that attended this camp for their summer camp experience or Council Outdoor experience programs

The neckerchief is part of the Scouting uniform. It is usually worn over the collar. However, some Scouts choose to roll their collar under their shirt.

Units are encouraged to pick one style for the entire group.

The Boy Scout neckerchief has multiple uses:

Identification: The neckerchief is a primary way to identify someone as a Scout.

First aid: hen unrolled, the neckerchief can be used as a triangular bandage, sling, tourniquet, or to stop hemorrhaging. It can also be used to splint a broken arm or for a head injury.

Sun protection: The neckerchief protects a Scout’s neck from sunburn.

Emergency rope: The neckerchief can be used as an emergency rope when tied together.

Symbolism: The neckerchief has symbolic uses, and each Scout group often has its own unique design and colors.

The neckerchief is part of the Scouting uniform. They are usually worn over the collar. However, some Scouts choose to roll their collar under their shirt. Units are encouraged to pick one style for the entire group.

Generally it is a ceremonial item, the neckerchief is a practical wilderness item in scouting tradition.

Outdoor adventure is the promise made to Scouts and Scouters when they join Scouting. Scouts and Scouters yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest.

Cub Scouting offers overnight camping opportunities for Cub Scouts through long-term camps, Webelos den overnight campouts, council-organized short-term or family camps, and pack overnighters.

A short-term camp is any council-organized overnight camping program, whether one-time or continuing that is one, two or three nights in length. The council or its agents provide the staffing and may provide program and food services, and includes camps conducted off council properties. National training courses are subject to the short-term camp requirements, regardless of format or duration.

BSA Camps

Organized camping is a creative, educational experience in cooperative groups living in the outdoors. It uses the natural surroundings to contribute significantly to physical, mental, spiritual, and social growth.

  • Camping contributes to good health.
  • Camping helps campers develop self-reliance and resourcefulness.
  • Camping enhances spiritual growth.
  • Camping contributes to social development.
  • Camping is an experience in citizenship training.
  • Camping contributes to social development.
  • Camping is an experience in citizenship training.

Also for more information about and about the opportunities for youth and Adults in the National Council go to; Scouting USA/

For more on the Aims and Methods of Scouting go to: https://Aims and Methods of Scouting

Likewise, for more information Scouting memorabilia go to http://www.scouttrader.org/collecting/

Scouts check out the Collections Merit badge at https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/collections-merit-badge.asp

Likewise, learn more about Boy Scout history at https://boyscouttrail.com/boyscouts/meritbadges/scouting-heritage-merit-badge.asp

Also, see more Camp patches at https://www.tradingeagles.com/product-category/5-camp-memorabilia