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The Methods Royal Rangers Uses to Reach its Objectives

Methods of Reaching Objectives
A. Activities: Boys must have activities. If we do not provide suitable outlets for their energies, they will find them elsewhere.

1. Camping is fascinating to the heart of a boy. It represents adventure, accomplishment, and fellowship. Boys dream of camping out, building fires, cooking meals, and hiking in the woods. To fully enjoy camping, however, boys must be taught skills in fire craft, cooking, first aid, sanitation, rope craft, compass usage, and nature study.
   
   
2. Games are important because through them boys can be taught citizenship, fair play, loyalty, and teamwork.
   
   
3. Trips can:
   (a) stimulate interest
   (b) provide a chance to do something different, and
   (c) teach object lessons by discussion of places visited.
   
   
4. Physical fitness
   (a) teaches the importance of a strong, healthy body;
   (b) teaches the harmful effects of bad habits on the body; and
   (c) teaches that cleanliness and health enhance our testimony.
   
   
5. First aid
   
   
6. Skits with a spiritual emphasis
   
   
7. Hobbies and crafts
   
   
8. Skill merits using various subjects and activities
   
   
9. Collections
   
   
10. Ceremonies at the outpost and on camping trips

B. Instruction in Christian Living

1. During Bible stories or devotions
   
   
2. Conduct:
   
   (a) personal conduct,
   (b) social conduct,
   (c) moral conduct
   
   
3. Responsibilities:
   
   (a) to God,
   (b) to the church,
   (c) to others,
   (d) to family,
   (e) to the community

C. Indoctrination

1. In God's Word
   
   
2. In Bible doctrine
   
   
3. In beliefs of the church

Meetings
A. Place Provided by the Outpost Council

B. Time

1. Determined by the commander and the Outpost Council
   
   
2. Coordinated with the church ministries

C. How Often

1. Weekly (less often would retard interest)
   
   
2. Consistent with other youth programs

D. Content of Meetings

1. Should be 1 to 1 1/2 hours
   
   
2. Should contain each phase of our objectives: activities, instruction, and indoctrination

Uniforms
A. Create pride in appearance

B. Create a sense of responsibility

C. Attract attention (Surveys have shown that more boys join youth groups because they are attracted by the uniforms than for any other reason.)

D. Give a sense of belonging

E. Encourage unity and loyalty

F. Give a feeling of socially equality

G. Assist in discipline (Boys are more orderly in uniform)

H. Create an atmosphere that aids in the promotion of the program.

Reprinted from the Royal Rangers Leaders Manual, available through our Online Store.