Boy Scouts of America Continued Training – Small Group Dynamics
Katie Bruton
kab5375@truman.edu
My project was completed at Philmont Scout Ranch, run by the Boy Scouts of America, in Northeastern New Mexico. The purpose of my project was to help the audience of backpacking guides and camp staff be better able to work with their crews to help them develop their group dynamics. The results will show in future crews’ evaluations of their experiences with the staff members, in the staff members’ personal evaluations of their experiences with the crews, and the staff members’ bosses’ observations and evaluations.
Understanding group dynamics is an integral part of staff members’ abilities to help crews have successful and impactful backpacking treks at Philmont.
Status: Completed and/or Self-Sustaining
Level of Outreach: Community, Local, and Global
Keywords: Backpacking, Boy Scouts, Camping, Communication, and Small Group