Coping with Anxiety
Many of our TAC units are preparing to leave on their summer camp adventure by attending either Camp Alpine in Kandersteg, Switzerland or Camp Avantura in Veli Joze, Croatia. For some of our scouts, it may be their first summer camp and they are more than a little nervous or anxious, not sure of what awaits them. The following article found in Aaron On Scouting, May 2, 2023, by Aaron Derr, can provide some insights into helping first time campers cope with their anxiety. More can be found here: https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2023/05/02/how-to-help-scouts-who-have-anxiety-about-attending-summer-camp/.
Youth Suicide Prevention
As a follow up to the article regarding “How to Help Scouts Who Have Anxiety About Attending Summer Camp, the following link to BSA Safety Moment regarding Youth Suicide Prevention is one not to be taken lightly. Adult leaders are encouraged to be aware of this potential issue for a Scout. For more information check out: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/youth-suicide-prevention/.
YiCS
Jeff Arter
