This past summer camp at CIMA was interesting to say the least. With injuries and illness that sent 3 Scouts home, the Troop had one Scout that shined brightly and who went above and beyond the call to duty. With 32 Scouts we started out with two SPL’s, but by Tuesday morning I made the decision to make the ASPL the SPL. Dillon, who typically skips MB classes, and causes mayhem in and around camp. But this camp something was different, he was showing amazing leadership, taking control while leading by example. He demanded respect not only for himself but for his assistance’s, adults and the troop in general.
When a Scout fell he would carry him. When a Scout was injured he administered first aid while he had another Scout find adults for help, and help younger Scouts with home sickness. I was amazed as I sat at camp and watched Dillon lead the Troop, using patrol method, teaching respect, correcting un-scout like behavior. Yes the light bulb came on. I have to say Dillon demonstrated the best leadership I have ever seen from an SPL at a summer camp. The other two SPL’s who became ASPL’s were relieved and supported their SPL when task were delegated to them while learning to become better leaders themselves from his example.
It’s Scouts like Dillon who make their Scoutmaster proud.
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