Scouting Unlimited, Scouting for Special Needs

Scouting Unlimited was created to promote the ideas of Scouting among students with special needs. The activities of Scouting Unlimited can be integrated into the current learning environment, with these few additional requirements for the school:

• Conduct the Scouting Unlimited Program according to its own policies and guidelines as well as those of the Boy Scouts of America.
• Include Scouting as part of its overall program for spcial-needs students (charts that integrate activities and curriculum are provided).
• Provide administration level support and approval of the program
• Provide adequate facilities for the Scouting unit(s) to meet on a regular schedule, with time and place reserved (possibly in the classroom,gym, etc.).
• Encourage the unit to participate in outdoor experiences, which are vital elements of Scouting.
• Provide funding. The yearly cost is $10 per youth, which includes materials, teachers' guides, council activities, and other neccessary materials. (Graduation medallions, fall & spring adventure camps)
• According to Jefferson County Public School District requirements, units must provide accident insurance for student participants.

In-School Scouting: the Heart of Our Program

In school scouting provides the following:

• A modified version of the Scouting Program for boys and girls with disabilities
• A program enhancing the school curriculum and providing the teacher with valuable teaching tools
• A program that matches Scouting achievements with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives
• Participation in Scouting activities developed for Scouting Unlimited for youth members
• A program coordinated by a volunteer committee with the support of a Scouting professional
• Significant financial support provided by WHAS Crusade for Children, Wal-Mart and Metro United Way.

For additional information or to register your class as a unit contact: Ruthe Holmberg at ruthe.holmberg@scouting.org or (502) 361-2624

What is Adventure Camp?

Adventure Camp provides special-needs boys and girls the opportunity to participate in traditional Scouting activities such as archery, crafts, fishing and nature events.

In-School Scouting troops are invited to attend Adventure Camps each year in October and May. Reimbursement for transportation is available for both camps after meeting requirements.

Students and adult volunteers enjoy the fun during the Scouting Unlimited Adventure Camp.

Adventure Camp is an exciting experience for special-needs students. It provides students the opportunity to participate in activities that might not be available to them. For youths to participate, they must be registered in a Scouting Unlimited unit.

2010 Adventure Camp Dates
May 10th-14th 
Camp Crooked Creek, Shepherdsville, KY
September 20th-24th
Camp Crooked Creek, Shepherdsville, KY