ANNUAL FEES

Because, like all other Traditional Scouting Associations, the AAB-P is 100% volunteer operated, and has been serving eastern Canada since about 1973,  we are therefore able to keep our fees down to what is basically only the cost of the insurance, plus a modest administration fee, for a total of only $35 per year.    


So that means all the skills and challenges of Scouting AS IT USED TO BE, are available for very much less !   We are available to answer any and all inquiries at 


aabp.seafarers@gmail.com

The Patrol System

The Patrol System was based on B-P's military career, where the Sergents. taught the Corporals. and the Corporals. taught the Privates.

   "In (Traditional) Scouting, The Patrol System is the method by which a Scout Troop is organized, and through  which training is given.  It takes advantage of the natural desire of boys to work in gangs and directs their efforts to good effect.
   The main object of the Patrol System is to give real responsibilities to as many boys as possible.   It provides for the boys to run their own affairs, and for each to work for the good of his Patrol rather than just himself.  In this way it develops character, self-reliance and leadership ability.
   It is democratic in principle and practice.  Each boy works for his Patrol, but each Patrol has responsibilities to the Troop, and the Troop to the Group, the Group to the Scouting Movement.
  The Scout Patrol is the character training school for the individual.  It is the original and most important unit in the Movement".     (Troop Scouters Handbook - pre 1968 )

What are AAB-P Seafarers ?

They are members of an association that is dedicated to following the programs as they were originally designed and intended by the founder of the Scouting Movement, Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell. Originally started in 1908, the need for a Seamanship program was soon recognised and Sea Scouting was started in 1910. The AAB-P Seafarers therefore follow the traditional Seamanship and Woodcraft programs as they were in effect in Canada prior to 1968, with certain aspects being updated to keep pace with the times.

The AAB-P Seafarers believe that any organization worth belonging to should be difficult to join, but easy to leave. Therefore membership is not entrusted until the applicant can demonstrate certain accomplishments. Having done so, he is then welcomed into membership as a “Tenderfoot”.

You've got to be curious ! So drop us a line, or a phone call, and we'll be pleased to outline the many differences. (such as our Fees ! )

Tenderfoot Requirements are:

1. Know the Scout Law and the Scout Promise and their meaning, and know the story of Baden-Powell and the history of the Scouting Movement.
   What is the Scout Law ? As found in B-P's book Scouting for Boys, the Scout Law is in ten parts:
   1. A Scout's Honour is to be trusted.
   2. A Scout is Loyal.
   3. A Scout's Duty is to useful and to help others.
   4. A Scout is a friend to all, and a Brother to every other Scout.
   5. A Scout is Courteous.
   6. A Scout is a friend to Animals.
   7. A Scout Obeys the orders of his Parents, Patrol Leader and Scout Master, without question.
   8. A Scout Smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
   9. A Scout is Thrifty.
   10. A Scout is Clean in thought, word, and deed.
   
   
2. Make a Staff, Boat Hook, or a Camp Gadget.
3. Demontrate the Seafarers Sign, Salute, and Handshake as explained in Camp Fire Yarn #3 in “Scouting for Boys”.
4. Describe the history and the composition of Canadian Colours. Demonstrate how to Make, Fly, Lower and Fold the Colours. Explain where on a vessel (power or sailing) the Colours (National and Provincial) are worn.
5. Make, and know the meaning of Woodcraft Signs as given in Camp Fire Yarn #4 in “Scouting for Boys”.
6. Demonstrate with line and rope how to tie a (1) Reef Knot, (2) Sheet Bend, (3) Clove Hitch, (4) Round turn and two half hitches, (5) Bowline, (6) Anchor Bowline, (7) Locking Bowline, and explain their uses.
7. Whip the end of a natural fibre line, using both a Common Whipping, and a Sailmaker's Whipping, and properly fuse the end of a plastic or nylon line.
8. Know how to fasten a Life Jacket or PFD on yourself.
9. Be able to throw a lifeline 18M. with reasonable accuracy. (That is, within easy reach of a person in the water, who may or may not be able to swim.)
10. Take place in a Boats Crew or Ship's Company outdoor Scouting activity, such as a day hike, day cruise, Good Turn or Service Project, etc.
11. Be Invested into the Seafarer Troop.

AABP comes to BC

We are very pleased to announce that the Baden-Powell Adventurers Association is coming to BC in 2011.

AABP offers a traditional Scouting program that is designed to challenge our youth. 

In the Shuswap area of BC we will be offering the Seafarers program.  This program is built around the traditions of the sea, and teaches sailing, canoeing, and boat handling, as well as the traditional Scouting outdoor subjects such as camping, hiking and other outdoor skills.

Other groups will be opening across BC over the summer of 2011.

Our Scouting year runs from January 15th to December 15th, and includes a full summer schedule of camps and sailing trips.

AABP offers the following programs:

• Otters ages 7 to 9
• Timber Wolves ages 9 to 12
• Explorers ages 12 to 17
• Wayfarers ages 17 and up

AABP in BC can be contacted at aabp.seafarers@gmail.com