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 The Timberwolf Program follows a pattern of investiture followed by earning two stars for demonstrating general scout skills. Generally they are able to earn the first star within the first 3 - 12 months. Over the next 6 - 18 months, the scout works on earning their second star, then they can focus on the twenty Special Proficiency badges available. They are also able to earn a Whittler's Card by demonstrating knife skills and safety. The Timberwolf Program follows a pattern of investiture followed by earning two stars for demonstrating general scout skills. Generally they are able to earn the first star within the first 3 - 12 months. Over the next 6 - 18 months, the scout works on earning their second star, then they can focus on the twenty Special Proficiency badges available. They are also able to earn a Whittler's Card by demonstrating knife skills and safety.
  
-Scouts are not able to display any Special Proficiency badges until they have earned their first star, at which point they can display two. Once they have earned their second star they are able to display as many as they like. This is to encourage the development of important scout skills that they will take with them into the Pathfinder Program.+Because of the need for sixes/packs to form strong bonds, it can be helpful to limit the influx of scouts into the Timberwolf Pack. Having 1 - 2 times per year that scouts may join the pack, whether that is through swimming up from the Otters or joining as a new scout, may help build pack identity. That said, if a scout is really motivated to join and catch up to the rest of the pack, you may want to make an exception. Figure out what works for your group.
  
-The Special Proficiency Badges are divided into five categories: Character, Physical Health, Handicraft, Outdoor Living, and Service for Others. In order for Timberwolves to earn the Silver Leaping Wolf badge, they must hold two stars, complete the First Aid badge, one additional Service for Others badge (Guide, House Orderly, or Conservationist), and three additional Special Proficiency Badges. They must also have camped for at least 10 nights as a Timberwolf and participated in 8 day hikes and 4 night hikes.+Once you have invested your new scouts, it is a good idea to spend the first few months of each scouting year reviewing the first star requirements. This allows new scouts to learn those skills, and gives more experienced scouts the opportunity to review, practice, and teach them (one of the requirements for the second star is re-demonstrating the first star skills). During this time, you can also have the kids start to form their pack/six identity through team building exercises, building lairs, and having them work together on projects. You can also intermix some proficiency badge work in so that more experienced scouts can be working on new skills alongside the newer scouts.
  
-If a scout has earned the Silver Leaping Wolf, they may complete their Pathfinder tenderfoot requirements prior to leaping up and may wear the Gold Leaping Wolf on their Pathfinder Uniform.+Giving the families a rundown of what will be covered at each meeting allows kids to catch up at home if they miss an activity at a scout meeting. By covering 1 - 2 first star skills at each meeting, you should be able to get regular attendees their first star after 3 - 4 months. From there, you can start working on second star skills, knife skills, and individual proficiency badges. 
 ===== Accessible and Neurodiverse Scouting ===== ===== Accessible and Neurodiverse Scouting =====
  
 Part of our mission in OSG is to create “Scouting for Everybody.” In this quest, we not only scout with people of all races, religions, backgrounds, genders, and orientations, but also with scouts who are neurodiverse and experience a variety of physical and learning challenges. Part of our mission in OSG is to create “Scouting for Everybody.” In this quest, we not only scout with people of all races, religions, backgrounds, genders, and orientations, but also with scouts who are neurodiverse and experience a variety of physical and learning challenges.
  
-While some of those differences make no difference to the scout leader or the program, as leaders, we may need extra skills to create an inclusive scouting program for youth who are atypical. You will find a lot of resources on Guides4Guides to help with accommodations, and on the [[sections:otters:badges|badge page]] we have listed some ways you can adapt badge requirements for scouts as needed.+While some of those differences make no difference to the scout leader or the program, as leaders, we may need extra skills to create an inclusive scouting program for youth who are atypical. You will find a lot of resources on Guides4Guides to help with accommodations, and on the [[sections:timberwolves:badges|badge page]] we have listed some ways you can adapt badge requirements for scouts as needed.
  
 [[https://www.guides4guides.org/index.php/resources/special-needs-and-neurodiverse-scouting/|Resources for Accessible Scouting]] [[https://www.guides4guides.org/index.php/resources/special-needs-and-neurodiverse-scouting/|Resources for Accessible Scouting]]

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