Scouting Alternative for Members of Minority Faiths

Posted on 31-Aug-2006 at 17:36

I saw a blurb about a scouting alternative called Spiral Scouts in a natural living publication recently and had to go check it out.  Their focus is on providing wilderness skills and other Earth-focused knowledge for Pagans and members of other "minority faiths".  Their website also states that the program can be adapted easily to become a secular program for those who aren't looking for something faith-based at all.

Seemed like an interesting option for those who don't feel that Campfire, Boy Scouts, or Girl Scouts meet their needs.  I was encouraged to see that since larger groups require both a male and a female leader, full background checks are required.  For those based in rural areas, like many homesteaders are, a "hearth" (their smallest group size) can be as small as a single child's family.  For those of you who don't have a good fit with the other scouting organizations, this might be worth looking into.  Remember to do your due diligence with any organization along these lines, both into the financial and time requirements and any standards for leaders and the kids themselves.