Program Delivery | Daniel Tucker

PROGRAM

DELIVERY

Leadership/Governance

Marketing/Communication

Delivering the Scouting Promise

Program means FUN! Delivering a quality program is paramount to the success of Scouting as it relates to membership growth, funding and member experiences. When a kid joins Scouting, we make a promise; a promise they will have fun, go on adventures, be in the outdoors, learn new skills, and make friends. Scouting provides the laboratory, families provide inquisitiveness. Together, we provide experiences that change lives.

I firmly believe all youth must have mind blowing outdoor experiences. My belief in this was honed during my 12 years as a camp manager followed by positions of responsibility overseeing program implementation.

Here are some successes and examples of innovative and creative Scouting programs involving volunteer committees and staff working on camp attendance, volunteer training, youth development, asset management and other program impact needs.

Orange County Council

Created a "Unit Restart Guidebook" to help commissioners and staff assist units with program delivery during COVID-19.

Created a Program Delivery COVID matrix that assisted volunteers at unit, district and council in decision making to address programs during the pandemic.

Implemented a program called Cub County to introduce new Cub Scouts to outdoor programs.

Reintroduced University of Scouting back into the Council program for unit leaders to broaden their understanding of Scouting and learn best practices.

Provided leadership to the annual Scout-O-Rama event that draws over 7,000 participants from the community and Scouting.

Partnered with Family Scouting Director to design Scouting 101, a program to introduce Scouts BSA age girls to outdoor skills and Scout rank advancement. We also hosted our first all girl Camporee.

Developed new tools to improve relationships with districts and units. Our Unit Planning Worksheet has helped bridge resources for units with council and district personnel.

Partnered with Council Commissioner and Vice Chair of District Operations to create a Commissioner Unit Assistance Plan to bring resources to struggling units. Authored a Unit Coach training and developed an online tool called Pathways to Success to help commissioners with new units..

New marketing materials helped increase attendance at Day Camp and Summer Camp by 35% in 2018 and increased again in 2019.

Collaborative with our Council Outdoor Adventure team to create new partnerships with organizations outside of Scouting to deliver new and innovative programs at our properties. Over 50,000 non BSA members use our property annually for programs in outdoor and marine education, recreation and leadership development.

The Orange County Council has four camp properties that provide unique programs designed for all children in Orange County reaching beyond Scouting. Programs like STEM, trade skills, leadership development, and sustainability have helped grow attendance at our camps. Last year, over 50,000 young people participated in our programs. This is a description of our programs that may serve as ideas we can implement in the council.

Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center

Provides programs designed to meet State of California outdoor education curriculum requirements. In addition programs like Wonder Sprouts (introduction to sustainable gardening for ages 4-6 years old), STEM Adventure weeks, and Leadership Development classes offer exceptional learning opportunities for kids.

Newport Sea Base

Provides maritime and oceanography programs for school aged children. Scouts can participate in Den and Patrol outings and 1st Year Scout camps. The Sea base has developed a world class rowing team.

Oso Lake

Scout Camp

Provides weekend camping using a volunteer campmaster corp. Programs like Tiger Cub Safari, Partner and Pal, and Webelos Great Outdoors rotate 3 times a year. This property is fully staffed by volunteers.

Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley

Traditional Scout camp. Unique Merit Badge program areas include Dirty Jobs, Eagle University, and Tech Center.

Property Management

Having state of the art camping and administrative facilities are paramount to delivering a quality program. Be effectively managing donor interests and capital fund stewardship, young people are given “mountain top” adventures, provided opportunities to grow, learn, lead, and create memories that last a lifetime. Camp legacies of future donors, adult leaders, work-party volunteers, and camp staff members are built from happy campers. Here are some examples of the projects I have worked with staff and volunteers on at the direction of the executive board.