Difference between revisions of "Trackers Code"
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=== Trackers Purpose === | === Trackers Purpose === | ||
While learning challenging skills at Trackers, it’s important that kids understand why such competencies are useful. Almost everything at Trackers is fun, yet developing the timeless, Jedi-like abilities of a Tracker also requires perseverance and grit. The Game of Tracking is about saving the Earth. No big deal. Having a higher purpose helps kids to tap into deeper wells of resilience. All our programs start with an agreement to follow the Trackers Purpose while at camp: | While learning challenging skills at Trackers, it’s important that kids understand why such competencies are useful. Almost everything at Trackers is fun, yet developing the timeless, Jedi-like abilities of a Tracker also requires perseverance and grit. The Game of Tracking is about saving the Earth. No big deal. Having a higher purpose helps kids to tap into deeper wells of resilience. All our programs start with an agreement to follow the Trackers Purpose while at camp: | ||
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| − | + | Care for Family and Community whatever form it takes.<br> | |
| − | + | Care for the More Than Human World to include every aspect of nature.<br> | |
| − | + | Care for Many Generations Beyond Us for those who come before and after. | |
| − | + | </blockquote> | |
Kids crave responsibility and want to mirror the care we give them as guides, parents, and guardians. Our society, however, does not always support their full potential for contribution. The Trackers Purpose maps out how youth can make a difference in small yet powerful ways! | Kids crave responsibility and want to mirror the care we give them as guides, parents, and guardians. Our society, however, does not always support their full potential for contribution. The Trackers Purpose maps out how youth can make a difference in small yet powerful ways! | ||
=== Trackers Compass === | === Trackers Compass === | ||
If the Purpose is a map for the Game of Tracking, we find our way with the Compass. It guides the Tracker by four points of awareness: | If the Purpose is a map for the Game of Tracking, we find our way with the Compass. It guides the Tracker by four points of awareness: | ||
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| − | + | '''Pay Attention''' to the world and its subtle clues and puzzles.<br> | |
| − | + | '''Be Truly Helpful''' to find even deeper connections to care for others.<br> | |
| − | + | '''Respect the Flow''' to adapt to how everything moves in nature.<br> | |
| − | + | '''Remember Our Story''' to share your adventures with your family. | |
| − | + | </blockquote> | |
=== Trackers Action Call === | === Trackers Action Call === | ||
Finally, while a Tracker navigates with the Compass, they need an Action Call to begin their heroic journey. The Action Call are four character traits vital for playing the Game of Tracking: | Finally, while a Tracker navigates with the Compass, they need an Action Call to begin their heroic journey. The Action Call are four character traits vital for playing the Game of Tracking: | ||
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| − | + | '''Be Ready''' by training in essential outdoor skills.<br> | |
| − | + | '''Be a Caretaker''' by caring for other people, creatures, and places.<br> | |
| − | + | '''Be Gritty''' by staying strong for your higher purpose and calling.<br> | |
| − | + | '''Be a Team''' by finding friends and working together for the greater good. | |
| + | </blockquote> | ||
Revision as of 10:32, 30 May 2021
Trackers Code
The heart of our Teams is the Trackers Code—a set of values leading to deeper benefits for your child, family, and the more than human world. The Trackers Code is made up of the Purpose, Compass, and Call.
Trackers Purpose
While learning challenging skills at Trackers, it’s important that kids understand why such competencies are useful. Almost everything at Trackers is fun, yet developing the timeless, Jedi-like abilities of a Tracker also requires perseverance and grit. The Game of Tracking is about saving the Earth. No big deal. Having a higher purpose helps kids to tap into deeper wells of resilience. All our programs start with an agreement to follow the Trackers Purpose while at camp:
Care for Family and Community whatever form it takes.
Care for the More Than Human World to include every aspect of nature.
Care for Many Generations Beyond Us for those who come before and after.
Kids crave responsibility and want to mirror the care we give them as guides, parents, and guardians. Our society, however, does not always support their full potential for contribution. The Trackers Purpose maps out how youth can make a difference in small yet powerful ways!
Trackers Compass
If the Purpose is a map for the Game of Tracking, we find our way with the Compass. It guides the Tracker by four points of awareness:
Pay Attention to the world and its subtle clues and puzzles.
Be Truly Helpful to find even deeper connections to care for others.
Respect the Flow to adapt to how everything moves in nature.
Remember Our Story to share your adventures with your family.
Trackers Action Call
Finally, while a Tracker navigates with the Compass, they need an Action Call to begin their heroic journey. The Action Call are four character traits vital for playing the Game of Tracking:
Be Ready by training in essential outdoor skills.
Be a Caretaker by caring for other people, creatures, and places.
Be Gritty by staying strong for your higher purpose and calling.
Be a Team by finding friends and working together for the greater good.