Trackers Code
The Trackers Code is the heart of our Teams. All Trackers agree to follow the code when attending a program. The Trackers Code is simply a “practice code”. It’s where youth learn that having a greater goal in life leads to deeper perseverance and strength. Youth crave responsibility and want to mirror the care we give them as Guides, Guardians, and Elders.
The Code is made up of the Mission, Purpose, Code, and Action Call.
Mission
The Trackers mission is simple. Its meant to let youth knew we care about their future and the future of world we live. We’re here to:
Protect the Village in any way you can. Restore the Earth to heal the world.
Purpose
The Purpose is a map to the world we’re saving. Letting youth know we rely on them taps into deeper wells of resilience and grit. A Tracker cares for four layers:
Care for Family 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.
Care for the Silent & Invisible A Tracker values and provides for that which is quiet.
The Relic associated with the Purpose is the Hearthstone. Read more about the Purpose.
Code
If the Purpose is a map for the Game of Tracking, we find our way with the Code. It guides the Tracker in four points of awareness:
Pay Attention to the world and its wonderful puzzles by tracking.
Be Truly Helpful to become a true caretaker for everyone.
Respect to adapt to the true nature of the wilderness.
Your doing it Wrong, Do it Better to always improve.
The Relic associated with the Code is the Stick. Read more about the Code.
Action Call
While a Tracker navigates with the Compass, they need an Action Call to start them on this journey. The Action Call are four essential character traits:
Be Ready by training in essential outdoor skills.
Be a Caretaker by caring for other people, creatures, and many generations.
Be Gritty by staying strong and persevering whenever challenges arise.
Be a Team by working together with friends for the greater good.
Trackers Tip You can also say, Be a Ready Caretaker. Be a Gritty Team.
The Relic associated with the Purpose is the Kit. Read more about the Action Call.
Agreements: World Saving
By attending Trackers, youth, Guides, and Guardians all agree to follow the Trackers Code. While Tracking may just be a game at our camp, we hope it supports families to deepen their connection and care for each other and the greater world around them. The Trackers Code is our tiny version of helping to save the world!