Internet Resources
Here are a few internet links that may assist you in developing your Voyageur program.
On-line Bookstores
On-line Search Engines
goodsearch.com (designate the Calvinist Cadet Corps as your charity)
Outdoor Gear (for biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, hunting, etc)
Voyageurs Resources
Library/Bookstore
The traditional resources for written information are, of course, the library (community and college) and local bookstores.
People
Human resources are always great. If you can find someone in your community or church who has expertise in your voyageurs interest area, and they are good at communicating their experiences, grab hold of that opportunity! Nothing builds enthusiasm like personal interaction. Ask your expert to provide demonstrations, tell stories, or involve the boys in a dramatic reenactment of his/her experiences. The more senses (hearing touching, smelling, etc) you involve in the teaching process, the better your boys will learn. The key to finding the right people to help you is to network. Let friends and family know what you are planning to do with your Voyageur group and tell them to ask their friends and family if they know of anyone who is involved in your group's study area.
Cadet Corps Materials
Take a look at our on-line catalog to see if there are materials that may be helpful. The booklets of the Guide Trails program are an especially good resource. For example, many voyageur groups will use the Woodsman Guide Trails booklet as foundational information for their program that focuses on backpacking.
The Internet
The Internet is an amazing world-wide resource. If you don't have a computer and internet connection at home, or feel inadequate in using this resource, spend some time at your local library or community college, where there are people who will help you get up to speed. Chances are, most of your boys use the Internet for their school work and can help you discover the best way to use search engines to find what you're looking for.
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