Our Philosophy |
The Importance of Mixed Age Play
“Children thrive when they have multi age playmates. . . age mixed play teaches children how to play in a way that playing with children of their own age does not. Younger children can learn more from older friends than they would by just mixing with their peers. Most of our learning comes from observing others. Older children teach younger ones more sophisticated behavior and are role models and they can offer more emotional support to younger children too. And the older children learn how to teach, how to nurture, how to be leaders. Looking back over their childhood, many adults feel their happiest times was when there were children of all ages who they could make up games with, run around with and had plenty of space to do it in . . .. And this included having trusted adults there, in the background, to go to if necessary, providing meal and enough boundaries to make them feel safe. I worry that with too many structured after school activities, children may not be getting enough time in mixed age groups to organize their own play. Most children probably need more time outside, with other children and less time inside, being organized or in front of screens.”
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, 2019
- Philippa Perry
“Children thrive when they have multi age playmates. . . age mixed play teaches children how to play in a way that playing with children of their own age does not. Younger children can learn more from older friends than they would by just mixing with their peers. Most of our learning comes from observing others. Older children teach younger ones more sophisticated behavior and are role models and they can offer more emotional support to younger children too. And the older children learn how to teach, how to nurture, how to be leaders. Looking back over their childhood, many adults feel their happiest times was when there were children of all ages who they could make up games with, run around with and had plenty of space to do it in . . .. And this included having trusted adults there, in the background, to go to if necessary, providing meal and enough boundaries to make them feel safe. I worry that with too many structured after school activities, children may not be getting enough time in mixed age groups to organize their own play. Most children probably need more time outside, with other children and less time inside, being organized or in front of screens.”
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, 2019
- Philippa Perry
A Scout Led Troop.
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Iconic Experiences.
Northern Tier Summer 2020 |
Advantages of the Smaller Troop
Every troop size has advantages. Here are the advantages of a smaller troop:
- More 'space' for each scout.
- Need attention? We got that! Have an idea? Be heard!
- Plentiful leadership opportunities.
- Find the leadership that suits you
- Easier to get campsites, arrange trips, and make diverse trips.
- Downhill mountain biking anyone?
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Scouting for All.
And All Means All. |
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A Safe Place to Play, Grow & Lead. |