[RR] New program - Adventure Rangers

[Commander Pier]

Well, now that I know I haven't been voted out of the outpost, here's a question:   I have the Adventure Rangers grades 6-8.  In using the new material, I don't know that it is all that exciting for the boys.  I started with lesson 1, which includes the bible merit as I recall.  There was an inordinate amount of reading - by me to the boys.  They were to follow along in their books.  I am not a dull reader - I change tone and inflection to spice it up a bit; however, the boys were not at all interested.   Also, I started the church merit.  In going over the material in the leader's merit book, I was struck by how simplistic it seemed - cut out cards, put in a bag, draw them out and discuss, etc.   Am I on Mars or is this material really, I hate to say dumbed down, but it seems it is not challenging to the boys.   What am I missing?  Boys in grades 6 - 8 need to be kept busy - not to sit and be read to.  I thought we were selling "Action and Adventure?"   Levi