And I think it especially important that urban kids are exposed to the
camping experience at some point. However, the point is that since camping
can not be a high priority to urban kids, if for no other reason than the
logistics, something else needs to be there for them.
All in all, RR is not losing camping but gaining other disciplines. It is
not a case of substitution but enhancement.
--Allen
On Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:57:27 +0200, Stefan Fischer wrote:
> Hi Allen,
>
>
> > Look at it from this perspective: For the first time in US history,
more
> > people live in cities than not. Now imagine you're an 8 year old in
> Chicago.
> > You've never seen a cow (except in the media), carrying an axe is a
> > suspicious activity & flashlights are only for powerfailures. Camping
is
> not
> > terribly relevant to you.
> >
> > You're right tho, camping is tremendously valuable in ministering to
boys.
> I
> > love camping & probably would not be in RR w/o it, however the mandate
is
> to
> > reach, teach & keep boys for Christ not go camp. An urban alternative
is
> > desperately needed. Sure we could teach inner city kids about campcraft
> but
> > we wouldn't reach too many & those we did we wouldn't keep long. To be
> > effective, RR must be relevant. See what Cdr. Mariott is facing?
>
> But isn't camping an adventure especially for those who live in urban
areas?
>
> Allzeit bereit f�r Jesus,
> Fani
> Pioneer-Cmdr
> OP #78 M�tzingen/Germany
>
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