Rover Crew
"SERVICE"
Rovers are the senior branch of OSG scouting, so adults may participate. As Robert Baden-Powell originally intended, there is no upper age limit, so anyone 18+ may join. All OSG section leaders are required to be registered as Rovers, but not all Rovers are leaders.
Rovers are organized into self-governing Crews as part of the overall scout group. We have one combined Rover Crew for all adult scouts in Brooklyn. Activities include but not limited to: Knife and Fire safety, Knots, First Aid, Nature Identification, Orienteering and Hiking.
The Rovers meet once a month for regular meetings and aim for 2-3 outings per month. The Rovering program is based upon two key works by B-P: Scouting for Boys and Rovering to Success.
Rover uniform
Hat: Khaki/olive/brown campaign style, flat-brim, four-dent hat with leather band on the crown. A green beret is also permitted with appropriate metal pin or patch on front.
Shirt: Safari/Bush-style long-sleeve button up shirt, dark green (forest or spruce) with two front pockets (flap w/ buttons) and shoulder epaulets
Pants: Either long-style cargo pants, shorts or convertible pants in dark blue, khaki, green or gray
Belt: Khaki, brown, or dark blue webbing belt.
Necker: Neckerchief of the group’s color(Black), worn with a ring or slide (“woggle”) at the throat.
Socks: dark blue, khaki, green, or gray. Garter tabs are red (once knighted)
Shoes: brown or black hiking boots
