The Explorer
Ages 2-3
#64 Climbing
Role Model: Alex Honnold
Resource: "11-Year-Old Girl Shatters Climbing Records" (YouTube)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Climbs playground structures and small boulders
2
Developing
Climbs a small, sloped rock wall or bouldering gym wall
3
Mastery
Top-ropes a simple route with encouragement
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#69 Running & Agility
Role Model: Usain Bolt
Resource: Kids' agility ladder drill videos (YouTube)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Runs confidently without falling frequently
2
Developing
Navigates obstacle courses with jumping and ducking
3
Mastery
Completes timed agility courses with coordination
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#70 Ball Skills (General)
Role Model: Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Resource: "Learn to Kick a Soccer Ball" (YouTube)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Catches a large, soft ball with two hands
2
Developing
Throws a ball overhand with reasonable accuracy
3
Mastery
Kicks a ball with control toward a target
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#71 Baseball Skills
Role Model: Derek Jeter and Jackie Robinson
Resource: "Little League" coaching guides / "The Art of Fielding" by Chad Harbach
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Catches a soft baseball with a glove and throws underhand
2
Developing
Throws overhand with proper form and catches fly balls
3
Mastery
Hits a pitched ball off a tee and fields ground balls
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#72 Basketball Skills
Role Model: Michael Jordan
Resource: "Basketball for Beginners" / NBA Jr. programs
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Dribbles a basketball while standing still
2
Developing
Dribbles while walking and makes chest passes
3
Mastery
Shoots at a lowered hoop with proper form
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#73 Nature Exploration
Role Model: Jane Goodall
Resource: "Jane" (Documentary)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Identifies 5+ common local plants and animals
2
Developing
Collects and categorizes natural objects
3
Mastery
Creates a nature journal with drawings and observations
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The Maker
Ages 6-8
#180 Hiking & Navigation
Role Model: Bear Grylls
Resource: "Bear Grylls Survival Skills Handbook"
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Hikes 5+ miles with daypack
2
Developing
Reads topographic map
3
Mastery
Uses compass and map to navigate off-trail
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#181 Rock Climbing
Role Model: Alex Honnold (started at 11)
Resource: "Alex Honnold: My Extreme Childhood" (YouTube)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Ties figure-eight knot, belays with supervision
2
Developing
Lead climbs an easy sport route
3
Mastery
Cleans an anchor and rappels safely
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#182 Wilderness Survival
Role Model: Les Stroud (Survivorman)
Resource: "Survivorman" (TV series) / "Bushcraft 101"
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Builds a simple debris shelter
2
Developing
Starts a fire with a ferro rod
3
Mastery
Purifies water using a filter
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#183 Camping
Role Model: Theodore Roosevelt
Resource: "NOLS Cookery" (Book)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Packs own backpack for overnight camping
2
Developing
Sets up and takes down a tent
3
Mastery
Plans and cooks a meal on a camp stove
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#390 Climbing Basics
Role Model: Alex Honnold
Resource: "Climbing: Training for Peak Performance" by Clyde Soles
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Learns basic climbing holds and movements on a bouldering wall
2
Developing
Climbs beginner routes with proper technique and safety awareness
3
Mastery
Completes intermediate climbing routes with confidence and proper belaying knowledge
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#391 Skateboarding Basics
Role Model: Tony Hawk
Resource: "Skateboarding: New Levels" by Doug Werner
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Balances on board and pushes forward
2
Developing
Turns, stops safely, and rides with confidence
3
Mastery
Performs basic tricks like ollies and kickturns
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#392 Rollerblading Basics
Role Model: Chris Haffey
Resource: "Inline Skating" by Mark Powell
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Stands and moves forward on inline skates
2
Developing
Skates with control, turns, and stops safely
3
Mastery
Skates confidently on various surfaces with advanced stopping techniques
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The Innovator
Ages 9-12
#253 Multi-Day Backpacking
Role Model: John Muir
Resource: "NOLS Wilderness Guide" (Book)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Plans a multi-day backpacking trip
2
Developing
Learns basic snow travel skills
3
Mastery
Leads a small group on a multi-day route
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#254 Trad Climbing
Role Model: Tommy Caldwell
Resource: "The Push" (Book) / "The Trad Climber's Bible"
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Learns to place and clean trad protection
2
Developing
Follows a leader on a simple trad route
3
Mastery
Builds a simple, redundant anchor
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#402 Backpacking
Role Model: Andrew Skurka
Resource: "The Ultimate Hikers Gear Guide" by Andrew Skurka
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Completes day hikes with own pack
2
Developing
Participates in overnight backpacking trips
3
Mastery
Plans and leads multi-day backpacking adventures
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The Polymath
Ages 16-18
#348 Alpinism
Role Model: Jordan Romero (youngest to summit Everest at 13)
Resource: "The Boy Who Conquered Everest" (Book)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Leads a multi-pitch trad rock climb
2
Developing
Leads a group on a glacier, performs crevasse rescue
3
Mastery
Plans and leads an expedition to a significant objective
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#351 Vehicle Expedition
Role Model: Mac Mackenney
Resource: "Overland Journal" (Magazine)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Plans and executes a multi-day overlanding trip
2
Developing
Performs field repairs on a vehicle
3
Mastery
Navigates challenging off-road terrain
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#352 Wilderness Leadership
Role Model: Theodore Roosevelt
Resource: NOLS Wilderness courses
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Completes a NOLS or Outward Bound course
2
Developing
Leads a multi-day wilderness expedition
3
Mastery
Becomes a certified wilderness first responder
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#429 Alpine Climbing
Role Model: Conrad Anker
Resource: "Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills"
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Learns glacier travel and crevasse rescue basics
2
Developing
Completes guided alpine climbs
3
Mastery
Plans and executes alpine objectives independently
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The Trailblazer
Ages 13-15
#415 Lead Climbing
Role Model: Lynn Hill
Resource: "Climbing Anchors" by John Long
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Understands lead climbing concepts and risks
2
Developing
Lead climbs easy routes with proper clipping technique
3
Mastery
Leads moderate routes and builds safe anchors
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