| 词条 | Navigators USA |
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|name= |namelabel1= |name1= |namelabel2= |name2= |namelabel3= |name3= |image=Navigators USA.svg |image-size= |caption= |type= |owner= |age= {{plainlist|
}} |headquarters= |location=United States, United Kingdom |country= United States |coords= |f-date=2003 |defunct= |founders= |founder= |award-for= |members= 167 chapters |chiefscouttitle=Executive Director |chiefscout=Robin Bossert |chiefscouttitle2= |chiefscout2= |chiefscouttitle3= |chiefscout3= |website= navigatorsusa.org |affiliation= |next= |prev= }}Navigators USA is an American non-aligned Scouting organization that was founded in 2003 in New York City.[1][2]{{As of|2011}}, Navigators USA has more than 100 chapters across the United States and further groups in Europe.[1][2] Navigators is open to all genders between ages 4 and 18. Navigators is based on ideas of consensus and allows for multi-age interactions where children can mentor each other.[3] It is open to all regardless of sexual orientation or religious belief.[4][5] The mission of the Navigators is:[6] {{quote|
}} HistoryIn 2003, Navigators USA was founded by a group of volunteers serving children in need in East Harlem, New York. They wanted to offer a Scouting experience for boys and girls that was non-discriminatory and secular.[7][1] They felt there was a need for an alternative organization that approached Scouting from a different perspective than the established organizations.[8] Robin Bossert started the Navigators after facing a moral dilemma. The Boy Scouts of America, besides not allowing girls or gay youth, also required that boys believe in a supreme being. Due to these exclusionary practices, Bossert created the alternative Scouting group that would become the Navigators USA.[1] In the fall of 2010 a 188-page Navigators guidebook was completed and the new group became public. Bossert credits the guidebook for an increase in current interest. Not only does the guidebook teach outdoor skills it also has all the information to start Navigators.[1] In 2011, incumbent Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg stated at a fund-raiser at Christie's that "by belonging to the Navigators, boys and girls get the guidance and adult-supervised adventure that only Scouting can offer—in an atmosphere free of any stigma about sexual orientation. And as a proud Eagle Scout who has publicly told the Boy Scouts to change their wrong-headed anti-gay policy, I say 'Amen' to that!"[1][9] The first Navigators Chapter in the United Kingdom started in January 2014 in Kingskerswell, Devon. With subsequent groups now also opened up in Cornwall, Devon, Hereford, Kent and Yorkshire and many more either as entire new groups or transferring over from mainstream Scouting Associations.[10] In 2017, Navigators USA won a $9,500 grant for the completion of their Badge Book.[11] Program{{quote box |width=150px |bgcolor=white |title=The Navigators USA Moral Compass |title_bg=blue |title_fnt=white |align=right |quote=As a navigator I promise to do my bestTo help create a world free of prejudice and ignorance, To treat people of every race, creed, lifestyle and ability with dignity and respect, To strengthen my body and Improve my mind to reach my full potential, To protect our planet and preserve our freedom. |source=The Navigators USA Guidebook, page 3 }} The organization has three program sections: Stargazers, for children ages 4–6; Junior Navigators, age 7–10; and Senior Navigators age 11–18. Junior Navigators have three levels:[12]
The Senior section has four levels:[12]
The program's top award is the Summit Achievement Award.[12] {{Clear}}References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|first=Donald E.|last=Skinner|url=http://www.uuworld.org/news/articles/179052.shtml|title=Alternative scouting group starts to grow|publisher=UUA|work=uuworld.org|date=March 11, 2011|accessdate=January 27, 2013}} 2. ^{{cite web |url=http://navigatorsusa.org/all-chapters/ |title=All Chapters |work=Navigators USA |year=2013 |accessdate=2013-10-13}} 3. ^{{cite web |first=Tracy |last=Connor |url=https://usnews.newsvine.com/_news/2013/07/28/19680825-wiccans-earth-lovers-do-gooders-theres-a-scouting-group-for-your-kid |title=Wiccans, earth-lovers, do-gooders: There's a 'scouting' group for your kid |work=NBC News |date=28 July 2013 |accessdate=10 September 2017}} 4. ^1 {{cite news| url = http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20120720/NEWS/307200038/| title = Navigators: Gay scouts welcome| last = Johnston| first = John| date = July 20, 2012| work = Cincinnati Enquirer| accessdate = July 20, 2012}} 5. ^{{cite web|first=Cathy|last=Welch|url=http://articles.dailypress.com/2012-07-26/news/dp-tsq-nn-navigators-20120726_1_group-plans-nature-group-national-group|title=Kids learn about nature, character|work=Hampton Roads Daily Press|date=July 26, 2012|accessdate=January 27, 2013}} 6. ^{{cite web |url = http://www.heartandsoulfund.org/programs-funded/the-navigators-usa.aspx |title = The Navigators USA |work = The Heart and Soul Charitable Fund, Inc. |year = 2013 |accessdate = January 27, 2013 |deadurl = yes |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140318122737/http://www.heartandsoulfund.org/programs-funded/the-navigators-usa.aspx |archivedate = March 18, 2014 |df = }} 7. ^{{cite web |first=Patrick |last=Doyle |url=https://www.backpacker.com/stories/meet-trail-life-usa-conservatisms-answer-to-the-boy-scouts |title=Meet Trail Life USA, Conservatism's Answer to the Boy Scouts |work=Backpacker |date=28 July 2015 |accessdate=10 September 2017}} 8. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://navigatorsusa.org/history|title=History|work=Navigators USA|year=2012|accessdate=January 27, 2013}} 9. ^{{cite web |first=James |last=Barron |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/16/nyregion/public-lives.html |title=Eagle Scout Speaks Out |work=The New York Times |date=November 16, 2000 |accessdate=January 27, 2013}} 10. ^Navigators UK 11. ^{{cite web |url=http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6474f57f3251eda6782f1a8e6&id=c3d8bcb060 |title=Navigators USA Summer Newsletter |accessdate=September 10, 2017}} 12. ^1 2 {{cite web |title=International Scouting |url= http://www.troop97.net/intscout.htm |work=International Scouting|publisher=Troop 97 BSA|accessdate=September 10, 2017}} External links
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