safety practices, environmental concerns ("Leave No Trace"), and lightweight equipment. Traditional Scouting uses a Scout Method of progressive self-education through: Having a Scout uniform, Promise, and Law; Learning by doing (hands-on training); The Patrol System - Scouts work in small, youth-led groups where they are responsible to and for each other; A progressive and stimulating program of varied activities based on the interests of the participants, including games, useful skills, and services in the community, and all taking place largely in an outdoor setting in contact with nature Differences There are several differences between Traditional Scouting and non-traditionalists: The Patrol Method is central; groups are youth-led with adults providing only the minimum amount of supervision. Uniform - The uniform is designed to be used as a practical outdoor method, rather than as expensive indoor clothing for "formal occasions." The uniform should be a joy to wear in the wilderness. Some groups use a traditional uniform style, with campaign hat, as Baden-Powell's original Scouts did. They also may wear square neckerchiefs; the extra material means the neckers are not just decorative but have additional practical uses. All leaders and association officials are volunteers, with no paid staff. Badges reflect proficiency in skills, not one-off accomplishments, and Scouts are re-tested every year to demonstrate their continued proficiency in order to keep wearing the badges they have earned. Scouts practice and display their proficiency by teaching younger Scouts in their Patrol. Badges are earned in Scoutcraft, woodcraft and public service. There are no badges for technology or other modern topics. Advancement is based strictly on the mastery of Scoutcraft skills and Proficiency Badges: There are no Scout spirit, Scoutmaster conference, or Board of Review requirements. Traditional Scouting is analogous to a game played to teach Citizenship strictly through indirect methods. Traditional Scout associations often support both Rovers and Lone Scouts. Modernist Scouting sees itself as anything done by a worldwide organization whereas Traditional Scouting is seen as a popular movement following a specific scheme. Modernist Scouting involves ever younger age groups and increased adult involvement and family activities. International organizations The constitution of the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognizes only one Scout organization per country to protect its founding members, so Traditional Scouting associations had to form alternate international organizations to foster cooperation across national borders. The Order of World Scouts has existed since 1911 and is the oldest international Scout