Scout Leadership Course Handout

Session area

Patrol Camp

Outline of the session

Living together as a Patrol is a true test of team work and leadership. It can also be the most positive or negative experience for a younger Scout. Appreciating how to make this positive for all involved is the key to fun leadership.

Session Notes

What is a Patrol Camp?

A Patrol activity is very simply a camp you do with your Patrol! It should be:

• Thought-up, planned and implemented by the Patrol.
• Involving members of the Patrol taking part together - not as a Troop or as individuals.
• Led by the Patrol Leader, not an adult.
• Involving everyone.

Planning

You should carefully plan at least 3 months before you go. Here is a framework to help you plan.

What is the activity? Give it a title and list the purposes of it here:	When and where does it take place? Give the precise location, date and times of the activity:
Who is going? List the people who can and are attending, including their contact information:	How will you get there and back? List all of your transport arrangements here:
What will each person have to take? List the resources, Patrol and personal, and who is bring each item:	How much will it cost? Work out your total budget here and divide between the participants:
What is the program? Give an overview of your timetable and activities:	Authorisation List the people who need to give and have given permission for you to go: