Scout Leadership Course Session Overview
The best fun is to be had when Scouts are out and about enjoying themselves on their own program, without the full restrictions of the hall or leaders to hold them back! Of course, for it to be a success and a safe, enjoyable experience for all involved, some appropriate planning must take place first.
Time to allocate for this session
100 minutes in four parts
Recomended programming for this session
This session should take place AFTER the role of a PL and the Patrol in Council sessions.
Note: This session does not cover Patrol Camps. That is a separate session.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the session, Scouts will:
- Have planned and undertaken a Patrol Activity
- Demonstrated the appropriate planning to undertake the activity
- Described the value of a Patrol Activity to the Scout Program
Content to be Covered
During the session, you must cover:
- What is a Patrol Activity
- Planning a Patrol Activity
- Undertaking a short Patrol Activity
- Rules and restrictions on Patrol Activities
Measuring Success
The session outcomes will have been achieved if:
- Scouts have planned and taken part in a Patrol Activity.
- Scouts can explain the rules and limitations of Patrol Activities.
- Scouts show confidence in wanting to run Patrol Activities in their own Troop.
Suggested Activities and Resources
There is only one choice for structuring this session, however the session will produce a different activity for each Patrol.
| Activity | Type of activity | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Choice 1: | ||
| Introduction | Introducing the session. |
|
| Planning | Planning, implementing and concluding the session |
Planning framework. |
Participant Handouts
Resources that can be printed or included on a disk to take home:
Patrol ActivitiesTraining Adult Leaders
Adult Leaders attending for training purposes should:
- Understand the possibilities and limitations of Patrol activities
- Understand the rules and regulations which apply to Patrol activities
