Scout Leadership Course Session Overview
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.
Time to allocate for this session
60 - 120 minutes depending on course structure.
Recomended programming for this session
This session should take place AFTER the role of a PL and the Patrol in Council sessions.
Note: This is a theory session and does not expect the Scouts to camp as a Patrol. However, it is encouraged that the learning of this sesson is put into practise by allowing the Scouts to camp as part of this course.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the session, Scouts will:
- Understand the planning necessary to arrange a Patrol Camping experience
- Know the appropriate rules, policies and regulations surrounding such an event
- Demonstrate a high personal standard in camping
NOTE: The intention here is to instruct the Scouts to become LEADERS of Patrol Camps, not to instruct them in the basic camping skills. Ensure the sessions always refer to the role of the Patrol Leader in planning and managing a camp situation.
Content to be Covered
During the session, you must cover:
- What is a Patrol Camp
- Planning a Patrol Camp
- Camping Standards
- Rules and restrictions on Patrol Camps
Measuring Success
The session outcomes will have been achieved if:
- Scouts have planned a Patrol Camp.
- Scouts can explain the rules and limitations of Patrol Camps.
- Scouts show confidence in wanting to run Patrol Camps in their own Troop.
Suggested Activities and Resources
This activity can be approached differently depending on whether your course is residential or not and whether the participants are camping or not. Here are the variations:
| Activity | Type of activity | Resources |
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| Activity Choice 1: For residential course, camping | Covers the basics in a shorter time, recognising the learning already taking place by camping as a Patrol on the course. |
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| Activity Choice 2: A residential course, indoors | Similar to the non-residential course, with some aspects shortened in recognition of the learning already taking place by staying over on the course. |
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| Activity Choice 3: Non-residential courses Page 1 - Page 2 | A full course compensating for the reduced learning opportunities of not staying over on the course. This session has two pages. |
Participant Handouts
Resources that can be printed or included on a disk to take home:
Patrol Camp PlanningPatrol Camp Equipment
Patrol Camp Menu
Patrol Camp Health, Hygiene and Safety
Training Adult Leaders
Adult Leaders attending for training purposes should:
- Understand the possibilities and limitations of Patrol camps
- Understand the rules and regulations which apply to Patrol camps
