Scout Leadership Course Session Activity Notes

Session activity

Rules and Regulations: The Rule Wall

Time to allocate for this activity

30 minutes

Resources required

Activity Cue Cards, re-useable adhesive, blank wall.

Activity Notes

This session is designed to bring the Scouts closer to the ground when it comes to considering activities they might like to do. It explores the rules and regulations that govern the way activities are conducted.

Discussion (3 mins)

The presenter will lead a discussion on the types of activity that could be organised and led by a Patrol Leader - this is a re-cap of the sessions on Patrol Activities and Patrol Camps.

All ideas should be accepted to give a full variety of activities.

The task (10 minutes)

Give each Patrol a set of the Activity Cue Cards and some re-useable adhesive. Have them stick the cards to the wall according to whether they require additional permission / an authorisation to run or not.

Discussion (10 minutes)

Using the cards pinned to the wall, the presenter will facilitate a discussion about the activities selected, indicating the exact nature of the rule or regulation that applies to the activity. Included in this session will be a brief explanation of how to go about attaining the authorisation or permission to undertake the activity.
NOTE: NSW A1 Activity Forms MUST be completed by an adult whenever they are used. Youth members are not permitted to be the Supervising Leader or Activity Co-ordinator. Youth members may be an Activity Leader where their qualification or experience permits, but an adult Activity Co-ordinator must complete and take responsibilty for the activity and the appropriate authorisation procedure.

Conclusion (2 mins)

Advise the Scouts that they should always seek the advice of an adult leader on any activity they wish to run.