Welcome to the first of its kind constant updating feature on 18th GT(N) Online. In this Programme & Camp Planning feature and resources, updates are always added through a simple submission from you to us. This Programme Planning Guide provide Scouters with ideas on what to do during troop meetings and while organizing a camp.
When you are planning a programme for a weekly meeting the first thing
to take into account is the age of the young people. The younger the
section, the more that needs to be planned. Venture scouts and sometimes
the PLC in scouts should be able to choose some of the activities or games
for a programme on the evening if necessary. Despite this, even with
scouts and venture scouts, there should be a basic programme for each
meeting involving some games and some scouting activities.
When planning an activity as part of a programme there are several things
to take into account:
What? - what is the activity?
When? - is it at an evening meeting or at the weekend? - what time
during a meeting (beginning/middle/end)?
Who? - who will be running the activity (leaders/venture
scouts/patrol leaders)?
Where? - where will the activity take place?
Why? - what is the aim of the activity?
How? - fine details including budgeting
This is a simple list of ideas of activities to do at weekly meeting or
at the weekend. The scout group sections that the activity is suitable for
are also shown. To add an idea fill in the short form at the bottom of the
page.
Badgework Suitable for: All
Camp Planning Suitable for: Scouts/Ventures
Compass Making Suitable for: Cubs
Cooking Suitable for: All
First Aid Suitable for: All
Map and Compass Suitable for: Scouts/Ventures
Pioneering Suitable for: Scouts/Ventures
Promise & Law Suitable for: All
Road Safety Suitable for: Cubs/Scouts