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TROOP PROGRAM FEATURES A GUIDE TO TROOP PROGRAM PLANNING VOLUME I Aquatics Athletics Backpacking Boating/Canoeing. The Boy Scout Handbook, No. 33105; the Patrol Leader. 301 Moved Permanently.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your can pick and choose the themes that interest them. Then for each theme they can tailor their own plan from a variety of resources in the chapter. Each program is designed to let older Scouts teach newer Scouts the associated for,, and. Older Scouts are encouraged to continue to explore the related for each topic. By using this three-year program rotation, every is reinforced and Scouts are introduced to almost every merit badge. Some programs such as Camping, First Aid, and Emergency Preparedness will probably be annual themes for new Scouts with older Scouts teaching and doing the related merit badges.

Although rarely mentioned in the Troop Program Features, the must be with you on all activities and applies to every activity. Also note that the Table of Contents is sometimes out of order because the real subject name is used instead of the chapter name. Both names are shown in the chapter notes below. Yearly Program Planning The full introduction with much more information is here: “ A successful meeting begins with advance planning. In recent research, the determined that inadequately planned and executed troop meetings were the number one cause of boys leaving Scouting.

Troop meetings should focus on a monthly program feature, be fast-moving, and start and end on time. The program feature should be interwoven with the program at all experience levels: the new-Scout patrol, experienced patrols, and the Venture patrol. Planning a troop program on an annual and a monthly basis is a new task for many leaders. Good planning and execution depend on (1) a who understands the process, (2) trained youth leaders who can plan meetings and successfully execute them, (3) sufficient personnel in the form of and members, and (4) parents who are knowledgeable and informed. Your first step in planning is to utilize the resources available to set goals for the troop. The next step is to train your youth leaders in the planning process. Then give them the responsibility and authority to plan and implement the troop program.

The final step is to get your troop committee and parents to “buy in” to support this “Scout-planned” program. The program planning guide in chapter 8 of the will guide you through the basics of planning, from doing your homework to securing parental support for your program. The Dukes Of Hazzard Games For Free. The monthly troop program features found in Scouting magazine are the other principal resources needed to run the program planning workshop. Troop Program Features Volume I Source: (last downloaded 5/7/2009) - How to Plan Troop Programs - Troop Program Features Volume I pp.

5 - 14 Troop Meeting Plan Form p. 14 Aquatics Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - - - • A Canoe Diagram is included • Although not mentioned, there are swimming requirements in and.

In addition,,,, and are Aquatics Advancement Opportunities. • See for many resources including lesson videos.

Athletics Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - - • Note that although this chapter suggests earning your Skiing merit badge, Skiing was replaced in the 1990's with. • See for many resources including lesson videos. Backpacking Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - • See for many resources including lesson videos.

Boating-Canoeing Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.). • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, is also a boating merit badge and canoe trips can apply towards the award. • This topic does include good Canoe Paddle and Canoeing Strokes diagrams.

Business Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. ( Also see the Troop Program Feature for.) • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, is how businesses are created. And the sales campaign activity is from the merit badge.

Applies these business skills to help manage your life. • The suggested 'Business' campout instead features an race and a nature hike. Camping Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 65 - 74 • Advancement Opportunities: - - - - - - - - • See for many resources including lesson videos. Citizenship Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp.

( Also see the Program Features for and.) • Advancement Opportunities: - #4 - #5 - - - - - - • Although not mentioned, is about citizenship in the home. • The suggested 'Citizenship' campout instead features an race and a nature hike. • See,, and for many resources including lesson videos. Communications Shortcut: - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 85 - 94 • Advancement Opportunities: - • The Communications campout features semaphore flag signaling instruction! • Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, is all about communications as well. • See for many resources including lesson videos.