Adventure & Outdoor (VL3)

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You will need

  • Computer

Preparation

Please ensure that you are following safe distancing guidelines.

Instruction

2m. As a patrol, complete ONE of the following:

  • Camping

    As a patrol, plan for a camp lasting for a minimum of 3D2N. Include minimally the following details:
    – Date, time, venue
    – Logistics list
    – Involved parties
    – Program flow

    The patrol may use the program from Discoverer Badge.

  • Outdoor Exploration

    As a patrol, plan for an outdoor expedition lasting for a minimum of 3D2N. Include minimally the following details:
    – Date, time, venue
    – Logistics list
    – Involved parties
    – Program flow

    The patrol may use checkpoints from the Discoverer Badge for their expedition plan.

Reflection

  • 1mi. Were there any difficulties faced when conducting your lesson? 1mii. What is one thing you can learn through teaching your Scouts?
  • 1miii. “The easiest way to learn something is by teaching it.” To what extent do you agree with this statement, explain your answer.
  • 2mi. Were there any diffculties faced when planning for your expedition / camp?
  • 2mii. What is the importance of both manpower and logistic management when planning for an activity of such scale?
  • 2miii. Scenario: Within your event team, conflict arose amongst 3 of your members, how would you mitigate the situation?

Variation

To run this at the troop level with all patrols being monitored by the SPL/TL as per patrol level instructions.

Details

  • Scouts
  • 2 hrs
  • At Home, Indoors, Outdoors
  • In Groups, Unit

Competencies

  • Social Development
    Scouts will develop their sense of social responsibility by learning and understanding how to plan for a camp/expedition. Scouts will also learn to accept different opinions by working with their patrol.
  • Physical Development
    Scouts would learn more about the requirements of planning a camp/expedition.
  • Intellectual Development
    Scouts will be able to expand their field of knowledge with respect to the various core scouting activities. Scouts will also learn how to plan the programme for a camp/expedition.
  • Character Development
    Scouts will be able to develop their critical awareness of the activity and learn to make sound decisions.
  • Emotional Development
    Scouts will be able to build their confidence in understanding and executing a camp/expedition.

Activity Counts Towards

Scouts
Voyager Badge
Adventure and Outdoor

1m. Be able to teach Scouts pursuing Discoverer Award on the core scouting skills. Lessons are to be conducted online.

2m. Scouts can plan for an expedition/camp without implementing it.

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