Opening
The Scout Uniform
Instead of Inspection, each Patrol thinks of an unusual, but practical use for some part of his Scout Uniform. Scarf and sling will be the obvious one to all Scouts. Hey Presto you have a theme for a complete evening (First Aid).
Scout Uniform
Game
Game which also Teaches
How many of your Scouts can fold the union flag properly for flag break. This needs a little preparation. You will need one flag per patrol (square of cloth will do if you don’t have enough flags) and a length of rope for hoisting. Speed and accuracy are the prime factors. Each member of the patrol has to prepare, hoist and break the flag. Adapt this with your own rules.
Flag Break
Training
Training needs to be fun
It is all too easy to neglect the basic progressive achievement awards. Here is way to involve all levels in a single theme. Layout a complete campsite (you can do this indoors)(or outdoors gives you more room). Each patrol has an element of the campsite to build. Patrol Leaders and senior Scouts can work on the "Leadership Award " by teaching.Campsite
Team Work
Singing
You may not believe it but children love to sing. Spend 15 minutes each week practicing some songs that they like. My Troop loves " Yellow Submarine" by the Beatles. Get a parent to come in and run this as a regular feature. You will find some songs already prepared on our web site.
Songs
Just for Fun
Quick Filler
Everybody has the night when they need a quick 15 minute filler to occupy the Scouts.- Build a human tripod using all members of the patrol.
- Without using any knots connect six ropes together
- Quiz (there are several on Scout base) or make your own.
- Skits
- Musical chairs
- Your own idea ?
Planning
Closing
The Scout Promise
Each Patrol is given one line or phrase from the Scout Promise during the course of the evening. During their "Patrol meeting" they rewrite the words into their part of the Promise. Just a couple of sentences will do.At the end of the meeting the Troop say the newly written Scout Promise together.
Scout Promise
Just some ideas which you might find useful.
Lots of these ideas came from a very old Scout publication called "Troop Night Programmes" I can photocopy it if anybody wants a copy. Its getting very tatty and old now.