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Canoeing
Week 1
Preopening
Meet at Scout Hall. Begin completing the Patrol Campout Planner.
______ minutes
Opening Ceremony
- Pledge to Flag
- Opening Prayer
- Pls Report
- Updates to Point System
- SPL introduction to the meeting.
______ minutes
Skills Instruction
- Review Safe Swim Defense
- Review Safety Afloat
- Learn parts of the Canoe
- Learn parts of the paddle, how to grip a paddle, and the various strokes (forward stroke, J stroke, push stroke, draw stroke, and sweep stroke).
______ minutes
Patrol Meetings
- Continue completing the Patrol Campout Planners including roster, duties, drivers, and proposed meals.
- Identify the swimming ability of Scouts and classify each as nonswimmer, beginner, or swimmer.
- Identify which Scouts require swim tests.
______ minutes
Troop Activity
- Discuss Wargames.
- Discuss Teams (not necessary).
______ minutes
Closing
- Announcements
- Scoutmaster’s Minute.
- Retire colors.
- Closing Prayer
______ minutes
Total 90 minutes of meeting
After the Meeting
Patrol leaders’ council reviews the next meeting and plans for the outing. Begin work on next month’s program feature.
Week 2
Preopening
Meet at Goddard Park Beach. Patrol leaders complete and submit thier Patrol Campout Planner.
______ minutes
Opening Ceremony
- Pledge to Flag
- Opening Prayer
- Pls Report
- Updates to Point System
- SPL introduction to the meeting.
______ minutes
Skills Instruction
- New and Experienced Scouts practice paddling and righting a swamped canoe.
- Older Scouts work on the Venture program, help with the instruction of younger Scouts, or continue planning the wargames.
______ minutes
Patrol Meetings
Continue work on aquatics skills.
______ minutes
Interpatrol Activity
Continue aquatics activities.
______ minutes
Closing
- Announcements
- Scoutmaster’s Minute.
- Retire colors.
- Closing Prayer
______ minutes
After the Meeting
Patrol leaders’ council reviews the next meeting and plans for the outing. Continue work on next month’s program feature.
Week 3
Preopening
Meet at Goddard Park Beach.
______ minutes
Opening Ceremony
- Pledge to Flag
- Opening Prayer
- Pls Report
- Updates to Point System
- SPL introduction to the meeting.
______ minutes
Skills Instruction
- New and Experienced practice packing and portaging a canoe.
- Older Scouts work on the Venture program, help with the instruction of younger Scouts, or practice packing and portaging a canoe.
______ minutes
Patrol Meetings
Continue work on aquatics skills.
______ minutes
Interpatrol Activity
Continue aquatics activities.
______ minutes
Closing
- Announcements
- Scoutmaster’s Minute.
- Retire colors.
- Closing Prayer
______ minutes
After the Meeting
Patrol leaders’ council reviews the next meeting and plans for the outing. Continue work on next month’s program feature.
Week 4
Preopening
Meet at Scout Hall.
______ minutes
Opening Ceremony
______ minutes
Skills Instruction
- New Scouts and Experienced Scouts finalize plans for canoe trip.
- Older Scouts finalize plans for the wargames, and assist with instruction of younger Scouts.
______ minutes
Patrol Meetings
Gear-up.
______ minutes
Interpatrol Activity
Continue aquatics activities.
______ minutes
Closing
- Announcements
- Scoutmaster’s Minute - reflection on the experiences of the month.
- Retire colors.
- Closing Prayer
______ minutes
Total 90 minutes of meeting
After the Meeting
Patrol leaders’ council reviews the next meeting and plans for the outing. Continue work on next month’s program feature. |