Click on the links below for some handy Program Helps and
Handouts.
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| ADMINISTRATIVE | ||
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How to Complete
Advancement Reports Make sure your Scouts get credited properly for their advancement. Learn how to correctly fill out your monthly Advancement Report. |
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| COMPASS and MAPS | |||
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Introduction to
Compass Lesson plan for introducing Scouts to the compass. Includes a game designed to teach bearings. |
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Map Quiz Colorful map quiz which tests a Scout's knowledge of map symbols, map orientation, and common sense. |
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Compass Quiz One-page quiz covering parts of a compass, bearings, and personal measurements (answer sheet included). |
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Measuring Methods Handout describing ways to measure heights and distances using the pencil method, the tree-felling method, and the Napoleon method. |
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Introduction to Maps Lesson plan for a 20 minute session introducing Scouts to maps and map reading. Includes a map symbols quiz and a map symbols relay game. |
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Personal
Measurement Chart Handy chart for a Scout to record his own personal measurements. |
| COOKING | |||
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Hobo Stove Instructions for making a Hobo Stove. |
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Buddy
Burner Instructions for making Buddy Burners for use as fire starters or fuel for hobo stoves. |
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Charcoal
Stove Instructions for making a Charcoal Stove from a large can. |
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How to Pack a Backpack Gear List and diagram for packing a backpack for a hiking trek. |
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Model Campsite Diagram of a model campsite set up. |
| FIRST AID | |||
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Introduction
to First Aid Lesson plan for a 15 minute Introduction to Simple First Aid. Covers most First Aid problems encountered on a campout. |
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A Scout's
First Aid Duties Handout listing a Scout's Duties when he encounters a situation where first aid is necessary. Included is a handout which describes how to get help in an emergency. |
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First
Aid Kit in a Film Can Handout describing how to make a personal first aid kit in a film can. Complete instructions. |
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Bandages Handouts showing how to make and use cravat bandages, diagrams of how to tie bandages, and uses of the Scout neckerchief. |
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Medical
Jeopardy Game submitted by Rich Escallier similar to Jeopardy on TV but with all First Aid questions and categories. |
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| PATROLS | |||
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Agenda for Patrol Meetings Agenda for weekly patrol meetings and patrol corners. |
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Patrol Spirit Handouts on the meaning of Patrol Spirit and how to make a Patrol Flag. |
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