Category: Advancement
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Camps
A patrol camp (whether just a camp, First Class or a Springbok camp, is an excellent opportunity to begin to understand the planning that is necessary for a scout activity of this sort. For the first time you will be the person in charge of a patrol in an activity away from the hall (with …
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Community Service
Community Service is one of the most difficult things to do. To help with this (yes, it really is a help) there is a minimum planning and reporting requirement. The requirement to put down your plan in writing helps you to think through the issues and make sure that The Discoverer scouts have a requirement …
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Friendship Activity
Friendship Activity is the opportunity for your patrol to learn something from another group of people their own age. The activity can be social or scouting in nature and can range from a short hike or pioneering or cooking to community service or a fun activity. You may not do a Friendship Activity with a …
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First Class Hike
The First Class hike must be done last of all the First Class activities. The First Class hike is done without any adults present on the hike and as noted above, is examined by the District. It is thus important that your planning start early and that you discuss the route and who you want …
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Investiture
What does being invested mean? Investiture is a formal process by which a person joins the worldwide scout movement of which 1st Claremont Scout Group is a part. Becoming a scout is a serious commitment and means that your child promise to do your best to live by the Scout Promise and Law. It also means your …
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Scouts Own
Requirements for Scouts Own At First Class level you are required to plan a Scouts Own. We require you to also run a short Scouts Own. The emphasis is on short here so don’t make it long or complex. You must submit a short plan (less than a page) to the Troop Scouter (or whichever …
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About Specific Activities
Activities For any activities keep the following in mind: Have I checked with the scouters beforehand that the activity can be run? Do I have enough time to plan it properly? Do I have transport arranged? Do I have enough scouts to make it successful (you need about 4 scouts per activity)? Do I have …
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