From there the PLC can plan their Monthly Plans for Troop Meetings to prepare for their events and regular Troop Meetings.Ĩ Five Steps of Annual Troop Program Planningĭo your homework Get patrol input Hold an annual planning meeting Consult with the troop committee Announce the plan This section goes into some detail already covered and, to some degrees drills down to the weekly level too. Remember the roles of the SM/ASM and Committee? Announce/Publish the Annual Plan to the Troop, Institution and PARENTS. Remember, each activity needs at least _ adults and/or to go with another unit who has _ adults (darn old YPT) Now we have the Troop (PLC hopefully) presenting their Plan to the Unit Committee for approval and support. This is why the SM and ASM(s) sit in – the adults who have the job of keeping it safe. Sorry guys, no paintball and going to Hawaii maybe a stretch. So now the Scouts, in some way, vote or select their plans Nothing says they can’t have tentative plans for the following year because they had more ideas than months available (remember 18 month plan?) Make sure, as the Adults in the room, that plans are practical and within reason. May sound all to simple and easy, doesn’t mean it works without some patience. Don’t reinvent the wheel if someone else is doing it and then you can always tap into that unit for background, info, etc The Order of the Arrow Lodge used to post a Where to Go Camping guide New / young unit? As leaders ask yourself at Roundtable or Camporees other leaders with more experience can offer suggestions Watch for special events and show it to the Scouts as an idea one suggestion is Davis-Besse Atomic Energy Camporee ( Brainstorm with the Scouts what they’d like to do (works for all ages) and then divide up the ideas by season and/or possible age & experience requirements Done yet? Probably not…. Network with their buddies As the leader / adult you’re not running their meeting for them this way, but encourage them to network at district events of what their fellow Scouts do, where they do it, etc. What will your Scouts do during the year? Where will the go? Where can they get ideas if they’re not too sure?. Add into the Monthly Plans any special events like Courts of Honor or Friends of Scouting presentations These too could require more planning and lead time. Then go to monthly plans for more individual plans. Short Term is not hard – Monthly plans for the next 12 to 18 months Start out with Council/District events (camporalls/camporees) and Summer Camp which can pre-plan 3 to 4 months out of 12 for you. Long Term is usually more focused for High Adventure and requires the “crew” have a slot to use… plus isn’t usually cheap so planning is needed. Just try to avoid the Adults commandeering the effort let the SPL lead!!! Next – have the Scouts focus on goals in terms of the Long Term plans such as High Adventure in 2019 and then the Short Term plans for monthly activities. If not it may be an “all hands” effort for all the Scouts. My recommendation is, if your unit is large enough and mature enough – always use the Patrol Method. University of Scouting 2016 Bob Quick BS309 What is Participants Scouting Resume Name Current Position How Long in that position Past Scouting Experience (including as a youth) What do you expect to get out of this program today? PLEASE make sure you’re signed in and that your information is correct so you get credit for today’s training!!!Īnnual Planning has a couple of reasons to be done One is if you’re interested in Journey to Excellence points Have a program plan and budget – need a “plan” to project a budget Two is, for the time being, the 2016 Unit Challenge for Erie Shores you need a 2017 Program Calendar you need to schedule your FOS for next year According to BSA (national website) ~ PLANNING I recommend not just a 12 month plan, but possibly an 18 month plan/outlook Why 18? Some locations book up early and you need to get on them fast remember NOTHING is cast in stone ~ Semper Gumby! When? Early fall after the new Scouts from the spring cross over have some experience? Spring before the new Scouts cross over? Maybe right after unit elections so the new youth leadership an plan their own program and expectations? Regardless of when – do it and do it consistently, don’t make it an all day effort (break it up if necessary), and you may need to… Presentation on theme: "Annual Troop Program Planning."- Presentation transcript:
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