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The Unit Council Course
The Scout Association of Belize
The new date
set is June 28 - 30/2008
Activity:
The National Program Commission will be conducting a
Unit Council Course
from June 28 -
30, 2008.
at Camp Oakley near
Burrell Boom Village. The Course will start at 7:00 p.m. on
Saturday
28 and will conclude at 11:00 a.m. on Monday 30.
Who Can Attend:
This Course is specially designed for
current 2008 registered
members of Unit Councils of all Scout Units.
(Unit Council Members that have participated in a
similar Course may attend if so desired)
[Registration
Deadline – Friday 13 ]
Objectives:
The Course is designed to give firsthand experience
to Unit Councils in the area of the Scout Unit training program
using the Symbolic Framework and putting it into practice, how the
Patrol System operates, the Scout Method, the Law and Promise, the
Scout Unit and the Educational Objectives and Activities.
Symbolic Framework for Event:
The
Mayan Civilization (Culture, Food and Games)
(Culture, Food and Games)
Structure:
The
Unit Council
Progressive Training:
Adventure Stage: Track & Trail stage of exploration and Course &
Traverse and the Proficiency Badge Scheme.
$20.00 is being charged to help defray the cost of this
Course which will cover the cost of the Unit Council Manual
(one
per participant),
materials, meals that will be prepared by Patrols starting with
breakfast on Sunday to a pack snack on Monday. Snacks will also be
available during breaks. Participants are
to provide their own packed supper for Saturday night.
Transportation:
Unit Councils are responsible for their transportation to and from
the Course.
Assembly Point:
Participants should assemble by the Methodist School in Burrell Boom
no later than 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Instructions will be given at
this point and all Unit Councils should come prepared to hike to
their training bases along with all their belongings and Patrol
equipment.
A VEHICLE
MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO TRANSPORT HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Uniforms:
Class
A and B are required. No uniform, no participation.
(NO UNIFORM
WILL BE SENT HOME)
[
application form for
participants download here ]
Equipment and How to Arrive:
Each Unit Council should arrive in Patrol formation and with
complete uniform for the opening ceremony. After the hike
participant should wear Class B uniform. The Scout Leader, who will
monitor the Patrol, will participate alongside his Patrol.
All Unit Councils must bring along the necessary camping equipment:
first aid box, tents, tarps,
cooking utensils including
portable stove and small butane tank,
and personal camping equipment, etc.
(Remember that each Unit Council will be hiking with their equipment
if no transportation is available).
Upon arrival at the campsite, the Scout Leader in charge
will direct all Unit Councils to their respective campsites.
Please Note that
NO parents will be allowed in the
campsite areas during the Course, neither to take food during the
Course.
Recognition:
1. Each Unit Council that attends will
receive a certificate of attendance
2. Each participant will a receive the Patrol Leaders Trained Emblem
3. An Award will be given to the Unit Council with the highest Scout
Spirit
Program:
Saturday June 28, 2008
6:00 p.m. Re-registration by Unit Councils
7:30 p.m. Formation and Opening Ceremony
8:00 p.m. Information
9:00 p.m. Hike to camping grounds
10:30 p.m. Arrive camping grounds and set up camp
11:00 p.m. Lights out
Sunday June 29, 2008
6:00 a.m. All rise and personal hygiene
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Flag ceremony in full uniform
12:00 noon Activities:
Profile of Patrol Leaders and Leadership Qualities
The Scout Unit, the Unit Council and Patrol System
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Prepare and eat lunch
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Activities:
Overview, Organizing Activities and the Progress Scheme, the
Educational Activities and Evaluation
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Personal hygiene and supper
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. The
CELEBRATION
12:00 p.m. Lights out
Monday June 30, 2007
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Campsite clean-up and Closing Ceremonies
Logistics:
In order to have a successful camp it is necessary to have the
participation of Scout Leaders from each Group present. Your
presence is important so that you have a clear understanding of your
role as the Leader of the Unit.
Menu:
Saturday June 28
Snack Pack - chips bag, chocolate bar,
sweets, bottle of water
Sunday June 29
Breakfast - bun with cheese and chicken
sausage and Milo
Lunch - Beef Burger and fries,
Cool Aid and orange
Supper
- Pibil with beans, rice or flour tortilla, Coco drink
The Celebration - Apple juice (creamsoda)
Monday March 30
Breakfast - Cereal with milk, boiled eggs, bread
and butter, bananas and orange juice
Pack snack - Chips bag, chocolate bar, sweet and
water pouch
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