Scouting, Volume 40, Number 2, February 1952 Page: 22
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PAT
O L
Boys in your Troop expect to go hiking and
camping ... at least some of them do . . . and
more will, if the outdoor activities are carefully
planned and result in fun and adventure. You know
this already. The plans of your Troop probably in-
clude many Troop hikes and camping trips. But
what about Patrol hikes?
Well, what about them? How can you expect
young Patrol Leaders to handle a hike? Parents
won't let their sons go. Boys are so busy these days
that we're lucky if we can work in a Troop hike once
a month. These alibis sound familiar, don't they?
You've heard them many times. And they're logical
unless you and your leaders want Patrol Hikes to
happen.
Patrols can have successful hikes . . . parents will
let boys go ... boys will find time ... and Patrol hikes
will make your Troop hikes and camping trips better.
Start planning with your Troop Leaders' Council
now for a "first-signs-of-spring" hike by each Patrol
next month.
If a Patrol hike is to be more than just going for a
walk, the leader of the expedition needs to know
more about the whole thing than the Scouts in his
Patrol . . . and if he's too young or inexperienced to
handle it on his own, a Troop leader or a Dad should
go along, but it's still a Patrol hike and the Patrol
Leader is the boss. We make boys leaders only by
giving them a chance to lead. When they have a
chance they surprise you!
How do you go about training your Patrol Leaders
to lead hikes? Knowing your own Patrol Leaders
you'll have to decide, but here are some ideas that
may help:
Get the training tools you need.
There are two things that are just waiting to be
used to help you train your Patrol Leaders for
hiking:
Handbook for Patrol Leaders . . . Chapter 6.
Hiking With Your Patrol.. . The illustrations on this
page are from a filmstrip developed specifically for
you to use with your own Patrol Leaders. You can
start the training job with just the Handbook for
Patrol Leaders but, if you can get the filmstrip, it
really will help. Try your Council office. They may
have it or can get it.
The Troop Leaders' Council meets at your home,
or the home of one of the leaders, or even in the
meeting place. The whole idea of hiking as a basis
for Second Class advancement is discussed. The idea
of a bang-up Troop hike is presented. The need for
Patrol hikes in preparation for Troop hike activities
is laid before the gang. The problems of Patrol hik-
ing are talked over . . . "where to go," "what to
take," "parent permission," and last, the need for
training ahead of time.
The opportunity to do some training was, of
course, the real reason for the meeting. Now you're
ready to use the training aids. Provide plenty of
time for discussion. You'll be surprised at the ideas
your Junior leaders will kick around. The outcome?
... Planned hikes for every Patrol on specified dates,
and a date for the "pay-off" Troop hike.
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