Session-10-KL-Outdoor-Program-KAB-Scout-Palaro.ppt

Scout Investiture Ceremony

Making a meaningful start to Scouting

By Scouter Liam Morland, 1998

The investiture ceremony is the time when a Scout, by means of the words of the Scout Promise, publicly announces their commitment to the Scout Law. At the ceremony, the Scout makes the Promise to the Scouts and Scouters of their troop and to all the Scouts of the world. It is once the candidate has made the promise that they is a Scout.

The investiture is the beginning of a special time in a young person's life. Scout-aged children are entering the stage of life when they desire to break away from their parents, find out about the world, and try to shape their own identity in it. It is Scouting's desire that a major part of the identity that these young people form is that of being a Scout.

For most Scouts, making the Scout Promise means making a commitment that their parents have not. Because of this, the point of making the Promise is an act of breaking away from their parents; of asserting a separate identity. If young people have the opportunity to safely break away from their parents, they will not feel the need to break away in other, less-safe ways, such as by joining teen gangs or by the use of drugs. In support of this, parents should not be present at the investiture ceremony.

The setting of an investiture ceremony should reflect the importance of the commitment, yet be familiar so that it feels safe. The ideal setting is at a nighttime campfire out-of-doors at camp. The campfire could also be held at the end of a day event. Suitable indoor locations include in a local Scout museum, in a church (for religiously closed groups), or other places that are special. The place were regular Scout meetings take place is the last choice, due to it not being at all a special place. Wherever the ceremony is held, efforts can be made through the use of things such as candles to make the setting special. A campfire at camp is the best. The campfire can be in the centre of the horseshoe so that it lights the face of the Scoutmaster. All are wearing the Scout uniform and perhaps their campfire blankets. The ceremony should be dignified, but not solemn. The Scoutmaster's expression should be welcoming and friendly, yet filled with a sense of importance and excitement.

There are many possibilities for the use of candles to enhance a ceremony. A yellow candle, representing Wolf Cubs, can be used by the new Scout to light a green candle, representing Scouts. This represents the transition for one section to the next. (People new to Scouting can use a white candle instead.) Candles can also be lit as parts of the Promise are recited. When elaborating ceremonies in this way, it is important to keep them simple enough that they have real significant for the Scouts.

There is much debate about whether multiple candidates should be invested one at a time, or all at once. If the are invested one at a time, all the attention is focused on the candidate's

1. KABSCOUT OUTDOOR
PROGRAM
Sctr. Marijane G. Cea, 2BH/CML
Discussant

2. •What is kabscout outdoor program?
These are the series of activities
conducted by the kabscout boy outside the
the institution.

3. The KAB Scout Outdoor
Activities
Outings/picnics/field trips
Kawan Holiday
Expedition
Backyard Camp
Water Fun
KAB Scout Olympics/Palaro
Sports Festival
Community Service
Community Development Projects

4. KAB Scout Outdoor Program
Importance:
1. There is so much fun in the world
outside;
2. Nature’s unlimited space offers plenty of
sun and fresh air for the growing boys;
3. Scouts meet new friends
4. Thrilling adventures in out-of-doors
5. Discover their real self.

5. Principles:
•Primary aim is to get out, have fun and
find out;
•Establishing an understanding and love of
nature;
•Adventure, happy atmosphere and
learning opportunity to be more self-
reliant, fit in a community larger than his
own family;
•Builds character and practice
cleanliness.

6. Policies
•Get permission from the District
Commissioner and the District Camping
Committee;
•Ensure adequate supervision. Involve lay
leaders, parents, AKLs and other
scouters/instructors;
•Send written notices to parents and seek
their approval and/or waiver;
•Check scouts’ fitness to participate;
•Get consent of proper authorities on the
use of all facilities/equipment.

7. Management
•Good preparation
•Survey of area
•Facilities and accommodation
•Expenses
•Transportation
•Balance of Content
•Proper control of KAB Scouts
•First aid provision
•Other safety and security measures

8. Games
•Part of the fun, learning, and
adventure of KAB Scouting;
•Help keep Color Group/Kawan
together by providing movement,
relaxation, and needed change of
pace from activities at home and
school;
•Aid to social development;
•Contribute to physical, mental, and
emotional fitness.

9. Teaching and playing games
1. Before introducing the game, know
its rules;
2. Prepare equipment ahead;
3. Organize and form the KAB scouts
4. State name of the game;
5. Explain the rules of the game;
6. Demonstrate the game with a
small group;

10. 7. Ask questions before starting the
game;
8. Start promptly;
9. If the game is not played properly,
stop and explain procedures again.
Then continue playing the game.
10. Stop the game when enthusiasm
is still high;
11. Be sure the winners/losers accept
the game results.

11. Types of Games
•Steam-off games
•Team games
•Testing and training games
•Observation and training
games
•Wide games