Youth Led Programme - Training Course Details Please note that this information is only relevant for members who are booked to attend a Scouting Ireland Training Course.
Below you will find information and a list of the items that you will need to bring with you to the above training course:
Scout Neckerchief (which is required to be worn for the duration of the course). Your full Scout Uniform (which is required to be worn for part of the course ) Warm clothing, strong footwear and raingear as parts of this course will be in the outdoors. Your usual overnight gear, including a towel, wash bag and sleeping bag. A pen and note book. The programme book relevant to the youth programme section you plan to work with. For example: Beavers - bag, book, map; Cubs - Adventure quest: Scouts - Spirit of Adventure; Venture - Scout Spices book; Rovers - Scout Handbook. Adventure Skills Book.
If you do not have any of the above books/programme materials, please speak to your Group Leader in advance of the course about borrowing them from your scout group. Please note the following points in relation to this course: This is a two day programme of training and certification will only be provided in respect of attendance for the entire course which includes the overnight element on Saturday night. Registration is at 9am Sharp and the programme begins shortly thereafter. Late arrival may preclude you from course certification. All your course meals will be provided. Please advise the Course Leader in advance (by text message or email), of any dietary requirements you may have. Accommodation for Friday night may be facilitated, you need to contact the Course Leader if you require this. Religious Services, due to timing constraints it may not be possible to facilitate attendance at religious services, however Course staff will able to advise on local services times. A Scouts Own will be held over the weekend which offers a time for spiritual group and self-reflection. Like with all Scout Training Courses, this course offers a full intense programme which requires your full attention and participation and this end it has been decided that consumption of alcohol over the weekend is prohibited. We ask for your support and understanding with this request. This course is for you if you have:
Undertaken The Story of Scouting eLearning Module and The Story of Scouting Training Course. (Registered youth members transitioning to adult Scouter roles, are not required to undertake these modules). Successfully completed the Scouting Ireland Garda Vetting process. Successfully completed the Being a Scouter (BAS) Training Course or Stage 3 Foundations in Scouting on the previous Wood Badge Training Scheme
Completed the Scouting Ireland Induction Process (which includes your Mutual Agreement with your Group Leader) Commenced working with your Programme Mentor in your section.
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