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The Patrol Method

Lessons and questions of Scout leadership and operating troop program

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  2. Just one thing... 1 2

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  3. Does the SPL Always Lead on a Campout? 1 2

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  4. Patrol vs. Troop Cooking 1 2

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  5. Another Reason Why Adults Should Not Do What The Scouts Can Do Themselves 1 2

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  6. The PLC Has Decided: Mixed Aged Patrols in May 1 2 3 4 16

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  7. "Your ... troop is made up of patrols . . . ." 1 2

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  8. New Scouts, Patrols, A thought experiment. 1 2 3

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  9. Introduction to the Patrol Method in less than a day 1 2 3 4 5

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  10. Change in The Troop, It's Coming 1 2 3 4 9

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  11. Patrol Method with a very young troop 1 2

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  12. Troop Meetings: How to Motivate the Troop 1 2 3 4

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  13. "Train 'em. Trust 'em. LET THEM LEAD!"

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  14. A Coed thought Experiment

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  15. How do you conduct unit elections?

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  • LATEST POSTS

    • Eagle94-A1
      Here We Go, Dissolving the Troop

      By Eagle94-A1 · Posted

      So I am in the process of dissolving the troop, and it is getting me depressed. I have been doing paperwork, making sure records are up to date so wherever they go, they won't have any advancement issues. I do not want my Scout to face the issues I had back in the day, or issues I have seen over the years. Also wanted to see what we can do to finish up advancement. Also created a calendar with remaining commitments: court of honor, Christmas party, and service project. I meet with the CC later today, and get to tell him we are dissolving the troop. That is going to be a challenging conversation. He has a long history with the troop, and sometimes I think his loyalty is to the troop, not the Scouts. But the CC has  not been active since May, and has not been seeing what has been happening. The de facto CC and I realized that even if we did get 1 more Scout, because of the troop's make up,  Some Scouts would be unable to do camp outs due to school activities, and it is hard to have a good camp out with fewer than 5 Scouts. And that is a disservice to the Scouts. This week we meet with the parents, and hopefully they will come. But last time I asked for parents to attend, regarding summer camp, no one showed up. I feel this is an issue we tell folks in person, and not in an email. Bad enough I got to tell the two college Scouters via text or phone. And I am also telling the Scouts. Keep me in your prayers.
    • InquisitiveScouter
      Cabin camping AOL dens (male and female) with parents (male and female) logistics

      By InquisitiveScouter · Posted

      Your answer is contained in the Guide to Safe Scouting; Lodging/Cabin Accommodations Whenever possible, separate cabins or lodging should be provided for male and female adults as well as for male and female youth. Where separate accommodations cannot be provided due to group size or limited availability, modifications may be made. Where completely separate accommodations are not available, additional supervision is required. If adults and youth of the same gender occupy single-room accommodations, there must be a minimum of two adults and four youth, with all adults being Youth Protection trained. Physical separation by other means, including temporary barriers or space, should be used only when no other arrangements are possible.   So, in your example, yes, one large cabin with 4 rooms would meet the requirement.  But you could work something out with far less by way of accommodations.
    • InquisitiveScouter
      Ideas for Patrol Activities at Meetings

      By InquisitiveScouter · Posted

      Welcome! The site mentioned above by @qwazse is an outstanding resource.  There is another page in that site at https://troopleader.scouting.org/activities/scout-skill-challenges/ which will help you pick some activities to populate your "BattleBoard."  And another for Patrol Activities: https://troopleader.scouting.org/activities/patrol-activities/ I really like your idea, and there are literally hundreds of different things you could do. Here's a few spitballs: - Have the patrol perform a skit  (a good patrol knows three or four skits) - Have the patrol lead a song (a good patrol knows three or four songs) - Have the patrols do their yells (a patrol must have a yell) - Using the checklist in the Scout Handbook First Aid section, Inventory the Troop First Aid kit and create a list of items missing.  Present the list to the Troop Quartermaster or other person responsible for upkeep..  (When done with a MB Counselor, this fulfills a requirement for First Aid Merit Badge.)  (This one ought to be done after every outing.) - Whip a rope using the method in the Scout Handbook. - Use a smartphone or computer and identify what is at the following locations:  (this one has lots of potential)   -- 40.6892° N, 74.0445° W   --  38.6251° N, 90.1868° W   --  36.0998° N, 112.1125° W   --  43.8803° N, 103.4538° W Have fun!  
    • FireStone
      Cabin camping AOL dens (male and female) with parents (male and female) logistics

      By FireStone · Posted

      What's the minimum cabin layout requirements that would be needed to accommodate AOL dens overnight in a cabin(s) with a male den, female den, and parents attending (mixed group male and female) and be YPT compliant?  Could one large cabin be used if it has 4 rooms (with doors) to separate all youth by gender and adults by gender? 
    • InquisitiveScouter
      New Survey Out, October 2025

      By InquisitiveScouter · Posted

      What!!  If true, then very, very low... lower than a snake belly in a wagon wheel rut. And thanks for your continued service at the unit level.  That is the heart of Scouting, and where things really matter most
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