program idea

[fullquiver 10]

Many times the question is asked about program ideas and bringing some activity to a weekly scout meeting. Just thought I would pass along a couple of ideas we have done and are doing that seems to be going good.

 

#1 Training for a 5k.

 

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

 

this was a huge success last year...we had several boys that had never run a 100 yards much less a 5k. Every boy finished the race!

 

#2 http://hundredpushups.com/

 

We are in this plan now. Boys like to feel like they are strong.

 

Remember physical fitness is one of the aims of scouting...

[croushorn 10]

How did you institute them into your program? What did you use to intice the Scouts to take part?

I run 5ks monthly and see the money they raise; have thought about setting one up for our troop/district/lodge for a fundraiser....

[Beavah 205]

Interestin', fullquiver, thanks for sharin'.

 

There also seems to be a pullups equivalent at http://twentypullups.com . Both could be good for boys workin' on Tenderfoot or Personal Fitness MB.

 

B

 

[fullquiver 10]

As far as implementing it....

 

I made a challenge to the boys that if they could run a 5k I could.

 

The SPL then implemented some running in the troop meetings. They started off running 1\4 mile...then 1\2 mile...then 1 mile...then 2 miles...then a couple of weeks before the 5k we actually ran the route of the race.

 

It was a big confidence booster for the boys and our troop recieved quite a bit of good press.

[Gold Winger 9]

I'd refuse to participate because I don't do metrics. Make it a three miler and I'd be there.