MaScout 10 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 YES! It DOES work! "It" being the Patrol Method. I had just about given up in despair of our troop ever truly getting this one figured out, then tonight, while the patrols met, the Scout leaders taught Scout skills! No adult input. No adults telling them to do it, how to do it, etc., etc. (With the exception of my husband, whom the SPL asked to sit down and be quiet several times...I had to remove him. LOL) Just a happy note to brighten your days. I know it won't always be like this, but for tonight... YAY! Link to post Share on other sites
Holaka 10 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Great for your guys! I have high hopes for the troop I am with. We just split into 2 patrols, with each patrol having 5 or 6 boys. It is my dream that one day, they will get it. Link to post Share on other sites
t158sm 10 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I wish every Scout leader could see the vision and experience just what the Patrol Method can grow into. Link to post Share on other sites
Scouter4321 10 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Glad to hear you've experienced success in what you are trying to accomplish! Keep up the good work! Scouter4321 Link to post Share on other sites
EagleInKY 14 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Isn't it great to see it all come together? Congrats on your progress. Link to post Share on other sites
gwd-scouter 11 Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 MaScout. Congrats on a working patrol method! We have only recently formed into two patrols, 5 scouts each. This week, they met as patrols and figured out "buddy" menus for upcoming backpack trip. Very disorganized and SPL had to help PL of younger scout patrol to get back on track. But, in the end, the guys made their menus and worked out who would buy and bring whatever. Next week's plan? Scouts going on backpack trip are to bring their fully packed packs as if we were leaving that night (including food and water) and critique each other's packing methods. Bring too much? Forget to bring something? Weight distribution? etc. etc. And, with their buddy, figure out how to share the carrying of tent, cooking equipment, food. I know what will happen next week and I have anticipated amusement as I know what will happen. An activity that in my mind shouldn't take more than 1/2 hour, will turn into over an hour and devolve into something completely different several times along the way. But they are trying. They are learning. We WILL get there. Link to post Share on other sites
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