Module 17 - Activities Outdoors
     

Objectives

Explain the importance of outdoor activities as part of a balanced programme and the importance of providing them on a regular basis
Describe the role of Leaders, GSLs and DCs with regard to activities which do not require formal activity authorisations ( weekly meetings, visits and trips, activities in Terrain Zero, Class C Waters etc. )
Explain how Policy Organisation and Rules and Activity Factsheets detail the requirements and provide guidance for a wide range of Scouting activities and outline how to access this information
Plan suitable outdoor activities taking into account the age, experience, fitness, special needs etc of the group, the activity involved and anticipated weather conditions
Undertake appropriate risk assessments before and during activities
Explain the purpose and operation of the home contact and parental permission systems and be able to implement them for all appropriate activities
Select adequate and appropriate clothing, footwear, personal and group equipment for the activity and weather conditions
Explain the importance of having a sufficient adult to young person ratio during all activities
Manage a group during activities through the appropriate use of delegation, decision-making, group control and good communication
Outline the difficulties of operating with both large numbers of young people as a single group, and the risks with very small groups
Detail the emergency and reporting procedures to be implemented in the event of an accident or incident

The following methods of learning are available for this module

  Group - usually arranged by the County Training Team Application Forms -
  Small Group - undertaken locally contact the Local Training Managers  
       

Scheduled Training Dates for Module 17 - Activities Outdoors

Date
Code
From
To
Venue
Saturday
12 April 2008
8-17-01
09.30
12.00
2nd Arnold Scout Group Headquarters - Central Notts.
Saturday
27 September 2008
8-17-02
13.00
15.30
1st Nuthall Scout Group Headquarters - Beauvale
Wednesday
03 December 2008
8-17-03
19.00
21.30
Nottinghamshire County Scouts Training Centre - Linby