“What does youth led mean” Canadian Path Information Sharing session – Part 1 “What does youth led mean” Slide Number

Agenda Patrol Method Why do we use smaller groups, ie: Patrols Who decides the members of the Patrol How do we select Patrol Leaders Section Leadership Team Planning program. Planning an event Annual Planning using the planning guide and resources Balanced program Parent Engagement- Large group wrap up discussion

Creating Patrols Who decides on members of the patrols? What do we do if we don’t have enough White Tails and Howlers to lead Lodges and Lairs? How do we deal with the kids who are always picked last?

Selecting a Patrol Leader Who are the leaders? What do the leaders decide? What do the leaders do?

Planning an event What do Scouters plan and what do Scouts plan? Plan a simple activity. When you have the plan ask what the Scouts could plan vs what the leaders need to plan

Program Planning Program Planning Guide Program Planning Templates Your plan isn’t set in concrete. As you and your Scouts review what you have done all of you may decide to change what you will do next.

Planning Cycles Annual adventure (Saskatchewan Cub Camp, WR, CJ, WJ etc) seasonal adventures, weekly meetings Scouters plan versus Scouts plan. What do we do if the Scouts can’t make up their mind or don’t do what they say they will do?

Balanced Program What is the Scouters role making sure we cover all 6 program areas and the role of Scouters helping youth. Environment & Outdoors, Leadership, Active & Healthy Living, Citizenship, Creative Expression Beliefs & Values Program Maps

How to engage parents The benefits of an engaged group of parent Strategies for parent engagement How to appropriately involve parents in Scouting activities Parent Engagement Year at a Glance