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Welcome to this training session!

July, 2006

Adult Scout Leader Training in North YorkshireModule 17, Activities Outdoors

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Adult Scout Leader Training in North Yorkshire

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Outdoor activity is essential to Scouting

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The aim of the training course is:

to enable adults to plan and run exciting, safe, and developmental outdoor activities for the young people in their section:

exciting

safe

developmental

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Adventurous activities such as kayaking are at the heart of Scouting

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Why activities outdoors?

Regular outdoor activities are an essential part of the balanced programme

Activities outdoors form a key part of the Fundamentals of Scouting, and “Exploring the Outdoors” is one of the ways in which we achieve the purpose of Scouting

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Scout activities do not need to be as dramatic and specialised as this one!

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Welly-wanging is just as valid an activity as rock climbing or sailing!

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Why activities outdoors?

Task 1: list the outdoor activities that Scouts can and do take part in

Task 2: give the reasons why Scouts do so many outdoor activities

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Ripon District Scout Camp, 2006

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Many outdoor activities will take place at Camp

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Cubs Activity at camp

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Activities are for all ages….and both sexes!

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Canoeing is fun, but not without risk!

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Many outdoor activities are “adventurous” and potentially very dangerous!

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Activities Outdoors are a key part of the Balanced Programme

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Our aim as leaders is to provide safe activities that allow young people to develop and offer:

Excitement but not danger

Adventure but not hazard

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“Excitement but not danger”

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“Adventure but not hazard”

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Water activities may be high-risk and therefore require a high level of authorisation

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Approving Activities: Key objectives

Understand the role and responsibilities of leaders with regard to activities which do NOT require formal activity authorisations

Explain how POR and various activity factsheets detail the requirements and provide guidance for activities

Note the distinction between formal activity authorisation and the kind of “informal” authorisation that goes on all the time in Scouting

For discussion:

how in practice does this informal approval system work?

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Cycling does not usually require formal authorisation

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……….but this kind of cycling might!

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Scout Authorisations

Some activities require an Activity Authorisation

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Scout Authorisations

Definitions

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A canal is Class C water

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This water is Class B (R. Ure near Ripon)

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Steps to take prior to Scout-led activities

4 checks risk assessment home contact

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Steps to take prior to commercially-led activities

Check, check, check…………..!

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Factsheets

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Planning safe activities outdoors

What are the key objectives?

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What risks are there in this camp situation?

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Risk Assessments should be carried out for even the most “unadventurous” activities

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Is this activity totally free of risk?

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Task based on the Case Study provided

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The Scout logo reminds us of the importance of planning ahead

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Activities such as rock climbing require considerable planning and preparation

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Dean Chapman6th Ripon (Cathedral) Scouts

Risk Assessment Form

Hazards RiskPeople

affectedPossible Control measures

Stand pipe/water supply

Contamination/poisoning

All Run tap until water is clear, allow water to settle & boil before use

Tents guy wires & pegs

Trips & falls All Ensure due care and attention is used on group sites and other groups.

Camp boundary markers

Trips & falls All Ensure due care and attention is used.

Chemical toilet Poisoning/contamination

All Ensure correct procedures are in place for the use of chemicals by leaders and all to take due care and attention

Gas bottles Explosions/leaks All Ensure gas bottles are stored safely/kept cool and all valves are secure. Youth members not to use gas bottles.

Trangias Burning, scalding and fire

All Ensure correct Trangia procedures are adhered to and a leader is always present. Fire bucket should be kept near.

Date: Friday 14th July 2006 Assessed by: Dean Chapman

Place: District Scout Camp Assessment No: 2006/02b

Task: Arrival of Scouts & setting up Review Date: Not Applicable

Risk Assessment

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Emergency procedures

Key Objective: to be able to detail the emergency and reporting procedures to be implemented in the event of an accident or incident

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Emergency procedures

Deal with the incident itself:How?

Inform:Who?How?When?

Inform Scout Insurance Services, in needHow should this be done?

Priorities:Priorities:

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Emergency Procedures: Task

NB The key document for reference is FS 120078: “Accidents: a Guide to Reporting for Leaders and Commissioners”, a copy of which you should have in your Group/section

As a group, or in small groups, suggest 3 scenarios following chosen incidents of a minor nature (but which nevertheless require action of some sort); and 3 scenarios (which should be as varied as possible) following a relatively serious incident or accident.

Be prepared to say what action should be taken in each case.

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Overview of the trainingCan you now answer these questions: Do you know the importance of activities outdoors in the delivery of

the Balanced Programme? Do you know the rules and guidelines about outdoor activities and

where to find them? Do you know how to plan an outdoor activity? Do you know how to assess the level of risk in an activity outdoors? Do you know how to manage groups of young people undertaking

outdoor activities?

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Remember: outdoor activity is at the heart of Scouting!

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………..and it also needs to be FUN!

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Validation of this training course

You will need to validate this training by completing 2 of the tasks/activities listed on page 50 of the Adult’s Personal File.

One of these should, ideally, be based on a practical outdoor activity

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Modules thematically linked to Module 17 in the Training Scheme

Module 11 Administration Module 12 Providing a Balanced

Programme Module 16 Nights Away Module 18 Practical Skills