This was a training for Scouts Leaders who attended the Sub County Camp.

Purpose of the Course: The purpose of the course is to provide an introductory and overview understanding of “WHAT IS SCOUTING” to the Scouts and Unit Leaders.

Course Objectives: By the end of the course, the Scout Unit Leaders will be able:

1. To state and explain the history, aims, fundamental principles and the Methods of Scouting.
2. To know the roles, qualities, management skills and codes of ethics desired of a Scouts Leader.
3. To know and understand the principles of short term planning in scouting.
4. To understand and explain the WOSM and NSO – KSA Organizations Structure.
5. To understand on the progressive scheme, unit leader’s trainings and the short term and specialized courses for the Unit Leaders.

Course Contents:

1. The History of Scouting. (1.5 Hour)

1. BP Life History.
2. The Origin of Scouting.
3. The History of Scouting in Kenya.

2. The Aim, Fundamental Principles and Scouting Methods. (1 Hour)

1. Definitions.
2. The Aim and Purpose of Scouting.
3. The Scouts Principles.
4. The Scout Methods

3. Short Term Planning, Budgeting and Reporting. (1 Hour)

1. Conducting a Patrol/COH/ Troop/ Unit Meeting.
2. Investiture Ceremonies.
3. Programme of Activities.

4. Roles, Qualities, Management Skills & Codes of ethics of a Unit Leader. (1 Hour)

1. Roles.
2. Qualities.
3. Management Skills and Competencies.
4. Codes of Conducts and Ethics

5. Scout Organization. (1 Hour)

1. Scouts/ Patrol/ Troop/ NSO/ KSA – Organization Structure.
2. WOSM
3. KSA Strategic and Legal Documents.

6. Progressive Scheme and the Unit Leader Training (2.5 Hours)

1. Scouts Progressive Scheme.
2. Unit Leaders Training Schemes.
3. Scouts Integrated Programme (Mgnt Skills; Safe From Harm; Messengers of Peace; Disaster, Time e.t.c).