ssullivan Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I have spoken about this with several of our scouts and they like the idea of having scouting skills competitions at district camporee's vs. the standard merit badge items we do. example archery, axe throwing, knots,... etc and having that used to comprise the total scores vs the normal method... has anyone else had conversations of this type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr56 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 It has been my experience that the boys enjoy the opportunity for scout skills competition. I have heard this suggested by the boys several times when planning for camporees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleInKY Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Competitions are often a highlight of scouting. I still remember several camporees or other events where we had great competitions against other "rival" troops. Guys love to go to school Monday morning and stick their chest out and brag about how they beat the other guys. Healthy competition is good, fun and promotes the learning of important skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 ....my thought had been to set it up and run it like a high school track and field event, with point values assigned. Using a spreadsheet it shouldn't be that difficult to figure scoring as each scout would have a number assigned to them and they could register for the "events" they wanted to compete in... score sheets at the events with the numbers preprinted should make it easier to log.. it would also emphasis a different type of "Scout Spirit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleInKY Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 ssullivan While individual competitions can be fun (and I have on issue with having some at a camporeet), I would much rather see the time used to leverage the patrol system and have patrols compete against each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle90 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 At our troop campout next week we are planning a scout skills competition for Saturday. We are thinking of having a number of stations set up for the patrols. First Aid, Fire building, Nature Identification, Knots, Orienteering, etc. Some type of scoring system and a prize for the winning patrol. Any suggestions on activities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNYScouter Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Check out www.boyscouttrail.com Look under both games and activites Most of the ideas (and there are 100's) here could easily be used for intertroop competitions. Also do a google search for "night camporee". There a a couple of web sites out there that have the activites that were done at these and some of these could easily be done during the day also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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