to learn, teach!

[SMT224]

Just back from our Troop weekend camping trip with the Webelos. Each Patrol in the Troop had developed an afternoon program to teach the Webelos Scout skills and then play games with them.

 

One of the skills the Scouts taught was knot tying. Each Patrol took on 2-3 of the 7 Scout knots. Here were guys relearning those knot they had demonstrated for rank advancement (and then forgotten) with a very serious attitude, as they now had to teach those knots!

 

We helped them as much as they needed in the relearning phase, but stood far back when they did the teaching. They took their task very seriously and did a great job. And with out any prompting, they kinda sorta used the EDGE method - they talked about what the knot could be used for, then showed the Webelos how to tie the knot, and then helped them tie the knot.

 

The Scouts also taught axe yard skills, fire building, tree height measurement, and how to put up a tent. The Webelos were quiet, attentive and engaged through out the lessons.

 

Made me proud to watch!

 

[qwazse]

Well, by your description they used the EDG method, but I think with the Webelos being somewhat out of their environment, they did it right. Before even joining your troop, these potential cross-overs know where there's a troop of creative older boys to help them.

 

Here's hoping that translate into a bunch of new scouts ready for summer camp!

[SMT224]

Right! This group of Webelos seems very psyched to crossover -- which happens tomorrow!! Seven new Scouts will be crossing over!