Patrol
From Scouts Canada Wiki
A smaller group withing a Scout Troop, a patrol is[1]:
- A group of friends.
- A group where everybody is important.
- A group of four to eight people.
- A group which plans and does things together.
Benefits of the Patrol:[2]
- A small group setting where youth feel wanted and needed.
- Greater opportunity to take on responsibility and build self-confidence
- More opportunities to learn by doing and actually getting involved and sharing the work.
- Opportunities to experience leadership and develop leadership skill.
The youth leadership is performed by a Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader, under the guidance of a Scout Counsellor. Reference book called Patrol Leaders Handbook is available online and from the Scout Shop.
Each Patrol will be identified by a Wildlife Crest, available from the Scout Shop, worn on the right sleeve of the pre-2011 uniform and the right sleeve of the post-2011 uniform.
- ↑ Patrol Leaders Handbook
- ↑ http://www2.scouts.ca/elearn Scouts: Wood Badge I