7 th National Scout Venture Camp BSP Camp Danao, Malapoc Norte, Maasin City, Southern Leyte 25 30 September 2016 Theme: Growth and Stability GENERAL PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES MODULES AND EVENTS BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL OFFICE MANILA
Introduction While a Scout Jamboree is the mother of all Scouting events where Scouts from all program sections met, the Venture Camp on the other hand is specifically designed to cater to the needs of young people ages 13 and above. Senior Scouts are very active, dynamic and always on the move.
Introduction Venture Camp is a special outdoor educational and recreational event for all Senior Scouts. It is a week-long gathering of teen-age Scouts which aimed to promote active and healthy lifestyle through challenging and exciting physical fitness and obstacle activities in the Land, Sea and Air Scouting specialization skills. It is an amazing fellowship and camaraderie among Senior Scouts to learn together in the spirit of Scout Oath and Law and practice the principle of learning by doing.
Background: The Venture Camp Chronicles
General Programme of Activities
6 Main Modules 1. Module 1: SEA Scouting Expedition 2. Module 2: LAND Scouting Survival 3. Module 3: AIR Scouting Voyage 4. Module 4: GDV Global Development Village 5. Module 5: BWF Better World Framework 6. Module 6: SPORTS Festival
Module 1: SEA Scouting Expedition Proposed Module Activities 1. Safe Swim Defense Plan 2. Basic Swimming 3. Water Survival 4. Underwater Knot Tying 5. Water Safety & Rescue 6. Basic Life Support (AR & CPR) 7. Water Tubing 8. Improvised Raft Making 9. Improvised Floatation Devices 10.Recreational Water Fun Activities
Module 2: LAND Scouting Survival Proposed Module Activities 1. Improvised Shift Shelters 2. Snares and Traps 3. Fire Lays, Fire Places and Fire Building 4. Survival Cooking 5. Pioneering Projects 6. Leave No Trace & Principles Backpacking 7. Water Gathering and Improvised Purifier 8. Trail Signs and Finding Direction 9. Wilderness First Aid 10.Emergency Preparedness
Module 3: AIR Scouting Voyage PROPOSED MODULE ACTIVITIES 1. Air Plane Modelling 2. Improvised Weather Instruments 3. Improvised Hot Air Balloon 4. Kite Flying Competition 5. Signalling/Semaphore and Morse Code 6. Amateur HAM Radio 7. Astronomy and Meteorology 8. Aerodynamics 9. Improvised Wide Glider 10.Civil & Military Aviation
Module 4: Global Development Village GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT VILLAGE Human Rights Public Health Basic Social Services Environment Education CITY OF SCIENCE Information Communication Technology Computer and Robotics The Earth and Universe Life Sciences
Module 5: Better World Framework BETTERWORLD FRAMEWORK The World Scout Programmes: A Framework for Creating a Better World A Global Network of Service
Module 5: Better World Framework 1. Messengers of Peace (MoP) Initiatives 1. MoP Station 1: Peace Groove 2. MoP Station 2: Global Network the scout.org 3. MoP Station 3: Peace Expressions What Peace Means to me? 4. MoP Station 4: Telling Our Story Story Cube and Story Cards 5. MoP Station 5: Network Team Building 2. Scouts of the World Award (SWA) 1. Development Education 2. Environment Education 3. Peace Education 4. UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals Let s Do a Scout Project 3. World Scout Environment Programme (WSEP) 1. World Scout Environment Badge 2. Scouts Go Solar 3. YUNGA Challenge Badges BETTERWORLD FRAMEWORK
Module 6: Sports Events Proposed Module Activities 1. Beach Volleyball 2. Volleyball 3. Sepak Takraw 4. Badminton 5. Frisbee 6. Table Tennis 7. Basketball 8. Track and Field 9. Chess
STAs / OFF SITE Events Spare Time Activities Paracord Survival Bracelets Arts & Crafts Recycling Knots, Bends & Hitches Games of the General Proposed OFF SITE Events High Ropes Community Development Service Projects Water Adventure Orienteering Course Go Green Tree Planting Marine Environmental Protection Mangrove Reforestation Coastal Clean-Up
Scout Advancement & Merit Badge Center THE 7 TH NATIONAL SCOUT VENTURE CAMP will offer the Scout Advancement and Merit Badge Center where Senior Scouts will have an opportunity to undergo series of activities that will help them earn their Merit Badges or Advanced to the next higher rank after assessment of their current advancement requirements and previous accomplishment PREPARATION Advancement & Skills Clinic EXAMINATION Merit Badge Counselling REVIEW Board of Review for ALL Ranks AWARD Court of Honor for Lower and Highest Ranks
Scout Advancement & Merit Badge Center
Ceremonies, Gatherings & Reunions 1. Grand Opening Ceremonies 2. Camp Chief s Welcome Reception 3. Gilwell Reunion 4. Sub-Camp Campfires 5. Eagle Scout Court of Honor 6. Eagle Scout Conclave and ATAS Fellowship 7. Scout s Talents Unlimited and Youth Jam Concert 8. Grand Campfire and Closing Ceremonies
Special Events 1. Scouts Youth Forum 2. BP Scout s Quiz Bee 3. Scout s First Aid and Rescue Olympics 4. Scout Rally and Skill-O-Rama 5. Arena Shows 6. Palarong Pinoy 7. Fancy Drill Competition 8. Street Dancing and Venture Festival
LOADING MATRIX AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Basic Loading Assumptions 2,500 Participants / 4 Sub-Camps = 625 Participants per Sub-Camp 625 Participants = 70% for Main Modules plus 30% for STAs & Off Site MAIN MODULES 70% = 438 Participants Each Module will have at least 6 Activities 438 Participants / 6 Activities = 73 Participants per Activity 4 Hours in each AM & PM Sessions = 240 minutes 240 Minutes / 6 Activities in Each Module = 40 Minutes per Activities in assigned bases in each Module STA & OFF SITE 30% = 187 Participants STA & Off Site will have at least 4 Activities 187 Participants / 4 Activities = 47 Participants per Activity 4 Hours in each AM & PM Sessions = 240 minutes 240 Minutes / 4 Activities in STAs or Off Site = 60 Minutes per Activities in assigned bases in each STAs or Off Site
Key Factor for Success Recruitment and placement of National Service Teams in accordance with their respective competencies and specialization; Enough lead time to train and orient the National Service Team who will manage the day-to-day affairs of each modules, special events and ceremonies; Placement of each module, STAs, Off Site, Ceremonies, Gatherings to strategic locations in the Campsite and the Activity Areas are properly identified, marked and labelled;
Key Factor for Success Provide advanced information and programme bulletin and advisory to all participating local councils on aspects that requires preparation in the general programme of activities (e.g. ceremonies, special events, etc.); Coordination with LGUs, NGAs, and other organizations that will provide necessary support to the General Programme of Activities such as resource persons and equipment; Sufficient material and logistical requirements for all Modules, Special Events, STAs, Gatherings and Ceremonies.
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