Scout Programs
These are the programs we use for Scout meetings, with what you need and how to run each one. They’re here for leaders and adult supporters helping on the night. When we tell parents which program we’re running, we link to it on this page.
Mt Coot-tha Hike
Aim: an evening hike up Mt Coot-tha, finishing with ice cream at the top.
Start: 6:30pm at the JC Slaughter Falls car park. Meet at the entrance on the right (map).
Finish: 8:30pm at the Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout, where we have ice cream and parents pick up (map).
What to bring
- Backpack
- Head torch
- $10 for ice cream
- Personal first aid kit
- Water bottle
- Jumper in winter
- Shoes for walking (no thongs or sandals)
Trading Post
Aim: for Scouts to work in patrols, earning small amounts for small jobs and building up to larger amounts. The patrol with the largest amount wins and chooses from the prizes on offer.
Setup: the adults set up a set of tables that act as a Trading Post, where Scouts can buy and sell equipment. A board lists the prices of what they can buy and sell.
How to qualify
Scouts must qualify by doing both of these:
- Make a fire
- Build a structure (tripod, A-frame or similar)
What they can earn
| Job | Amount | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Jokes | $1 to $5 | First 10 minutes only, rubbed off the board after |
| Scouting facts | $1 to $5 | First 10 minutes |
| Knots | $1 to $10 | First half hour only |
| Square lashing | $15 | When on its own |
| Tripod | $50 | |
| A-frame | $100 | |
| Toasted giant marshmallow | $400 | |
| Burnt giant marshmallow | $100 | |
| Bearing and paces between | $20 | |
| Coffee or tea | $500 | |
| Stretcher | $150 | Must lift someone |
| Small flagpole | $400 | 2 poles high |
| Arm sling | $60 | |
| Cooked noodles | $400 |
What they can buy
Scouts can also sell these back.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Matches (box) | $50 |
| Compass | $50 |
| Billy | $100 |
| Cup | $50 |
| Packet of noodles | $100 |
| Bandages | $20 |
| Giant marshmallow | $200 |
| Rope | $2 |
| Poles | $5 |
| Tea bag or coffee teaspoon | $50 |
| Flag | $100 |