Sample PLC Meeting Plans ansd Outdoor Program Plans

Activity	Description	Run By	Time
Preopening 15 minutes	New Scouts Ž Whipping Rope Experienced Scouts Ž Square Lashing Set-up Patrol		7:15pm
Opening Ceremony 5 minutes	Each Scouts is assigned two Points of the Scout Law depending on how many are present. Each boy, in turn, takes a step forward, salutes, gives his point of the law, and steps back in line.		7:30pm
Skills Instruction 25 minutes	New Scouts Ž Basic Knots: Square Knot, Half Hitch, Two-half Hitch, Clove Hitch, Taut-line Hitch, Bowline. Experienced ScoutsŽ Build A-Frame from Troop staves using Square Lashings		7:35pm
Game 15 minutes	Chain Gang Ž Patrol lines up in relay formation. At the start, the first Scout ties a Bowline around his right ankle, the next Scout ties a Clove hitch around his ankle, and so on. Patrol then races to a finish line.		8:00pm
Patrol Meetings 20 minutes	Plan Menu and Grocery List for Colonial Park Campout.		8:15pm
Inter-patrol Activity 15 minutes	New Scouts Ž Timed Knot Tying Relay Experienced Scouts Ž A-Frame Relay. Scouts use built A-Frames with guide-ropes to complete a race.		8:35pm
Closing 10 minutes	Scoutmaster’s Minute Retire Colors Ž Troop at attention repeats the Pledge of Allegiance. Flag is retired. MC announces, "May the Great Scoutmaster of all Scouts be with us until we meet again."		8:50pm
After the Meeting	Patrol leader’s council review next meeting… Colonial Park Station Assignments		9:00pm

Activity	Description	Run By	Time
Preopening 15 minutes	Basic Knot Tying: Square Knot, Half Hitch, Two-half Hitch, Clove Hitch, Taut-line Hitch, Bowline. Set-up Patrol		7:15pm
Opening Ceremony 5 minutes	Troop is called to attention. All Scouts repeat the Scout Oath. Afterwards, the MC summarizes the three points in his own words.		7:30pm
Skills Instruction 25 minutes	New Scouts Ž Backpacking Session- Properly packing a Backpack, Backpacking Essentials, and What "Not" to bring. Experienced ScoutsŽ Low Impact Camping: Plastic Sink, Stoves/cooking methods, Environment, etc.		7:35pm
Game 15 minutes	British Bulldog Ž Troop lines up on side of room. One player is in center. At the start, the Troop charges to the other side without getting "Caught". Whomever gets caught joins the original British Bulldog until only one person remains.		8:00pm
Patrol Meetings 20 minutes	Individuals work with other members in the Patrol to develop agendas for the Colonial Park Round Robin Stations.		8:15pm
Inter-patrol Activity 15 minutes	Backpacking Packing Timed Contest. Three completely packed Backpacks are unloaded. Each Patrol must be the quickest to properly pack the Backpack.		8:35pm
Closing 10 minutes	Scoutmaster’s Minute Retire Colors Ž All Scouts hum "Taps" as one Scouts recites the Scout Oath. The Flag is then retired with the Troop at attention.		8:50pm
After the Meeting	Patrol leader’s council review next meeting…		9:00pm

Activity	Description	Run By	Time
Preopening 15 minutes	Pack Inspections for all Scouts attending Colonial Park Set-up Patrol		7:15pm
Opening Ceremony 5 minutes	In the MC’s own words, have him explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. Then call the Troop to attention and recite the Pledge.		7:30pm
Skills Instruction 25 minutes	New Scouts Ž Dome Tent Pitching Experienced ScoutsŽ Pace and Compass. Use the Compass Game to practice pace and bearings.		7:35pm
Game 15 minutes	Jump the Shot Ž Scouts form a wide circle. The leader swings a rope with a monkey’s fist on the end just below the knees of the Scouts who must "Jump the Shot". Getting hit results in elimination until only one Scout remains.		8:00pm
Patrol Meetings 20 minutes	Patrol completes Duty Roster and last minute questions and problems. The Quartermasters pack all Patrol gear needed for the weekend.		8:15pm
Inter-patrol Activity 15 minutes	New Scouts Ž Timed Tent Pitch Experienced Scouts Ž Blindfolded Tent Pitch Contest		8:35pm
Closing 10 minutes	Scoutmaster’s Minute Retire Colors Ž Form a circle. Have each Scout make the Scout sign and with the left hand, grasp the lifted right writs of his left neighbor. Recite the Oath or Law.		8:50pm
After the Meeting	Patrol leader’s council review next meeting…		9:00pm

Time	Activity	Run By
Saturday 7:30 - 8:00am	Load personal gear at garage and leave for Colonial Park. Arrive at entrance to Colonial Park for Backpack Hike in to the campsite.
8:00 - 8:30am	Hike into Camp (Approximately 1 mile)
8:30 - 9:30am	Set up patrol sites. Concentrate on stowing gear and setting up camp. Site must resemble a Model Campsite.
9:30-10:30am	Round Robin Station Set-up. Each Scout is responsible for all needed station supplies.
9:45am	Webelos and Parents arrive for the days activities
10:00-10:30am	Webelos visit and tour the Model Campsite
10:30-11:15am	Round Robin Station 1
11:15-12:00pm	Round Robin Station 2
12:00-1:00pm	Lunch and Clean-up. Note: Lunch must be prepared and cleaned-up during this time frame.
1:00 - 1:45pm	Backpacking Demonstration and Information Session
1:45 - 2:30pm	Round Robin Station 3
2:30 - 3:15pm	Round Robin Station 4
3:15 - 4:00pm	Firem’n Chit Demonstration and Certification
4:00 - 4:45pm	Round Robin Station 5
4:45 - 6:00pm	Dinner and Clean-up. Note: Dinner must be prepared and cleaned-up during this time frame.	Cooks
6:00 - 7:00pm	Free Time
7:00 - 8:00pm	Campfire Planning
8:00 - 9:00pm	Troop 67 Campfire	FireGuard/MC
9:00pm	Webelos Farewell
9:00 - 9:30pm	Day Critique and Evaluation
9:30 - 11:00pm	Game - Manhunt
Sunday 8:00 - 8:30am	Cooks and assistants up. Prepare breakfast.	Cooks
8:30 - 9:00am	Patrols up. Take care of personal hygiene, air tents, hang out sleeping bags.
9:00 - 9:30am	Breakfast
9:30 - 9:45am	Clean-up	Cooks
9:45 - 10:30am	Personal Gear packed. Site Broken Down and packed up
10:30-11:00am	Non-Denominational Services	Chaplain Aide
11:00-12:00pm	Advancement Opportunity. Patrol Leaders work with Scouts in Patrols to satisfy any rank requirements needed for advancement.	Patrol Leaders
12:00-1:00pm	Load Trucks and Break Camp