Youth Program Review

theCrate@AJ2016 Gathers Insightful Feedback

Unpacking Scouting for our members was the purpose of theCrate@AJ2016. It was an opportunity to explore the opportunities available, and the ongoing developments of the Youth Program Review.

Over 12,000 Scouts and leaders participated in the event and another 10,000 visitors experienced Jamboree life and theCrate on ‘Super Saturday’. theCrate was a hub of excitement in the mall where members could ‘imagine the possibilities’ on a wide variety of topics, issues and the future of Scouting.

theCrate Consisted Of:

1400 milk crates
100 metres of rope lights
13 television monitors
21 flags
60 display boards
12 videos
23 volunteers

It provided an opportunity for youth and adult members to learn about future Scouting and to also have a say in the direction of their organisation.

The Youth Program Review Stage 4 story was explained to Scouts via infographic boards, videos and discussions with the theCrate team. Surveys were completed on a variety of topics and Scouts could vote on preferred options.

Key Themes Included:

Personal progression schemes
Plan> Do> Review>
Youth Leading, Adults Supporting
Outdoor Adventure Skills
Promise & Law
Age ranges
Small team system
Role of Adults
Scout Method
Scouting Principles and Fundamentals
Section journey
Group life
Symbolic framework

theCrate Minis

Spruiking theCrate and promoting fun and adventure, highly decorated golf buggies roamed the campsite encouraging Scouts to complete surveys, visit theCrate, and engage in activities. The team distributed 10,000 business cards promoting key themes, beyondblue resources and 3,000 ice blocks.

Youth Engagement

Through a team activity, Scouts were introduced to Hart’s Youth Engagement Ladder and were challenged to determine the level of youth involvement in the running of their troop. Many then signed a commitment to ensure their troop will be youth led.