Scout-in-Charge
Outdoor Program Checklist
Event Name:__________________________
Location:___________________
Depart:________________________
Return:____________
Scout-in-Charge:________________________
Adult Co-ordinator:____________
check off each item as it is completed. Ask Scoutmaster for assistance or clarification.
Pre-trip Administration
- Copy Maps and directions
- Departure time: ________
- Arrival time: ________
- Return time: ________
- Arrival time: _________
- Will a rest stop be needed?
- Chaplain identified and ready
- Bugler identified and ready
- First Aid Kit ready (Inventory)
- Estimated Attendance turned in to adult co-ordinator
- Patrol menus accepted
- Campout Agenda Planned (Sample)
- Campfire Planned (Sample)
- Agenda reviewed with adult
- Other: _________________________
Departure Responsibilities
- Take Attendance
- Distribute Maps and directions
- Patrol boxes, food, tents loaded
- Troop gear loaded (rope bag, special needs)
- Scouts in uniform
Arrival
- Tell drivers where to park
- Choose general location for patrol campsites
- Announce time for PLC meeting
- Lead PLC meeting
- Answer patrol leader questions
Program
- Post Campout agenda (Sample)
- Prepare locations and gear for activities
- Solicit volunteers for activity leaders
- Monitor participation and success of activities
- Ensure campfire is ready before sunset
Post-trip Administration
- Schedule a Scoutmaster Conference
- Make notes of successes, failures, concerns