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The Troop Programme aims to provide you with many of the tools, ideas and techniques needed to run an exciting Balanced Programme for your Troop. The Troop Programme also includes the requirements for all the Scout Badges and Awards.

The Troop Programmes is one of three adult resources for the Scout Troop. As an adult working with a Scout Troop, you will also need:

• Troop Essentials,
• The Troop Programme Plus

This book has the following chapters:

1   Programme Planning

What we offer to young people in the Scout section is a Balanced Programme; a range of activities, events and experiences built around six Programme Zones

2   The Weekly Programme - key principles

Every week, over 6,500 Scout meetings are organised throughout the UK. These meetings hold the Troop together.

3   Troop Meeting Programmes

Troop meetings generally last between an hour and half and two hours in length. This is long enough for the Scouts to have fun doing different activities without getting bored or restless.

4   Generating Ideas

A resource like this can only include a limited number of ideas. Troop operate in a wide variety of environments and conditions; so much of the programme must depend on the imagination of the Leadership team.

5   Badges and Awards

Part of the Balanced Programme is the Badges and Awards, ranging from the Activity Badges to the Chief Scout's Gold Award which is the top Award in the Scout section.

Appendix

Includes useful dates and a brief glossary.