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This document is a practical syllabus and assessment checklist outlining the requirements for candidates seeking the Hillwalking Stage 7 Adventure Skills badge in Scouting Ireland. It is divided into five distinct blocks of practical assignments designed to...

This document is a training guide outlining the requirements and knowledge needed for Hillwalking Stages 3 and 4. It is produced for Scouts, specifically Explorers, to prepare them for low-level summer hikes under 500 meters above sea level. Key instruction...

This document is a comprehensive safety and preparation guide for the Mountain Pursuit Challenge (MPC), authored and illustrated by Peter Sheehan for Scouting Ireland participants. It outlines critical safety rules for mountain navigation, emphasizing that...

This document is an informational notice detailing the requirements and guidelines for members attending the "Scouting Together" adult training course, produced by Scouting Ireland. It outlines the mandatory gear, including a Scout neckerchief, overnight eq...

This policy document outlines the terms and conditions for booking training courses within Scouting Ireland, specifically highlighting the 'Pathway to Scouting' program. Produced by Scouting Ireland, these rules apply to all adult members and eligible youth...

This educational outdoor guidance leaflet, titled 'Where to go in the outdoors,' details best practices for personal hygiene and sanitation when in remote environments. It was produced collaboratively by the Countryside Access and Activities Network for Nor...

This document is an informational notice produced by Scouting Ireland for adult members registered for the Youth Led Programme training course. Its purpose is to guide attendees on the essential preparation, gear, and prerequisites needed for the course. At...

This notice provides the details and kit list for Scouting Ireland members attending the Youth Led Programme Camping Training Course. The course is produced by Scouting Ireland for adult Scouters and transitioning youth members preparing for leadership role...

This document consists of joining notes, a registration form, and a logbook template for a Scouting Ireland Hill Walking Training and Assessment Weekend. The event was held from March 25th to 27th, 2011, at the Lough Dan campsite. It is aimed at candidates...

This training manual provides a comprehensive course outline and assessment guide for Stage 6 of the Scouting Ireland Hillwalking Adventure Skill. Developed by the Hillwalking Adventure Skills Team, the document is designed for County, Provincial, or Nation...

This document is a route card and timing schedule detailing the itinerary for the Sionnach Adventure 2009. The event took place from September 25th to September 27th, 2009, in the rugged terrain of The Burren, County Clare. Designed for navigational exercis...

This document is an educational water safety resource booklet titled "PAWS 3" (Primary Aquatics Water Safety), adapted as a Cub Scouts training resource. It was produced by Irish Water Safety to teach primary school children in third and fourth classes abou...

This document is a program resource guide entitled "Astronomy on Camp" published by Scouting Ireland. It is designed for Cub Scout Scouters and youth members (specifically the Sixer Council) to help them plan, execute, and review a space-themed summer camp...

This document is a programme activity resource designed to help Cub Scout Leaders and Sixer Councils plan, execute, and review a "Bike Hike" event. It was produced by Scouting Ireland to encourage cycling and road safety, particularly in alignment with Nati...

This document is a program resource guide designed to assist adult Cub Scout Scouters in selecting youth peer leaders, known as "Sixers," within their Cub Packs. Produced by Scouting Ireland, the resource outlines various fair, impartial, and objective meth...

This document is a resource guide designed to assist in planning and developing a localized Code of Conduct for Cub Scout Packs. Produced for Scouters, Cub Scouts, and their parents or guardians, its main purpose is to foster good behaviour and cooperation...

This document is a seasonal educational resource designed by Scouting Ireland for Cub Scouts to engage with various holiday traditions during the December festive season. It encourages Cub Scouts to learn about both traditional Irish customs and multicultur...

This document is a Cub Scout program resource published by Scouting Ireland outlining how to plan and execute a Caribbean-themed "End of Year Barbecue Party." The resource is designed for Cub Scouts, Sixers, Seconders, and Scouters to celebrate annual achie...

This resource document is a fire safety educational guide produced by Scouting Ireland for Cub Scout Pack meetings and activities. It provides leaders (Scouters) with practical activities, games, and instruction sheets to teach Cub Scouts fire safety, emerg...

This document is an activity resource guide produced by Scouting Ireland for Cub Scout Scouters and youth members to structure the first six weeks of the Cub Scout cycle. It introduces the "Atlantic Six" characters to help Cubs navigate section transitions,...

This document is an educational programme resource guide outlining the Plan-Do-Review methodology specifically for the Cub Scout section of Scouting Ireland. It is designed for Scouters to facilitate youth-led planning and evaluation sessions with Cub Scout...

This document is a recipe and food safety guidebook titled 'Camping with the Stars Cook book 2018', designed specifically for Cub Scouts. Published in 2018, its primary purpose is to make camp cooking easy, nutritious, enjoyable, and clean with minimal wash...

This instructional resource is a programme guide designed for Cub Scouters to assist new Cub Scouts during their first six weeks in the Cub Pack. It addresses the transition of youth from the Beaver Colony or those new to scouting, ensuring they feel welcom...

This document is a Cub Scout programme activity pack focused on the global Messengers of Peace initiative. It was produced by Scouting Ireland to encourage Cub Scout packs to undertake local community service projects. To earn the Messengers of Peace Award,...

This document is a sample program template outlining the structured timeline for a weekly Cub Scout meeting, designed by Scouting Ireland for Cub Scout leaders. The proposed 90-minute meeting is structured into distinct, timed blocks to maintain energy, foc...

This document is an educational programme resource outlining the core principles of the Cub Scouts section within Scouting Ireland. It defines the seven essential elements that characterize Cub Scouting, which include small-group operation in Sixes, an outd...

This document is an information pack outlining the rules and registration details for the 2022 National Cub Scouts Challenge County Qualifier. Produced by the National Cub Challenge 2022 core team, it is directed at County Commissioner (CC), County Programm...

This document is an open call notice for volunteer staff to support the 2022 National Cub Challenge. It was produced by Event Lead Eva Grant and is aimed at Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts, and Scouters interested in assisting with the event. The event will ta...

This document is a Scouting Ireland resource pack comprising 'Step 2: Gearing Up' and 'Step 3: Out and About' of the eight-step 'Camping with the Stars' program, released on February 21, 2018. Produced by Programme Commissioners Ian Feighery and Eilís Molam...

This document is an instructional guide and resource pack titled "First Pitch," which functions as Step 1 of Scouting Ireland's eight-step "Camping with the Stars" training series. It was created by Ian Feighery (Programme Commissioner for Beaver Scouts) an...

This educational programming guide is produced by Scouting Ireland for Cub Scout leaders to plan campsite setups and food arrangements. The policy guidelines emphasize environmental responsibility through Leave No Trace practices, detailing proper waste sep...

This training and resource guide, published by Scouting Ireland, is designed for Cub Scout leaders executing the final stages of a step-by-step camping initiative. It provides instructional guidelines on pitching tents, construction of campsite gadgets, and...

This comprehensive educational manual was issued by Scouting Ireland in April 2018 to guide Cub Scout packs through a complete preparation roadmap. The guide outlines pre-camp planning timelines starting up to five months in advance of the trip. It details...

This document is an educational resource booklet produced by Scouting Ireland to guide Cub Scouts and Scouters in achieving the Messengers of Peace Award, an international initiative from World Scouting. The award is part of the Better World Framework, aimi...

This document is an activity resource guide published by Scouting Ireland for Cub Scouts and Scouters. The purpose of the document is to provide step-by-step instructions for building a model "Moon habitat" dome structure to simulate survival skills for spa...

This document is a formal policy outlining the Code of Conduct for volunteer members of Scouting Ireland's Core Teams, established in 2020 (Version 1). It begins by reaffirming the Scout Promise and Scout Law as guiding principles. The code requires team me...

This document is the Code of Conduct policy for volunteer members of Scouting Ireland's Core Teams. It was produced by Scouting Ireland and applies to all members of national and departmental Core Teams. The policy integrates the Scout Promise and Scout Law...

This document is an educational badge guide for Beaver Scouts who are engaging in Sea Scouting and water adventures. It is produced by Scouting Ireland to help youth members understand the requirements for earning three progressive water-based "boat badges"...

This document outlines the requirements to achieve the Stage 1 Air Adventure Skills badge within Scouting Ireland. Designed to foster fun, friendship, and challenge, it is targeted at younger scouts like Beaver Scouts, with support from older scout sections...

This document is an educational curriculum sheet detailing the requirements for the Stage 1 Backwoods Adventure Skills badge in Scouting Ireland. It is designed as a learning guide for Beaver Scouts, their peers, and adult Scouters. The curriculum outlines...

This document presents the checklist requirements for earning the Stage 1 Camping Adventure Skills badge within Scouting Ireland. It is primarily targeted at younger youth members, such as Beaver Scouts, who are starting their camping journeys. The badge cu...

This document is an educational syllabus outline for the Stage 1 Emergencies Adventure Skills badge. Created by Scouting Ireland, it is specifically designed for Beaver Scouts. The primary purpose of this resource is to introduce young members to essential...

This educational resource details the specific requirements for achieving the Stage 1 Hillwalking Adventure Skills badge. Published by Scouting Ireland, it is tailored for younger youth members, including Beaver Scouts, who are beginning their hiking activi...

This document outlines the syllabus and requirements for earning the Stage 1 Paddling Adventure Skills badge within Scouting Ireland. It is designed as an accessible, child-friendly guide primarily aimed at Beaver Scouts, although older sections like Cub Sc...

This document outlines the Stage 1 Pioneering Adventure Skills badge requirements for youth members in Scouting Ireland. The badge is designed for fun, friendship, and challenge, particularly targeted at Beaver Scouts but open to support from older sections...

This document outlines the requirements and curriculum for obtaining the Stage 1 Rowing Adventure Skill badge within Scouting Ireland. It is primarily designed for Beaver Scouts, although assistance can be provided by Scouters, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venture S...

This document is an educational syllabus outlining the requirements for the Stage 1 Sailing Adventure Skill badge within Scouting Ireland. It is produced by Scouting Ireland for youth members, particularly starting with Beaver Scouts, and their adult Scoute...

This document is an educational guide introducing the "Adventure Skills" framework to young Beaver Scouts. Produced by Scouting Ireland for youth members and adult Scouters, it covers nine key outdoor disciplines, including hillwalking, emergencies, camping...

This document is a promotional and informational badge guide, classified as "Other", introducing the "Bree" badge. It was produced by Scouting Ireland specifically for newly registered Beaver Scouts who are beginning their journey in the section. The guide...

This document is an educational badge resource explaining the requirements for the "Conn" badge, which is the final stage of the Beaver Scout adventure. Produced for Beaver Scouts and their Leaders, the text details the steps needed to complete this final B...

This document is a programme resource outlining the requirements for Beaver Scouts to earn the second stage adventure badge, named "Ruarc". It explains that achieving this badge signifies a transition where Beaver Scouts begin to explore outside of their tr...

This document serves as a visual layout guide outlining the badge and award structure for Beaver Scouts under Scouting Ireland, dated January 18, 2017. It details the placement and categories of various badges earned by Beaver Scouts. These include Special...

This introductory illustrated guide introduces young Beaver Scouts to the structure of a "lodge" and the foundational SPICES development framework. Produced by Scouting Ireland for the Beaver Scout section, the document is designed to make personal developm...

This document is an educational programme handout detailing the investiture process for Beaver Scouts. Produced by Scouting Ireland, it serves as a guide for young members, Scouters, and parents during the entry phase of Scouting. The text presents the Beav...

This instructional guide, titled "Special Interests," outlines the system for scouts to create and earn custom Special Interest badges within Scouting Ireland. Featuring a mascot named Spike, the document explains that scouts can design badges based on thei...

This document is an eight-step 'Camping with the Stars' instructional resource pack designed to guide Beaver Scouters in planning and executing successful camping experiences for Beaver Scout Colonies. Produced by Ian Feighery, the Programme Commissioner fo...

This document is the Chief Scout Award Completion Form, designed for Scout, Venture Scout, and Rover Scout participants seeking Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards. The form is to be filled out by the designated Chief Scout Award Mentor using records from the pa...

This document is an educational resource leaflet introducing the "Fox Lodge" characters to young Beaver Scouts. Produced by Scouting Ireland for Beaver Scouts, typically aged 6 to 8, the document explains the concept of a "lodge" as a small working group of...