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Resources & Training

Links to programme information for SCOUTS Counties and Manukau 

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Training for Leaders

SCOUTS New Zealand has a training framework for adults wishing to become leaders in the youth sections.
The leader training scheme explained.

Other Resources

Books, badges and uniforms

- Scouting Direct (Hamilton)   orders@scoutingdirect.co.nz 

Campfire songs and some audio tracks

Campfire skits

Cub and Scout Games

- Scouttrails campfire songs Songs (some with audio tracks which are very hepful) 

- Scoutrails campfire skits  

- Scouttrails Cub and Scout Games 

Camping information
Campfires and Skits

5 documents  with useful ideas. 
2 documents that provide guidance with campfire skits

Campsite lists within reasonable driving distance

- Camp Sladdin - Clevedon
- Camp Schlaepher - Pukekohe
- Camp Motu Moana - Auckland West  Flyer 
- Camp Maynard - Mahurangi (Albany, North Shore)
- Waitawheta Summer camp - off Karangahape Gorge between Paeroa and Waihi
- Camp Makarau - Kaukapapa (North of Helensville)

Cooking outdoors - recipies etc

- 8 documents crammed full of receipes for camps and hikes.  Take your pick.

Cubs- A plethora of ideas

- A users guide for running a successful Cub Pack - It really works.

Games

- 5 documents crammed full of games.

Gender Studies in Scouting

- A study of the roles girls and boys play in Scouting in Europe
Includes a checklist to help leaders ensure they are being fair to each.

Jota and Joti information

"Jamboree on the Air" and "Jamboree on the Internet". 
Held on the Saturday and Sunday of Labour Weekend annually.

Leaders Tool box

- Ideas for Scout programmes from the World Bureau.

Leaders asking questions

- FAQs about programme matters plus you can ask the World Bureau expert a question

Mandatory Safety Requirements MSR

- Flying,  Gliding, Micrilights

Programme starters

- 17 documents crammed full of programme ideas. 

Scouts Own themes & yarns

- 7 documents with almost every theme you might think of.

Do you have a favourite document or website that others may find helpful. Please e-mail it to us and we will gladly share it.

Looking for a new Camp site?

Camp Makarau
Back to basics camping.
Situated 45 minutes north of central Auckland the camp is in the Makarau Valley at Kaukapakapa.
Facilities:
- Hall sleeps about 20 (mattresses provided)
- Open fire cooking spaces
- Campfire space
- Small kitchen area with 4 ring gas burner (bring own gas)
- Zip instant water heater
- Fridge freezer
- Domestic 4 element electric stove
- Commercial toaster
Activities:
- Parakai Hot Pools
- Mt Auckland Walkway
- Canoeing
- Rafting
- Fishing
- Open fire cooking
- Suitable for a family retreat
Fees: Subject to change without notice.
- $3.00 per night per person
- Adults accompanying youth free.
Contact:
Graeme Hounsell Phone 09 420 5322 or Fax 09 420 5509
e-mail ghounsell@xtra.co.nz