An Online Scout Encyclopedia
A Yell is a cheer used by Scouting and other groups to show their enthusiasm and group spirit at various meetings.The group gathers close together and loudly shouts the yell. A Scout patrol will often yell to celebrate the winning of a competition, or to announce that it has finished a task.
Patrol Leader “The patrol system is not one method in which Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only method.” — Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s founder The Patrol The patrol is a group of Scouts who belong to a troop and who are probably similar in age, development, and interests. The patrol method…
The Name Of The Patrol Let’s say that a new Patrol has just been formed under a new Patrol Leader. What generally happens next? At the very first meeting the fellows get out the Handbook For Boys to look over the list of Patrol names for the purpose of picking one for themselves. And what…
The Purpose of the Patrol Flag The Patrol Flag is a unique standard designed and crafted by the members of the Patrol to represent themselves during activities. It should be carried with the Patrol during all Scouting activities that the Patrol participates in. It should accompany the Patrol on camping trips and hikes, mark the…