We’re all tasked with how to keep the older scouts interested in training that they’ve done repeatedly. We’re thinking of having a little competition. The younger scouts need to learn and master orienteering, but it’s hard to get the older boys to come and teach it sometimes.
So we’re thinking of a treasure hunt. An older boy, with a gps, is with each group of younger scouts. Each patrol is given a different set of coordinates and the gps can only be used for ‘gentle’ guidance (ie: You’re getting colder.. you’re getting warmer). The patrol with the most items found wins a cooking lesson for the camping meal of their choice.
A spin on this will be to have the older boys with the compasses against the younger boys with the gps set on compass. The younger boys would never stand a chance against the older ones if it were reversed. However, once they had the hang of it, we would reverse it so they can see how the two units work the same.
