The Scout Method Table
Joey Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Venturer Scouts Rover Scouts
Learning by Doing Joey Scouts develop new skills Cub Scouts are exposed to a Scouts take a leading role in Venturer Scouts become the Rover Scouts develop new skills by having complete
by actively participating in greater variety of activities and managing themselves, their drivers of their own learning, responsibility over their program and section,
activities and challenges, in a opportunities and begin to take activities and their learning. and program. developing problem solving skills, creative solutions,
highly supportive environment. risks and make mistakes. Their increased leadership sees They are encouraged to take on and broadening their horizons. Rover Scouts have
Adults encourage Joey Scouts them taking more initiative and greater responsibility and step increased learning opportunities and independence.
to try new things. more responsible risk taking. outside their comfort zone. Rover Scouts constantly review their work in line with
Plan>Do>Review>.
Personal Joey Scouts are provided Cub Scouts are provided Scouts identify their own Venturer Scouts identify their Rover Scouts are entirely responsible for their own
with opportunities to be opportunities to have input interests and goals which then own goals and interests. Often activities and development, through regular, semi-
Progression challenged and experience new into their program at both the drive the program, ensuring a the unit is doing different structured opportunities to review at an individual
opportunities. planning and reviewing stages. diverse and inclusive program. activities at the same time. and Crew level. Numerous diverse and inclusive
Cub Scouts learn through new Scouts are offered increasing The program is driven by the opportunities are provided on a National and Global
and challenging experiences opportunities to become Venturer Scouts, and should scale to maximise progression for all members.
and opportunities. independent. be inclusive of the interests
and needs of all members of
the unit.
Symbolic The theme of this section is In Cub Scouts “The Jungle Scouts use the framework The theme of this section is Rover Scouts adventure beyond their horizons,
“The Australian Bush”. Joey Book” is used to have new of exploration to challenge “Look Wide”. Venturer Scouts choosing their own adventure and discovering their
Framework Scouts use the Australian experiences and challenges themselves, their beliefs and use this theme to examine place in the world. Rover Scouts develop character
bush as an education setting through an exploration of the interests. their impact on the greater at their own pace into adulthood, through individual
to begin to explore the world jungle environment. Cub Scouts Exploration and pushing community. Venturer Scouts exploration within a small team environment.
around them. Imagination have increased independence personal boundaries should be are looking toward shaping
and creativity are key building and become more aware of core to the section. their bright future.
blocks in this process. personal development as
they navigate individual ways,
acknowledge uniqueness, and
respect others, through greater
opportunities for reflection.
Promise and Law Joey Scouts have an With support from adults, Cub Youth independently express Youth express their Rover Scouts express an understanding of the Promise
understanding of the 3 key Scouts express their individual their understanding of the understanding of the Scout and Law as a young adult, reflecting on the ongoing
headings of the Scout Law understanding of the Scout Scout Promise and Law, and Promise and Law, and commitment they have made, the exploration it has
and the Scout Promise. The Promise and Law. can explain an application in application to their daily lives. encouraged and the code of living it promotes. Rover
Promise and Law are used The promise and law are their lives outside of Scouting. Scouts understand their own beliefs and respect the
regularly in the program in referred to at appropriate times beliefs of others, and how their beliefs shape the way
order to support the Joey during the program in order to they live their lives. Rover Scouts use the Promise and
Scout’s understanding. reinforce their importance. Law as a tool to empower and develop themselves and
assist others. Rover Scouts have a deep understanding
of ethics and use this to understand ethical dilemmas.
January 2018 – Version 1.0
The Scout Method Table
Joey Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Venturer Scouts Rover Scouts
Youth Leading, Joey Scouts are given Cub Scouts become leaders for Scouts are taking on more Venturer Scouts are responsible Rover Scouts are equipped with the knowledge,
opportunities to experience their peers and take a greater responsibility than leaders for for their own program and skills and attitudes to make responsible decisions for
Adults Supporting leadership for the first time. role in creating the program. the first time in the later stages experiences. Adults help themselves.
Leadership is rotated to Adults ensure that the Cub of the section. Scouts write the mentor and provide support to They run their own program, and only seek guidance
support the strengths of each Scouts are given reasonable program and are involved in the Venturer Scouts. from adult supporters as required.
individual Scout. input and opportunities to lead running it with adult support.
aspects of the program.
Nature and Joey Scouts experience and Cub Scouts are involved in The program encourages use Venturer Scouts regularly utilise Rover Scouts understand the health and wellbeing
learn about the world around regular outdoor experiences of the outdoors as a learning the outdoors, with the majority benefits of the outdoors, and utilise this as much as
Outdoors them. Nature can be used and develop basic skills in environment. of their program reflecting possible. Rover Scouts have knowledge of global
as a theme for programs or outdoor activities through Scouts learn about their this. Venturer Scouts are aware environmental issues, and work actively to reduce their
as a resource for games and exploration, discovery and impact on the environment of and utilise the health and own negative impact. Rover Scouts take leadership
activities creation. Cub Scouts contribute and ways to minimize this as wellbeing benefits of being in encouraging environmental initiatives within the
to the preservation of the they increase their involvement outdoors. Venturer Scouts are community.
environment. in camping and adventurous also proactive in implementing
activities. minimal impact environmental
practices and acknowledge
their part in sustainability.
Community Joey Scouts learn about Cub Scouts have an Scouts have a presence in their Venturer Scouts are Rover Scouts are equipped with the knowledge and
jobs and services that the understanding of the local community, participating encouraged to take on skills to be meaningful and productive members of
Involvement community provides and importance of helping others and running in events, and leadership positions within their local, national and global community, by taking
interact with community and actively demonstrate this providing service. their local community and and creating leadership opportunities, and supporting
members. in their communities. They visit, work with and show assist in organising projects others in doing so.
They understand and appreciation for other local that support the community.
demonstrate helping others community organisations and
and sharing in their daily lives. services.
Patrol System Joey Scouts are organised Cub Scouts work together Scouts are organised into Venturer Scouts form project Rover Scouts form small teams to accomplish goals,
into short term patrols where and are considerate of other patrols with clearly identified patrols to achieve goals and complete activities and manage responsibilities, as
members and leaders are people’s feelings. leaders. manage responsibilities. required.
regularly rotated to ensure all Scouts demonstrate fairness in Scouts have effective They have the skills to manage
Joey Scouts have a leadership games and activities. teamwork, relationship and a team and deal with different
opportunity. communication skills. Scouts personalities and challenges.
Joey Scouts are encouraged to understand the importance of Venturer Scouts have
develop new friendships. being respectful to others. established good relationship
skills and can maintain
meaningful and respectful
relationships.
January 2018 – Version 1.0