Starting with monthly Cub and Scout program themes, Cub achievements and electives, Scout skills and merit badges, Explorer/Venturer activities and specialty interests, you have thousands of exhibit theme ideas. Or, you may want to focus on your community and its history, people, landmarks and activities. The list of possible exhibits is endless. Have your youth and adult leaders brainstorm theme possibilities, then determine which is best for your unit’s Scout-O-Rama exhibit.
SUGGESTED THEMES
In selecting your unit’s exhibit theme, you will want to choose one that is fun and interesting for your scouts, as well as one that supports the overall Scout-O-Rama theme and that demonstrates the best of scouting. This year’s theme is Service Through Scouting. This gives you wide latitude in your choice of subject. Remember, extra points will be given for a service related theme.
SUCCESSFUL SCOUT-O-RAMA PLANNING
Scout shows have been going on for a long time and every year someone thinks of a new twist that helps the unit achieve greater results than were achieved in the past. Don’t be hesitant if the Scout-O-Rama is a new adventure for you, because there is lots of room for new ideas. Talent, resources, and creativity produce success.
IDEAS THAT MAY BE HELPFUL IN SELECTING YOUR BOOTH SUBJECT:
I. Experience is valuable, but not necessary
II. The size of your unit may determine the amount of space you’ll need.
III. Several things may help you decide on the subject you choose for your exhibit. For example: (1) What do my boys do best? (2) What known interest have they shown? (3) Which recent activities were the most successful? (4) What hidden resources may be uncovered by talking with boys and parents, by examining advancement records, or by examining parents hobbies and job skills? (5) What activity would most benefit my unit program? (6) What historical resources do we have available?
IV. Preparation time required and available.
V. Transportation.
VI. Theme
THE UNIT PARTICIPATION CHAIRMAN PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF HIS/HER UNIT TO BENEFIT FROM SCOUT-O-RAMA.
JOB DESCRIPTION
(1) Become familiar with the contents of this Planning Guide and communicate it to your unit.
(2) Use all available resources to provide maximum participation.
(3) Work with your unit leader to determine the kind of exhibit that best portrays your unit to the public
(4) Complete the Application for Participation and either mail it or personally deliver it to the Scout office or fax to (903) 792-9320