Is your child getting invested with their Group soon? Here are a few ways you can help them get prepared, whether this will be done digitally, or face to face in a smaller group.
Don't forget their uniform, and scarf for the celebration!
Beaver Scouts
An Investiture is a ceremony where someone makes their Scout Promise – some people call them Promise ceremonies. They’re welcomed to Beavers, and become a member of both their Colony and the worldwide Scout family. Beaver Scout Law: There is no formal Beaver Scout Law. The concepts expressed in the Scout Law are to be presented to Beaver Scouts through games, storytelling and other informal activities. The Beaver Scout Motto: Be prepared Welcoming a new Beaver to the Colony (and the worldwide Scout family) is an exciting time, especially for the person making their Promise. For an idea of what will happen on your child’s Beaver investiture, find further information from the Scouts here https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/investing-a-beaver Beaver Promise: I promise to do my best To be kind and helpful and to love God/ Allah/ my Dharma/ our world.Cub Scouts
An Investiture is a ceremony where someone makes their Scout Promise, is welcomed to Cubs, and becomes a member of their Pack and the worldwide Scout family. The Cub Scout Law: Cub Scouts always do their best. Think of others before themselves. And do a good turn every day. The Cub Scout Motto: Be Prepared Welcoming a new Cub to the Pack is important – and everyone’s excited for the first time they make their Promise. For an idea of what will happen on your child’s Cub investiture, find further information from the Scouts here https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/investing-a-cub/ Cub Scout promise: I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God/ Allah/ my Dharma and to the Queen/ country in which I am now living To help other people And to keep the Cub Scout Law.Scouts, Air/Sea Scouts and Explorers
There are a number of variations of the Scout Promise to reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes, and nationalities, in the UK within Scouting. The Scout Law:- A Scout is to be trusted.
- A Scout is loyal.
- A Scout is friendly and considerate.
- A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
- A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
- A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
- A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.
Remembering the promise
Below are some tips on helping your child practice and perfect their chosen Promise at home. everyone has different learning styles, from listening and speaking (auditory) to reading, watching, and writing (visual), to doing something more hands-on – or perhaps a combination of all three! Each Promise can be split into short sections. Do this first and ask your child what each bit means to them. It is important they understand what they are committing to do. Auditory:- Read the whole Promise aloud together.
- Ask them to “repeat after me” for each line.
- Ask them to “repeat after me” for two lines, then three, and so on until they can recite the whole thing without prompts.
- Ask your child to write each line on post-it notes.
- Highlight key words using brightly coloured pens or capital letters.
- Stick the notes around the house where they will be seen often – e.g. on the fridge, cupboard doors, bedroom doors.
- Challenge your child by covering up sections and asking them to fill in the gaps.
- Ask your child to write the Promise on note cards three words at a time.
- Muddle the cards up and challenge them to put the Promise back in the right order.
- Act out lines from the Promise together (i.e. for “I promise”, you could put your hand on heart).
- Together, draw things associated with the key words on each line (i.e. a crown for the Queen).
Does your child or teenager need new uniform for their investiture? Shop by section below:
Does your child or teenager need new uniform for their investiture? Shop by section below: