Plan
- When and where will you share your spiritual retreat?
- Will your camp have a specific theme to explore (such as peace, neighbours, compassion, courage)? What theme would you like to explore?
- What gear do you need?
- What will be the camp’s agenda? What activities will you do?
- How can everyone respect one another’s beliefs during the retreat?
Do
- As a team, plan a spiritual retreat.
- If everyone on the team shares a religion, this could be an opportunity to explore your common faith.
- If the members of your team do not have a shared religion, take advantage of your time in nature to connect with your own faith and learn about the beliefs and traditions of others
- There are many different activities you can do on a spiritual retreat.
- Whatever your beliefs, a break from your day-to-day routine and an opportunity to connect with nature and your fellow Scouts can be an enriching way to learn about yourself and your place in the world.
Review
- What do you know now that you did not know before about your own beliefs?
- How did you feel before, during and after this adventure?
- What did you learn about the beliefs of others?
Keep it Simple
- Bring some spirituality to your next camp and plan a Scouts’ Own in your team. Share your Scouts’ Own with the rest of your Section or Group.
Take it Further
- Learn about other spiritual opportunities – arrange for your team (or yourself) to attend a service of a religious group or spiritual organization outside your own.
