Stemming from the Arab Scouts’ Organisation’s General Security’s desire for scout leaders qualified in the area of information and skill development for directors of campsite and scout training centres, enabling them to fulfil their role, Kuwait will host a course from the 21st to the 28th of November 2008, covering the following topics:

-          The roles, responsibilities and concerns of campsite directors and scout training commanders.

-          Presentation of the experiences of scouting organisations in the area of creating, developing and directing national, Arab and international campsites and scout training centres.

-          Introduction of Arab and international campsites and scout training centres.

-          Maintenance and operation of foundations.

-          Storage administration, including keeping a classified indexed.

-          Strong librarian, secretarial and report-writing skills.

-          The foundations of communication.

-          General connections: fairs, exhibitions and displays.

-          Assembly organisation and administration.

-          The foundations of planning, implementing and evaluating scout programs.

-          Presentation of campsite and scout training centres programmes and regulations.

-          Introducing future plans for development and cooperation between directors of campsites and scout training centres, and the ensuing exchange of information and work.

The Algerian Muslim Scouts will participate in this specialised course with three scout commanders, led by the director of the international campsite in Sidi Fredj, Mr. Rashid Zarouk, to present the Algerian experience in this area.