Rowena:(posted 8480 days ago)The most idiot-proof way for you to develop the film is to have someone else who has experience do it for you. If you are planning on using color film, you might have a problem finding anyone who could process small pieces of film used in coke cans. But, in the case of B&W film, if you can find almost anyone with a reasonable amount of experience, they should be able to help you.
Processing B&W film is not extremely complicated, but there are a number of variables that have to be controlled. It is almost ineveitable that, without experience, something will go wrong and the film will be ruined. It happened to all of us when we first started out.
You might want to consider starting out teaching the scouts about B&W film processing. That way you too can learn the methods and process steps required. There are a number of books available covering only the basics of procedure and equipment. This would be a good starting point for both you and the scouts. Check with a local camera store, book store, or library.