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The Scouting Program


 

Our Philosophy

In order to achieve the aims of Scouting, we utilize the eight methods of Scouting:

Ideals

The ideals are spelled out in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouts measure themselves against these ideals and continually try to improve.

Personal Growth

As they follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law, plan their activities, and progress toward their goals, Scouts grow as individuals of good character.

Association With Adults

Responsible adult leaders serve as positive role models, and Scouts learn by observing how those leaders conduct themselves.

Leadership Development

Scouts are given repeated opportunities to learn leadership skills and put them into action while serving others.

Patrol Method

The patrol method gives each Scout an opportunity to share responsibility, exercise good judgment, and develop participating citizenship. The patrol is the basic unit of Scouting.

Outdoors

It is in the outdoor setting that Scouts put a variety of skills into action, while having all kinds of fun.

Advancement

The advancement program provides Scouts with opportunities to gain understanding, learn useful skills, and receive recognition.

Uniform

The uniform is more than a place for the proper display of patches and badges. It gives the Scout identity in a world brotherhood that believes in the same ideals.