Troop 158AIMS OF SCOUTING
Boy Scouting works towards three (3) aims.
- Growth in moral strength and character. This may be defined as what the boy is, his personal qualities, his values, his outlook. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the SCOUT OATH AND LAW AND DUTY TO GOD.
- Participating Citizenship. Used broadly, citizenship means the boy’s relationship to others. He comes to learn his obligation to other people, to the society he lives in, and to the government that presides over this society.
- Development of physical and mental and emotional fitness. Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and the emotions (self control, courage and self respect).
To accomplish these aims, Boy Scouting has developed its programs using eight (8) methods:
AIMS OF SCOUTING
Boy Scouting works towards three (3) aims.
- Growth in moral strength and character. This may be defined as what the boy is, his personal qualities, his values, his outlook. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the SCOUT OATH AND LAW AND DUTY TO GOD.
- Participating Citizenship. Used broadly, citizenship means the boy’s relationship to others. He comes to learn his obligation to other people, to the society he lives in, and to the government that presides over this society.
- Development of physical and mental and emotional fitness. Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and the emotions (self control, courage and self respect).
To accomplish these aims, Boy Scouting has developed its programs using eight (8) methods:
- Patrol: The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places a certain amount of responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys to accept it.
- Outdoors: Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoors that Scouts share responsibilities and learn with each other. It is here that skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive with purpose.
- Ideas: The Ideals of Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan. The Scout measures himself against these ideals and continually tries to improve.
- Advancement: Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps to overcome them through the advancement method. The Scout plans his advancement and progress at his own pace as he overcomes each challenges. The scout is rewarded for each advancement (Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle) which helps him gain self confidence. The step in the advancement system helps a boy grow in self reliance and the ability to help others. A Scout must be able to “REVERENCE”
- Adult Association: Boys learn from the example set by their adult leaders. Troop leadership may be male or female. Association with adults of high character is encouraged at this stage of a young man’s development.
- Personal Growth: As scouts plan their activities and progress toward their goals, they experience personal growth. The good turn concept is a major part of the personal growth of Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in Community Service projects and do good turns for others. The religious emblems program is also a large part of the personal growth method.
- Leadership Development: Boy Scouting encourages to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared leadership and total leadership situtation. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a boy accept the leadership role of others and guides him towards the citizenship aim of scouting.
8. Uniform: The Scout Uniform. Makes the Scout Troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Wearing the uniform is an action that shows each scout’s commitment to the aim and the purposes of Scouting. The Uniform gives the scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believes in the same ideals.
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