Teaching the Ideals of Scouting

 Scout Oath - Law - Motto - Slogan.

Patrols.
Using the "patrol method" give scouts experience in group living and participating citizenship.

Outdoors.
It is here that the skills and activities practiced at the troop meetings come alive with purpose. Being close to nature helps scouts gain an appreciation for God's handiwork and Humankind's place in it.

Advancement.
Each scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self confidence. Personal Growth.
As scouts plan their activities and progress towards their goals, they experience personal growth. The good turn concept is a major part of the personal growth concept of Boy Scouting. Scouts grow as they participate in community service projects and do good turns for others. Frequent personal conferences with his Scoutmaster help each scout to determine his growth toward scouting's aims.

Leadership Development.
The scouting program encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a scout to accept the leadership role of others and guides him towards the citizenship aim of scouting.

Uniform.
Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of scouting. The uniform gives a scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals.