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The Mission of Scouting
The sole purpose of Scouting is to build character that enables each member to develop as a good citizen, physically,
mentally, socially, and spiritually. Although these goals are not peculiar to Scouting, our Movement is distinctive
in its spirit and method.
B.-P. Stressed the word "character" when he spoke about Scouting's purpose. He once defined the attributes that
make up character as "...education in high ideals, in self-reliance, in a sense of duty, in fortitude, in self-respect, and
regard for others."
Principles
Scouting is based on three principles:
Duty to God: Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses
them and acceptance of the duties resulting therefrom
Duty to Others: Loyalty to one's country in harmony with the promotion of local,
national and international peace, understanding and cooperation, and participation in the development of society, with recognition
and respect for the dignity of one's fellow-being and for the integrity of the natural world
Duty to Self: Responsibility for the development of oneself. This is in
harmony with the eucational purpose of the Scout Movement whose aim is to assist young people in the full development of their
potentials
Practices and Methods
(a system of progressive self-education) including:
- a promise and law
- learning by doing
- membership in small groups
- progressive and stimulating programs
- commitment to the values of doing one's best, contributing to the community, respecting and caring for others, contributing
as a family member
- use of outdoor activities as a key learning resource
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