Aims of Scouting
Why are the Aims of Scouting Important?
It is important to remember why we are doing this.
It is so easy to get distracted by trying to get things organized for the next camp out or Scout meeting.
Or the parent who doesn't understand the diffrence between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA.
Or those who aren't pitching in. Or the personalities not working together.
Refocusing on the Aims of Scouting will help us push the distraction aside and stay positive in our efforts.
The Aims of Scouting
The Scouts BSA of America enumerates four aims of Scouting ,
Character Development, Citizenship, Leadership Development and Fitness.
Character
Character development is probably the most rcognized of the four. When the public thinks of a Scout, hopefully they picturing a young man or woman who is willing to help others
and fowllows the points of the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting helps young men and women develpo confidence, independence and skills. They adhere to thier own religious beliefs
while respecting the beliefs of others.They are Honest and Trustworthy.
Citizenship
Citizenship training benefits our nation and our comminities. Scouts learn to take pride in our national heritage. They understand how they fit into the larger community.
They understand the importance of taking care of the enviroment for the benefit of everybody. They put others before themselves by organizing and participating in Service Projects.
Leadership
Leadership development helps form young men and women into people who have skills and confidence to be a force of positive change in the world.
Scours learn how to motivate others and to bring out the best in those they work with.
Fitness
Fitness includes mental and physical fitness. This enables them to enjoy full, rich lives. Physical fitness is encouraged through sports and outdoor activities.
The Acouts also learn about the importance of eating right and taking care of themselves. They promise to stay away from drugs, alchohol and other substances which can harm
themselves. They strive to do thier best in their stidies and be mentally alert. They learn to think before they act so they can make good decisions.