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| Mission | ||
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aim of the Scouts Association is to promote the development of young
people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and
spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as
members of their local, national and international communities. The Method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law, and guided by adult leadership. |
| Principles : | ||
| Scouting is based on three broad principles which represent its fundamental beliefs. | ||
| Duty to Self: This is defined as: "Responsibility for the development of oneself." This is in harmony with the educational purpose of the Scout Movement whose aim is to assist young people in the full development of their potentials. | ||
| Duty to Others: This is defined as: "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 God: This is defined as: "Adherence to one's spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them and acceptance of the duties arising therefrom" |
| Practices & Methods : | ||
| Scouting Practices are defined as a system of progressive self-education including: | ||
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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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